Amber Lake Archives | UNF Spinnaker

Little Canadian aliens: Goslings on campus

Amber Lake | May 1, 2015

The "Canadian" geese of UNF have become permanent residents due to the campus' retention ponds and manicured lawns.

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Geek out at Collective Con May 8-10

Amber Lake | Apr 27, 2015

From sci-fi to fantasy to an anime-loving, inhaler-inducing culture collision, the first ever Collective Con will feature both ticketed and free events...

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Feel nostalgic with classic arcade machines May 1-3

Amber Lake | Apr 17, 2015

Get ready to go retro with classic arcade games like Asteroids, Galaga, Donkey Kong and Q*Bert.

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A medley of media on display at the Lufrano Intercultural Gallery

Amber Lake | Apr 10, 2015

Fine arts seniors' best pieces are displayed in the Lufrano Intercultural Gallery in the Annual Senior Art Gallery.

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Being Rickey Calloway: Groove master and UNF physical facilities worker proves funk music isn’t washed up

Amber Lake | Apr 8, 2015

Rickey Calloway balances his day job as a UNF physical facilities work with his passion for funk music, performing all around the world.

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Local artists and UNF students take over the Green tomorrow at UNF’s first arts market

Amber Lake | Apr 1, 2015

Osprey Productions will host Euphoria: UNF Art Walk, bringing together the Jacksonville community and the UNF campus to showcase art.

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Coffee and difficult conversation: What would Muhammad do?

Amber Lake | Mar 27, 2015

People from differing faith backgrounds gathered to discuss the Charlie Hebdo incident at the Interfaith Center March 25 at an event entitled "Coffee and Conversation."

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Turning up after tuning up: Stephen Putnam is not your typical hype man

Amber Lake | Mar 17, 2015

Stephen Putnam is capable of much more than just sweet moves.

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Ramen redeemed: Bento Cafe’s new angle on a traditional noodle soup satisfies

Amber Lake | Mar 16, 2015

College students and ramen noodles go together like David Hasselhoff and questionable decisions. It’s cheap, takes three minutes to prepare and is the bane of most college students’ diets. But not all ramen has to be a regrettable decision for sustenance. In fact, it can be quite a treat.

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American leisure through a camera lens: new exhibit at the UNF Gallery of Art

Amber Lake | Mar 6, 2015

UNF Gallery of Art exhibit entitled “Regarding Leisure" opened March 5. The exhibit features 30 photographs from 25 artists across the country examining American culture through the unique lens of our pleasures, passions and pastimes.

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Two shows, one day: UNF Healthy Osprey and Osprey Productions host two separate musical events on Thursday

Amber Lake | Mar 2, 2015

The Dueling Ospreys Battle of the Bands will be held in the Student Union Plaza on the same day as OZ Fest, but the times of the two events won't conflict.

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Steak, Hot Pockets and always taking the elevator: Jim Gaffigan performs at the UNF Arena

Amber Lake | Feb 23, 2015

Jim Gaffigan performed at the UNF arena in the first event of this year's homecoming.

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Expect Jim Gaffigan’s shtick to be clean Sunday

Amber Lake | Feb 19, 2015

Opener Tom Shillue's and headliner Jim Gaffigan's sets will be PG clean this Sunday, Feb. 22 due to a contract between the comedians and Osprey Productions. Gaffigan is the author of two books and his new television show, The Jim Gaffigan Show, debuts this summer.

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Movie Review: Fifty shades of lame

Amber Lake | Feb 17, 2015

Fans of the book might have been expecting something different from the film adaptation of Fifty Shades of Grey. The film stirred up some controversy but lacked the one thing the book had plenty of- sex.

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A life fulfilled: who was Garth Sangree?

Amber Lake | Feb 10, 2015

Garth Sangree is remembered as more than just a headline. Friends remember him as a passionate adventurer who sought out ways to challenge his abilities. He has been missing since Jan. 24. Neither Sangree nor his kayak have been recovered.

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Students can cozy up with coffee at OP’s ELEVATE concert

Amber Lake | Feb 1, 2015

Four local musicians will perform, including Kristina Aranilla, Chris Kieler, Charles Adderley and Tyanna Elise of American Idol fame.

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UNF remembers Garth Sangree at a memorial service celebrating his life

Amber Lake | Jan 31, 2015

Garth Sangree's memorial service was held today in the Robinson Theater at UNF. Over 350 people attended to remember a short life well lived. Friends remember Sangree as having a compassionate nature.

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Packed UNF vigil remembers Garth Sangree

Amber Lake | Jan 28, 2015

UNF students came together at the Student Union to honor the memory of fellow student Garth Sangree. Garth's father, Mark Sangree, spoke at the vigil that was hosted by Baptist Collegiate Ministries.

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Osprey Productions is expected to announce Mac Miller as a headliner of the first OZ Music Fest

Amber Lake | Jan 23, 2015

Osprey Productions is expected to announce Mac Miller as the second headliner for the OZ Music Festival. The first headliner, Sublime with Rome, was announced Jan. 16. The festival will take place March 5-6 on the auxiliary field behind the Student Wellness Complex.

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LGBT Resource Center brings “The Gay Moralist” Dr. John Corvino to speak at UNF

Amber Lake | Jan 23, 2015

"The Gay Moralist" Dr. John Corvino uses logic, humor and personal experience to scrutinize frequent arguments against homosexuality since 1992. Corvino will give two public lectures at the UNF University Center on Jan. 29 and Jan. 30 at 7 p.m.

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