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

Construction of iFLY at the St. Johns Town Center.

Indoor skydiving coming to the St. Johns Town Center

Carly Kramer, Video Director Aug 8, 2018

An iFLY skydiving location is in the works to open in Jacksonville, according to Indoor Skydiving Source. First-time flyers will participate in a training session before skydiving. Indoor skydiving...

Read More
Einstein Bros. Bagels was the second most popular dining option following Chipotle Mexican Grill according to an Osprey Voice survey.

Photo by Michael Herrera

Intersession doldrums sweep campus this week

Kevin Beaugrand, News Editor Aug 6, 2018

Now that summer classes are over and residential students are moved out, intersession hours will take effect across campus from Aug. 4 through Aug. 19. The Student Wellness Complex will be open Monday...

Read More
An activist holds a sign calling for police accountability.

Advocates gather to voice concerns as JSO unveils new LGBT liaison team

Kevin Beaugrand, News Editor Aug 4, 2018

Jacksonville Sheriff Mike Williams and community partners introduced the Jacksonville Sheriff Office’s new LGBT liaison team on Thursday, Aug. 3. at the FSCJ Downtown Campus. JSO created the liaison...

Read More
Graphic by Sam Chaney

Tax Free Weekend 2018: What can you save money on this year?

Kylie Selvage Aug 2, 2018

There are just a few weeks left before the fall semester starts here at UNF, which means students across campus are hunting out the best school supply deals. Luckily for us, this weekend from August...

Read More
Courtesy of the U.S. Department of Defense.

UNF to host a Coast Guard “Birthday Celebration”

Alfred Nairn Aug 2, 2018

It’s not every day you turn 228-years-old, but when you do, the Ospreys know how to celebrate! On Friday, August 3, the Military and Veterans Resource Center will be hosting a birthday celebration...

Read More
Photo by Pierce Turner

UNF removes Papa John’s from campus

Hannah Lee, Editor-in-Chief Aug 1, 2018

UNF President David Szymanski sent out an email today, Aug. 1, announcing that UNF will remove the Papa John's restaurant from the John A. Delaney Student Union. The decision comes after the founder of...

Read More
Dawn Saracino. Photo courtesy of UNF.

UNF professor accepted into the Parkinson’s Foundation Physical Therapy Faculty Program

Sam Chaney, Managing Editor Aug 1, 2018

Only 12 physical therapy faculty members nationwide are accepted into the prestigious Parkinson’s Foundation Physical Therapy Faculty Program per year, but one UNF professor had what it took. Dawn...

Read More
UNF Student, Jesse Martinez, was arrested on April 9.

Martinez back in court for pre-trial

Hannah Lee, Editor-in-Chief Aug 1, 2018

Jesse Martinez, 22,  appeared at the Duval County Courthouse on Wednesday, Aug. 1 before Judge Angela Cox. In his pre-trial, Martinez waived his right to a speedy trial. Two weeks ago, Martinez...

Read More
The boardwalk of Jacksonville Beach. Photo courtesy of Inside Florida.

Jacksonville Beach mayor introduces proposal to potentially make certain beach restaurants close at midnight

Alan Vargas and Kevin Beaugrand Jul 29, 2018

*Correction 8/2: The public workshop will be held on Wednesday, August 8 at 6 p.m., not 5 p.m. Mayor Charlie Latham of Jacksonville Beach has proposed closing certain restaurants at midnight in...

Read More
Graphic by Rachelle Keller

Police Beat: Accidental injury and a returned wallet

Sam Chaney, Managing Editor Jul 28, 2018

Accidental Injury University of North Florida Police Department was dispatched to Lot 2 on Wednesday, July 25 in response to a report of an accidental injury. The victim, a UNF employee, told...

Read More
Preparation for vigil with lit candles, signs, and inspirational t-shirt.

Vigil held in honor of black and transgender victims of gun violence

Sam Chaney, Managing Editor Jul 28, 2018

Just after Parkland students and other survivors of gun violence spoke to the Jacksonville community at the Road to Jax: Town Hall event on July 27, activists proceeded to gather in the center of the John...

Read More
Student and activists on the panel answering questions and motivating others to get involved.

Road to Change reaches Jacksonville: A discussion on guns, law enforcement, respect in the community

Sam Chaney and Alan Vargas Jul 28, 2018

After 17 of their classmates and teachers were murdered in the Parkland mass shooting on Feb. 14, survivors and recent graduates of Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School decided to take the gun control...

Read More