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The UNF Bookstore. Photo credit Emily Echevarria.

The UNF bookstore is having a sale this week

Hayley Simonson, Managing Editor Jan 11, 2021

The UNF Bookstore is hosting a sale for Jansport backpacks starting today, Jan. 11, through Friday, Jan. 29. All eligible items will be 25% off both in-store and online.  The bookstore will also...

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Scott Bennett named UNF Vice President of Administration and Finance

Scott Bennett named UNF Vice President of Administration and Finance

Darvin Nelson, Editor-in-Chief Jan 11, 2021

Scott Bennet will begin serving as UNF’s vice president of Administration and Finance starting today, Jan. 11, after serving the role as an interim since early 2020.  “Working for UNF the past...

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President Thomas Carpenter at his desk.

Founding University president, Thomas G. Carpenter, passes away

Hayley Simonson, Managing Editor Jan 11, 2021

The founding president of UNF, and the man behind the name for the beloved Thomas G. Carpenter Library, has passed away at age 94. Dr. Carpenter served as president at UNF for 11 years, from 1969-1980. Dr....

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UNF reaches highest number of new COVID-19 cases

UNF reaches highest number of new COVID-19 cases

Morgan Jeremy, Reporter Jan 11, 2021

UNF experienced a record number of COVID-19 cases. From January 1 through January 7, 48 students and 15 employees tested positive.  33 of the 48 students live on campus, while the other 15 students...

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Hand sanitizer and hitting pins, how the Jacksonville bowling community has been affected by COVID-19

Hand sanitizer and hitting pins, how the Jacksonville bowling community has been affected by COVID-19

John Watson, Sports Editor Jan 8, 2021

Throwing balls, making spares and having fun with your friends are somethings that people come to enjoy when they go to a bowling center. However, 2020 had other plans for such activities as bowling lanes...

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Supporters of President Donald Trump climb the west wall of the the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021, in Washington. (AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana)

UNF Department of Diversity initiatives shares message on recent Washington D.C. Capitol riots

Darvin Nelson, Interim Editor-In-Chief Jan 8, 2021

The UNF Department of Diversity Initiatives (D.D.I.) has released a statement on their Instagram regarding the recent riots that breached the Capitol in Washington D.C.  “Each day, we are confronted...

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Ospreys are required to take the COVID-19 Education Program again

Darvin Nelson, Interim Editor in Chief Jan 8, 2021

The UNF Dean of Students is requiring all UNF students enrolled in the Spring 2021 semester to take the UNF COVID-19 Education Program. Even if you have taken the Fall 2020 COVID-19 Education Program,...

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Step-by-step guide to moving in on campus

Step-by-step guide to moving in on campus

Nathan Turoff, Features Editor Jan 5, 2021

Spring semester starts tomorrow and there may be a great deal of confusion and misinformation about the protocols in place regarding the required testing. Spinnaker has created a step-by-step guide to...

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Top three COVID-19 areas in Duval

Nathan Turoff, Student Government Reporter Dec 18, 2020

Duval County, which includes UNF, is one of the most populous counties in Florida. As such, one would assume that they would have a high number of COVID-19 infections, and that would be correct. But where...

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UNF School of Music to showcase G.F. Handel’s ‘Messiah On The Move’

UNF School of Music to showcase G.F. Handel’s ‘Messiah On The Move’

Darvin Nelson, News Editor Dec 18, 2020

A production of “Messiah On the Move” will be performed virtually by the UNF choral program. The hour-long performance will involve three student choral ensembles, faculty soloists, and the UNF Lawson...

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Is there a drop in enrollment due to the pandemic?

Is there a drop in enrollment due to the pandemic?

Hayley Simonson, Police Reporter Dec 18, 2020

Has the pandemic had an impact on the University of North Florida’s enrollment numbers for Spring 2021?  When compared to past years, overall UNF enrollment in fall of 2020 remained steady. The university...

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Osprey Village. Photo credit Jonathan Merrin.

UNF Housing requires future residents to be tested on move-in week

Darvin Nelson, News Editor Dec 18, 2020

To help slow the spread of COVID-19, UNF housing will require all residents planning to live on-campus for the spring 2020 semester to be tested for coronavirus during the week of Jan. 4, 2020.  “All...

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