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Late surge not enough for Ospreys to overcome large deficit

Zach Yearwood, Sports Reporter Jan 12, 2020

Featured image by: Darvin Nelson “Live by the three, die by the three.” This adage rang true for North Florida’s men’s basketball team as the Birds of Trey lost to NJIT at home, 78-66. UNF...

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Jacksonville sees its first ever ‘rage room’

Heydi Ortiz, Managing Editor Dec 10, 2019

Get ready to relieve some stress. Jacksonville is seeing it’s first ever 'rage room' called “Just Smash It” where you can rent out a room with a theme of your choice to smash things. You'll be...

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Two factors, more opinions

Ethan Mclaughlin, Reporter Nov 21, 2019

Love it or hate it, we all have to use it. UNF’s new two factor authentication has been the talk of the campus ever since it was brought about one month ago. We hit the campus to see what people really...

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Szymanski responds to neo-Nazi posters on campus

Szymanski responds to neo-Nazi posters on campus

Erik Feliciano, General Assignment Reporter Nov 13, 2019

The University has made a statement following the alleged neo-Nazi posters found on campus. The statement sent out to Osprey’s stated: “The University of North Florida wholeheartedly rejects hate...

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Mechanics? Who needs ’em!: UPD offers basic vehicle maintenance class

Ethan Mclaughlin, Reporter Nov 12, 2019

Karen Livingston, an officer with the University Police Department at UNF, is very passionate about helping students learn how to fix and maintain their cars.  "I want to make sure that kids here on...

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Griffey delivers stellar performance on Senior Night

Griffey delivers stellar performance on Senior Night

Drew McDonald, Sports Editor Nov 9, 2019

Featured image by: Lili Weinstein Video by: Brett Nweeia After losing the second set, Taryn Griffey rallied the team to win two straight sets en route to a 3-1 match win over the JU Dolphins.  [embedyt]...

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A look into a UNF Ecoadventure guided whitewater trip

Vincent Dalessio Oct 29, 2019

UNF EcoAdventure guided a whitewater trip in North Carolina and Tennessee last month. The trip went down the Nantahala and Ocoee rivers. These are some photos EcoAdventure employee and communication major...

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Minshew Mania, Jaguars look to bounce back against Bengals

Zach Yearwood, Sports Reporter Oct 20, 2019

The Jacksonville Jaguars (2-4) are back on the road to play the Cincinnati Bengals (0-6). The Jaguars are coming off to a 13-6 loss to the New Orleans Saints. Although the defense stepped up, the Jaguars...

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Mario Kart Tour App Review

Alexander Bowman, Police reporter Sep 30, 2019

If you’re a fan of Mario Kart on the GameCube, Wii, DS or any of the Nintendo gaming devices, you might be excited to hear that you can now take it on the go if you use iPhone.  The new Mario Kart...

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Uni News

Uni News

Lianna Norman, Editor-in-Chief Sep 27, 2019

Welcome to Uni News, Spinnaker’s rundown of the top stories of the week – every Friday at 3 p.m. On this podcast, our team will give a quick recap of the news room’s favorite stories that week. All...

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Police beat: An unexpected delivery, a stolen bike, dorm disputes and a parking ticket

Alex Bowman, Police Reporter Sep 9, 2019

Did Pacific Sun deliver a pair of jeans or a piece of rusty metal? On Aug. 28, UNFPD was dispatched to The Flats in response to a call about a theft. Upon arrival, the officer met with the victim...

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President Donald Trump talks with reporters before departing for an event to celebrate the 400th anniversary celebration of the first representative assembly at Jamestown, on the South Lawn of the White House, Tuesday, July 30, 2019, in Washington. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

Latest: Trump weighs in on 2020 Democratic debate

AP newsroom Jul 31, 2019

  DETROIT (AP) — The Latest on the second round of Democratic presidential primary debates in Detroit (all times local): 11:05 a.m. President Donald Trump is warning that his 2020 Democratic...

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