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OPINION: TikTok is watching

Jace Brown, Opinions Reporter | Oct 5, 2023
The Chinese government controls every company within its borders, including TikTok’s parent company ByteDance which is headquartered in Beijing. People should be aware of the personal data they’re signing away, especially when that data is likely headed for the Chinese Communist Party.
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MLB postseason predictions from a sports reporter

Ethan Howick, Sports Reporter | Oct 5, 2023

October is here, and that means the Major League Baseball postseason is upon us. A time of year where all 162 games played comes down to a few tightly contested matchups where every game, inning, and even...

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Men’s basketball non-conference tickets now on sale, flex plans introduced

Jacob Justice, Sports Editor | Oct 5, 2023

The University of North Florida men’s basketball program recently released their non-conference tickets to the public on Monday, Oct. 2, with flex payment plans also being introduced for the 16 home...

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Spinnaker observed at least two cars that appeared to have been involved in a collision Wednesday afternoon.

“No serious injuries” after two car crash on UNF Drive, university says

Carter Mudgett, Editor in Chief | Oct 4, 2023

Updated 5:05 p.m.  Two cars were involved in a crash outside the University of North Florida Library on UNF Drive Wednesday afternoon, the university confirmed to Spinnaker. Both cars had to be towed,...

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A blue logo featuring the outline of Florida and a torch in the center, surrounded by the text "State University System of Florida" and "Board of Governors" along its border.

BOG expected to approve proposed bathroom regulation at next meeting

Rachel Bacchus, Reporter | Oct 4, 2023

Mirroring a similar regulation already put into effect by the Florida Board of Education in K-12 public schools, the Board of Governors will meet next month to discuss a new regulation outlining new rules...

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Men’s soccer left winless in five consecutive games

Men’s soccer left winless in five consecutive games

Jacob Justice, Sports Editor | Oct 3, 2023

After their fifth loss in a row, this one to Florida Gulf Coast University on Saturday, the University of North Florida men’s soccer program is in a challenging spot. Since tying with Florida Atlantic...

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The sukkah faces out toward the water at Ogier Gardens.

Connecting with nature during harvest festival, Jewish Student Union opens sukkah at UNF Ogier Gardens

Carter Mudgett, Editor in Chief | Oct 3, 2023

Situated at the northernmost part of campus is the Ogier Gardens. Established in 2012, it has vegetable beds, fruit trees and flowers but there’s a new spot among it all: a sukkah. Through the garden’s...

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UNF, faculty union agree on post-tenure review procedures

Carter Mudgett, Editor in Chief | Oct 2, 2023

The University of North Florida and faculty union, UFF-UNF, officially came to an agreement over post-tenure review procedures, President Moez Limayem announced in a faculty-wide email last Wednesday.  A...

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Professors Sean Freeder and Seth Warner discussed free speech and affirmative action with students and fellow professors on Sept. 20.

UNF hosts forum for faculty to discuss free speech on college campuses

Jeanne Gilbert, News Editor | Oct 2, 2023

Earlier this year, the Florida House of Representatives passed a bill requiring all Florida state universities to establish an Office of Public Policy Events and host at least four debates or group forums...

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A deep dive into the past month of Osprey sports

A deep dive into the past month of Osprey sports

Jacob Justice, Sports Editor | Oct 2, 2023

September has ended so students and faculty are headed toward the halfway point of the fall semester. During this time, North Florida’s fall sports have been well underway with volleyball, men’s soccer,...

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Women’s soccer improved to 7-0-0 with a road win against JU on Saturday night.

Women’s soccer falters, shutout by EKU to start lengthy road trip

Ethan Howick, Sports Reporter | Sep 29, 2023

Starting their four-game road trip on Thursday with a 3-0 loss to Eastern Kentucky Colonels, the University of North Florida women’s soccer team failed to put away the Colonels in the second half of...

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OPINION: Inflation is sweeping Jacksonville, UNF can help

Jace Brown, Opinions Reporter | Sep 28, 2023
“Rent is not rising in Jacksonville.” On its face, that statement seems egregiously out of touch. More accurately, rent is not currently rising, but the cost of living has surged exponentially in recent years. Rent now towers over its price in past years.
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