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

FILE - A migrant deported from the United States stands in a hotel room in Panama City, Feb. 21, 2025. (AP Photo/Matias Delacroix, File)

The US lines up Latin American cooperation for migrant deportations

María Verza and Megan Janetsky Feb 27, 2025

The following AP story was last updated on Feb. 26, 2025 at 5:24 p.m.  MEXICO CITY (AP) — Venezuelan migrants handed over to Mexico like it’s a U.S. immigration detention facility. Families from...

Read More
FILE - Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, left, looks on as his wife Casey DeSantis speaks at a campaign event in Bluffton, S.C., June 2, 2023. (AP Photo/Meg Kinnard, File)

Ron DeSantis talks up his wife as next Florida governor and takes a shot at Trump’s pick

Kate Payne, Associated Press/Report for America Feb 27, 2025

The following AP story was last updated on Feb. 25, 2025 at 2:38 p.m. TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — As Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis approaches the end of his second term in office, he’s talking up one...

Read More
The Clubhouse (glass doors on right) and Osprey Cove (brick building on the left). (Photo courtesy of UNF)

UNF housing contracts: all the info you’ll need before making the commitment

Savanna Stillwagner, News Editor Feb 26, 2025

The recommended deadline to submit housing contracts for the 2025-2026 school year is this Saturday, March 1, for current UNF students, according to the Housing and Residence Life website. Assistant...

Read More
UNF Student Government Senate Chambers

UNF SG to host presidential debate on Thursday

Mindy McLarty, Managing Editor Feb 25, 2025

This story was edited at Feb. 26, 2025 at 10:40 a.m. to include the additional students running for Student Body President and Vice President. The University of North Florida Student Government...

Read More
Race participants prepare to run at the starting line of the 5K

UNF hosts annual Swoop the Loop 5k, announces Jacksonville Sharks partnership

Julia Howey, Volunteer Reporter Feb 24, 2025

On Saturday, the University of North Florida hosted its annual Swoop the Loop 5K for all UNF alumni, faculty, staff, students and community members. Over 500 participants attended the event to conquer...

Read More
President Donald Trump waves from his vehicle as he arrives at the Trump International Golf Club, Monday, Feb. 17, 2025, in West Palm Beach, Fla. (AP Photo/Ben Curtis)

Trump administration gives schools a deadline to end DEI programs or risk losing federal money

Collin Binkley, AP Education Writer Feb 20, 2025

The following AP story was last updated on Feb. 18, 2025 at 8:08 p.m. WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration is giving America's schools and universities two weeks to eliminate diversity initiatives...

Read More
Incoming freshmen and their families gather information from different tables at the fair.

Incoming freshmen say why they chose UNF at admitted students fair

Savanna Stillwagner, News Editor Feb 18, 2025

The University of North Florida hosted its Admitted Ospreys Day on Monday, Feb. 17 and incoming students were excited to share why they chose UNF.  The fair held outside the John A. Delaney Student...

Read More
President Donald Trump listens to a question from a reporter as Commerce Secretary nominee Howard Lutnick watches after Trump signed an executive order in the Oval Office of the White House, Thursday, Feb. 13, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Ben Curtis)

Trump’s reciprocal tariffs will overturn decades of trade policy

Paul Wiseman and Christopher Rugaber Feb 17, 2025

The following AP story was last updated on Feb. 14, 2025 at 10 p.m. WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump is taking a blowtorch to the rules that have governed world trade for decades. The “reciprocal’’...

Read More
Carrie Muniak joins a rally in front of the Office of Personnel Management, Monday, Feb. 3, 2025, in Washington. President Donald Trump is relying on a relatively obscure federal agency to reshape government. The Office of Personnel Management was created in 1979 by President Jimmy Carter and is the equivalent of the government's human resources department. It helps manage the civil service, including pay schedules, health insurance and pension programs. The agency has offered millions of federal workers eight months of salary if they voluntarily choose to leave their jobs by Feb. 6.  (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta)

What to know about the federal workforce under Trump

Brian Witte, Associated Press Feb 16, 2025

The following AP story was last updated on Feb. 13, 2025 at 11:52 a.m. Since President Donald Trump began his second term last month, he has focused on dramatically reducing the federal workforce at...

Read More
Representatives from BSU and Pride Club, including Pride Club President Aster Walters (back right), pose for a picture with UNF Student Body President Michael Barcal and Student Body Vice President Ashlyn Davidson. (Courtesy of UNF SG)

A talk with BSU, Pride Club presidents on new SG commission status

Mindy McLarty, Managing Editor Feb 16, 2025

The University of North Florida Student Government Senate unanimously passed legislation allowing the Black Student Union and Pride Club to join SG as official commissions at the Jan. 31 student Senate...

Read More

UNF spends $320,000 on OzFest performers Lil Yachty and Wale

Mindy McLarty and Alekzander Jenkins Feb 12, 2025

OzFest, the University of North Florida’s annual homecoming concert, was held on Feb. 1st, with contracts from headliners Lil Yachty and Wale showing the university paid them $320,000 for their performances. According...

Read More
A wide-angle view of the inside of the student government Senate chambers showing blue carpet, multiple rolling chairs at long desks with brown walls.

SG releases 2025-2026 Activity and Service fee budget

Mindy McLarty, Managing Editor Feb 11, 2025

The Budget and Allocations Committee unanimously passed the Activity and Service Fee Budget bill at the University of North Florida Student Government meeting on Feb. 7. Student Body Treasurer Benjamin...

Read More