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Men’s basketball drops overtime heartbreaker against Central Arkansas

Riley Platt, Sports Editor Jan 27, 2023

CONWAY, Ark. – Carter Hendricksen’s 32-point performance wasn’t enough for the University of North Florida (UNF) Ospreys on Thursday as they fell to the University of Central Arkansas Bears 88-85...

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A collage that Rosenbloom created in 2022 from submitted photos with variations of one recurring message: “We remember.” (Photo courtesy of Sam Rosenbloom)

The world honors Holocaust victims today. “Never forget,” UNF student says

Carter Mudgett, Editor in Chief Jan 27, 2023

“A burnt sacrifice offered whole to God.”  Translated from its Greek origin, that’s the definition of “Holocaust.” From when it began in 1941 until it ended in 1945, approximately six million...

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Spinnaker alum places for Hearst journalism award

Spinnaker alum places for Hearst journalism award

Carter Mudgett, Editor in Chief Jan 26, 2023

Lauren Fox, Spinnaker’s former police reporter and managing editor, placed among the top 20 winners of the Hearst Journalism Awards Program’s explanatory reporting competition, according to results...

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Less than 1% of state-supplied budget put toward CRT, DEI initiatives, UNF reports

Carter Mudgett, Editor in Chief Jan 26, 2023

The University of North Florida reported that over $3 million of funding is put toward critical race theory and diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives, according to records released to Spinnaker.  Complying...

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Campi. Graphic by Spinnaker.

Campi: A new app creating opportunities at UNF developed by student

Aubrey Lowery, Multimedia Journalist Jan 24, 2023

There’s a new social media platform catered solely for University of North Florida (UNF) students, designed to create a more direct communication route between peers Campi was created by Roman Desmond,...

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Graphic reads "National Slavery & Human Trafficking Prevention Month" in big blue letters against a white background

January is Human Trafficking Prevention Month: What do you need to know?

Mallory Pace, News Editor Jan 24, 2023

Human trafficking is an increasingly prevalent crime that doesn’t look one specific way, which is why it’s happening under most people’s very noses.  Florida is ranked No. 3 in the U.S. for reported...

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The Hate Ends Now tour brought a replica cattle car and a message of standing against hate to the University of North Florida last Tuesday.

Hate Ends Now Tour brings the fight against antisemitism to UNF

Mallory Pace, News Editor Jan 23, 2023

When she was 15 years old, Hedy Bohm was taken to Auschwitz where she was separated from her parents, enduring months of torture at Nazi concentration camps. She survived long enough for liberation...

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UNF to propose housing rental rate increase at February BOT meeting, first increase in 8 years

Carter Mudgett, Editor in Chief Jan 23, 2023

[Updated Jan. 26, 2023 to change date of Board of Trustees meeting. The BOT will meet on Feb. 27, 2023 not Jan. 27, 2023. Spinnaker apologizes for the mistake.] The University of North Florida (UNF)...

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A tough loss Saturday puts a damper on the momentum that had been built following Thursday's win over Queens.

Men’s basketball falls to Liberty in first home loss of season

Jacob Justice, Sports Reporter Jan 23, 2023

The University of North Florida (UNF) men’s basketball team faced off against the Liberty University Flames on Saturday, who brought an end to the Ospreys’ home winning streak with a 73-62 win. This...

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Carter Hendricksen drives to the paint

Hendricksen’s career night leads men’s basketball past Queens

Riley Platt, Sports Editor Jan 20, 2023

The University of North Florida (UNF) men’s basketball squad got back on the right track with a win over Queens University on Thursday, highlighted by a 35-point performance by forward Carter Hendricksen. It...

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Jaguars cornerback Darious Williams at training camp in 2022.

Jaguars look to continue miracle run against Chiefs in Divisional round

Riley Platt, Sports Editor Jan 20, 2023

The Jacksonville Jaguars have already made noise throughout the league with their opening-round comeback win against the Chargers, but Saturday’s challenge might be the biggest of this season. Arrowhead...

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Graphic depicting a helping hand being offered to someone with a bad case of the January Blues.

Why is January called the most depressing month of the year?

Aubrey Lowrey, Multimedia Journalist Jan 20, 2023

As a new semester begins, many students may be feeling the January Blues, a very real epidemic that has been coined by physicians as a type of Seasonal Affective Disorder, SAD for short. According to...

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