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A girl falling asleep in bed

Does white noise and other background sounds really help you fall sound asleep?

Darvin Nelson, General Assignment Reporter Jul 27, 2022

It's not always easy to get a good night's sleep, especially for students living on-campus. While a new living situation or noisy roommates may make it difficult to get a full eight hours, some studies...

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Two Spinnaker writers become award-winning journalists

Lauren Fox, Managing Editor Jul 26, 2022

The University of North Florida Spinnaker’s Editor-in-Chief, Carter Mudgett, and Sports Editor, Riley Platt, are among the winners of the Society of Professional Journalists (SPJ) 2022 Green Eyeshade...

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Discounted Jaguars season tickets coming to Student Union

Lauren Fox, Managing Editor Jul 25, 2022

The upcoming Fall semester may mean the start of more classes, but it also means a new season of football is right around the corner. The Jacksonville Jaguars and Student Government partnered up to bring...

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OPINION: We are unprepared for climate change

OPINION: We are unprepared for climate change

Joshua Smith, Opinions Editor Jul 22, 2022

Last week, West Virginia Senator Joe Manchin revealed that he would not, in fact, endorse a spending bill that included climate change, citing inflation concerns. The blow to the bill comes on the heels...

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The words "Police Beat" are written in red and white, surrounded by a white square outline. In the background, a University of North Florida Police Department cruiser is tinted blue.

Update: License plate of stolen vehicle swapped for faculty member’s tag

Lauren Fox, Managing Editor Jul 21, 2022

A University of North Florida (UNF) faculty member contacted the University Police Department (UPD) on July 13 after receiving several parking tickets on UNF property over two days, suspecting their license...

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Kevin Luhrs stands at UNF

Introducing Justice Kevin Luhrs of UNF Student Government

Mallory Pace, Government Reporter Jul 21, 2022

Sworn in as one of the University of North Florida (UNF) Student Government’s (SG) Associate Justices, Kevin Luhrs' history with SG is a long and diverse one.  A recent graduate of UNF with his undergraduate...

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Professors before they were professors: Dr. Heather Truelove

Professors before they were professors: Dr. Heather Truelove

Nathan Turoff, Features Editor Jul 20, 2022

Professor Heather Truelove is an expert in environmental psychology, among many other things. One uncommon fact about her educational career is that in addition to being a University of North Florida (UNF)...

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U.S. Representative Jan Schakowsky (D-IL) speaks at a rally held by March Fourth near the U.S. Capitol on July 13, 2022, calling for universal background checks for guns and an assault weapons ban in the wake of continued mass shootings.

Lawmakers disagree whether the “Gunshine State’s” firearm laws are unconstitutional or protective

Majdouline Bakor, Multimedia Journalist Jul 20, 2022

Florida gained its nickname the “Gunshine State,” not only for the state’s shape but for having the highest number of concealed carry permits which topped over 2.5 million as of June 30. The Second...

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“We can’t criminalize being a 16 to 25-year-old male,” professor says on loud music statute

Mallory Pace, Government Reporter Jul 19, 2022

Getting pulled over while driving is enough to ruin anyone’s day, but a newly enforceable Florida statute adds another violation for drivers to be aware of– loud music.  State Statute 316.3056...

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A person looks stressed with a computer and books on their desk

How to avoid college burnout in the upcoming fall semester

Majdouline Bakor, Multimedia Journalist Jul 19, 2022

The fall semester begins next month, which means stress will be at an all-time high from adjusting to a new schedule and balancing work, school and a social life. Experiencing college burnout throughout...

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the wooden boardwalk is flanked by tall trees,. In the distance, UNF's campus can be seen

Lot-14 walk-way reopened after hiccup with fallen tree

Darvin Nelson, General Assignment Reporter Jul 19, 2022

The University of North Florida (UNF) issued a Safe Ospreys notification Monday morning, around 8:30 a.m, alerting Ospreys that the Lot 14 boardwalk was closed for the day because a fallen tree had blocked...

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 Photo by Colin McCann.

Parking permits start opening for purchase, tips for getting one

Nathan Turoff, Features Editor Jul 18, 2022

Parking has been a long-documented issue for many UNF students, with one recurring complaint being a lack of parking spots near the classrooms.  One contributing factor to this issue is that only a...

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