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UNF Gallery presents ‘How Soon Is Now’ exhibition

UNF Gallery presents ‘How Soon Is Now’ exhibition

Hayley Simonson, Police Reporter | Nov 6, 2020

The UNF Gallery of art has put on an exhibit called ‘How Soon Is Now,’ that students can visit and admire for free.    The exhibit hosts works in ceramics, drawing, graphic design,...

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M.O.S.: Osprey thoughts on the election

M.O.S.: Osprey thoughts on the election

Darvin Nelson and Kaitlyn Bowers | Nov 6, 2020

Spinnaker safely ventured on-campus to ask our fellow Ospreys about their thoughts on the presidential election. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UiqBaAQCfmc&ab_channel=UNFSpinnaker Featured image...

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Dealing with the upcoming flu season among COVID-19

Dealing with the upcoming flu season among COVID-19

Aloe Suarez, Reporter | Nov 4, 2020

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - With flu season around the corner and a pandemic surrounding us, college students may question how to prepare for the upcoming months. Influenza viruses, commonly known as the flu,...

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Free flu shots on UNF campus

Free flu shots on UNF campus

Aloe Suarez, Reporter | Nov 3, 2020

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - University of North Florida students can get free flu shots on campus tomorrow at J. Brooks Brown Hall from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The UNF Health Services is partnering with Publix to...

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UNF researchers survey urban alligator population

UNF researchers survey urban alligator population

Darvin Nelson, News Editor | Oct 28, 2020

A UNF biology team conducted a year-long research study of the population of Jacksonville’s urban alligators. The team wanted to observe how alligators behave in large cities, and found that there are...

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The words "Police Beat" are written in red and white, surrounded by a white square outline. In the background, a University of North Florida Police Department cruiser is tinted blue.

Former UNF Student Sean Lovins on House Arrest

Hayley Simonson, Police Reporter | Oct 27, 2020

Former UNF student Sean Lovin’s recent request for bond was granted almost two years after he was arrested by UNFPD as a suspect for murder in the second degree. The suspect is now on house arrest and...

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UNF sees slight decrease in COVID cases

Nathan Turoff, Student Government Reporter | Oct 26, 2020

The number of COVID-19 cases at UNF has decreased since last week. From Oct. 16 to Oct. 22, the University reported a smaller number of 31 new student cases, and 6 new employee cases. Previously, the...

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The ASUN Conference has suspended intercollegiate play until possibly April fifth at the earliest.

ASUN gives all its student-athletes Election Day off from sport-related activities

Sarah Joram | Oct 26, 2020

Thousands of college student-athletes will have no excuse for not voting Nov. 3 – they have officially received the day off from all sport-related activities. The University of North Florida is joining...

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UNF celebrates Interfaith Week: 'Religious and Nonreligious United for Social Change'

UNF celebrates Interfaith Week: ‘Religious and Nonreligious United for Social Change’

Aloe Suarez, Reporter | Oct 26, 2020

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - This week kicks off the start of Interfaith Week at the University of North Florida, where students and faculty of various religions band together to learn and engage with one another...

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The words "Police Beat" are written in red and white, surrounded by a white square outline. In the background, a University of North Florida Police Department cruiser is tinted blue.

Is there a serial burglar at the Flats?

Hayley Simonson, Police Reporter | Oct 23, 2020

The Flats have continued to be the target of mysterious burglaries and the culprits have yet to be caught. This begs the question: Is UNF dealing with a serial burglar?  “We are not sure if the perpetrator...

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Unofficial SG election results announced

Nathan Turoff, Student Government Reporter | Oct 22, 2020

The unofficial Student Government election results were released by the Office of Elections last night, and the preliminary results show that the Ignite Party have won the majority of the seats. By...

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Senator Harris greeting supporters at early voting location. Photo by Heydi Ortiz.

Photos from the Kamala Harris visit in Jacksonville

Darvin Nelson, News Editor | Oct 20, 2020

Vice Presidential candidate Kamala Harris visited the UNF campus to campaign early voting within the local community. Spinnaker documented the scene: __ For more information or news tips, or...

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