December is a hectic time of year, especially for students. Finals sneak up on you, and the thought of winter break might be the only thing that keeps you going. When it’s finally over, we can all...
Despite President Delaney’s request for students and faculty to remain calm, at least one professor cancelled class in response to a perceived threat from Ken Parker’s social media...
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Former President Bill Clinton made a surprise visit to UNF today for the launch of the Center for Nutrition and Food Security (CNFS).
The CNFS, which...
Tensions were high in Gainesville on Thursday as Richard Spencer, a self-proclaimed white nationalist, spoke at the University of Florida.
Hundreds of people gathered on UF’s campus, with the...
Spinnaker confirmed that the Snapchat account which posted the racially controversial video belongs to University of North Florida student Zack Morse. The ROTC on campus also confirmed he is a member...
The past few months have been a roller coaster of conflict within student government. A close election and a rocky start in the spring seems to have set the tone for the Mim's presidency, which is...
Students heading south should travel with caution, as Tropical Storm Emily is expected to make landfall today on the Gulf coast near Tampa, according to the National Hurricane Center.
The NHC reports...
With so little time between spring and summer semesters, it’s easy to lose track of important deadlines. In an effort to keep summer relaxed, here are the most important deadlines students should...
UNF student and Sigma Lambda Gamma (SLG) sister Nycole Branch passed away on Dec. 5.
According to a GoFundMe, Branch was a psychology major at UNF, where she was initiated into SLG during Spring 2014.
“Nycole...
Message from the President
"I promised I would keep the campus community informed about developments in the jacket in the tree incident. Please keep in mind that information often changes...
A new research grant will provide both students and faculty the chance to contribute to the field of nanomanufacturing.
Assistant professors of chemistry, Dr. Thomas Mullen and Dr. Corey Causey...
The University of North Florida rated above average in multiple categories on this year’s College Scorecard system released by the U.S. Department of Education.
The department’s overhaul on...
The road between Lot 12 (Osprey Village) and the Fine Arts Center Parking Garage (Bldg. 44) will be closed between Sept. 24 and Sept. 27, according to an Osprey Update. Several parking spaces on the...
The University of North Florida’s Student Wellness Complex was recently recognized as a Top 10 building in the 2015 AIA Florida People’s Choice Award Competition at the American Institute of Architects...
The following is according to University of North Florida Police reports.
UNFPD dispatched an officer to the UNF Arena parking garage after a student reported that her car was stolen around 10:52...
A student contacted UNFPD on Sept. 3 after noticing several posts referring to a bomb or bomb threat at UNF on the popular anonymous app Yik-Yak.
The student reported seeing comments mentioning the...
A student reportedly passed out and ultimately received medical attention around 10 a.m. today near the Social Sciences and Biology buildings, according to officials.
Spinnaker will update with...
UPDATE - 8/31/15 at 10:25 p.m.
According to the Jacksonville Sherriff's Office on-scene report, patrol officers responded to a shooting and burglary around 11:40 p.m. on the west side of Beach Blvd....
The following is according to University of North Florida Police reports.
Big spender commits card fraud – June 18
A UNF employee notified UNFPD of a theft on June 18 around 9 p.m. after noticing...
The following is according to University of North Florida Police reports.
Wedding band goes missing - June 9
UNFPD dispatched an officer to the UNF Arena (Building 34) for the reported theft...
Darien Reinhold Matay, a 19-year-old UNF psychology major, died on July 16.
According to his obituary, Matay had many hobbies, including scuba diving and skiing. Matay was also an amateur pilot,...
The Interfraternity Council welcomed UNF’s newest fraternity, Theta Chi, on July 28 with an announcement from Connor Spielmaker, president of the Interfraternity Council.
Theta Chi worked throughout...
UPDATE - 7/28/2015 at 4:03 p.m.
Rachel Szymanski, police communications officer for UNFPD, confirmed the alarm was related to construction inside the Student Union and that no one was injured.
A...
UNF will host the USATF National Junior Olympic Track and Field Championships as well as UNF Summer 2015 Commencement next week, which will impact parking from July 27 through Aug. 2.
According...
The following is according to University of North Florida Police reports.
Student’s backpack found, realizes other items are missing
A UNF student reported a burglary to UNFPD on June 2 after...
Jersey Mike’s Subs in Tinseltown is holding a fundraiser between 4 p.m. and 10 p.m. on May 29 in honor of UNF student and previous employee John C. Leone.
Leone, an accounting major, was also...
A small crowd of friends, family, students and Student Government (SG) members looked on as SG officials swore in Shomari Gloster and Hailey Guerra on May 1 as president and vice president, respectively.
Both...
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Gallery photos by Alex Wilson
UPDATE - 3/25/15 at 1:18 p.m.
While the cause of the fire in the Aquatic Center on March 17 is still unknown there is very little damage to the building,...
While most students were sleeping, tanning or traveling, UNF’s Board of Trustees was busy over Spring Break as they reviewed a number of items including several self-conducted audits.
Chair Hugh...
UNFPD Deputy Police Chief Charles “Bill” Strudel shot a suspect three times in the butt during a botched carjacking attempt at 10:45 p.m. on March 16, according to a phone interview with Police...
UNF’s Campus Life will be hosting a March Madness Spirit Week in celebration of the men’s basketball team making their way to the first round of the 2015 NCAA Basketball Tournament.
March Madness...
Osprey Productions (OP) announced on Facebook that Jim Gaffigan will be performing live at the UNF Arena on Feb. 22.
According to OP’s Facebook Page, the event will be free for UNF students who...
Mark O’Mara sat at the conference table with an air of carelessness. Dressed in a crisp sport coat and flanked by two equally well-dressed men, his eyes gleamed with confidence and his mouth curled...
No, you can’t work here. No, you can’t live here. No, that isn’t for sale. At least not for you, not for them. This is what individuals face in a culture of discrimination.
“Kick them all out!”
“Homosexuality...
This report will be updated as new information becomes available.
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UPDATE - 6/23/14 at 1:15 p.m.
President Delaney met with the...
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Although it’s not necessarily common knowledge, every summer students have a chance to participate in an archaeological dig off campus....
The recent mass shooting at University of California, Santa Barbara may leave some students concerned with the safety of their own school. UNF students, however, can rest easier knowing that their...
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Several pieces of ceramic artwork were stolen near the Fine Arts Center. Rajiv Maraj, a Fine Arts student who graduated this Spring, had left 15 ceramic pieces outside behind the Fine Arts Center near...
Theft - March 26 (Thomas G. Carpenter Library)
A student reported her wallet was swiped when she left it on top of her purse and stepped away to make copies.
According to UNFPD, an unidentified suspect...
On March 25, UNFPD received a call about a suspicious person at the Osprey Crossings. On their arrival, the officers arrested the man, who they recognized as Isaiah P. Lewis, the suspect wanted for a Spring...
A student called the Communications Department around 11:47 p.m. on March 25 and reported a man was taped to a chair with a pillow case over his head in the middle of the Osprey Landing court yard, according...
Marijuana - March 13 (The Village)
UNFPD dispatched an officer to the second floor of Bldg. A in the Villages after an RA was concerned that a student was smoking marijuana in his room.
Upon arrival,...
A person crashed their car into the retention pond next to the Northbound I-295 on-ramp off of UNF Drive on March 17.
FHP and UNFPD officers on scene said the victim was driving their vehicle when they...
Two UNFPD officers met with a complainant March 10 in reference to a possible sexual battery.
The victim told the officers that on March 7, she and a friend, the suspect, were watching a movie in the...
Injured person - Feb. 27 (Fine Arts Center)
UNFPD dispatched an officer at 10:20 a.m to Building 45 for an injured person.
The complainant, a student in the Art Department, sustained an injury...
A Hairy Double Standard
by Atera Benasa, Sex Columnist
During the first few months I hit puberty, I thought something was wrong with me. The first time I saw the female anatomy (other than my own,...
Marijuana - Feb. 27 (Osprey Fountains, South Tower)
The Fountain’s Resident Life Coordinator had UNFPD dispatched at 10:36 a.m. after smelling a strong odor of marijuana emanating from a suite, according...
Feb. 22 (Osprey Fountains)
UPD officers issued two young women a Notice To Appear late Saturday night after finding marijuana and paraphernalia in their possession.
The officers responded when a RA...
When you’re living in the dorms, sex can be inconvenient -- roommates, RAs, bothersome friends, small beds, and thin walls contribute to the problem.
The most common issue comes from roommates....
It’s been a fun night, drinks have been had, and the two of you have safely gotten back to the apartment. Things are getting hot and heavy -- real hot and heavy. Ten minutes go by and then you both...
Men like to talk about sex. It’s a fact. We joke about it all day long, we think about it constantly and even dream about it at night. But, when it comes to serious conversation, not only is there...
A completely full parking lot produces a deep feeling of despair in the everyday person. No one fears a full parking lot more than a student -- especially a late student.
Each semester, parking lots...
While most students were sleeping in or soaking up the sun, one group of students spent Labor Day working under the sun in Lot 18.
They blocked the exits with vehicles and marked a course with orange...
The final Senate meeting of the year convened July 22 and passed a piece of legislation creating not only a new staff position but a new department, as well.
The Office of Governmental Affairs, now an...
The state of Florida audited UNF this March due to a loan and several accounting errors.
State auditors noted significant deficiencies within UNF’s accounting books. Issues include an overstatement...
Student concern sparked a petition this March to have a UNF professor moved to tenure-track.
“We just want to get as many signatures as we can,” said Phillip Wenturine, a UNF English senior....
Dr. Earle Traynham will temporarily hold office as Provost and Vice President of Academic Affairs while the university searches for a permanent replacement.
According to a UNF Media Relations press...
Former Solicitor General Ken Starr spoke at UNF on Tuesday about religious freedom in America. His seminar “The Conflict over Religion in America” covered topics from the 9/11 attacks to current...
After 17 years, Pierre Allaire will step down from his position at UNF.
Allaire has held office as vice president of Institutional Advancement and executive director of the UNF Foundation since...
