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Water Fountain inequality on campus

Water Fountain inequality on campus

Nathan Turoff, Features Editor | Oct 5, 2021

Introduced to UNF back in 2013, anyone who has been on campus has probably seen these unique water fountains.  These are Elkay EZ H20 purified water refillers. Often attached to a traditional water...

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‘Venom: Let There Be Carnage’ review

David Eckstein-Schoemann, Reporter | Oct 5, 2021

Never thought I’d see the day where a film like “Venom” would be able to score a sequel. Despite being panned by critics and even comic fans, it gained a die-hard audience that wanted to see Tom...

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UNF sees dramatic drop in COVID-19 cases

Carter Mudgett, Editor in Chief | Oct 4, 2021

After starting the Fall semester with constant worry over campus-wide COVID-19 cases, UNF reported just nine cases amongst students and one case amongst employees during the last week of Sep. Having already...

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NFTs: What are they and why are they so popular?

Majdouline Bakor, Multimedia Journalist | Oct 4, 2021

In the new age of cryptocurrency, NFTs are a new economic collectible form of digital art. The popularity of NFTs has begun to rise on the internet. However, it seems they’ve contributed to technology’s...

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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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