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Gov. Ron DeSantis appoints real estate CEO Jay Demetree to UNF BOT

Jeanne Gilbert, Editor-in-Chief Apr 5, 2024

Updated on Friday, April 5, at 6:32 p.m. to include a statement from UNF President Moez Limayem Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis appointed real estate investment CEO Jay Demetree to the University of North...

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The UNF Physics Department and Astronomy Club often host eclipse watch parties when they are visible from Jacksonville. (Photo courtesy of UNF)

UNF Department of Physics and Astronomy Club hosting eclipse watch party

Jeanne Gilbert, Editor-in-Chief Apr 4, 2024

The University of North Florida's Department of Physics and Astronomy Club are collaborating to host a watch party for the upcoming solar eclipse next Monday from 2 to 4 p.m. at the J.B. Coxwell Amphitheater. This...

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UNF holding several events for Sexual Assault Awareness Month this April

Madelyn Schneider, News Editor Apr 4, 2024

April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month, and the University of North Florida is hosting several events over the next few weeks as part of an initiative called “Start by Believing.” The events will...

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UNF Softball overpowered in midweek clash with UCF Knights

UNF Softball overpowered in midweek clash with UCF Knights

Ethan Howick, Sports Reporter Apr 4, 2024

The UNF softball team dropped a midweek doubleheader to the UCF Knights on a Tuesday evening in Orlando.  A seven-run inning by UCF was the key difference in the first game and the Ospreys lost 11-4....

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Vendors displayed and sold their art at the queer arts market.

UNF Student Union hosts first queer arts market event

Sydney Teitelbaum and Madelyn Schneider Apr 4, 2024

Updated April 11, 2024: Spinnaker originally referred to Mack Rush as the president of UNF's Pride Club. However, she is the social media specialist, and the story has been updated to reflect that. Spinnaker...

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UNF’s ASL/English Interpreting program ranked sixth in the nation

Madelyn Schneider, News Editor Apr 3, 2024

Earlier this month, the University of North Florida’s American Sign Language and Interpreting Program was ranked sixth on Hands Up Communications' list of top six schools for interpreter programs. According...

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OPINION: Student apathy strikes again in SG elections

Ethan Leckie, Opinions Editor Apr 3, 2024
The spring 2024 Student Government elections have come and gone, and I’m not entirely sure if we’re better off because of them.
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Letter from the Editor: Support student journalism on Giving Day

Jeanne Gilbert, Editor-in-Chief Apr 2, 2024

When most people talk about the free press, they often think of organizations like the New York Times or the Washington Post, but Spinnaker and other student-run publications are also included in those...

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FILE - Participants wave signs as they walk back to Orlando City Hall during the March for Abortion Access, Oct. 2, 2021, in Orlando, Fla. The Florida Supreme Court on Monday, April 1, 2024, upheld the state's ban on most abortions after 15 weeks of pregnancy, which means a subsequently passed six-week ban can soon take effect. (Chasity Maynard/Orlando Sentinel via AP, File)

AP: Florida Supreme Court upholds state’s 15-week abortion ban, but voters will soon have a say

Brendan Farrington, Associated Press Apr 2, 2024

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — The Florida Supreme Court on Monday cleared the way for the state to ban abortions after six weeks of pregnancy, before many women know they are pregnant, while also giving voters...

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The sign near Lot 18 was put up to satisfy noticing requirements before the city council vote. (Spinnaker)

Jacksonville City Council to vote on transferring land to UNF

Jeanne Gilbert, Editor-in-Chief Apr 1, 2024

A sign notifying the University of North Florida community of a potential permanent right-of-way closure has been put up near Lot 18, but that doesn't mean any roads will be closed on campus. The...

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Florida BOG approves new UF campus in downtown Jacksonville

Florida BOG approves new UF campus in downtown Jacksonville

Sydney Teitelbaum, Police Reporter Apr 1, 2024

At Wednesday's meeting, the Florida Board of Governors accepted the University of Florida's initial proposals for a new graduate campus in downtown Jacksonville. According to the designs approved on...

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UNF Softball held hitless in finale, drops first ASUN series to Queens

UNF Softball held hitless in finale, drops first ASUN series to Queens

Ethan Howick, Sports Reporter Apr 1, 2024

The UNF softball team dropped their first ASUN series of the season, losing two out of three games to Queens (N.C.) in Charlotte.  The Ospreys came up short on Friday, losing the first series game...

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