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UNF Creative Writing hosting Wainright Award Celebration and Talon Review Open Mic

Julia Croston, Managing Editor | Apr 19, 2022

The University of North Florida (UNF) Creative Writing Program is holding their annual Wainright Scholarship Award Celebration and Talon Review Open Mic Tuesday night.  Assistant Professor and Coordinator...

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Four police cars sit parked in the parking lot outside the UNF Thomas G. Carpenter Library.

Trio of sexual battery cases added to UNF student’s social media threat charge

Lauren Fox, General Assignment Reporter | Apr 18, 2022

Now facing an additional three charges of sexual battery, Mateo Borda Boyanovich will appear in court Tuesday morning for threats he allegedly made to shoot up the University of North Florida (UNF) Green,...

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Balancing dietary and religious restrictions in college

Lauren Fox, General Assignment Reporter | Apr 18, 2022

Students adhering to dietary restrictions for spiritual purposes or because of allergies must approach foods with caution as it’s essential for preserving their morals or even their lives.  On-campus...

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University of North Florida Student Government senators convene for their final Spring 2022 Senate meeting on April 15, 2022.

Drink spiking prevention initiative passed with Senate’s full support

Carter Mudgett, Editor in Chief | Apr 15, 2022

Backed by every member, the University of North Florida (UNF) Student Government (SG) Senate passed a bill to purchase 5,000 Nightcaps, drink spiking prevention devices, Friday afternoon.  The bill...

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Nathaniel Rodefer and Joshua Murry being sworn in by Chief Justice Travis Ford on April 15, 2022.

Student Government welcomes new administration

Julia Croston, Managing Editor | Apr 15, 2022

(Updated April 18, 2022, to include the date.) On the third floor of the Student Union, the University of North Florida (UNF) Student Government’s (SG) Senate chambers were filled with countless congratulations,...

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UNF Presidential Search Committee meets, plans for future

Nathan Turoff, Features Editor | Apr 11, 2022

The Presidential Search Committee delivered updates on their search for the new University of North Florida (UNF) president and confirmed they will have a nominee to submit to the Board of Governors (BOG),...

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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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