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UNF Sculpture Program to bring potatoes to Germany

UNF Sculpture Program to bring potatoes to Germany

Nathan Turoff, Features Editor | Apr 8, 2022

Potatoes are one of the most popular vegetables in the world. People may be familiar with red, gold or even sweet potatoes, but two University of North Florida (UNF) professors are working to add “sculpture”...

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UNF celebrates Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month with upcoming events

Darvin Nelson, General Assignment Reporter | Apr 8, 2022

The University of North Florida (UNF) has several special events coming up to celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month. Spinnaker reached out to UNF’s Asian Students in Alliance...

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The University of North Florida Surf Team holds their trophies at the East Coast Championship in New Smyrna Beach.

UNF Surf Team places among best collegiate surfers in America

Lauren Fox, General Assignment Reporter | Apr 8, 2022

The University of North Florida (UNF) Surf Team is now eight-time consecutive East Coast champions in the National Scholastic Surfing Association (NSSA) league, preparing to compete in California for the...

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Ramadan starts this month; professor explains safe fasting practices

Ramadan starts this month; professor explains safe fasting practices

Nathan Turoff, Features Editor | Apr 6, 2022

This week marks the beginning of the holy month of Ramadan for Islamic people worldwide, so starting from April 2 until May 2, Muslims are expected to fast during the daylight hours. In other words, no...

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Los Angeles Angels' Shohei Ohtani is greeted in the dugout after he hit a solo home run during the first inning of a baseball game against the Seattle Mariners, Sunday, Oct. 3, 2021, in Seattle. Ohtani, the Los Angeles Angels’ two-way superstar, is the winner of The Associated Press’ Male Athlete of the Year award.

The long-awaited 2022 MLB season is finally here; everything you need to know for Opening Day

Riley Platt, Sports Editor | Apr 6, 2022

After an offseason that looked like it may never end due to a complex labor dispute, the Major League Baseball season begins this Thursday. Let’s take a look at some things to keep an eye on this weekend. The...

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UNF Interfaith Center hosting conference Thursday

Julia Croston, Managing Editor | Apr 5, 2022

The University of North Florida Interfaith Center will host a conference, at the Robinson Theater on April 7, to discuss “Religious Literacy for a Diverse Democracy.” “We are excited for this...

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Ignore “Viewpoint Discrimination” survey, Florida faculty union says

Carter Mudgett, Editor in Chief | Apr 5, 2022

The United Faculty of Florida (UFF)—the state’s largest higher education institution union—is pushing for students and staff to ignore an “intellectual freedom and viewpoint diversity survey”...

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Students share opinions on dining hours; UNF dining responds

Julia Croston, Managing Editor | Apr 4, 2022

University of North Florida students have expressed their opinions on the hours of operation for on-campus dining locations, hoping for more accommodating adjustments, and, in response, Dining Services...

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Will Smith, right, hits presenter Chris Rock on stage while presenting the award for best documentary feature at the Oscars on Sunday, March 27, 2022, at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles.

UNF students weigh in on the 2022 Oscars

Mallory Pace, Reporter | Mar 30, 2022

The Academy Awards, better known as the Oscars, is the annual award ceremony for the film industry, and this years will be remembered for years to come. With categories like Best Picture, Best Actor and...

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Florida Governor Ron DeSantis holds up the signed Parental Rights in Education bill, surrounded by elementary school children

AP: ‘Grooming’: The ubiquitous buzzword in LGBTQ school debate

KIMBERLEE KRUESI and KARENA PHAN, Associated Press | Mar 30, 2022

Proponents of restrictions on how U.S. public schools address sexual orientation and gender identity say their ultimate goal is to allow parents more involvement in their children’s education and ensure...

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UNF Ogier Gardens presents: Osprey Spring Jamboree

Darvin Nelson, General Assignment Reporter | Mar 30, 2022

Join your peers in dancing to live music and eating free empanadas at the fourth annual Osprey Spring Jamboree. The event will be held on Friday, April 1 from 11 a.m. to  4 p.m. in the UNF Ogier Gardens. Free...

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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.

Police Beat: Man arrested after bike chase

Lauren Fox, General Assignment Reporter | Mar 29, 2022

A 28-year-old man was arrested outside Osprey Fountains early Tuesday morning after allegedly attempting to flee from police on a bike, according to a University of North Florida Police Department (UPD)...

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