***Video done by Brett Nweeia and Aisling Glocke*** The Coronavirus has been reported in over 100 countries and has now made its way to Florida. In an effort to help slow the spread of the virus,...

After 10 years of anticipation, the sequel to Zombieland was finally released. The film featured the original cast with some surprising twists and new characters. Here's what Spinnaker...

Pajamas, dancing, and fun. These three words perfectly sum up the annual Pajama Jam, hosted by Black Student Union.   “This is an annual thing that we’ve done throughout the years,” Psychology...

“You may want a lawyer.” “This is bullshit.” “Rookie President.”  These are just a few of the explosive texts Spinnaker uncovered in court documents in the case of a former Dean now suing...

[embedyt] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OYLxobEoIu0[/embedyt] 23-year-old, Jesse Martinez, was described by his mother as a “bundle of joy” and by the rest of his family and friends as a “quiet”...

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It’s April 4, or as any Mexican food lover knows it as; National Burrito Day. It is the one day of the year Mexican chain restaurants nationwide compete for the best deals and lure customers in with...

It's been one week since the news broke of the most recent college admissions scandal. Felicity Huffman and Lori Loughlin were among the 50 individuals charged with allegedly bribing college coaches and...

Faculty and students came together on Thursday, March 14 for the spring term’s Board of Trustees meeting. Among the discussions were the Department of Communication’s name change, a new Masters degree,...

After taking a week to come to a decision, President Szymanksi has named Dr. Simon Rhodes as the next Provost and Vice President of Academic Affairs. According to A Message From the President sent out...

While the search for the next UNF Provost continues, it was Dr. Abbey Zink’s turn to take to the stage and have an open forum. Zink earned her doctorate in English at Northern Illinois University...

February 25 kicked off the Provost open forums with candidate Simon J. Rhodes. Rhodes earned a Bachelor's of Science in Biochemistry from the University of Sheffield a Doctor of Philosophy in Biochemistry/Biological...

You don’t realize how much of something you have until you go ahead and count it. That’s exactly what the Healthy Osprey Ambassadors are doing when it comes to cigarette butts on campus. “We’re...

UNF sent out an Osprey Update Thursday morning notifying students and faculty about the group "Church of God the Mother". The update was sent out after multiple students stated their concerns on...

[embedyt] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8tj-nqnwExg[/embedyt] *Story was last updated at 8:15 pm* The UNF Arena Parking Garage has been rendered safe by police. Vice President of Public Relations...

"Little Rock Nine" member Carlotta Walls LaNier will be speaking at UNF's 38th annual MLK scholarship luncheon. LaNier is the youngest member of "Little Rock Nine," an African American student group that...

Students living in the Fountains have had their fair share of adjustments since winter break. In just the last week of winter break, the washing machines were removed due to a contract disagreement with...

On Wednesday, January 16, UNF hosted a farewell reception for Director of Equal Opportunity and Diversity, Cheryl Gonzalez. Faculty, staff, and students came together to say their goodbyes to Dr. Gonzalez...

Students living in the dorms returned from break to a new routine for getting their laundry done. On Jan. 2, residents received an email explaining the washing machines in the unit were being removed from...

Are you dreading going back to classes after a long break? Coming back to school doesn’t have to be all bad! Starting January 6, Campus Life will host daily activities in the semesterly event Week of...

This article was originally published in the Fall 2018 “Culture of UNF Issue”.  Phở One of the many ways to maintain and spread culture is through cooking cultural dishes. Many students living...

If you’re a usual parker at the Arena Parking Garage, you may want to reroute your way there. According to an Osprey Update sent out Monday morning, the entrance to the parking garage will only be accessible...

[embedyt] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OXAm6satn-0[/embedyt] Video by Aisling Glocke On Monday, December 3, students were treated to a canine surprise with the semesterly event PAWS Your Stress. The...

After weeks of campaigning, Republican Governor Rick Scott has won the vote for Florida’s Senate. On Nov. 6, it was announced that Scott beat opponent Senator Bill Nelson in the race for Florida Senate....

Amendment 6: Victim Rights and Judge Retirement Ages Floridians voted on November 6, 2018 to pass Amendment 6 that will change victims’ rights, raise the current retirement age on Florida judges,...

Amendment 2: Permanent Cap on Nonhomestead Parcel Assessment Increases Amendment This proposal was designed to place a permanent 10 percent cap on the annual increase of non-homestead property tax assessments...

If you normally park on the second floor of the Arena Garage, you may want to find a new parking spot. Fifty blue lot spaces on the second floor of the Arena Garage are reserved for guests attending the...

UNF civil engineering professor Adel ElSafty will receive the Distinguished Professor Award during the 47th Annual Fall Convocation ceremony on Friday, Sept. 7. He was first recognized for the award...

UNF Director of Public Service Leadership Nancy Soderberg takes home the polls after winning the Democratic nominee for Congress in Florida’s 6th district. In July of 2017, Soderberg announced her...

On July 11, 2018, Forbes broke the news that Papa John’s CEO John Schnatter uttered the N-word during a conference call in May 2018. On the day the article was released, Schnatter himself announced...

On Thursday, Aug. 16, Vice President of Student and International Affairs Mauricio Gonzalez announced in an Osprey Update that he is leaving UNF. In the update, Gonzalez was recognized for his...

On Thursday, Aug. 9, members of the Clery Act Committee met to further discuss the use of Title IX precautions on campus. Among these precautions was the announcement that all UNF employees are now mandatory...

The best gift is the gift of giving, and UNF non-traditional student Jessica Suckow does it like no other. During the summer 2018 graduation on Aug. 3, Suckow will receive the Senior Service Award...

Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School students and volunteers gathered at the Jacksonville Landing on Friday, July 27 to support the March For Our Lives: Road to Change bus tour. The March for Our...

Members of the March For Our Lives campaign were at the Jacksonville Landing.

Students taking summer courses that live in the Flats are beginning to question if choosing the Flats was the right idea. According to UNF’s Housing and Residence Life website, the move-out day for...

All it takes is one click of a seat belt to save a person’s life. After the recent accidents involving students not wearing seat belts, it has become important to bring awareness to seat belt safety....

Recently, schools.com rated UNF as one of the top 10 colleges for a nutrition degree program. UNF's Nutrition and Dietetics Flagship Program ranked number eight overall on the list for the upcoming...

*Correction 7/1 11:37 a.m.: An original publication of this article stated Dolby's production company is called Orange Star Films. This is incorrect, and Dolby's company is called Orange Drive Films. UNF...

The LGBT Resource Center and Campus Life held their annual dinner and show on June 26. The event opened its doors to new and returning students to ease their transition into college. The evening showcased...

*Correction 6/27 10:54 a.m.: An original publication of this article stated Martinez is currently awaiting sentencing. This is incorrect and Martinez is currently in jail UNF student Jesse...

With the help of UNF Dining Services, students can make the money they need without ever having to leave campus. On Tuesday, June 26, UNF Dining Services will host the Pop-Up Student Hiring Fair...

June 1 is David Szymanski’s first day as UNF President and he kicked it off with message to students and faculty at UNF. Szymanski started off his first day by sending out a osprey edition special...

This year's Disaster Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday takes place from Friday, June 1 to the following Friday, June 7. Through June 7, all eligible items related to disaster readiness are exempt from...

UNF alumna Taylor Broussard is taking humanitarian matters into her own hands after creating her own non-profit organization to help remote areas gain access to clean water. Broussard, who majored...

The Small Business Development Center (SBDC) will host the “How to STARTUP Your Own Business” seminar on Thursday, May 24 in order to give students an overview of starting their own business.    At...

UNF’s Division of Continuing Education has partnered with the Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards Inc. to host the Certified Financial Planner Session on Wednesday, May 23. This free...

In a UNF Faculty Association meeting held Thursday, May 10, an update to the UNF faculty handbook was made after concerns of faculty-on-faculty bullying came to light. Since the Faculty Affairs...

  Have you ever left an item in class and couldn’t find it the next day? If so, there’s a chance it could’ve been dropped off at UNF’s Lost & Found. UNF’s Lost & Found...

[embedyt] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MV0Be7AAFqE[/embedyt] Video by Carly Kramer Local coffee shop Brass Tacks Coffee Co. had its grand opening last week on Southside Blvd. The Operations Manager...

    With finals week coming to an end, many students have adapted different studying techniques. We interviewed students around campus and discovered their studying methods to get through...

[embedyt] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3wzhuru2vWA[/embedyt] Video by Carly Kramer. Music, food, and mystery. That’s what the UNF Royal Family offered at their First Annual Charity Masquerade...