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New additions to campus botanical gardens look to connect UNF students with nature

Aubrey Lowery, Multimedia Journalist | Jan 31, 2023

Throughout campus, after every turn, you’ll find yourself in a new environment. However, you may not know that there are 24 botanical gardens spread across campus, each capable of providing the same...

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Kaila Rougier dribbles the ball

Women’s basketball topples Jacksonville in rivalry thriller, snapping four-game losing streak

Jacob Justice, Sports Reporter | Jan 30, 2023

The University of North Florida women’s basketball team faced off for the second time against the Jacksonville University Dolphins on Saturday, taking the game 74-70 in a close contest. This win not...

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Carter Hendricksen drives on defender

Men’s basketball’s struggles continue in road loss to North Alabama

Riley Platt, Sports Editor | Jan 30, 2023

FLORENCE, Ala. – Carter Hendricksen showed out yet again, scoring 31 points, but didn’t receive much help as the majority of the University of North Florida roster sputtered in a 91-78 loss to the...

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It’s homecoming week at UNF. Here’s what you need to know

Mallory Pace, News Editor | Jan 30, 2023

Homecoming week at the University of North Florida has arrived; made possible by UNF’s Student Government and Osprey Life and Productions, each day consists of a new event, all leading up to the annual...

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A protester holds a "Stop Death By Cops" sign with names of black people killed by police written on it

“No more bloodshed. No more pain,” UNF SDS student protester tells crowd at Jacksonville rally

Carter Mudgett, Editor in Chief | Jan 29, 2023

Dozens of Jacksonville citizens joined the ranks of protesters in cities across America as they rallied in front of the Duval County Courthouse on Sunday, calling for police reform and accountability.  The...

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SG Senate unanimously pass resolution proposing limits to faculty spots will address parking concerns

Mallory Pace, News Editor | Jan 27, 2023

Student Government’s Senate unanimously passed a resolution today proposing that faculty parking spots be redistributed and that faculty access to blue lots is removed to address parking concerns. The...

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Lyric Swann dribbles the ball up the court

Women’s basketball falls to JU in first River City Rumble meeting

Jacob Justice, Sports Reporter | Jan 27, 2023

JACKSONVILLE, Fla— The University of North Florida women’s basketball team faced off against Jacksonville University on Thursday, falling to the Dolphins 74-51 in the first of two rivalry showdowns...

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The offensive line struggled to protect quarterback Trevor Lawrence, as he was sacked five times in Sunday's game

Will recent Jags’ success affect UNF student ticket deals?

Judd Barczak, Reporter | Jan 27, 2023

Embracing the underdog title, the Jacksonville Jaguars seem to have made it their brand to come back at the last minute this year, even when the odds appear stacked against them.  Though unable to...

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Matthew Driscoll looks down at ground during timeout

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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