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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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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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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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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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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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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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Water Fountain inequality on campus

Water Fountain inequality on campus

Nathan Turoff, Features Editor | Oct 5, 2021

Introduced to UNF back in 2013, anyone who has been on campus has probably seen these unique water fountains.  These are Elkay EZ H20 purified water refillers. Often attached to a traditional water...

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UNF sees dramatic drop in COVID-19 cases

Carter Mudgett, Editor in Chief | Oct 4, 2021

After starting the Fall semester with constant worry over campus-wide COVID-19 cases, UNF reported just nine cases amongst students and one case amongst employees during the last week of Sep. Having already...

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Why are students being asked to give their signatures on campus?

Amelia Simmons, Police Reporter | Oct 4, 2021

Students on campus have been asked to sign waivers by people around campus for years, however, this semester these interactions seem to be at an all-time high. Students are seemingly unable to spend a...

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