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Student Government swears in 17 new senators

Julia Croston, Government Reporter Nov 8, 2021

Student Government (SG) has sworn in new Senators and an Attorney General, while simultaneously announcing the resignations of the Supervisor of Elections and Chief of Staff.  In an emotional speech,...

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‘We’ve centralized the graduation experience’: understanding the timeline for the Winter 2021 graduation

Nathan Turoff, Features Editor Nov 8, 2021

We are only a few days into November, but the rest of this month will fly by quickly, and soon December will be here. For over one thousand students, that means graduation. Spinnaker met with Colin McKinney,...

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Veterans Day: background and UNF celebrations

Hayley Simonson and Michael Tracey Nov 8, 2021

Veterans Day is right around the corner, and the UNF Military and Veterans Resource Center (MRVC) will be commemorating those who fight for our freedom.  What is Veterans Day? On Nov. 11 of each year,...

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What ever happened with Greek housing on campus?

Hayley Simonson, Managing Editor Nov 5, 2021

It’s no secret that UNF is home to many Greek organizations on campus, functioning like many other sororities and fraternities around the country. However, one thing that appears to be missing is the...

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UNF Housing Director responds to claims of mold in dorms

Julia Croston, Government Reporter Nov 5, 2021

Living in Florida demands a constant battle with the elements, including mold. The most recent Student Government survey asked students to report on-campus issues. As a result, several students reported...

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Previewing UNF men’s basketball upcoming season

Previewing UNF men’s basketball upcoming season

Riley Platt, Sports Editor Nov 5, 2021

Coming off of a season that was anything but ideal, the Ospreys are poised to return to their winning ways this year. Things looked bleak in 2020 as UNF found themselves with a 0-7 record. However,...

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Delegates gather inside the venue on another day at the COP26 U.N. Climate Summit in Glasgow, Scotland, Wednesday, Nov. 3, 2021. The U.N. climate summit in Glasgow gathers leaders from around the world, in Scotland's biggest city, to lay out their vision for addressing the common challenge of global warming. (AP Photo/Alberto Pezzali)

Warmer seasons to come, UNF professor explains

Emily Regalado and Carter Mudgett Nov 4, 2021

The peninsula of Florida— known for its hurricanes, alligators, heat, and salt marshes— is the southernmost contiguous hotspot for climate change effects in America. Adam Rosenblatt, a climate change...

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Plants, tacos & canines; UNF Ogier Gardens hosts 9th Annual Harvest Fest

Michael Tracey, General Assignment Reporter Nov 3, 2021

Grab a friend and get ready to embrace the cool fall weather at UNF Ogier Gardens Harvest Festival this Friday, Nov. 5, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. The free event will feature live music, lunch from a local...

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UNF Psychology Department announces ‘Science Café’ Library workshop

Majdouline Bakor, Multimedia Journalist Nov 2, 2021

The UNF Department of Psychology, Department of Biology, and the Thomas G. Carpenter Library presents Science Café through Zoom this Friday, Nov. 5, at 12 p.m. The workshop focuses on increasing the conversations...

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SG - Student Government

SG shares Sep. Osprey Voice results

Julia Croston, Government Reporter Nov 2, 2021

In their Sep. Osprey Voice survey, Student Government (SG) asked for student input on the usage of the new Competition Pool Complex in collaboration with the UNF Department of Recreation and Wellness to...

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Ospreys sneak past Stetson to clinch spot in ASUN Volleyball Championship

Ospreys sneak past Stetson to clinch spot in ASUN Volleyball Championship

Riley Platt, Sports Editor Nov 1, 2021

The weekend may have started with a tough loss, but UNF bounced back to lock up a berth to the ASUN Championship. It was another busy road trip for the Ospreys, taking on Florida Gulf Coast (FGCU) on...

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UNF Department of Diversity Initiatives dissolved, an update

Michael Tracey, General Assignment Reporter Oct 29, 2021

The Office of Diversity & Inclusion has recently undergone two major changes: Vice President Whitney Meyer resigned, and the Department of Diversity Initiatives disbanded. Spinnaker asked Sheila Spivey,...

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