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Three protesters were escorted away from the demonstration by police and one was arrested. According to the UNF police chief, the person arrested was not a UNF student.

UPD confirms one person arrested at SDS protest

Madelyn Schneider, Editor-in-Chief | Mar 28, 2025

The following story was updated on March 28 at 6:28 p.m. to clarify that there were two separate demonstrations. The one arrest was made inside the student union, and Spinnaker is working to obtain more...

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Stacks of Spring 2025 Spinnaker magazines lined up on the newsroom table before distribution.

Letter from the Editor: Still terrified, still showing up, still thankful

Madelyn Schneider, Editor-in-Chief | Mar 27, 2025

Just over a year ago, my first article for Spinnaker was published. Now, I’m in charge of the newsroom. And I have no idea what I’m doing. I was the only applicant for this position, and at first...

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The impact of UNF Giving Day 

Alekzander Jenkins, Savanna Stillwagner | Mar 26, 2025

April 1 marks the University of North Florida’s 2025 Annual Giving Day and UNF Director of Annual Giving Kristy Herrington and Vice President of Development and Alumni Engagement Teresa Nichols both...

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University President Moez Limayem announced the Jacksonville Sharks partnership at the UNF Swoop the Loop 5k last month (Courtesy of UNF)

How students can claim free tickets to see first UNF ‘football’ game

Savanna Stillwagner, News Editor | Mar 26, 2025

University of North Florida students will be able to claim free tickets on April 8 for the upcoming UNF and Jacksonville Sharks partnership football game.  Jacksonville’s Arena Football team, the...

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(Courtesy of UNF Athletics)

UNF Baseball snags game one but falls short in series loss to JU

Daniel Cimino, Sports Reporter | Mar 25, 2025

Despite winning the first game of the three-game set, the University of North Florida baseball team lost the series to Jacksonville this past weekend. The series was the opening act in Atlantic Sun conference...

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UNF and JU clash on the sand for the third time this season.

No. 15 Beach Volleyball sweeps JU, clinches best start in program history

Ethan Howick, Sports Editor | Mar 25, 2025

The No. 15 ranked UNF beach volleyball team continued its fast start to the season with midweek sweeps over Wingate and Jacksonville University.  The Ospreys defeated Wingate in straight sets to open...

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A grey school locker with a blue sticker on the top of it that reads "Education Changes the World" in large, white letters.

OPINION: The American education system needs reform, but will DOGE help?

Mackenzie Crews, Opinions Intern | Mar 24, 2025

This article expresses the views of its author(s), separate from those of this publication. Readers are encouraged to comment or submit a Letter to the Editor to share their opinions. To submit a Letter...

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President Donald Trump steps out of a red Model S Tesla vehicle on the South Lawn of the White House Tuesday, March 11, 2025, in Washington. (Pool via AP)

OPINION: Who is buying a Tesla?

Mackenzie Crews, Opinions Intern | Mar 22, 2025

This article expresses the views of its author(s), separate from those of this publication. Readers are encouraged to comment or submit a Letter to the Editor to share their opinions. To submit a Letter...

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The sun rises over the beach in St. Augustine.

Federal funding cuts could disrupt UNF coastal research, biology experts warn

Sasha Koresh, General Assignment Reporter | Mar 21, 2025

Federal funding cuts to agencies such as the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration have the potential to disrupt coastal research at UNF and student opportunities.  Recent federal funding...

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Business professionals planning a digital smart city model with futuristic technology and holographic displays in an office setting (Courtesy of UNF)

UNF first in nation to join global AI consortium to revolutionize smart cities

Julia Howey, Volunteer Reporter | Mar 21, 2025

Last month, UNF became the first university in the United States to join the DesCartes project, a consortium on artificial intelligence and logistics solutions. The DesCartes project, seeks to create...

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Courtesy of UNF Athletics

Strength in numbers: UNF Athletics seeks younger fundraising demographic with new program

Ethan Howick, Sports Editor | Mar 15, 2025

The term ‘pitching change’ doesn’t just mean switching pitchers in a baseball game, it’s also the name of a new UNF fundraising program.  Last month, University of North Florida Athletics announced...

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The Osprey Cafe, often called the dining hall, is situated on the southern part of UNF’s campus, close to the dorms. (Photo courtesy of the UNF dining website)

Here’s what’s open at UNF during Spring Break

Savanna Stillwagner, News Editor | Mar 14, 2025

Spring break at the University of North Florida is quickly approaching and for students, it starts this Monday, March 17 through Saturday, March 22.  For students, Spring Break will last all week while...

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