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Spinnaker staff reflects on the 20th anniversary of 9/11

Michael Tracey, General Assignment Reporter Sep 10, 2021

The 20th anniversary of September 11, 2001, is just around the corner. It’s a horrific day in our nation’s history and represents true evil. As the date inches closer, it’s time to turn our attention...

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UNF advising shares common mistakes college students make

UNF advising shares common mistakes college students make

Hayley Simonson, Managing Editor Sep 10, 2021

The idea of going to college is to come out on the other side of it somewhat successful, so how can students make sure they’re doing that, and what are some of the common mistakes students make that...

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Virtual biomedical research seminars begin today through UNF

Virtual biomedical research seminars begin today through UNF

Hayley Simonson, Managing Editor Sep 9, 2021

UNF’S Biomedical Sciences program is hosting monthly “Research in Progress” virtual seminars. For those who don’t know, the formal definition of Biomedical Science is a set of sciences applying...

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UNF Student Veterans of America to honor 20th anniversary of 9/11

UNF Student Veterans of America to honor 20th anniversary of 9/11

Darvin Nelson, General Assignment Reporter Sep 9, 2021

The Student Veterans of America’s (SVA) UNF Chapter will meet at the Veterans Plaza, near the Student Union, to remember the 20th anniversary of September 11, 2001. The ceremony will consist of a wreath-laying...

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Hurricane protocol for students, faculty, and staff

Hurricane protocol for students, faculty, and staff

Majdouline Bakor, Multimedia Reporter Sep 9, 2021

Hurricane season has already begun as Hurricane Ida recently smashed through Louisiana, tearing a path across the United States, causing catastrophic rainfall and flooding in New Jersey and New York City....

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Ospreys go toe-to-toe with ranked FIU in extra time

Ospreys go toe-to-toe with ranked FIU in extra time

Riley Platt, Reporter Sep 9, 2021

Featured Image: Justin Nedrow All eyes were on Hodges Stadium on Tuesday evening as UNF hosted the 13th-ranked team in the nation. While the Ospreys didn’t take an outright win, a 1-1 draw was nothing...

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Updated: Tropical Depression Mindy travels across southern Georgia, missing Jacksonville

Updated: Tropical Depression Mindy travels across southern Georgia, missing Jacksonville

John Watson, Sports Editor Sep 9, 2021

(Updated Thursday, Sep. 9, @ 9:30 a.m.) Mindy has been newly classified as a Tropical Depression. Missing Jacksonville, Mindy is "expected to produce heavy rainfall across portions of southern Georgia...

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UNF’s overall COVID cases remain constant, on-campus cases increase

Once again, UNF saw a total of 46 reported cases of COVID-19 going into the new month. Of these total cases, 40 were students.  However, there were 18 cases from on-campus students, up from 10 on-campus...

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Activities on campus you may not know about

Hayley Simonson, Managing Editor Sep 7, 2021

College loans and expenses can go toward more than your academic experience at UNF. They also could go towards student life.   There are over 200 clubs and organizations to choose from on-campus,...

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What is Labor Day?

What is Labor Day?

Carter Mudgett and Nathan Turoff Sep 6, 2021

Another year has passed and Labor Day has given students their long-awaited three-day weekend, but what is this holiday and why do we celebrate it? First off, it’s a federally recognized holiday, meaning...

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UNF Parking Director answers questions about UNF’s parking pains

Darvin Nelson, General Assignment Reporter Sep 4, 2021

It was clear in our previous article that many Ospreys are not happy with some aspects of parking at UNF. Whether it’s parking tickets or not enough convenient parking, the UNF community is left with...

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Osprey’s from Louisiana express thoughts and concerns following Hurricane Ida

Osprey’s from Louisiana express thoughts and concerns following Hurricane Ida

Michael Tracey, General Assignment Reporter Sep 4, 2021

Before the remnants of Hurricane Ida shut down the New York City subway system due to historic flooding, it slammed through the Louisiana coast on Sunday as a category four storm with winds up to 150 mph. The...

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