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Through the eyes of a photographer: October

Justin Nedrow, Photographer | Nov 2, 2022

The month of Halloween has ended but before November gets moving, check out Spinnaker Photographer Justin Nedrow's best photos of October! ___ For more information or news tips, or if you see...

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UNF basketball squads preview upcoming seasons at media day

Riley Platt, Sports Editor | Nov 2, 2022

The men’s and women’s basketball teams of the University of North Florida (UNF) took to the stage Tuesday, speaking about their upcoming seasons at their annual media day. For both groups, last...

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“No fire at all”: Student accidentally breaks sprinkler head in UNF dorm, UPD chief says

Carter Mudgett, Editor in Chief | Nov 1, 2022

University of North Florida Police Department Chief Mackesy wrote to Spinnaker Tuesday night that a student “accidentally broke a sprinkler head” in Osprey Cove — an on-campus residence hall —...

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Faculty union and UNF BOT tentatively agree on new contract, pending vote

Carter Mudgett and Darvin Nelson | Nov 1, 2022

The University of North Florida faculty union — United Faculty of Florida (UFF) — and Board of Trustees (BOT) tentatively agreed upon a contract last that, if ratified and approved, will give faculty...

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SG chief justice to resign Friday, will take on associate justice position

Mallory Pace, Government Reporter | Nov 1, 2022

Chief Justice Travis Ford will officially resign from their position in the University of North Florida's Student Government (SG) on Friday, stepping straight into the role of associate justice, according...

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Volleyball demonstrates offensive superiority, sweeps Bellarmine in road match

Jacob Justice, Sports Reporter | Oct 31, 2022

The University of North Florida (UNF) Ospreys volleyball team defeated the Bellarmine University (BU) Knights Saturday, dominating them in a 3-0 sweep. The game was played at Bellarmine University’s...

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Rugby showcases improvement, dominates UF in rivalry matchup

Jacob Justice, Sports Reporter | Oct 31, 2022

The University of North Florida (UNF) Deadbirds Rugby Club squared off against the University of Florida (UF) Rugby Club on Friday evening, decimating the Gators by a score of 21-7. The Deadbirds had...

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Country artist Luke Bryan brings tour to Jacksonville, DeSantis makes special appearance

Carter Mudgett, Editor in Chief | Oct 29, 2022

Country music superstar Luke Bryan brought his Raised Up Right Tour to the VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena Friday night with opening acts Mitchell Tenpenny and Riley Green.  Bryan opened the show...

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Spinnaker wins third for CMA Pinnacle Award with magazine

Carter Mudgett, Editor in Chief | Oct 28, 2022

Spinnaker won third place for the College Media Association’s Pinnacle Award for Feature Magazine of the Year Thursday night.  Released in Spring 2022, the magazine was the 50th Anniversary Edition...

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Voting in Duval County this election? Here’s what you need to know

Carter Mudgett, Editor in Chief | Oct 27, 2022

Election day is just around the corner, happening on Nov. 8 this year, and early vote ballots have already started rolling in from across the state as Floridians weigh in on who they want in office. Here’s...

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Lacking UNF student attendance, empty SG Senate seats loom after debate

Mallory Pace, Government Reporter | Oct 26, 2022

[Updated Nov. 4: A previous version of this article mistakenly reported that Student Government would begin their Spring 2023 semester with 18 senators total. A total of 19 senators are running in the...

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Men’s soccer scoreless in Charleston, fights to non-conference draw

Riley Platt, Sports Editor | Oct 26, 2022

The University of North Florida (UNF) men’s soccer team went head-to-head with the College of Charleston on Tuesday, leaving the Palmetto State empty-handed after a defensive duel. This served as...

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