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OPINION: Qdoba is a breath of fresh air for on-campus dining options

Ethan Leckie, Opinions Reporter | Oct 17, 2022

Finally. UNF has answered (at least some) of our many, many prayers: we now have a different on-campus dining option in Qdoba.  I’ll be honest- seeing the empty space Slice occupied day in and day...

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Saturday's match may have ended even on the scoreboard, but a sense of defeat still loomed.

Men’s soccer concedes last-minute goal, draws in heartbreaking fashion versus Bellarmine

Riley Platt, Sports Editor | Oct 17, 2022

The University of North Florida (UNF) men’s soccer team gave up two points in quite possibly the most brutal way imaginable on Saturday, with Bellarmine University scoring a goal with just 36 seconds...

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Fall Break is left up to faculty and students, UNF says

Traditionally, Fall Break is two days in October when the campus is closed and classes are canceled but this year, UNF is letting professors decide whether they want to hold classes on those days — making...

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Prayer and Reflection Room opens in UNF Student Union

Mallory Pace, Government Reporter | Oct 14, 2022

 A new Interfaith Space has opened in the Student Union, meant to be a safe space for the UNF campus community to engage in religious prayer, non-religious prayer and meditative practices.  The transformed...

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Baseball’s hottest ticket is on its way to Jacksonville

Riley Platt, Sports Editor | Oct 14, 2022

Drumroll, please. It’s the news we’ve all been waiting for: the world-famous Savannah Bananas are coming to Jacksonville. The team that has drawn mass attention for their antics-filled spin on...

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“Soar to new heights”: Meet SG’s Soar Party

Mallory Pace, Government Reporter | Oct 13, 2022

As the United States heads toward primary elections, the University of North Florida (UNF) Student Government (SG) is also amid its own election season. The 2022 Fall senator election has begun with new...

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Club Spotlight: Osprey Robotics

Nathan Turoff, Features Editor | Oct 13, 2022

The University of North Florida (UNF) College of Computing, Engineering and Construction held a showcase with Osprey Robotics last month, inviting all sorts of professionals to a presentation demonstrating...

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‘Perseverance and solidarity’: UNF Pride Club members discuss the history of Pride

Mallory Pace, Government Reporter | Oct 13, 2022

October is LGBTQ+ History Month, where the history of gay rights and other related civil rights movements are observed and honored. Spinnaker spoke with two members from the University of North Florida...

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Volleyball looking to leadership in wake of injuries

Jacob Justice, Sports Reporter | Oct 12, 2022

The University of North Florida (UNF) Volleyball team was persistent this weekend as they split a pair of matches despite missing significant contributors from their roster. These games were played...

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All Things Osprey: Volleyball rallies to take match from North Alabama

Riley Platt, Sports Editor | Oct 11, 2022

It was a busy week for University of North Florida (UNF) athletics, with an impressive come-from-behind win by the volleyball squad on Sunday stealing headlines. The weekend didn’t get off to the...

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“We are here to make a difference in the lives of the students we serve,” VP Murry tells senators

Mallory Pace and Carter Mudgett | Oct 10, 2022

“We are here to make a difference in the lives of the students we serve,” University of North Florida Student Government Vice President Joshua Murry told senators during their regular Senate meeting...

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Gun’s strong week continues as men’s soccer draws with FGCU

Riley Platt, Sports Editor | Oct 10, 2022

TAMPA, Fla. – Goalkeeping was the name of the game on Friday, as University of North Florida (UNF) keeper Micah Gun stopped seven shots in a scoreless draw with the Florida Gulf Coast (FGCU) Eagles. In...

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