Skip to Main Content
UNF's #1 Student-Run News Source

UNF Spinnaker

UNF's #1 Student-Run News Source

UNF Spinnaker

UNF's #1 Student-Run News Source

UNF Spinnaker

News

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...

Read More
A man in a suit stands toward a podium with a microphone.

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...

Read More
(AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin, File).

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...

Read More
The Arena Parking Garage, Building 38.

What students should know when parking on campus this fall

Madelyn Schneider, News Editor | Jul 19, 2024

Parking permit sales began earlier this month for University of North Florida students. UNF Director of Business and Parking Services, George Androuin, gave his tips for students parking on campus this...

Read More
UNF logo.

New law will allow UNF more flexibility with its reserve fund

Ethan Howick, Sports Reporter | Jul 17, 2024

A new bill went into effect earlier this month that could change how the University of North Florida and other Florida universities use state funds.  House Bill 707 was put into effect on July 1. The...

Read More
Jordan Preaster mugshot (Photo courtesy of JSO)

Former UNF basketball player arrested for stalking student

Ethan Leckie, Enterprise Editor | Jul 15, 2024

Orlando man and former University of North Florida Men’s Basketball player Jordan Preaster was arrested for allegedly stalking a UNF student on July 6.  According to a Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office...

Read More
The comedy show will be held this August in the Lazzara Performance Hall. (Photo courtesy of UNF)

UNF SG approves $110k budget for celebrity comedy show

Joseph Wolfe, Government Reporter | Jul 12, 2024

The University of North Florida Student Government has approved a budget of $110,000 for an August comedy show. At the June 14 Senate meeting, Student Body President Michael Barcal presented a special...

Read More
(Unsplash)

Heat waves could be more common as global temperatures rise

Thomas Herrold, Reporter Intern | Jul 9, 2024

Florida is known for its humidity and scorching heat, but heat waves and extreme weather may become more common due to global temperature rise.  Last summer was the hottest on average in recorded history...

Read More
The Osprey Connector

UNF announces transition to new app for Osprey Connector shuttle

Madelyn Schneider, News Editor | Jul 8, 2024

The mobile app, DoubleMap, used by the University of North Florida’s Osprey Connector shuttle service will be replaced by the TransLoc app this week. UNF announced the app change via an Instagram...

Read More
The dos and don’ts of living on campus at UNF

The dos and don’ts of living on campus at UNF

Ethan Howick, Sports Reporter | Jul 8, 2024

Many students planning to live on campus this fall have lengthy packing lists for their dorms, but what are they allowed to bring, and what aren’t they? UNF Senior Director of Housing Bob Boyle talked...

Read More
(Photo courtesy of UNF)

UNF offering two new financial technology degrees this fall

Thomas Herrold, Reporter Intern | Jul 3, 2024

The University of North Florida will begin offering undergraduate and graduate programs in financial technology this fall. The bachelor’s in computing and information sciences from UNF’s School...

Read More
This photo taken from a screen shows the first presidential debate between US President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump in the CNN studio in Atlanta. The first pre-election debate between current US President Joe Biden and Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump will be held on June 27 without spectators or reporters in the CNN studio in Atlanta. (Photo by Artem Priakhin / SOPA Images/Sipa USA)(Sipa via AP Images)

What last week’s presidential debate could mean for the 2024 election

Madelyn Schneider, News Editor | Jul 2, 2024

Last Thursday, former President Donald Trump and President Joe Biden debated for the first time since the 2020 election season, resulting in many false claims from Trump and a performance by Biden that...

Read More
Activate Search
UNF's #1 Student-Run News Source