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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
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“The heart of UNF”: Employees to receive pay increases in upcoming fiscal year

Carter Mudgett, Editor in Chief
June 16, 2022
The Villages dorms at UNF

Housing changes waitlist procedures amidst privacy concerns

Carter Mudgett, Editor in Chief
June 13, 2022
An orange sign reads: COMING SOON! in front of where Qdoba will open

Qdoba brings Mexican food to campus as construction begins

Carter Mudgett, Editor in Chief
June 8, 2022
An orange sign reads: COMING SOON! in front of where Qdoba will open

The University of North Florida's prior president headshots are shown on the left next to president-elect Dr. Moez Limayem on the right.

Dr. Moez Limayem chosen as UNF president-elect, awaiting BOG confirmation

Carter Mudgett, Editor in Chief
May 16, 2022
A protestor speaks into a microphone at “The People’s Abortion Rally” for abortion rights in front of the Duval County Courthouse

Jacksonville activists join state-wide protests for women’s rights

Carter Mudgett, Editor in Chief
May 14, 2022
The University of North Florida Board of Trustees debates after finishing their four presidential candidate interviews

Developing relationships and diversity in higher education, the final day of presidential interviews

Carter Mudgett, Editor in Chief
May 14, 2022
University of North Florida Board of Trustee members listen to Marc Miller as he answers a question during his final interview

What is “uniquely UNF?”: First half of final presidential interviews conclude

Carter Mudgett, Editor in Chief
May 13, 2022
Recapping the meet-and-greets: What you need to know

Recapping the meet-and-greets: What you need to know

Lauren Fox and Carter Mudgett
May 7, 2022
First, only opportunity for UNF community to meet candidates begins during finals

First, only opportunity for UNF community to meet candidates begins during finals

Carter Mudgett, Editor in Chief
April 27, 2022
Candidates comment on UNF presidency

Candidates comment on UNF presidency

Carter Mudgett, Editor in Chief
April 26, 2022
Final four UNF presidential candidates announced

Final four UNF presidential candidates announced

Carter Mudgett, Editor in Chief
April 22, 2022
University of North Florida Student Government senators convene for their final Spring 2022 Senate meeting on April 15, 2022.

Drink spiking prevention initiative passed with Senate’s full support

Carter Mudgett, Editor in Chief
April 15, 2022
Text asks "Do you . . ." and gives a range of blue tones stretched out between "Disagree?" and "Agree?"

Ignore “Viewpoint Discrimination” survey, Florida faculty union says

Carter Mudgett, Editor in Chief
April 5, 2022
turning red movie poster

The “Turning Red” debate: Spinnaker reviews

Julia Croston, Nathan Turoff, and Carter Mudgett
April 4, 2022
Through the eyes of a photographer: March

Through the eyes of a photographer: March

Carter Mudgett, Editor in Chief
April 1, 2022
A UNF student holds up an LGBTQ flag with a fist at a protest

JASMYN resuming old, and new, LGBTQ+ youth-centered services

Indie Jones and Carter Mudgett
March 25, 2022
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UNF presidential search to move out from under public eye after passing of new bill

Carter Mudgett, Editor in Chief
March 21, 2022
Dr. Christopher Janson talks to those in attendance on Thursday night, March 10, 2022 at UNF.

“Black people want to be heard,” UNF student says during discussion about improving campus community

Carter Mudgett, Editor in Chief
March 11, 2022
With a transgender flag atop their shoulders, this UNF student participates in a protest speaking out against anti-LGBTQ legislation

Florida Senate’s passing of the “Don’t Say Gay” bill is “bigoted and misguided,” UNF LGBTQ Center director says

Carter Mudgett, Editor in Chief
March 8, 2022
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UNF will cease on-campus COVID testing Thursday

Carter Mudgett, Editor in Chief
March 8, 2022
A UNF choir member performs the Ukrainian National Anthem during a performance dedicated to a country in crisis on the UNF Green on March 7, 2022.

UNF School of Music perform in solidarity with Ukraine

Nathan Turoff and Carter Mudgett
March 7, 2022
SG - Student Government

Unity Party primed to claim victory in uncontested Student Government election

Indie Jones and Carter Mudgett
March 7, 2022
“LGBT RIGHTS ARE HUMAN RIGHTS” reads a sign at a protest against anti-LGBT legislation in Florida on March 2, 2022, on the UNF Green.

UNF students and allies protest against anti-LGBTQ legislation

Carter Mudgett, Editor in Chief
March 4, 2022
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Traditional graduation to return for UNF students

Carter Mudgett, Editor in Chief
March 2, 2022
A UNF student raises their hand to talk

UNF apologizes to students for Instagram trivia that “perpetuated racial stereotypes”

Carter Mudgett, Editor in Chief
February 25, 2022
UNF students wait in line for a food truck at Jax Melanin Market Meets Market Days

UNF and Jax Melanin Market collide, a dual photo gallery

Darvin Nelson, Justin Nedrow, Julia Croston, and Carter Mudgett
February 25, 2022
Dr. Richmond Wynn sits in front of his desk in the Counseling Center.

Weaving the tapestry of UNF with Richmond Wynn

Carter Mudgett, Editor in Chief
February 23, 2022
Sister Cindy preaches to a crowd of students on the University of North Florida Green Valentine’s Day afternoon in Jacksonville, Florida, Monday, Feb. 14.

“Hoes” and “whores”: Sister Cindy preaches to UNF students

Carter Mudgett, Editor in Chief
February 14, 2022
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UNF discontinuing “no longer useful” exposure notifications, announces COVID-19 response changes

Carter Mudgett, Editor in Chief
February 10, 2022
A poster with the message “Justice 4 All Love. Vote Hate Out of Offices” is held up during a Black Lives Matter protest.

Parental Rights in Education bill will “hurt a very vulnerable community,” UNF LGBT Center director says

Carter Mudgett, Editor in Chief
February 8, 2022
Graphic by Spinnaker Creative Services.

UNF starts February with 75 COVID-19 cases

Carter Mudgett, Editor in Chief
February 7, 2022
Mateo Alberto Borda Boyanovich’s booking photo as provided by the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office.

Suspect identified in social media threat case, hearing date set

Carter Mudgett, Editor in Chief
February 3, 2022
A University Police Department squad car sits in the loop outside the UNF Student Union. UPD increased police presence across campus after a threat was made on YikYak to "shoot up" the UNF Green on February 1, 2022.

UPD arrest suspect of reported social media threat

Carter Mudgett, Editor in Chief
February 1, 2022
Four police cars sit parked in the parking lot outside the UNF Thomas G. Carpenter Library.

Updated: Increased police presence at UNF Tuesday after reported threat, multiple events canceled

Nathan Turoff and Carter Mudgett
February 1, 2022
Graphic by Spinnaker Creative Services.

UNF reports 102 student cases and 44 employee cases in past week

Carter Mudgett, Editor in Chief
January 31, 2022
Photo by Martin Sanchez via Unsplash.

UNF reports 178 cases last week

Carter Mudgett, Editor in Chief
January 24, 2022
Meet the Candidates. Graphic by Carter Mudgett.

Meet the candidates: Vice President and Chief Diversity Officer interviews to begin

Carter Mudgett, Editor in Chief
January 21, 2022
Graphic by Spinnaker Creative Services.

Students responsible for isolation plans, not university, says UNF Task Force Coordinator

Carter Mudgett, Editor in Chief
January 19, 2022
Poll of students on the Spinnaker Instagram page earlier this week in response to the question “Do you think UNF should go remote this semester?” 49.6 percent of respondents said ‘No,’ 28.2 percent of respondents said ‘Yes,’ and 22.3 percent of respondents said for ‘Part of the semester.’ Poll created by the Spinnaker Creative Department.

Spinnaker poll finds mixed support for tighter COVID-19 precautions at UNF

Carter Mudgett, Editor in Chief
January 14, 2022
Members of the Student Fee Assessment Committee deliberate where a $0.43 fee allocation would come from.

SG committee members swing for the fences with fee proposal, Administration committee members expect rejection

Carter Mudgett and Julia Croston
December 10, 2021
University of North Florida COVID-19 cases between Sep. 1, 2021 and Dec. 2, 2021, as reported by the UNF Student Health Center, accessible on the UNF Emergency Management site.

UNF’s fate in the face of Omicron uncertain

Carter Mudgett, Editor in Chief
December 7, 2021
Members of the Student Fees Assessment Committee discuss a proposal during their meeting on Dec. 2, 2021.

Committee to finalize student fees proposal Wednesday

Julia Croston and Carter Mudgett
December 7, 2021
Osprey Fountains is one of the three on-campus housing communities eligible for room reassignment in the fall. (Photo courtesy of Housing and Residence Life)

Updated: UNF Osprey Fountains evacuated over ‘malfunctioning fire alarm’

Carter Mudgett and Nathan Turoff
December 7, 2021
Jacksonville, Florida

Jacksonville special election happening Tuesday: Candidates and voting locations

Carter Mudgett, Editor in Chief
December 6, 2021
Streaks of pink, orange, and cotton candy blue take over the clouds as the sun sets behind cars parked in front of the Fine Arts Center Parking Garage (Building 44A)

The sky glows a gorgeous rosy red as the sun disappears over the horizon of the Thomas G. Carpenter Library parking lot.

[Photo] Parking tickets turn digital at UNF

December 6, 2021
The sky glows a gorgeous rosy red as the sun disappears over the horizon of the Thomas G. Carpenter Library parking lot.

[Photo] Parking tickets turn digital at UNF

Julia Croston, Government Reporter
December 6, 2021
Parked cars sit on the bottom floor of the Fine Arts Center Parking Garage (Building 44).

[Photo] UNF Winter Break Parking Services Updates

December 23, 2021
Parked cars sit on the bottom floor of the Fine Arts Center Parking Garage (Building 44).

Shekinah Mitchell’s mural ‘We Are All One’ hangs on the wall in the Intercultural Center’s lounge.

‘We Are All One’ mural on display in UNF’s Intercultural Center

Carter Mudgett, Editor in Chief
December 3, 2021
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UNF lifts water advisory

Carter Mudgett, Editor in Chief
December 3, 2021
Photo by Camille Shaw

UNF student hit by vehicle while crossing street

Carter Mudgett, Editor in Chief
December 3, 2021
A square portion of the sidewalk in front of the Gandhi statue in the middle of UNF’s campus is cordoned off by UPD barricades. On the evening of Nov. 28, students, faculty, and staff were notified that water in certain areas of the campus was no longer potable for the time being.

UNF core campus water remains undrinkable, Chick-fil-A reopens

Carter Mudgett, Editor in Chief
December 1, 2021
Mural of a person holding books.

UNF Library introduces ‘Stress Management’ online resource display

Carter Mudgett, Editor in Chief
December 1, 2021
SG and Dining Services host 'Holiday Food Pantry' event

SG and Dining Services host ‘Holiday Food Pantry’ event

Carter Mudgett, Editor in Chief
November 30, 2021
This undated photo provided by Evan R. Buechley in August 2021 shows a hooded vulture in Ethiopia. An analysis of data from the International Union for the Conservation of Nature and BirdLife International released on Monday, Aug. 30, 2021 found that 30% of 557 raptor species worldwide are considered near threatened, vulnerable or endangered. Eighteen species are critically endangered, including the hooded vulture, researchers found. (Evan R. Buechley via AP)

UNF deploying ‘loud devices’ to deter vultures from campus

Carter Mudgett, Editor in Chief
November 29, 2021
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Updated: UNF releases urgent alert of arson on campus

Carter Mudgett, Editor in Chief
November 20, 2021
Courtesy of SG.

UNF’s Lend-A-Wing releases adjusted hours

Carter Mudgett, Editor in Chief
November 18, 2021
SG - Student Government

UNF Student Body President moves to terminate SKYS program

Carter Mudgett, Editor in Chief
November 15, 2021
Confederate Monument at Confederate Park in Jacksonville. Confederate Park was opened in 1907 as Dignan Park. The Confederate Monument honoring women of the Southland was dedicated in 1915. Credit to State Library and Archives of Florida.

Jacksonville City Council drops bill seeking to remove Confederate statue

Carter Mudgett, Editor in Chief
November 12, 2021
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“A small-town mayor”: students give their thoughts on their ideal UNF president

Carter Mudgett, Editor in Chief
November 10, 2021
Student Union. Photo credit Jonathan Merin.

UNF Presidential Search Committee hosting student open forum Wednesday

Carter Mudgett, Editor in Chief
November 9, 2021
Delegates gather inside the venue on another day at the COP26 U.N. Climate Summit in Glasgow, Scotland, Wednesday, Nov. 3, 2021. The U.N. climate summit in Glasgow gathers leaders from around the world, in Scotland's biggest city, to lay out their vision for addressing the common challenge of global warming. (AP Photo/Alberto Pezzali)

Warmer seasons to come, UNF professor explains

Emily Regalado and Carter Mudgett
November 4, 2021
Graphic by UNF Spinnaker.

Through the eyes of a photographer: October

Justin Nedrow and Carter Mudgett
November 1, 2021
Parking lot in front of John M. Golden Environmental Pavilion.

[Photo] Police Beat: Half naked man attempts to fight with UPD

Amelia Simmons, Police Reporter
October 25, 2021
Graphic by Spinnaker Creative Department.

Letter from the Editor: Halloween Open House Invitation

Carter Mudgett, Editor in Chief
October 25, 2021
Two purple ribbons sit facing the UNF School of Business in support of Domestic Violence Month.

UNF student shares their story of domestic abuse

Emily Regalado and Carter Mudgett
October 25, 2021
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