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2022-2023 FAFSA updates and changes: What’s new?

Majdouline Bakor, Multimedia Journalist | Oct 8, 2021

The new enhancements to the online FAFSA form include a visual update which is similar to the look and uses of the studentaid.gov website. Users will be able to select their role before entering the FAFSA...

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“Halo Infinite” multiplayer first impressions

Michael Tracey, General Assignment Reporter | Oct 7, 2021

As the holiday season quickly approaches, gamers feel the pressure of choosing between a mountain of major AAA titles. With many new-gen releases increasing to a price tag of 70 dollars or more, it’s...

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Threats made against Pride Fest event have been released

Carter Mudgett, Editor in Chief | Oct 7, 2021

After the Pride Fest was canceled on Oct. 5, Spinnaker reached out to the University Police Department (UPD) requesting the reason why the event didn’t happen. Here's what we uncovered.  Prior to...

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The Benefits of Yoga

Hayley Simonson, Managing Editor | Oct 7, 2021

Take advantage of the group fitness yoga classes at the UNF wellness center, and embrace all the benefits that come along with attending yoga classes. According to Hopkins Medicine, yoga has many benefits...

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UNF student verbally assaulted by comedian at Battle of the Bands

Carter Mudgett, Editor in Chief | Oct 7, 2021

Students packed the grassy field in front of the UNF Coxwell Amphitheater on Sep. 30 to watch the Battle of the Bands, organized by UNF Osprey Life and Productions (OLP). The night was meant to feature...

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Disney World’s 50th Anniversary

David Eckstein-Schoemann, Reporter | Oct 6, 2021

Disney fans rejoice! The time has come for Walt Disney World’s 50th Anniversary celebration. After having opened its doors on October 1st, 1971, visitors of all ages have come to witness the big event.  Seeing...

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Rally in Tally: Student Body President Besirevic shares SG’s goals for the event

Julia Croston, Government Reporter | Oct 6, 2021

On Oct. 14, Student Government (SG) will have the opportunity to lobby at Rally in Tally, a conference at the state capitol, along with representatives from other public universities in Florida. In a conversation...

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UNF’s first-ever Pride Fest canceled mere hours before kickoff

Carter Mudgett, Editor in Chief | Oct 6, 2021

Pride Fest, an event celebrating LGBTQIA+ History Month, was canceled by the UNF LGBT Center yesterday, Oct. 5, just a few hours before it was set to begin after “threatening language” was used on...

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Jacksonville pumpkin patches to visit this fall

Hayley Simonson, Managing Editor | Oct 6, 2021

Pumpkin season is here, and with that anomaly comes the event of the year -- pumpkin patch scouting.  Some people take pride in their traditional pumpkin patches that they’ve visited for years, while...

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Is UNF dining understaffed?

Amelia Simmons, Police Reporter | Oct 6, 2021

Students on campus over the past few weeks have most likely seen these signs offering bonuses to anyone who would like to apply for a part-time or full-time job with UNF dining, and dozens of the signs...

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Pokémon x Oreo limited edition cookies

Majdouline Bakor, Multimedia Reporter | Oct 5, 2021

Nintendo and Nabisco collaborated on their newest release of the limited-edition Pokémon Oreos on Sept. 13. One side of the cookie displays the imprint of sixteen different Pokémon, which can include...

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Letter to the Editor: World College Radio Day

Sydney Chatani, Spinnaker Radio General Manager | Oct 5, 2021

And like that, another World College Radio Day has come and gone. On Friday, October 1st, college radio stations all across the world could be found celebrating the annual event - Spinnaker Radio included!...

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