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Why are students being asked to give their signatures on campus?

Amelia Simmons, Police Reporter | Oct 4, 2021

Students on campus have been asked to sign waivers by people around campus for years, however, this semester these interactions seem to be at an all-time high. Students are seemingly unable to spend a...

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Lend-A-Fit has opened, Student Body Vice President Grosso explains the goals of the initiative

Julia Croston, Student Government Reporter | Oct 4, 2021

On Sep. 27, Lend-A-Fit, funded by Student Government (SG), opened for student use. Spinnaker interviewed Student Body Vice President Johnny Grosso to discuss the goals and details of Lend-A-Fit.  Grosso...

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UNF’s undefeated football team

Amelia Simmons, Police Reporter | Oct 1, 2021

UNF students have wondered for years if the school was ever going to start a football program, so Spinnaker decided to get to the bottom of it and the answer is more complicated than students would think. Spinnaker...

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‘I am the voice of the students’: Student Body President explains her role on the Presidential Search Committee

Julia Croston, Government Reporter | Oct 1, 2021

On Sep. 30, Spinnaker met with Student Body President Selma Besirevic to discuss her role as the student representative on the UNF Presidential Search Committee. Along with Besirevic, was Student Government...

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‘The Third Estate’ claim victory at UNF’s Battle of the Bands

Carter Mudgett, Editor in Chief | Oct 1, 2021

A night marked by ill-received comedy, frozen snacks, and— of course— good music, this year's Battle of the Bands has concluded. In the end, The Third Estate won the student’s hearts and will perform...

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Staying above the fray: the secret behind UNF volleyball’s fiery start

Riley Platt, Sports Editor | Oct 1, 2021

The Ospreys have posted a monumental 14-1 record to start the 2021 season, including wins over big-name programs, but what makes this team so special? It’s difficult not to notice what this squad...

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Want to study abroad?; Here’s a recap of the International Center’s Study Abroad Information Session

Darvin Nelson, General Assignment Reporter | Sep 30, 2021

UNF’s International Center continues to host Study Abroad Information Sessions which give helpful information about the numerous opportunities abroad including university exchange programs, faculty-led...

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Opinion: Lobbying for MyPlate

Samantha Dill, Nutrition Student | Sep 30, 2021

Although it may be obvious, a food retailer’s success rate is based on how profitable their product is; an increase in profit margin or rate of inventory turnover increases the rate of return. In the...

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Deadline for Fall 2021 graduation application rapidly approaching

Darvin Nelson, General Assignment Reporter | Sep 30, 2021

Oct. 8, next Friday, is the final day for students to turn in their graduation applications. The deadline is rapidly approaching and students should apply through UNF myWings as soon as they can. Students...

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Tokyo Game Show 2021: How to watch and what to expect

Michael Tracey, General Assignment Reporter | Sep 29, 2021

The Tokyo Game Show is an annual event in Japan celebrating video games, and the next edition is about to arrive. The Tokyo Game Show is similar to E3 Expo in California and Gamescom in Germany. The event...

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Jaguars seeking first win of the season under the lights in Cincinnati

Riley Platt, Sports Editor | Sep 29, 2021

Despite suffering another loss on Sunday, Sep. 26, the Jaguars showed plenty of promise to give fans hope going into their sole primetime game of the season. After an 0-3 start, most fan bases would...

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UNF students respond to DeSantis’s announcement of eliminating standarized testing

Carter Mudgett, Editor in Chief | Sep 29, 2021

In mid-Sep. 2021, FL Governor DeSantis announced his ‘Florida Assessment Thinking Plan’ to phase out Florida Standardized Assessments (FSAs) in FL schools. Met with support and opposition from either...

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