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Student Government passes a trio of bills ahead of ‘Rally in Tally’

Julia Croston, Student Government Reporter Oct 11, 2021

(Updated Oct. 12 to correct a minor error.) On Friday, Oct. 8, Student Government (SG) met in the Senate chambers to finalize new legislation before it will be presented to state legislators at Rally...

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UNF’s ‘Right Ice Machine’ demystified

Ethan Leckie, Volunteer Reporter Oct 8, 2021

Lurking in the back of the Osprey Café, there sits a machine— an ice machine. Uttering its name will make even the longest-tenured students tremble in fear. From Aug. to early Oct., it would dispense...

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Twitch admits massive data breach

Michael Tracey, General Assignment Reporter Oct 8, 2021

On Wednesday, Oct. 6, Twitch admitted to a massive data breach containing source code, streamer payout information, and business practices. Shortly before the Amazon-owned streaming platform sent out the...

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Graphic by Majdouline Bakor.

2022-2023 FAFSA updates and changes: What’s new?

Majdouline Bakor, Multimedia Journalist Oct 8, 2021

The new enhancements to the online FAFSA form include a visual update which is similar to the look and uses of the studentaid.gov website. Users will be able to select their role before entering the FAFSA...

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Image courtesy of Brielle French via Unsplash.

Threats made against Pride Fest event have been released

Carter Mudgett, Editor in Chief Oct 7, 2021

After the Pride Fest was canceled on Oct. 5, Spinnaker reached out to the University Police Department (UPD) requesting the reason why the event didn’t happen. Here's what we uncovered.  Prior to...

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UNF student verbally assaulted by comedian at Battle of the Bands

Carter Mudgett, Editor in Chief Oct 7, 2021

Students packed the grassy field in front of the UNF Coxwell Amphitheater on Sep. 30 to watch the Battle of the Bands, organized by UNF Osprey Life and Productions (OLP). The night was meant to feature...

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MLB Postseason is here; what you need to know

Riley Platt, Sports Editor Oct 7, 2021

October has arrived and that means one thing: playoff baseball is upon us.  The grueling regular season that began in April has come to a close after 162 games. This season has provided fans with plenty...

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Disney World’s 50th Anniversary

David Eckstein-Schoemann, Reporter Oct 6, 2021

Disney fans rejoice! The time has come for Walt Disney World’s 50th Anniversary celebration. After having opened its doors on October 1st, 1971, visitors of all ages have come to witness the big event.  Seeing...

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SG - Student Government

Rally in Tally: Student Body President Besirevic shares SG’s goals for the event

Julia Croston, Government Reporter Oct 6, 2021

On Oct. 14, Student Government (SG) will have the opportunity to lobby at Rally in Tally, a conference at the state capitol, along with representatives from other public universities in Florida. In a conversation...

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LGBTQ+ flags against blue sky.

UNF’s first-ever Pride Fest canceled mere hours before kickoff

Carter Mudgett, Editor in Chief Oct 6, 2021

Pride Fest, an event celebrating LGBTQIA+ History Month, was canceled by the UNF LGBT Center yesterday, Oct. 5, just a few hours before it was set to begin after “threatening language” was used on...

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Photo by Camille Shaw.

Is UNF dining understaffed?

Amelia Simmons, Police Reporter Oct 6, 2021

Students on campus over the past few weeks have most likely seen these signs offering bonuses to anyone who would like to apply for a part-time or full-time job with UNF dining, and dozens of the signs...

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Graphic by Majdouline Bakor.

Pokémon x Oreo limited edition cookies

Majdouline Bakor, Multimedia Reporter Oct 5, 2021

Nintendo and Nabisco collaborated on their newest release of the limited-edition Pokémon Oreos on Sept. 13. One side of the cookie displays the imprint of sixteen different Pokémon, which can include...

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