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How the pandemic socially changed everything

How the pandemic socially changed everything

Hayley Simonson, Managing Editor | Sep 3, 2021

If one takes a walk through campus, they’ll see people of all different backgrounds and walks of life. Perhaps you’d be friends with some of the people you pass, others, you probably would never be...

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Letter from the former editor: Director of Spinnaker retires

Letter from the former editor: Director of Spinnaker retires

Darvin Nelson, Former Editor in Chief | Sep 3, 2021

A bitter-sweet atmosphere looms over Spinnaker Media office as our Director, Maureen Baker, or “Mo,” is retiring. For over five years, she has given top-tier advice and guided Spinnaker to a new phase...

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Scoring her third goal of the season, Thais Reiss continues to be an important piece of the UNF attack

What you need to know before going to an athletic event

John Watson, Sports Editor | Sep 2, 2021

Did you know that if you are a student of the University, you can go to every single athletic event for free? Sporting events at UNF are back in full force and there’s a lot to know about watching your...

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UNF nursing student say they’re getting forced to decide: Get vaxxed or get axed

UNF nursing student say they’re getting forced to decide: Get vaxxed or get axed

Amelia Simmons, Police Reporter | Sep 2, 2021

University of North Florida student, Kaitlyn Hevner, says she may have to step out of her last semester of nursing school because she has chosen not to get vaccinated against COVID-19. Hevner says she...

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Advice for freshmen from UPD’s Chief Mackesy

Amelia Simmons, Police Reporter | Sep 2, 2021

The University’s Police Department Chief, Frank Mackesy, is excited to offer advice for all of the freshmen and new students this fall semester on campus. Chief Mackesy is an alumnus of the University...

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A tour of UNF’s Virtual Learning Center

A tour of UNF’s Virtual Learning Center

Marie Billow, Reporter | Sep 1, 2021

UNF’s new Virtual Learning Center has opportunities for students to engage with virtual reality for educational or personal purposes. The center opened in April and is funded entirely by the Thomas...

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UNF sees large increase in COVID Cases

Nathan Turoff, Features Editor | Aug 30, 2021

UNF has seen a massive increase in COVID cases. Last week, there were over twice as many cases compared to the previous week.  There was an increase in cases among off-campus students, on-campus...

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Ospreys share their thoughts on UNF parking; Parking Director shares tips to avoid a parking ticket

Ospreys share their thoughts on UNF parking; Parking Director shares tips to avoid a parking ticket

Darvin Nelson, General Assignment Reporter | Aug 30, 2021

“Passes are way too expensive to not be able to find a spot,” said one student. “It is trash! They stay giving tickets for nothing,” said another Osprey. “There’s not enough parking for staff...

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UNF Senate confirms Student Body Vice President during first Senate meeting of the fall semester

UNF Senate confirms Student Body Vice President during first Senate meeting of the fall semester

Julia Croston, Reporter | Aug 28, 2021

Updated: 8:15 a.m August 30 with the photo of newly confirmed Vice President John Grosso. Filling the room for the first time since the outbreak of COVID-19, Student Government (SG) met in the Senate...

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Judge rules against DeSantis mask mandate ban, UNF not yet issuing mask mandate

Judge rules against DeSantis mask mandate ban, UNF not yet issuing mask mandate

Carter Mudgett, News Editor | Aug 27, 2021

A Florida judge decided Friday that Gov. DeSantis’s mask mandate ban was unlawful. DeSantis had issued an executive order on July 30, 2021, forbidding schools from issuing mask mandates because they...

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What's with all the campus construction?

What’s with all the campus construction?

Nathan Turoff, Features Editor | Aug 27, 2021

UNF students, whether they were living on campus last year or are returning to campus for the first time in over a year due to COVID, will find a few things have changed since they were last here, and...

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UNF Kappa Alpha fraternity gifts track chair to disabled veteran

UNF Kappa Alpha fraternity gifts track chair to disabled veteran

Carter Mudgett and John Watson, Spinnaker Staff | Aug 26, 2021

The Kappa Alpha fraternity met Wednesday evening to celebrate and award a track chair to Chris Scott, a disabled veteran. Over the past six months, the fraternity has been raising $20,000 to give this...

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