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UNF discontinuing “no longer useful” exposure notifications, announces COVID-19 response changes

Carter Mudgett, Editor in Chief Feb 10, 2022

The University of North Florida (UNF) will be reducing COVID-19 response efforts on-campus, according to an email update released Thursday morning.  Starting in the Spring semester, on-campus testing...

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Don Toliver and The Third Estate to perform at Ozfest; what to expect and how to score free tickets

Darvin Nelson, General Assignment Reporter Feb 9, 2022

One of the University of North Florida’s (UNF) most prominent annual events, Ozfest, has a lot riding on it, especially after Ozfest 2021 was held as a drive-in event.  This year, it will be held...

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UNF community reacts to NFL legend Tom Brady’s retirement

Riley Platt, Sports Editor Feb 8, 2022

After an illustrious career, including seven Super Bowl victories, quarterback Tom Brady has put all speculation to rest by announcing his retirement on Instagram. When a 22-year-old quarterback from...

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A poster with the message “Justice 4 All Love. Vote Hate Out of Offices” is held up during a Black Lives Matter protest.

Parental Rights in Education bill will “hurt a very vulnerable community,” UNF LGBT Center director says

Carter Mudgett, Editor in Chief Feb 8, 2022

From a young age, University of North Florida’s LGBTQ Center Director Manny Velásquez-Paredes said he always felt different.  Despite having no idea what that meant early on, he knew for a fact...

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UNF starts February with 75 COVID-19 cases

Carter Mudgett, Editor in Chief Feb 7, 2022

After repeated weeks at the University of North Florida garnering over a hundred COVID-19 cases each, positives have dropped approximately 50% between the final week of January and the first week of February.  Closing...

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The UNF time capsule, created in 1997, was opened for the university’s 50th anniversary. Photo via the UNF archives.

UNF opens 25 year old time capsule

Julia Croston, Managing Editor Feb 4, 2022

Celebrating the university’s 50th anniversary, University of North Florida library archivists opened a time capsule created in 1997, revealing documents and memorabilia important to university history....

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Mateo Alberto Borda Boyanovich’s booking photo as provided by the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office.

Suspect identified in social media threat case, hearing date set

Carter Mudgett, Editor in Chief Feb 3, 2022

A University of North Florida (UNF) student has been arrested after allegedly making a social media threat against the campus Monday night. Spinnaker has obtained the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office (JSO)...

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SG releases new Osprey Voice on Drink Cards

Nathan Turoff, Features Editor Feb 2, 2022

Student Government has released its monthly Osprey Voice survey. This edition of their questionnaire, besides the basic questions covering race, sex, and graduation year, the main intention is to ask students...

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A University Police Department squad car sits in the loop outside the UNF Student Union. UPD increased police presence across campus after a threat was made on YikYak to "shoot up" the UNF Green on February 1, 2022.

UPD arrest suspect of reported social media threat

Carter Mudgett, Editor in Chief Feb 1, 2022

University of North Florida police have reported that the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office (JSO) and University Police Department (UPD) have arrested a suspect in the social media threat case, according to...

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Black History Month 2022 UNF calendar of events

Julia Croston, News Editor Feb 1, 2022

(Updated 10:00 am Tuesday, Feb. 1, to include updated Kickoff event.) Celebrating Black History Month, various organizations on UNF’s campus are hosting free events throughout the month of February.  The...

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Updated: Increased police presence at UNF Tuesday after reported threat, multiple events canceled

Nathan Turoff and Carter Mudgett Feb 1, 2022

(Updated 10:00 am Tuesday, Feb 1, with new information.) After the social media threat, UNF announced that the "Wear a Hijab" event as well as all fraternity and sorority events have been canceled Tuesday. Originally...

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UNF reports 102 student cases and 44 employee cases in past week

Carter Mudgett, Editor in Chief Jan 31, 2022

A slight change from the previous week, COVID-19 cases amongst UNF students rose, totaling 102 cases, while employee cases rose to 44.  With 102 positive cases in students, 25 on-campus and 77 off-campus,...

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