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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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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.

Stolen vehicle, loaded weapon leads to arrest at UNF

Lauren Fox, Managing Editor Jul 18, 2022

A reported stolen vehicle was found on the second floor of Parking Garage 44 last Thursday afternoon, leading to the arrest of 26-year-old Malik Billings on charges of grand theft of a motor vehicle, possession...

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Men, women and children stand in line with plastic bags, waiting in line for food

OPINION: The world is facing a food shortage at an alarming level

Joshua Smith, Opinions Editor Jul 15, 2022

It goes without saying that food is one of the most vital parts of life. Moreover, access to food is incredibly crucial to sustaining a healthy and thriving population. However, due to the recent turmoil...

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FILE - A woman walks below a Google sign on the campus in Mountain View, Calif., on Sept. 24, 2019. For myriad reasons, both political and philosophical, data privacy laws in the U.S. have lagged far behind those adopted in Europe in 2018. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu, File)

Digital security of period-tracking apps in question, UNF professor explains

Lauren Fox, Managing Editor Jul 15, 2022

The future legality of abortion in the United States has created countless discussions, and questions have arisen over how law enforcement could catch women seeking abortions regardless of the law.  Period...

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Obi Wan Kenobi sits on a hill in the sand with his back to the camera

Obi-Wan Kenobi: Worth the wait? A review

Nathan Turoff, Features Editor Jul 15, 2022

The announcement of an Obi-Wan Disney+ series in the vein of the Mandalorian was very exciting. For some background, many anthology movies in the realm of Rogue One were planned to be released in the late...

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An overhead shot of a person on a laptop. The floor is an analog clock

How to wisely spend your summer free time

Mallory Pace, Government Reporter Jul 12, 2022

For college students, summertime isn’t exactly what it used to be. When students are not occupied with studying or completing assignments, most have a part-time job outside of being a student.  Spinnaker...

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During the pandemic, Zoom became a popular method of communication in the workplace. (iyus sugiharto/Unsplash)

Students continue to question the purpose of UNF’s ‘distance learning fee’

Phoebe Mullis, Reporter Jul 11, 2022

The distance learning fee, listed in all students’ account summary by term, has been a hot topic since the closure of the University of North Florida (UNF) during COVID-19, leaving some students wondering...

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A red lifeguard chair stands on a beach as surfers and swimmers ride waves next to the newly constructed Jacksonville Beach pier

Jacksonville Beach pier re-opens after years of construction

Darvin Nelson, General Assignment Reporter Jul 11, 2022

The Jacksonville Beach pier has re-opened to visitors after a lengthy three-year hiatus due to hurricane repairs.  A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held on July 6 to mark the occasion as the Jacksonville...

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a man signs a document

A breakdown of UNF’s seventh president’s contract

Lauren Fox, Managing Editor Jul 11, 2022

Dr. Moez Limayem signed his contract with the University of North Florida (UNF) Board of Trustees (BOT) on June 30, which will go into effect on August 1, making him the seventh president of UNF. Spinnaker...

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Protesters hold up signs during a rally for abortion rights

Roe v. Wade was overturned, now what?

Lauren Fox, Managing Editor Jul 8, 2022

The right to an abortion is no longer protected by the federal government, but if you live in Florida, you might not immediately notice any significant changes. Does the decision to overturn Roe v. Wade...

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A detained demonstrator shows a sign 'No War!' from a police bus in St. Petersburg, Russia, Thursday, Feb. 24, 2022. Hundreds of people gathered in Moscow and St.Petersburg on Thursday, protesting against Russia's attack on Ukraine. Many of the demonstrators were detained. Similar protests took place in other Russian cities, and activists were also arrested. (AP Photo/Dmitri Lovetsky)

OPINION: Why you should keep fighting

Joshua Smith, Opinions Editor Jul 8, 2022

Inflation, the Ukraine-Russia war, the threat of a global hunger crisis. It seems every week there is a new issue dominating the 24-hour news headlines.  Times are harder than before. With civil unrest...

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