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Police Beat: Vehicle vandalism

Amelia Simmons, Police Reporter | Sep 22, 2021

Two reports of vehicle vandalism have been made to UPD since Sep. 13, both assumed to be done Carrie Underwood style: with a key. First Incident: The first report was made on September 13th when...

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SG releases their Sep. Osprey Voice

Julia Croston, Government Reporter | Sep 22, 2021

On Sep. 17, the University and Student Affairs Committee (USA) met to create this month’s Osprey Voice survey. The survey will focus on the new Competition Pool Complex. The pool recently opened on Sep....

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UNF's new pool complex officially opens

UNF’s new pool complex officially opens

Nathan Turoff, Features Editor | Sep 22, 2021

Recently, UNF's new official pool complex opened to the public. After a high-profile ceremony held in the Field House, the site of the old Pool almost 10 years ago, the ribbon was cut for the new pool. The...

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Szymanski offers faculty $1,500 bonus, but read the fine print

Carter Mudgett, Editor in Chief | Sep 21, 2021

On his final day in office last Friday, President Szymanski offered faculty and staff a $1,500 bonus, but visiting instructors would miss out, and the university wants union concessions in return.  Leaving...

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UNF Game room hosts massive Smash Tournament

Marie Billow, Volunteer Reporter | Sep 20, 2021

Nate Lee and Josh Chapple are the winners of the UNF Game Room’s Super Smash Bros. Tournament. Last Friday, Lee narrowly beat his good friend Chapple after six grueling hours of narrowing down the...

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People attend an abortion access rally in front of the San Pedro Playhouse in San Antonio, Texas, USA on September 1, 2021. The rally is in response to SB8, a new Texas state law that bans abortion after as early as six weeks into pregnancy.

UNF Professor elaborates on abortion law passed in Texas

Nathan Turoff, Features Editor | Sep 20, 2021

Earlier this month, Texas's new abortion law went into effect after the Supreme Court declined to block it. This is, as of writing, the most restrictive abortion law currently in effect in the country....

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UNF’s biggest poster sale makes its return

UNF’s biggest poster sale makes its return

Darvin Nelson, General Assignment Reporter | Sep 19, 2021

Sponsored by the UNF Bookstore, the UNF Poster Sale will have thousands of options to choose from. The event will begin on Monday, Sept. 20 through Friday, Sept. 24. It will be held at the Student Union...

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Spinnaker Media finishes as finalist for an ACP Online Pacemaker Award

Spinnaker Media finishes as finalist for an ACP Online Pacemaker Award

Carter Mudgett, Editor in Chief | Sep 17, 2021

Finishing among “the best of the best,” the Associated Collegiate Press (ACP) has recognized Spinnaker Media alongside 31 other online news and magazine sites as finalists in the Online Pacemaker competition.  Congratulations...

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Back in the saddle again; Coggin College of Business hosts their first study abroad fair in two years

Michael Tracey, General Assignment Reporter | Sep 17, 2021

The Coggin College of Business is hosting a study abroad fair to feature its reinstated programs for students after a two-year absence from the pandemic. The event kicks off on-campus in front of building...

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Student Government Treasurer gives an inside look on SG scholarships

Julia Croston, Government Reporter | Sep 17, 2021

On Aug. 23, Student Government (SG) proudly announced they will be giving $68,500 in scholarships to students via the SG Scholarship Fund. Since this announcement, SG has advertised this opportunity through...

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Hispanic Heritage Month: why it’s important and how you can be involved on campus

Hispanic Heritage Month: why it’s important and how you can be involved on campus

Zachary White, Volunteer Reporter | Sep 17, 2021

Hispanic Heritage Month celebrates more than the cultures and traditions of Hispanic countries, but also the people from those cultures that help innovate, inspire, and cultivate growth and change in the...

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Stacking milk crates: pleasing or perilous?

Stacking milk crates: pleasing or perilous?

Nathan Turoff, Features Editor | Sep 16, 2021

Last month, The milk crate challenge became very popular on TikTok, but for all the wrong reasons. Reckless people dangerously climbing pyramids of milk crates sent several people to the hospital.  The...

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