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Carter Mudgett, Reporter

Carter Mudgett is a University of North Florida student majoring in multimedia journalism. He was Spinnaker’s editor-in-chief from August 2021 to December 2023. Carter led Spinnaker to be awarded a 2023 Online Pacemaker Award, and most recently placed second in the Society of Professional Journalists’s Sunshine State Awards for “Best Coverage of LGBT Issues” in the college category. Backed by a passion for creative storytelling and accurate reporting, Carter typically covers education, gender and race issues.

All content by Carter Mudgett
Letter from the Editor: Spinnaker releases 2023 digital magazine

Letter from the Editor: Spinnaker releases 2023 digital magazine

Carter Mudgett, Editor in Chief
Jan 18, 2023
Speaker Paul Renner was sworn in with colleagues on Nov. 22, 2022. Photo courtesy of the Florida House of Representatives photo album.

Florida House of Representatives demands DEI-related documents from state institutions

Carter Mudgett, Editor in Chief
Jan 13, 2023
The Tabacinic Campus for Jewish Life at UNF is located a short mile drive from the core UNF campus.

[Photo] Fighting hate and antisemitsm, Holocaust museum travels to UNF next week

Mallory Pace, News Editor
Jan 13, 2023
A screenshot of the opening page to the 2022-2025 faculty contract between the faculty union and the University of North Florida Board of Trustees. Copy of the contract courtesy of UFF-UNF.

3 things to know about the new UNF faculty contract

Carter Mudgett, Editor in Chief
Jan 13, 2023
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis speaks to the crowd after being sworn in to begin his second term during an inauguration ceremony outside the Old Capitol Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2023, in Tallahassee, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

DeSantis shakes up public universities, ramps up his war on ‘woke’

Carter Mudgett, Editor in Chief
Jan 4, 2023
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.

Police Beat: Firearm discharged inside UNF dorm room

Mallory Pace and Carter Mudgett
Dec 19, 2022

From room expansions to film labs; everything new coming in Lassiter Hall renovation

Nathan Turoff, Ishita Sharma, and Carter Mudgett
Dec 9, 2022
Kent Stermon

Florida Board of Governors member Kent Stermon found dead

Carter Mudgett, Editor in Chief
Dec 9, 2022
The trees in Plaza de la Constitucion, a park in downtown St. Augustine, are adorned with lights during the annual Night of Lights in this Dec. 2021 photo.

[Photo] It’s officially cuffing season, celebrate the holiday season with some date ideas!

Mallory Pace, News Editor
Dec 2, 2022
Syril Karn (left, Kyle Soller) and Cassian Andor (right, Diego Luna) in Andor. (Courtesy of Lucasfilm)

Review: Booting the flashy heroes, ‘Andor’ turns the spotlight on ordinary people

Carter Mudgett, Editor in Chief
Nov 28, 2022
Photo courtesy of University of North Florida.

UNF rolls out plans for a dedicated graduate commencement ceremony, administrator says

Carter Mudgett, Editor in Chief
Nov 28, 2022
University of North Florida sign

Faculty, staff to receive $1,000 bonus and extra day off for Thanksgiving, UNF president says

Carter Mudgett, Editor in Chief
Nov 18, 2022
Employees at the San Jose Starbucks location in Jacksonville participated in walk-outs on Thursday that coincided with the company’s Red Cup Day, kicking off the holiday season.

‘Red Cup Rebellion’: Starbucks employees walkout in Jacksonville

Carter Mudgett and Justin Nedrow
Nov 17, 2022
Joe Palmer and his book “A Mariner’s Tale” (Graphic by Spinnaker)

“Follow your dreams, don’t stop”: Spinnaker alum lands movie deal

Carter Mudgett, Editor in Chief
Nov 14, 2022
An excavator and police truck were called out to remove the tree. Photo by Nathan Turoff

UNF crews begin cleanup after Tropical Storm Nicole

Nathan Turoff and Carter Mudgett
Nov 10, 2022
Storm surge watches and warnings in effect as of the 10 a.m. advisory (National Hurricane Center)

‘Strong winds’ and ‘dangerous storm surge’: Tropical Storm Nicole weakens after overnight landfall

Carter Mudgett and Nathan Turoff
Nov 10, 2022
Forecast cone for Tropical Storm Nicole. (National Hurricane Center)

UNF cancels classes Thursday in preparation for Tropical Storm Nicole

Carter Mudgett, Editor in Chief
Nov 9, 2022
Limayem smiling, wearing a blue suit

‘A meaningful milestone’: Limayem marks 100 days as UNF’s seventh president

Carter Mudgett, Editor in Chief
Nov 8, 2022
Forecast Cone for Subtropical Storm Nicole on Tuesday (National Hurricane Center)

Nicole strengthens to Tropical Storm, UNF is “closely monitoring”

Carter Mudgett, Editor in Chief
Nov 8, 2022
Forecast Cone for Subtropical Storm Nicole as of 11 a.m. Monday (National Hurricane Center)

Subtropical Storm Nicole headed for Florida: What to expect

Carter Mudgett, Editor in Chief
Nov 7, 2022
I Vote Early sign

Early voting pizza party event organized by UNF professor made it easy to vote

Carter Mudgett, Editor in Chief
Nov 4, 2022
UNF logo

“They can’t take away our identity or our culture”: UNF, city leaders speak out against antisemitic messages in Jacksonville

Nathan Turoff and Carter Mudgett
Nov 4, 2022
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.

Police Beat: Stolen patties

Carter Mudgett, Editor in Chief
Nov 3, 2022
SG - Student Government

SG silent about no opportunity for public questions and lack of candidate attendance at debate

Carter Mudgett, Editor in Chief
Nov 2, 2022
Students stand behind yellow caution tape

“No fire at all”: Student accidentally breaks sprinkler head in UNF dorm, UPD chief says

Carter Mudgett, Editor in Chief
Nov 1, 2022
Two dorms blocked off by caution tape

Two dorms blocked off by caution tape

Students outside

Students stand behind yellow caution tape

Students behind yellow caution tape

A University Police Department squad car outside the Osprey Cove dorms Tuesday night.

[Photo] Police Beat: Multiple cars damaged in separate incidents at UNF

Liam Sanderson, Police Reporter
Mar 1, 2023
Osprey Cove fire

UFF-UNF is the United Faculty of Florida's UNF chapter, and represents UNF faculty.

Faculty union and UNF BOT tentatively agree on new contract, pending vote

Carter Mudgett and Darvin Nelson
Nov 1, 2022
Phones capture DeSantis and Luke Bryan on stage

Country artist Luke Bryan brings tour to Jacksonville, DeSantis makes special appearance

Carter Mudgett, Editor in Chief
Oct 29, 2022
College Media Association logo

Spinnaker wins third for CMA Pinnacle Award with magazine

Carter Mudgett, Editor in Chief
Oct 28, 2022
I voted stickers in a roll

Voting in Duval County this election? Here’s what you need to know

Carter Mudgett, Editor in Chief
Oct 27, 2022
This combination of photos shows Florida Democratic gubernatorial candidate Charlie Crist on Sept. 12, 2022, in Miami, left, and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis

DeSantis leads Crist in race for governor, new UNF poll shows

Carter Mudgett, Editor in Chief
Oct 26, 2022
SG - Student Government

SG’s election is uncontested, what does that mean?

Mallory Pace and Carter Mudgett
Oct 25, 2022
Student Government banner

SG Senator Debate happening Tuesday amid uncontested election

Mallory Pace and Carter Mudgett
Oct 24, 2022
Kenzie sings

Kenzie’s Place wins UNF’s 2022 Battle of the Bands

Carter Mudgett, Editor in Chief
Oct 20, 2022
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.

Police Beat: N-word found written in dust on UNF freshman’s car

Carter Mudgett, Editor in Chief
Oct 20, 2022
(Sigmund/Unsplash)

Phishing is “organized crime,” UNF chief information officer says

Carter Mudgett, Editor in Chief
Oct 20, 2022
University of North Florida sign

Fall Break is left up to faculty and students, UNF says

Nathan Turoff, Carter Mudgett, and Malorie Aldrich
Oct 14, 2022
Student Government banner

“We are here to make a difference in the lives of the students we serve,” VP Murry tells senators

Mallory Pace and Carter Mudgett
Oct 10, 2022
an overflowing recycling bin

Yes, UNF recycles … sort of

Carter Mudgett, Editor in Chief
Oct 6, 2022
Colonel Crackers, a giant goldfish floating in the lake outside the library, on its side by shore

Colonel Crackers down!: UNF begins cleanup after Hurricane Ian

Nathan Turoff and Carter Mudgett
Sep 30, 2022
Coastal Watches/Warnings and Forecast Cone for Storm Center as of 1 p.m. Thursday

Free Wi-Fi hotspots available amidst power outages, some UNF services to resume after Ian

Lauren Fox, Carter Mudgett, and Nathan Turoff
Sep 29, 2022
As Floridians rush to prepare for Hurricane Ian, this Shell gas station by the University of North Florida was already out of gas by Wednesday.

Category 4 Hurricane Ian brings ‘catastrophic’ storm surge, winds to Florida

Carter Mudgett, Riley Platt, and Elizabeth Tarter
Sep 28, 2022
The Clubhouse (glass doors on right) and Osprey Cove (brick building on the left). (Photo courtesy of UNF)

“Anticipate possible utility outages,” UNF releases new information to residents

Carter Mudgett, Editor in Chief
Sep 27, 2022
A view of Candy Cane lake from the bridge connecting university dorms with the pathway to the Dining Hall. (Photo courtesy of UNF)

All UNF dining locations will be closed Thursday and Friday, Dining Services says

Carter Mudgett, Editor in Chief
Sep 27, 2022
UNF

UNF shuts down campus, all classes canceled ahead of Hurricane Ian’s arrival

Carter Mudgett, Editor in Chief
Sep 27, 2022
The forecast cone for Hurricane Ian as of Monday.

Hurricane Ian grows stronger as Floridians prepare

Carter Mudgett, Editor in Chief
Sep 26, 2022
The NOAA forecast cone for Tropical Storm Ian as of 11 a.m. Saturday.

Gov. DeSantis issues state of emergency as Tropical Storm Ian strengthens

Carter Mudgett, Editor in Chief
Sep 24, 2022
Senators in the SG Senate Chambers

[Photo] UNF SG Senate passes two fiscal bills, welcomes two additional members to their branches

Mallory Pace, Government Reporter
Sep 23, 2022
UPD's new Ford Explorers circa 2016.

UNF student finds antisemitic symbol on dorm door

Carter Mudgett and Nathan Turoff
Sep 23, 2022
The current NOAA depression forecast cone for Tropical Depression 9.

Tropical Depression 9 forms, will approach Florida “at or near major hurricane strength”

Carter Mudgett, Editor in Chief
Sep 23, 2022
Students with umbrellas, rain coats and a pride flag gather around a preacher on the Green

[Photo] Students raise concerns for their safety on campus in discussion on campus preachers

Mallory Pace and Nathan Turoff
Sep 22, 2022
The first page of the judicial decision explaining who the case is about

SG president, vice-president reprimanded in July for limiting access to Lend-A-Wing pantry, records reveal

Carter Mudgett, Lauren Fox, and Mallory Pace
Sep 16, 2022
Outline of the UNF logo as the net for a ping pong table

UNF ranked among top universities by U.S. News

Carter Mudgett, Editor in Chief
Sep 12, 2022
Limayem smiling, wearing a blue suit

‘Always be accessible’: Moez Limayem marks one month as UNF president

Carter Mudgett, Nathan Turoff, and Kara Scarbrough
Sep 2, 2022
(Sten Ritterfeld/Unsplash)

Expect UNF Wi-Fi interruptions, outages over Labor weekend

Carter Mudgett, Editor in Chief
Sep 2, 2022
UNF is hosting a series of events during the Fall semester to discuss the Red Zone.

Red Zone panel happening now, watch live

Carter Mudgett, Editor in Chief
Aug 31, 2022
(Brett Jordan/Unsplash)

Updated: Confusion surrounding status of UNF Wi-Fi

Carter Mudgett, Editor in Chief
Aug 31, 2022
JEA.

JEA lifts boil water advisory

Carter Mudgett, Editor in Chief
Aug 28, 2022
JEA issued a Boil Water Advisory for affected areas, highlighted in blue, around the Oakridge Water Treatment Plant where E. coli was detected in a water sample on Friday.

JEA issues boil water advisory for UNF and parts of Jacksonville

Carter Mudgett, Editor in Chief
Aug 26, 2022
Members of the University of North Florida LGBTQ Center table in the Student Union after the university was named one of the "Best of the Best" colleges for LGBTQ+ people on Wednesday.

UNF named “Best of the Best” college for LGBTQ+ students in the southeast

Carter Mudgett, Editor in Chief
Aug 25, 2022
Students, faculty and staff stand between the Student Union East and West buildings after they were evacuated because of a small microwave fire.

UNF Student Union evacuated after microwave fire

Lauren Fox and Carter Mudgett
Aug 24, 2022
Limayem wears black pants, white shoes and a white striped shirt with UNF and 50 on it

UNF celebrates 50th anniversary at Jumbo Shrimp game

Carter Mudgett, Editor in Chief
Aug 22, 2022
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Spinnaker to host Open House on August 31, Conan Gray ticket giveaway

Carter Mudgett, Editor in Chief
Aug 17, 2022
A black and white photo of students and Roach sitting around a table during a meeting

Letter from the Editor: Spinnaker turns 45

Carter Mudgett, Editor in Chief
Aug 17, 2022
Nikki Fried smiles for a photo, wearing a white flowery necklace and green shirt

Cost of living top concern for Florida voters, Nikki Fried leads in Democratic governor’s primary, UNF poll shows

Carter Mudgett, Editor in Chief
Aug 16, 2022
Hands are held in one another on top of an open Apple computer. Top down view

ClearPass no longer required when using UNF Wi-Fi

Carter Mudgett, Editor in Chief
Aug 15, 2022
UNF logo

UNF to host vaccine clinic, what to know

Carter Mudgett, Editor in Chief
Aug 15, 2022
Activists hold up their fist, chanting, with large white signs

‘Declare a housing emergency’: Jacksonville activists push for affordable housing

Carter Mudgett, Editor in Chief
Aug 11, 2022
UNF Student Union

COVID-19 is still here; UNF plan will rely on “honor system,” SHS Director explains

Lauren Fox and Carter Mudgett
Aug 9, 2022
Mid-wind-up, Jumbo Shrimp pitcher starts to throw the ball off the pitching mound

Through the eyes of a photographer: July

Carter Mudgett, Editor in Chief
Aug 4, 2022
Limayem stands with a blue suit holding a blue and white basketball jersey with "LIMAYEM" and "7" on it with Ozzie the Osprey

Connecting with students is more than “shaking hands,” UNF president says on first day

Carter Mudgett and Kara Scarbrough
Aug 1, 2022
Osprey Cove. Photo by Robert Curtis.

UPDATED: Housing returns to pre-pandemic move-in schedule, hundreds still on waitlist

Carter Mudgett, Editor in Chief
Aug 1, 2022
Presidential Candidate Moez Limayem answers a question during his student meet-and-greet pizza session

Florida BOG expected to confirm next UNF president Thursday

Carter Mudgett, Editor in Chief
Jun 29, 2022
A crowd of people listen to a speaker

‘We need to take action’: Protesters respond to SCOTUS decision at Jacksonville rally

Carter Mudgett and Darvin Nelson
Jun 25, 2022
demonstrators outside the Supreme Court protest about abortion

Abortion no longer a constitutional right, Jacksonville protests planned

Lauren Fox, Carter Mudgett, and Phoebe Mullis
Jun 24, 2022
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