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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 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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Halloween Events happening at UNF

Halloween Events happening at UNF

Nathan Turoff, Features Editor | Oct 26, 2021

Spooky Season has arrived in full force this week, with Halloween just around the corner. A hallmark of the holiday is costumes, candy, and scaring people. Many students are attending UNF from far away,...

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The words "Police Beat" are written in red and white, surrounded by a white square outline. In the background, a University of North Florida Police Department cruiser is tinted blue.

Police Beat: Half naked man attempts to fight with UPD

Amelia Simmons, Police Reporter | Oct 25, 2021

(Updated 10:30 am Oct. 26, 2021, to correctly attribute quote.) Wearing nothing but jeans, the University Police Department (UPD) received a call about a suspicious person trying to enter campus. Described...

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SG passes bill to swear in senators early

Julia Croston, Government Reporter | Oct 25, 2021

(Updated 5:30 pm, Oct. 26, 2021, to correct potentially opinionated claim.) With an atmosphere of urgency contrasted with occasional laughter, Student Government (SG) met in the Senate chambers to pass...

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Letter from the Editor: Halloween Open House Invitation

Carter Mudgett, Editor in Chief | Oct 25, 2021

Hi! My name is Carter and I’m the Editor in Chief of Spinnaker. Please allow me to take a few minutes of your time to explain what we have to offer. On paper, we provide UNF with news, entertainment,...

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 Two purple ribbons sit facing the UNF School of Business in support of Domestic Violence Month.

UNF student shares their story of domestic abuse

Emily Regalado and Carter Mudgett | Oct 25, 2021

​Walking around UNF’s campus, large purple ribbons adorn the trunks of trees that resemble those typically found atop birthday presents. The purpose they serve is not just to decorate UNF’s landscape,...

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UNF Director of Athletics Nick Morrow speaks at media day, revealing the arena renovation plans to those in attendance.

Exciting new plans for UNF Arena announced

Riley Platt, Sports Editor | Oct 24, 2021

As part of a continued effort to revitalize the home of the Ospreys’ basketball and volleyball teams, the athletic department committed to creating a state-of-the-art hospitality suite in UNF Arena....

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UNF Student Advocate explains SG's new ‘Drink Smart Cards’

UNF Student Advocate explains SG’s new ‘Drink Smart Cards’

Carter Mudgett, Editor in Chief | Oct 22, 2021

In an active effort to combat rape and spiked drinks, Student Government (SG) is offering free 'Drink Smart Cards' across campus to students.  “They are mobile test kits and were actually an initiative...

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