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What happened to intramural sports?

Amelia Simmons, Police Reporter | Oct 19, 2021

Students have traditionally loved participating in Intramural sports at UNF for years, but after COVID-19 hit, they haven’t returned. What happened?  Last year when COVID-19  wreaked havoc on normal...

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‘No Time to Die’ review

David Eckstein-Schoemann, Reporter | Oct 18, 2021

It feels like it took forever for this film to get released. “No Time to Die” was set up to be the conclusion to Daniel Craig’s “James Bond” series. It was one of the most hyped-up films from...

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A man stands close to the rubble of a collapsed building in Jeremie, Haiti, Wednesday, Aug. 18, 2021, four days after the city was struck by a 7.2-magnitude earthquake. (AP Photo/Matias Delacroix)

Why does Haiti get so many earthquakes?

Nathan Turoff, Features Editor | Oct 18, 2021

It should be no surprise that Haiti is a frequent victim of earthquakes. Just two months ago, Haiti was rocked by a 7.2 magnitude earthquake, causing billions in property damage and left thousands dead....

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SG faces lack of Senators

Julia Croston, Government Reporter | Oct 16, 2021

Student Government (SG) once again is struggling to fill open Senate seats for the Spring semester. Simply, not enough students are interested in being appointed. With the recent uncontested election,...

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In this 2021 photo, David Szymanski (second from right) stands beside Kevin Hyde, UNF Board of Trustees chair (far left); Sydney Kitson, then-Florida State University System Board of Governors chair (second from left); Marshall M. Criser, then-Florida State University System chancellor (far right). (Photo courtesy of UNF)

UNF opens survey asking Ospreys for input to help in the search of UNF’s next president

Darvin Nelson, General Assignment Reporter | Oct 15, 2021

It’s been almost a month since former UNF President Syzmanski has transitioned to C.E.O. of the UNF MedNexus. Interim UNF President Pamela Chally has been running the show as the Presidential Search...

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No longer contested, SG’s election plans fall through

Julia Croston, Student Government Reporter | Oct 15, 2021

Student Government’s (SG) election timeline has been indefinitely postponed after the Senator Debate was canceled. After the news broke last week, Spinnaker reached out to Deputy Elections Commissioner...

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Opinion: Do Probiotic Supplements Really Benefit Gut Health More Than Fermented Foods?

Chloe Morgan, Nutrition Student | Oct 15, 2021

Elementary biology classes give the paramount introduction to bacteria and teach us that microbes and microorganisms are everywhere. This knowledge sticks with us for life, however, it is sometimes difficult...

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SDS holds Black Lives Matter Rally on Campus

SDS holds Black Lives Matter Rally on Campus

Nathan Turoff, Features Editor | Oct 14, 2021

(Updated 11:45 am Oct. 22 to include SDS statement) UNF Students for a Democratic Society (SDS) held our annual Black Lives Matter on October 11th, 2021. After a history of racist events on campus, such...

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DC FanDome 2021: How to watch, start time, & what to expect

Michael Tracey, General Assignment Reporter | Oct 14, 2021

It's time to light the bat signal, because the second annual DC FanDome event arrives Sat. Oct. 16. DC FanDome is a celebration bringing together fans and the creative minds behind all things DC Entertainment:...

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A tale of two teams: ASUN preseason basketball polls released

Riley Platt, Sports Editor | Oct 14, 2021

Despite both representing the same school, UNF’s men’s and women’s basketball teams couldn’t have more different outlooks in the ASUN Conference preseason polls. News came from the conference’s...

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UNF offers free flu shots for all students

Darvin Nelson, General Assignment Reporter | Oct 13, 2021

Flu season is almost upon us, so UNF is giving free flu vaccines for students on Thursday, Oct. 14 from 1 p.m. to 3:45 p.m. The vaccine clinic will be at building 62, Lot 17. Ospreys can schedule an...

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Ogier Gardens & Farmers Markets Around JAX

Majdouline Bakor, Multimedia Journalist | Oct 13, 2021

The Ogier Gardens at UNF assist students with the opportunity to take advantage of learning more about their food plate through nutrition based services. These include tours, workshops, and recipes to...

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