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Women’s tennis takes on Gators in NCAA tournament

Riley Platt, Sports Editor | May 6, 2023

GAINESVILLE, Fla. – The University of North Florida Ospreys made an appearance in the 2023 NCAA tournament on Friday, falling 4-0 to the No. 16 University of Florida Gators in the opening round. UNF...

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Navigating an ever-changing world, UNF professor on what’s next after graduation

Mallory Pace, News Editor | May 5, 2023

Another graduate class will step out of their caps and gowns and into professional work attire today. Just like that, the college chapter of life comes to a bittersweet end. Now what?  The leap from...

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Florida legislature passes two bills targeting diversity, pronoun use in state education, leaving UNF’s diversity efforts in limbo

Carter Mudgett, Editor in Chief | May 3, 2023
The Florida legislature passed two bills to ban diversity programs in higher education and restrict the use of preferred pronouns in schools Wednesday afternoon. 
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Alex Lodise calls out a command to a teammate.

High-scoring affairs ends in loss for baseball against UCF

Riley Platt, Sports Editor | May 3, 2023

ORLANDO, Fla. – The University of North Florida Ospreys went head-to-head with the University of Central Knights for the third time this season, falling 16-10 in a game that saw nine home runs. The...

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BOG WeChat ban builds barrier for international students

Judd Barczak and Carter Mudgett | May 2, 2023

The Florida Board of Governor’s recent decision to ban TikTok, a popular social media app, at public universities — including the University of North Florida — created controversy among students,...

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Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp Outfielder Peyton Burdick #6 hitting a ball from a Nashville Sounds pitcher on April 19th, 2023 at 121 Financial Ballpark in Jacksonville Florida.

Through the eyes of a photographer: April

Carter Mudgett, Editor in Chief | May 1, 2023

Summer is less than a week away and though it's something to look forward to, that also means Spinnaker is saying farewell to Photographer Justin Nedrow who graduates Friday with a Bachelor of Science...

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A screenshot of the University of North Florida's new "Expression" website.

What’s protected and what isn’t? New UNF website unpacks the intricacies of free speech on campus

Carter Mudgett and Liam Sanderson | May 1, 2023

Editors Note: This article was last updated on May 2 to adjust a paragraph about when UNF students have protested speakers on the Green. In the first tangible response to the infamous preachers on the...

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OPINION: There may be a solution to the “preachers on the Green” after all

Ethan Leckie, Opinions Editor | May 1, 2023

After witnessing the return of the infamous proselytizers for an entire year, UNF finally has taken a stand. Sort of. “Generally, outdoor areas of our campus that are accessible to the public are...

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UNF players high fiving.

Dominick Madonna: A veteran’s perspective on UNF baseball’s 2023 season

Jacob Justice, Sports Reporter | May 1, 2023

This week, senior UNF pitcher Dominick Madonna sat down to answer a variety of questions regarding the roster, his progression over the years, and tough opponents both in the Sunshine State and the ASUN...

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UNF flag flying in the wind.

Softball snatches doubleheader from Georgia Southern

Riley Platt, Sports Editor | Apr 28, 2023

The University of North Florida Ospreys took it to the Georgia Southern University in a non-conference affair on Wednesday, sweeping the Eagles in a doubleheader. The Ospreys entered on a three-game...

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Chief justice steps down ahead of graduation, SG swears in new judicial leadership

Marissa Cannegieter, Government Reporter | Apr 28, 2023

Expressing a mix of nervousness and excitement as graduation gets closer and closer, Ashley Mason, the University of North Florida Student Government's chief justice, released her resignation letter, effective...

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What to know and what’s changing about UNF’s graduation

Grae Barron, Reporter | Apr 26, 2023

It’s graduation season and finals week will be over before we know it. Here’s what to know and what to expect for the University of North Florida's graduation next week. Leading up to the event,...

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