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M.O.S: What students want to see from Student Government

Darvin Nelson, Editor-in-Chief Mar 8, 2021

Spinnaker safely went on campus to ask fellow Ospreys what they hope to see from Student Government in future semesters. The SG elections are this week on March 9 and 10, so soon enough it'll be time to...

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Swoop and support UNF Giving Day

Shelby Senesac, News Editor Mar 7, 2021

A gift, no matter the size, that makes a difference – UNF Giving Day is an all-day event that will take place March 10, 2021.  Every year, Osprey alumni, faculty, staff, students and friends support...

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Charge Party members respond to Anti-Charge Instagram account

Carter Mudgett, Student Government Reporter Mar 5, 2021

Following the events of last week, pertaining to the “Anti-Charge” Instagram account created by an anonymous user, Spinnaker received statements from those who were publicly criticized - UNF Elections...

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Granby kindergarten school teacher Christina Kibby receives the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine by pharmacist Madeline Acquilano, left, at Hartford Hospital in Hartford, Conn., Wednesday, March 3, 2021. The first shipments of the vaccine arrived at the hospital this morning. Cities and states are rapidly expanding access to vaccines as the nation races to head off a resurgence in coronavirus infections and reopen schools and businesses battered by the pandemic. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill)

AP: Teacher vaccinations go untracked amid school reopening push

CASEY SMITH, Associated Press Mar 5, 2021

The national rush to vaccinate teachers in hopes of soon reopening pandemic-shuttered schools is running into one basic problem: Almost no one knows how many are getting the shots, or refusing to get them. States...

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A sign requiring make is seen near diners eating at a restaurant on the River Walk, Wednesday, March 3, 2021, in San Antonio. Gov. Greg Abbott says Texas is lifting a mask mandate and lifting business capacity limits next week. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

AP: Texas schools, stores divided on masks as mandate ends

By JAKE BLEIBERG and PAUL J. WEBER, Associated Press Mar 4, 2021

DALLAS (AP) — The end of Texas' mask mandate is giving Lucy Alanis second thoughts about one of her occasional indulgences during the coronavirus pandemic: dining in at restaurants. “I guess...

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“Legendary” review

Kyle McGovern, Reporter Mar 3, 2021

Concerts and events have been continually canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic over the last year. UNF students can watch “Legendary,” a reality competition show that explores the New York ball culture...

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UNF named ‘Most military friendly school’ for 12th consecutive year

Hayley Simonson, Managing Editor Mar 3, 2021

The University of North Florida has once again been named one of the most military friendly schools in the nation for the 12th consecutive year in a row. The honor is awarded by Military Friendly, who...

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How to find sources for your papers at the UNF library

Hayley Simonson, Managing Editor Mar 3, 2021

There is no need to worry about scrambling for sources to use in your research paper because the UNF library has you covered. Knowing exactly where to go, and what to search for, can help save a lot of...

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A copy of the book "And to Think That I Saw It on Mulberry Street," by Dr. Seuss, rests in a chair, Monday, March 1, 2021, in Walpole, Mass. Dr. Seuss Enterprises, the business that preserves and protects the author and illustrator's legacy, announced on his birthday, Tuesday, March 2, 2021, that it would cease publication of several children's titles including "And to Think That I Saw It on Mulberry Street" and "If I Ran the Zoo," because of insensitive and racist imagery. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)

AP: 6 Dr. Seuss books won’t be published for racist images

MARK PRATT, Associated Press Mar 3, 2021

BOSTON (AP) — Six Dr. Seuss books — including “And to Think That I Saw It on Mulberry Street” and “If I Ran the Zoo” — will stop being published because of racist and insensitive imagery,...

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Best Friends: Disneyland for pets

David Eckstein-Schoemann, Reporter Mar 2, 2021

Do you want to have a worry-free day at Disney World but don’t have the heart to leave your pet alone at home? Well, then you should consider taking them to Best Friends Pet Hotel! Since 1995, this...

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Tips to snag that job in a frozen job market

Courtney Green, Reporter Mar 2, 2021

We’re nearing the mid-point in the Spring semester, and that means many students country-wide will soon be graduating and trying to land that dream job -- or, at least, some kind of job. Finding employment...

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Board of Governors approved David Szymanski as the next president of UNF.  Photo courtesy of University of North Florida

UNF celebrates Women’s History Month; a letter from UNF President Szymanski

Darvin Nelson, Editor-in-Chief Mar 2, 2021

UNF President Szymanski shares a letter to the Osprey community celebrating Women's History Month. "Dear Osprey Community, This month, we celebrate the tremendous contributions and achievements of...

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