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UNF students arrived on the Green Tuesday afternoon to voice their support for other pro-Palestine encampments.

UNF students join nationwide pro-Palestine encampments, protest on the Green

Carter Mudgett, Reporter Apr 30, 2024

Tensions were high at the University of North Florida on Tuesday as students protested in solidarity with encampments at college campuses across the U.S. in recent days and called for the university to...

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Hannah Kalas and other students gather around Tucker. (Madelyn Schneider)

Campus Canines helping students destress before finals week

Madelyn Schneider, News Editor Apr 29, 2024

Students at the University of North Florida have been flocking to the library before finals week to study for their big exams, and the library organized some events like visits from the Campus Canines...

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UNF second baseman Aidan Sweatt (3) congratulates fellow infielder Isaiah Byars (8) following an inning against the Florida Gators.

Two homers not enough for struggling UNF Baseball pitchers in loss at FSU

Ethan Howick, Sports Reporter Apr 26, 2024

The University of North Florida baseball team dropped a midweek matchup at Florida State University on Tuesday, losing 10-2 to the #10 ranked Seminoles.  Despite UNF’s early lead, the Seminoles’...

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The Student Government Senate's seal on the wall of the Senate Chambers on the third floor of the University of North Florida's Student Union.

UNF SG elects chief justice and Budgets and Allocations Committee chair

Joseph Wolfe, Government Reporter Apr 23, 2024

Last week, the University of North Florida Student Government held elections in the judicial and legislative branches to reelect Ali Sartawi as chief justice and elect Tommy Mazzella as budget and allocations...

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Chamberlain began his time as Hicks Honors College dean nearly seven years ago in 2017. (Photo courtesy of UNF)

Jeffrey Chamberlain stepping down as Hicks Honors College dean

Jeanne Gilbert, Editor-in-Chief Apr 23, 2024

Jeffrey Chamberlain announced Monday that he will be stepping down as the inaugural dean of the University of North Florida's Hicks Honors College, according to UNF Provost Karen Patterson. Patterson...

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Rabbi Novack holds a schmura matza during an interview with Spinnaker. This particular matza, he said, was made in Ukraine.

UNF Chabad and Jewish Ospreys gear up for Passover celebrations at UNF

Sydney Teitelbaum, Police Reporter Apr 22, 2024

Passover begins this Monday, a week-long holiday honoring the Israelites' journey to freedom from slavery in Egypt. At the University of North Florida, the Jewish Ospreys are hosting Passover Seder, a...

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UNF astrophysics professor Marina Kounkel (Photo courtesy of Marina Kounkel)

NASA awards UNF astrophysics professor Marina Kounkel $500,000 grant

Madelyn Schneider, News Editor Apr 19, 2024

This month, the University of North Florida received a $500,000 grant from NASA to research young stars and eclipsing binaries over the next three years. Marina Kounkel, an associate professor of physics...

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Ilyssa Tomlinson receives $17,000 Gladys Prior Award (Photo courtesy of UNF)

UNF partners with local philanthropist to surprise four Jacksonville teachers with awards

Madelyn Schneider, News Editor Apr 19, 2024

The University of North Florida’s College of Education and Human Services presented four Duval County teachers with awards of $17,000 each on Tuesday. Philanthropist Gilchrist Berg established the...

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Tom and Betty Petway Hall  Photo courtesy of UNF Digital Commons

Get into it with a roommate? Here’s what could happen

Sydney Teitelbaum, Police Reporter Apr 17, 2024

A “disaster of a dorm room” was how University of North Florida police officers described the aftermath of a dispute between two on-campus roommates in a report released earlier this month.  Each...

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Dr. Richmond Wynn sits in front of his desk in the Counseling Center.

Richmond Wynn transitioning from chief diversity officer to VP of Community Engagement and Partnerships

Jeanne Gilbert, Editor-in-Chief Apr 17, 2024

The University of North Florida announced Wednesday that Richmond Wynn will transition from chief diversity officer to vice president of the newly formed Office of Community Engagement and Partnerships. UNF...

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Allison Benning achieved her 18th victory of the season in the Ospreys win over Central Arkansas

UNF Softball drops tight series to FGCU at home

Ethan Howick, Sports Reporter Apr 15, 2024

The University of North Florida softball team lost a weekend series to Florida Gulf Coast, losing two out of three games at the UNF Softball Complex.  FGCU used a three-run fifth inning to get the...

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UNF Baseball subjected to scoring barrage, drops series to Lipscomb at home

UNF Baseball subjected to scoring barrage, drops series to Lipscomb at home

Jacob Justice, Sports Editor Apr 15, 2024

The University of North Florida baseball team went head to head in a three-game series at home this weekend, losing two out of three to the ASUN conference rival Lipscomb University. The Ospreys were...

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