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UNF student athlete Frank German has been named a semifinalist for the Golden Spikes Award.

UNF student Frank German drafted by Yankees in fourth round of MLB Draft

Drew McDonald, Sports Editor Jun 5, 2018

Hot off the heels of his best career season at UNF, starting pitcher Frank German was drafted by the New York Yankees on Tuesday.  German was drafted by the Yankees in the fourth round, as the 127th overall...

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President David Szymanski addresses the UNF Foundation Board for the first time. Photo by Sam Chaney.

UNF Foundation Board meeting: Financial evaluation and Szymanski’s first report

Sam Chaney, News Editor Jun 5, 2018

On Tuesday, June 5 the UNF Foundation Board convened for their fourth and final quarterly meeting of the fiscal year in order to review the outcomes of various committee meetings that had taken place throughout...

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Student Body President Jenna DuPilka. Photo by Brandon Diaz.

Your Student Body President: Sit-down with Jenna DuPilka

Alan Vargas Jun 5, 2018

In order to get to know the new UNF Student Body President better, Spinnaker sat down to find out what drove Jenna DuPilka to seek the office, hear about the plans she has for her Presidential term,...

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Entry to the LGBT Resource Center. Photo by Tiffany Butler.

LGBT Resource Center’s take on Supreme Court’s decision of Colorado baker

Carly Kramer, Video Director Jun 4, 2018

On Monday, June 4 the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that Colorado baker Jack Phillips can refuse to bake a customized cake for a same-sex wedding. The ruling was made as a result of certain religious restrictions...

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Upcoming parking unavailability on campus

Upcoming parking unavailability on campus

Nolan Hammond Jun 4, 2018

Maintenance and campus events will impact the availability of parking at UNF for the next few weeks. Those who park in Lot 18 and the Arena Garage should be aware of the following closures: The...

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The John A. Delaney Student Union was dedicated on June 1.

Student Union officially renamed after Delaney

Khorri Newton and Hannah Lee Jun 2, 2018

One day after previous UNF President John Delaney left his position, the Student Union was dedicated to Delaney and the impact he had on the university. The Board of Trustees approved to rename the...

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Upcoming parking changes due to first Armada game of the season

Upcoming parking changes due to first Armada game of the season

Alan Vargas Jun 1, 2018

The Jacksonville Armada Football Club will host Storm FC at Hodges Stadium on Saturday, June 2nd. There will be some changes to the parking procedures in light of the first match of the season. Lot...

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David Szymanski sent out his first Osprey Update for his first day as UNF President.

First day, first Osprey Update; Szymanski presidency starts

Aisling Glocke Jun 1, 2018

June 1 is David Szymanski’s first day as UNF President and he kicked it off with message to students and faculty at UNF. Szymanski started off his first day by sending out a osprey edition special...

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Graphic by Rachelle Keller

Police Beat: Burglarized vehicle, stolen goods and a campus fight

Cori Santucci Jun 1, 2018

Breaking In Officials were dispatched to Lot 18 on May 25 due to reports of a burglarized vehicle. The complainant reported that a brand new Sony Bluetooth device was missing from his front seat,...

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TOPSHOT - Demonstrators clash with the riot police during a protest against Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, in Caracas on April 20, 2017.
Venezuelan riot police fired tear gas Thursday at groups of protesters seeking to oust President Nicolas Maduro, who have vowed new mass marches after a day of deadly unrest. Police in western Caracas broke up scores of opposition protesters trying to join a larger march, though there was no immediate repeat of Wednesday's violent clashes, which left three people dead. / AFP PHOTO / JUAN BARRETO        (Photo credit should read JUAN BARRETO/AFP/Getty Images)

The Venezuelan Struggle: UNF students share their experience

Alan Vargas May 31, 2018

Imagine if one day you received a long-distance phone call from your family begging you to send them food and medicine so that they can survive. This scenario is not out of the realm of possibilities;...

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Courtesy of Student Government

Student Government teams up with Jacksonville Jaguars for season tickets

Alan Vargas May 31, 2018

UNF Student Government has partnered once again with the Jacksonville Jaguars to offer season tickets to UNF students. They will be releasing specifics about the costs and location of the seats...

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Graphic by Sam Chaney

2018 Disaster Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday is here

Aisling Glocke May 31, 2018

This year's Disaster Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday takes place from Friday, June 1 to the following Friday, June 7. Through June 7, all eligible items related to disaster readiness are exempt from...

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