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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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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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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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Lend-A-Fit has opened, Student Body Vice President Grosso explains the goals of the initiative

Julia Croston, Student Government Reporter Oct 4, 2021

On Sep. 27, Lend-A-Fit, funded by Student Government (SG), opened for student use. Spinnaker interviewed Student Body Vice President Johnny Grosso to discuss the goals and details of Lend-A-Fit.  Grosso...

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UNF’s undefeated football team

Amelia Simmons, Police Reporter Oct 1, 2021

UNF students have wondered for years if the school was ever going to start a football program, so Spinnaker decided to get to the bottom of it and the answer is more complicated than students would think. Spinnaker...

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‘I am the voice of the students’: Student Body President explains her role on the Presidential Search Committee

Julia Croston, Government Reporter Oct 1, 2021

On Sep. 30, Spinnaker met with Student Body President Selma Besirevic to discuss her role as the student representative on the UNF Presidential Search Committee. Along with Besirevic, was Student Government...

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‘The Third Estate’ claim victory at UNF’s Battle of the Bands

Carter Mudgett, Editor in Chief Oct 1, 2021

A night marked by ill-received comedy, frozen snacks, and— of course— good music, this year's Battle of the Bands has concluded. In the end, The Third Estate won the student’s hearts and will perform...

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