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Letter to the editor: ‘Three blocks from ground zero’ by Dawn Knipe

Dawn Knipe, UNF Assistant Director | Sep 11, 2021

THREE BLOCKS FROM GROUND ZERO Working only three blocks from Ground Zero, I am often asked if I was there on 9/11 and what happened. I have written my story for those who are interested. For those who...

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In this Sep. 10, 2021 photo, testing materials and supplies sit inside the University of North Florida's COVID-19 testing clinic. The clinic was set up in Building 62 and Lot 17 to provide students, faculty and staff with a place to safely test for COVID-19 at no additional cost. The clinic was later shut down in March 2022 as the COVID-19 cases lessened on campus.

Spinnaker exclusive tour of UNF’s COVID-19 testing clinic

Carter Mudgett, Editor in Chief | Sep 10, 2021

COVID-19 cases across the UNF campus are close to breaking 50 each week. In light of this data, Spinnaker was given an exclusive tour of UNF’s COVID-19 testing clinic Friday. Dr. Valerie Morrison, Director...

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UNF advising shares common mistakes college students make

UNF advising shares common mistakes college students make

Hayley Simonson, Managing Editor | Sep 10, 2021

The idea of going to college is to come out on the other side of it somewhat successful, so how can students make sure they’re doing that, and what are some of the common mistakes students make that...

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Virtual biomedical research seminars begin today through UNF

Virtual biomedical research seminars begin today through UNF

Hayley Simonson, Managing Editor | Sep 9, 2021

UNF’S Biomedical Sciences program is hosting monthly “Research in Progress” virtual seminars. For those who don’t know, the formal definition of Biomedical Science is a set of sciences applying...

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UNF Student Veterans of America to honor 20th anniversary of 9/11

UNF Student Veterans of America to honor 20th anniversary of 9/11

Darvin Nelson, General Assignment Reporter | Sep 9, 2021

The Student Veterans of America’s (SVA) UNF Chapter will meet at the Veterans Plaza, near the Student Union, to remember the 20th anniversary of September 11, 2001. The ceremony will consist of a wreath-laying...

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Hurricane protocol for students, faculty, and staff

Hurricane protocol for students, faculty, and staff

Majdouline Bakor, Multimedia Reporter | Sep 9, 2021

Hurricane season has already begun as Hurricane Ida recently smashed through Louisiana, tearing a path across the United States, causing catastrophic rainfall and flooding in New Jersey and New York City....

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Updated: Tropical Depression Mindy travels across southern Georgia, missing Jacksonville

Updated: Tropical Depression Mindy travels across southern Georgia, missing Jacksonville

John Watson, Sports Editor | Sep 9, 2021

(Updated Thursday, Sep. 9, @ 9:30 a.m.) Mindy has been newly classified as a Tropical Depression. Missing Jacksonville, Mindy is "expected to produce heavy rainfall across portions of southern Georgia...

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UNF’s overall COVID cases remain constant, on-campus cases increase

Once again, UNF saw a total of 46 reported cases of COVID-19 going into the new month. Of these total cases, 40 were students.  However, there were 18 cases from on-campus students, up from 10 on-campus...

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Activities on campus you may not know about

Hayley Simonson, Managing Editor | Sep 7, 2021

College loans and expenses can go toward more than your academic experience at UNF. They also could go towards student life.   There are over 200 clubs and organizations to choose from on-campus,...

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UNF Parking Director answers questions about UNF’s parking pains

Darvin Nelson, General Assignment Reporter | Sep 4, 2021

It was clear in our previous article that many Ospreys are not happy with some aspects of parking at UNF. Whether it’s parking tickets or not enough convenient parking, the UNF community is left with...

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Osprey’s from Louisiana express thoughts and concerns following Hurricane Ida

Osprey’s from Louisiana express thoughts and concerns following Hurricane Ida

Michael Tracey, General Assignment Reporter | Sep 4, 2021

Before the remnants of Hurricane Ida shut down the New York City subway system due to historic flooding, it slammed through the Louisiana coast on Sunday as a category four storm with winds up to 150 mph. The...

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What are UNF’S enrollment numbers like post-COVID?

What are UNF’S enrollment numbers like post-COVID?

Hayley Simonson, Managing Editor | Sep 3, 2021

Some students have thrived off of the remote learning environment, while others simply can’t stand it. When the pandemic hit, courses continued, but at a new demanding and challenging level that often...

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