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Updated: Students remain concerned about mold in Osprey Hall

Updated: Students remain concerned about mold in Osprey Hall

Julia Croston, Student Government Reporter Nov 16, 2021

(Updated Nov. 30, 1:00 pm) Originally, UNF Housing responded to student complaints about mold in the dorms believing the mold was misidentified. After, students shared more photos and information regarding...

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The former Arena Walkway after the collision, with the road temporarily blocked off
Photo by Mark Judson

Will UNF ever see a return of the Arena Walkway?

Nathan Turoff, Features Editor Nov 12, 2021

To any student who started attending UNF in the past five years, they would have never known that there was once an elevated Arena Walkway connecting the Arena to the Arena Garage, safely above traffic....

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Former Facebook employee Frances Haugen speaks during a hearing of the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Subcommittee on Consumer Protection, Product Safety, and Data Security, on Capitol Hill, Tuesday, Oct. 5, 2021, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Facebook and its effects on society; UNF professor elaborates

Nathan Turoff, Features Editor Oct 22, 2021

Facebook and its contemporaries have come under increased scrutiny from the government and general public over their questionable practices and frequent breaches of information. This comes after early...

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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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The Search for Sgt. Quackers

The Search for Sgt. Quackers

Nathan Turoff, Features Editor Sep 27, 2021

If you live on-campus this semester, you've probably been to the Library. If you've been to the library, you've probably also seen a certain large floating goldfish in the nearby lake. That is Colonel...

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Screenshot of the Master Plan Grand map, courtesy of UNF

UNF Master Plan Explained; What changes can students expect in the next few years?

Nathan Turoff, Features Editor Sep 13, 2021

Every 10 years, state-funded Universities like UNF are required to craft a master plan to submit to the Board of Governors (BOG). This master plan covers many proposed improvements and changes to UNF’s...

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Photo by Toa Heftiba on Unsplash.

Seven haunted places in Jacksonville

Hayley Simonson, Managing Editor Feb 25, 2021

Sometimes, buildings carry superstition with them as much as they carry history. If you’re someone who is interested in mysterious tales surrounding areas rumored to be haunted, this list is for you.  Many...

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Graphic by Spinnaker Creative Team.

The history of Black History Month

Jordan Ramos, Reporter Feb 25, 2021

Black History Month is a celebration that many African-Americans take part in. It highlights the difficulties as well as the triumphs that the black community has faced throughout America’s history....

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Ida. B. Wells-Barnett, photo courtesy National Park Service.

Black History Month spotlight: Ida. B. Wells-Barnett

Hayley Simonson, Managing Editor Feb 11, 2021

Ida. B. Wells-Barnett is known as one of the most influential journalists of her time and beyond. She was a talented writer, activist, and researcher in the 19th and 20th centuries. She used her skills...

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Courtesy of National Portrait Gallery, Smithsonian Institution.

Black History Month spotlight: Frederick Douglass

Hayley Simonson, Managing Editor Feb 10, 2021

Frederick Douglass famously said, “If there is no struggle, there is no progress.” Frederick Douglass is one of the most highly regarded and respected African-American historical figures of the 19th...

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What’s up with UNF’s reputation of standing for “U Never Finish”?

What’s up with UNF’s reputation of standing for “U Never Finish”?

Shelby Senesac, News Editor Feb 4, 2021

Spinnaker decided to ask students through a multiple-choice poll posted on Facebook and Instagram on why they think UNF got the unfortunate naming “U Never Finish,” and the results might surprise you.  Students...

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Was Canvas hacked? (ITS error update)

Was Canvas hacked? (ITS error update)

Ketan Narotam, Police Reporter Feb 1, 2021

Canvas experienced an unknown error  Thursday, Jan. 21, 2021, that temporarily removed course listings for some UNF faculty and students.  ITS released the following update shortly after the error...

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