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UNF network up and running after campus-wide outage

Madelyn Schneider Aug 20, 2024

[Updated Aug. 20: Spinnaker originally published that UNF said they did not know the cause of the network outage but has updated the article to reflect UNF's latest response.] The University of North...

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UNF athletics announces logo ‘refresh,’ but why?

Ethan Howick, Sports Editor Aug 20, 2024

The University of North Florida’s Athletics Department updated its brand kit ahead of the 2024-25 athletic season. Following the logo change, Spinnaker asked students and athletes about the brand refresh.  UNF...

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The comedy show featuring Keenan Thompson will take place at the Fine Arts Center in the Lazarra Performance Hall on Aug. 23 at 7 p.m. Admission is free for all UNF students with an Osprey1 card. Doors will open at 6 p.m. (Courtesy of UNF SG)

Comedian Kenan Thompson to perform live at UNF

Madelyn Schneider, Editor-in-Chief Aug 15, 2024

The University of North Florida’s Student Government announced Thursday that comedian Kenan Thompson will be the performer for its scheduled on-campus comedy show.  SG President Michael Barcal announced...

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Student Government responds to student backlash over comedy show budget

Student Government responds to student backlash over comedy show budget

Madelyn Schneider and Ethan Leckie Aug 12, 2024

Students took to social media last month to voice their frustrations after the University of North Florida’s Student Government approved a $110,000 budget for a high-profile comedy show, which is scheduled...

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UNF will be closed Monday, new alert says: Tropical Storm Debby live updates

UNF will be closed Monday, new alert says: Tropical Storm Debby live updates

Madelyn Schneider, News Editor Aug 4, 2024

Latest graphics Monday Aug. 5, 4:30 p.m.: A tropical storm warning remains in effect until Monday at 7 p.m. for Coastal Duval county.  NWS extended the tornado watch for Florida’s Clay, Duval,...

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UNF ‘maintaining normal business operations’ Monday: Live updates on Tropical Storm Debby

UNF ‘maintaining normal business operations’ Monday: Live updates on Tropical Storm Debby

Madelyn Schneider, News Editor Aug 4, 2024

Sunday, Aug. 4, 6:10 p.m.: The University of North Florida will be closed on Monday, Aug. 5 per an alert issued after this original article was published. Coverage of UNF's latest campus alert and live...

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UNF issues campus alert: Monitoring Tropical Storm Debby

Madelyn Schneider, News Editor Aug 3, 2024

Updates Sunday, Aug. 4, 2024, 5 p.m.: Spinnaker's Tropical Storm Debby updates made after 5 p.m. Sunday can be monitored here. Sunday, Aug. 4, 2024, 11:30 a.m.: Jacksonville is now under a tornado...

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Upperclassmen share dorm essentials and what freshmen should know

Madelyn Schneider, News Editor Jul 31, 2024

Move-in is right around the corner for students at the University of North Florida. To help incoming freshmen navigate their first move-in, upperclassmen shared some things that made dorm life easier.  Eda...

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Stay safe on campus: UNF Police Chief’s advice to students

Ethan Howick, Sports Reporter Jul 25, 2024

Safety is one of the University of North Florida’s top priorities for students living on campus. From unique resources to app tracking systems— the UNF Police Department has all the tools needed to...

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UNF names Stephen W. Dittmore as College of Education and Human Services dean

UNF names Stephen W. Dittmore as College of Education and Human Services dean

Ethan Leckie, Enterprise Editor Jul 23, 2024

The University of North Florida appointed Stephen “Steve” W. Dittmore as dean of the College of Education and Human Services (COEHS), overseeing the college’s faculty, staff and students, along with...

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UNF Director of Athletics Nick Morrow speaks at media day, revealing the arena renovation plans to those in attendance.

UNF athletics director confident teams heading in ‘right direction’ next year

Ethan Howick, Sports Reporter Jul 22, 2024

Solid. That’s the word UNF athletic director Nick Morrow used to describe the previous athletic year. Morrow said he “always wants more” for UNF athletics before he recalled some of this past year’s...

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AP: Biden drops out of 2024 race after disastrous debate inflamed age concerns and he endorses Harris

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden dropped out of the 2024 race for the White House on Sunday, ending his bid for reelection following a disastrous debate with Donald Trump that raised doubts about...

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