Skip to Main Content
UNF's #1 Student-Run News Source

UNF Spinnaker

UNF's #1 Student-Run News Source

UNF Spinnaker

UNF's #1 Student-Run News Source

UNF Spinnaker

Latest

This beefy beacon has guided many customers to gastric nirvana for nearly 60 years. (Ethan Leckie)

Check it or Chuck it: Meet Beefy King, an Orlando institution

Ethan Leckie, Opinions Editor | Jan 10, 2024
Hey, y’all. I hope all is well and that winter break was good for you. To ring in the new year with another review, here are my two cents on an Orlando staple I visited during the break: Beefy King.
Read Story
Osprey Cove (Jeanne Gilbert)

UNF issues all-clear after Tornado Warning expires

Jeanne Gilbert, Editor-in-Chief | Jan 9, 2024

Updated 4:45 p.m. UNF issued an all-clear message in a Safe Ospreys alert at 4:37 p.m. after the Tornado Warning expired at 4:30 p.m. The message said students may now resume normal activities. The...

Read More
The University of North Florida entrance sign with a green palm tree behind and purple and white flowers in front.

UNF cancels Tuesday classes due to severe weather

Jeanne Gilbert, Editor-in-Chief | Jan 8, 2024

Due to severe weather, the University of North Florida has canceled all classes and campus events for Tuesday, with heavy winds expected throughout the day. According to a UNF alert, offices will be...

Read More
Devin Lloyd #33 Linebacker of the Jacksonville Jaguars pushing the sled during training camp practice on August 8, 2022 at Episcopal’s Knights Sports Complex in Jacksonville, Florida.

The Jags are on a downward trend. How do they get back on track?

Jacob Justice, Sports Editor | Dec 16, 2023

The Jacksonville Jaguars are in a challenging position. They’ve now lost two consecutive games, and three of their last five outings, possibly throwing their standings in jeopardy. What needs to change...

Read More
UNF logo.

Their assaulter isn’t on the graduation program, but UNF never told them

Carter Mudgett, Editor in Chief | Dec 14, 2023
A University of North Florida student who was sexually assaulted in their dorm room by another student in 2021 was facing the possibility of walking on Friday in the same graduation ceremony as their assaulter, despite months of asking the university to make a change.
Read Story
A University of North Florida graduation cap.

They were sexually assaulted in the dorms and told they would graduate alongside the man UNF deemed responsible

Carter Mudgett, Editor in Chief | Dec 14, 2023
Beneath the crisp silver and gray University of North Florida seal, hundreds of graduates will receive their diplomas on Friday. They’ll look out at cheering family and friends, capping off years of accomplishments. But for one student, the day will be different.
Read Story
Rabbi Shmuli Novack lights the Menorah. (Photo courtesy of the Chabad at UNF)

Chabad at UNF celebrates Jewish unity at Menorah lighting

Carter Mudgett, Editor in Chief | Dec 11, 2023

University of North Florida and Jacksonville community members gathered in the Student Union Plaza on Thursday evening to light the Menorah and celebrate the first night of Chanukah. The night came...

Read More
Long-time squatter moves out of Spinnaker

Long-time squatter moves out of Spinnaker

Carter Mudgett, Editor in Chief | Dec 11, 2023

When I joined Spinnaker in January 2021, I hardly read the news, much less wrote an article.  I’d just started college and had no idea what I wanted to do with my life. Typical. This was back when...

Read More
Back view of Xavier Perkins

OPINION: The CFP is just the BCS with a fresh coat of paint

Ethan Leckie, Opinions Editor | Dec 8, 2023
After almost two decades of the Bowl Championship Series, the postseason for Division I FBS college football would be organized into a four-team playoff system. This system, simply known as the College Football Playoff (CFP), was created to put an end to the BCS’ antiquated, convoluted rankings system. In theory, a 13-member committee will select the best four teams each year for a chance to play for the National Championship.
Read Story
Jaguars drop overtime thriller to Bengals, lose quarterback to injury

Jaguars drop overtime thriller to Bengals, lose quarterback to injury

Ethan Howick, Sports Reporter | Dec 5, 2023

In anticipation of their first Monday night football game in eleven years, the Cincinnati Bengals came into EverBank Stadium and spoiled Jacksonville’s primetime spotlight, narrowly escaping with a 34-31...

Read More
(Lauren Mancke/Unsplash)

OPINION: UNF needs more in-person classes

Jace Brown, Opinions Reporter | Dec 5, 2023
There are many integral parts of a college degree that are far more than just earning a degree itself. The underlying factors contribute almost equal weight to your name on a diploma.
Read Story
(Courtesy of UNF Athletics)

Jamie Davies announced as new men’s soccer head coach

Jacob Justice, Sports Editor | Dec 5, 2023

University of North Florida Athletics announced on Tuesday that Jamie Davies would be stepping into the role as head coach of the UNF Men’s Soccer program. Davies is set to become the third head coach...

Read More
Activate Search
UNF's #1 Student-Run News Source