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Leftwich at her graduation, receiving her Doctorate in Clinical Nutrition, photo courtesy of Jamisha Leftwich

Professors before they were professors: Jamisha Leftwich

Nathan Turoff, Features Editor | Nov 16, 2022

Dr. Jamisha Leftwich is a coordinator for the Individualized Supervised Practice Pathway (ISPP) program at the University of North Florida (UNF). Uniquely enough, Leftwich completed her bachelors, masters,...

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Entrance to Neckles’ Bless This House gallery at the Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA) in Jacksonville.

MOCA artist Shervone Neckles shares the creative process behind her thought-provoking artwork

Darvin Nelson, General Assignment Reporter | Nov 16, 2022

The second floor of the Museum of Contemporary Art Jacksonville (MOCA) features Shervone Neckles’ Bless This House, a hospitable collection of pieces that explore welcoming themes of family, home, and...

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Windows of an apartment building are illuminated during a blackout in central Kyiv, Ukraine, Monday, Nov. 14, 2022. (AP Photo/Andrew Kravchenko)

Correction: AP source: Russian missiles cross into Poland during strike

JOHN LEICESTER and JAMES LaPORTA, Associated Press | Nov 15, 2022

WARSAW, Poland (AP) — In earlier versions of a story published November 15, 2022, The Associated Press reported erroneously, based on information from a senior American intelligence official who spoke...

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Text box that reads "Letter to the Editor." Graphic by Lianna Norman.

Letter to the Editor: 2022 Means Easier Access for Students for OspreyPERCH and UNF Counseling Center Programs

Maxine Christie, OspreyPERCH Administrative Coordinator | Nov 14, 2022

Osprey PERCH (Prevention Early Intervention, Resiliency Through Counseling and Holistic Health) is a clinical training program used to help students address a variety of needs for counseling. This program...

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Advertising to blame for lack of opportunity for comment at senator debate, SG deputy elections commissioner says

Mallory Pace, Government Reporter | Nov 14, 2022

Spinnaker received a comment from Student Government’s (SG) Deputy Elections Commissioner Ali Sartawi – after two weeks and more than four requests to both SG accounts and personal accounts – regarding...

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Players high-five each other

Men’s basketball keeps it close, comes up short late against Washington

Riley Platt, Sports Editor | Nov 14, 2022

The University of North Florida (UNF) Ospreys found themselves in position to defeat the Washington Huskies late on Friday, but couldn’t close it out in a 75-67 loss. The Ospreys are no stranger to...

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The UNF class registration page

Class registration access restored after delay, time tickets reassigned

Nathan Turoff, Features Editor | Nov 14, 2022

Access to registration and other myWings services has been restored, according to a University of North Florida alert sent Monday afternoon. "The performance of services should stabilize in the next...

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Joe Palmer and his book “A Mariner’s Tale” (Graphic by Spinnaker)

“Follow your dreams, don’t stop”: Spinnaker alum lands movie deal

Carter Mudgett, Editor in Chief | Nov 14, 2022

It’s been nearly four decades since Joe Palmer was on the University of North Florida’s campus. Now, Palmer is an award-winning reporter, Spinnaker alumni, Navy veteran and author who recently landed...

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American flags on the Green honoring veterans for Veterans Day.

UNF celebrates Veterans Day

Nathan Turoff, Features Editor | Nov 11, 2022

Tropical Storm Nicole has come and gone, and the University of North Florida is now pivoting to celebrate Veterans Day on Friday. Though students now have a four-day weekend, Veterans Day is more than...

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 An excavator and police truck were called out to remove the tree. Photo by Nathan Turoff

UNF crews begin cleanup after Tropical Storm Nicole

Nathan Turoff and Carter Mudgett | Nov 10, 2022

The University of North Florida Physical Facilities and police department crews were already on campus cleaning up after Tropical Storm Nicole passed over Jacksonville Thursday morning.  While appearing...

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Storm surge watches and warnings in effect as of the 10 a.m. advisory (National Hurricane Center)

‘Strong winds’ and ‘dangerous storm surge’: Tropical Storm Nicole weakens after overnight landfall

Carter Mudgett and Nathan Turoff | Nov 10, 2022

Making landfall on Florida’s east coast overnight as a Category 1 hurricane, Nicole weakened back to a tropical storm but strong winds, dangerous storm surge and heavy rains continue over a large area,...

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Incumbent Florida Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis holds his son Mason as he celebrates winning reelection, at an election night party in Tampa, Fla, Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2022. (AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell)

Here’s what to know after the 2022 midterm election

Mallory Pace, Government Reporter | Nov 9, 2022

Election Day ended without a clear winner in a majority of state races and with many wins on either side of the aisle, the balance of power in Congress was left unknown. As results continue to pour in,...

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