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Experience art through UNF’s gallery exhibitions and showcases this fall

Experience art through UNF’s gallery exhibitions and showcases this fall

Michael Tracey, General Assignment Reporter Sep 23, 2021

It’s easy to peer through the windows of the UNF Gallery of Art and Lufrano Intercultural Gallery on campus without opening the doors. But the faculty, students, and local artists responsible for the...

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UNF’s Soar Party

UNF’s Soar Party

Julia Croston, Government Reporter Sep 23, 2021

With the upcoming Student Government (SG) election, Spinnaker interviewed Soar Party founders: Emily Sullivan, Gabrielle D’Amico, and AJ Likosar.  Soar explained that their name came from feeling...

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Halloween Horror Nights 2021

David Eckstein-Schoemann, Reporter Sep 23, 2021

It may still be September, but don’t think that’s going to stop people from celebrating early with Halloween around the corner. That’s right! 'Halloween Horror Nights' is back for its 30th anniversary...

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UNF National Hazing Prevention Week event happening Wed. night

Carter Mudgett, Editor in Chief Sep 22, 2021

Across three separate showings, UNF’s sorority and fraternity community is asking students to help educate themselves on hazing. Tonight, Sep. 22, from 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m., 6:15 p.m. - 7:15 p.m., and...

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Police Beat: Vehicle vandalism

Amelia Simmons, Police Reporter Sep 22, 2021

Two reports of vehicle vandalism have been made to UPD since Sep. 13, both assumed to be done Carrie Underwood style: with a key. First Incident: The first report was made on September 13th when...

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SG releases their Sep. Osprey Voice

Julia Croston, Government Reporter Sep 22, 2021

On Sep. 17, the University and Student Affairs Committee (USA) met to create this month’s Osprey Voice survey. The survey will focus on the new Competition Pool Complex. The pool recently opened on Sep....

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UNF's new pool complex officially opens

UNF’s new pool complex officially opens

Nathan Turoff, Features Editor Sep 22, 2021

Recently, UNF's new official pool complex opened to the public. After a high-profile ceremony held in the Field House, the site of the old Pool almost 10 years ago, the ribbon was cut for the new pool. The...

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The great GPU shortage: the battle between gamers, crypto miners, and scalpers

The great GPU shortage: the battle between gamers, crypto miners, and scalpers

Majdouline Bakor, General Assignment Reporter Sep 22, 2021

You have decided that it is about time to build a gaming PC; you have all your parts ready to assemble, watched all the YouTube tutorials, and even set up your gaming desk, but wait - there is a final...

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Szymanski offers faculty $1,500 bonus, but read the fine print

Carter Mudgett, Editor in Chief Sep 21, 2021

On his final day in office last Friday, President Szymanski offered faculty and staff a $1,500 bonus, but visiting instructors would miss out, and the university wants union concessions in return.  Leaving...

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Meet the ASUN’s newest member school

Meet the ASUN’s newest member school

Riley Platt, Sports Reporter Sep 21, 2021

Despite expanding earlier this year, the ASUN Conference has widened its reach once again, adding Austin Peay State University.  News broke in January that the ASUN would be adding three new members:...

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UNF Game room hosts massive Smash Tournament

Marie Billow, Volunteer Reporter Sep 20, 2021

Nate Lee and Josh Chapple are the winners of the UNF Game Room’s Super Smash Bros. Tournament. Last Friday, Lee narrowly beat his good friend Chapple after six grueling hours of narrowing down the...

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Opinion: Focus on growth and ditch diet culture

Melissa Brennan, Nutrition Student Sep 20, 2021

Transitioning back to in-person classes after the COVID hiatus brings both exciting and nervous energy. For some, the stay-at-home orders threw off schedules and routines and resulted in many changes ranging...

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