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Limayem smiles on the podium during his speech.

“Thank you”: Limayem officially inaugurated as UNF’s seventh president

Carter Mudgett, Editor in Chief Apr 14, 2023

Hundreds filled the Lazzara Performance Hall Friday morning for Moez Limayem’s official inauguration as the University of North Florida’s seventh president. Guests ranged from students, faculty and...

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Lissie Morales, the president of Students for a Democratic Society, holds a homemade sign in front of Lazzara Hall where University of North Florida President Moez Limayem would later be inaugurated.

Silent protest held outside UNF president’s inauguration ceremony

Grae Barron, Reporter Apr 14, 2023

Protesters from Students for a Democratic Society met in front of Lazzara Hall where University of North Florida President Moez Limayem would later be officially inaugurated Friday morning. Standing...

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Newly sworn-in Student Body President John Grosso and Student Body Vice President Emily Sullivan. (Courtesy of John Grosso)

Jacksonville collaboration, housing development among UNF’s newly sworn-in SG administration’s initiatives

Marissa Cannegieter, Government Reporter Apr 14, 2023

Claiming victory in this semester’s election, University of North Florida Student Body President John Grosso and Student Body Vice President Emily Sullivan were sworn into their roles today, officially...

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Nathaniel Rodefer discusses his time  as student body president during an interview with Spinnaker.

Less than a week away, UNF’s soon-to-be former-student body president reflects

Marissa Cannegieter, Government Reporter Apr 10, 2023

It’s been almost exactly a year since Nathaniel Rodefer was sworn in as the University of North Florida’s student body president.  Now, less than a week before the end of his term, Spinnaker sat...

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Rep. Stan McClain, R-Ocala, was relieved to finally pass CS/CS/HB 133 with a final vote of 76 Yeas to 44 Nays, on the House Floor. February 22, 2020. Photo courtesy of Florida House of Representative Stan McClain Photo Album.

“Don’t Say Gay” bill expected to expand with HB 1069

Grae Barron, Reporter Apr 7, 2023

Florida’s infamous “Don’t Say Gay” bill is in the process of being expanded into HB 1069 to include prekindergarten to eighth grade in its restrictions, among other changes. The current version...

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The words "Police Beat" are written in red and white, surrounded by a white square outline. In the background, a University of North Florida Police Department cruiser is tinted blue.

UNF student allegedly spat on other student over pro-life car decal

Liam Sanderson, Police Reporter Apr 6, 2023

A University of North Florida student allegedly spat on another student during a confrontation in Garage 44 last month over a pro-life decal on the victim’s car, according to a University Police Department...

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UNF joins wave of Florida universities banning TikTok, other apps from campus networks

Carter Mudgett, Editor in Chief Apr 5, 2023

Effective immediately, the University of North Florida has banned anyone on campus Wi-Fi from using TikTok, according to a university-wide email late Wednesday afternoon.  The ban also applies to Tencent...

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A sign reads "KEEP AMERICA FREE, even if we don't agree." On the side of the sign, "Pro-Choice" is written vertically and flanked by two red lines

The impact of Florida’s proposed 6-week abortion ban headed to the House

Mallory Pace, News Editor Apr 4, 2023

[The original version of this article reported that the proposed bill was headed for Gov. DeSantis's desk. The bill must first be passed by the Florida House before it heads for DeSantis's desk. Spinnaker...

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UNF Wind Symphony to perform piece about Alzheimer’s Wednesday, ending three-day residency with composer John Mackey

Aubrey Lowery, Multimedia Journalist Apr 4, 2023

[Updated 10:40 p.m. on April 4, the headline was changed from “Composer John Mackey to perform at UNF Wednesday” to “UNF Wind Symphony to perform piece about Alzheimer’s Wednesday, ending three-day...

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Meet UNF's Osprey Involvement Center

Meet UNF’s Osprey Involvement Center

Mallory Pace, News Editor Apr 3, 2023

The Osprey Involvement Center (OIC) is a branch of the University of North Florida’s Student Government’s executive branch that seeks to help student clubs and encourage students to become involved...

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Members of Student Government smile with University of North Florida President Moez Limayem for a photo.

Limayem speaks to packed Senate chambers about his successes and challenges as president

Marissa Cannegieter, Government Reporter Mar 31, 2023

The Senate chambers on the third floor of the Student Union were filled nearly wall to wall Friday afternoon where University of North Florida President Moez Limayem would later give a guest speech. The...

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The Villages dorms at UNF

New Osprey Voice asks students about on campus housing concerns

Marissa Cannegieter, Government Reporter Mar 30, 2023

The newest Osprey Voice Survey asks students their concerns about the scarcity of housing contracts, increase in housing prices, maintenance in on campus housing and residence hall parking. What questions...

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