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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.

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Super Bowl or Super Spreader?

Carter Mudgett, Government Reporter February 2, 2021

Tampa will make history this Sunday, Feb. 7, by becoming the first NFL team to hold the Super Bowl in their own stadium. Despite this historical event, officials are taking heavy precautions in ensuring...

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SG to debate UNF rideshare program with Lyft

Carter Mudgett, Student Government Reporter February 1, 2021

Following the example of schools across America, UNF is partnering with Lyft to provide students with discounted Lyft rides for the 2021 Spring Semester.  The Lyft Rideshare Program will cover any...

Special Presidential Envoy for Climate John Kerry, left, and Vice President Kamala Harris, center, listen as President Joe Biden delivers remarks on climate change and green jobs, in the State Dining Room of the White House, Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2021, in Washington. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci

President Joe Biden’s plans for public universities

Carter Mudgett, Government Reporter January 28, 2021

Even prior to President Joe Biden’s inauguration, he put forth a clear and well-thought out plan for education at public universities. As of 2020, “65% of all jobs in the economy will require postsecondary...

Interim Provost Karen Patterson, Photo courtesy of UNF

Provost Patterson speaks to the UNF Senate

Carter Mudgett, Student Government Reporter January 27, 2021

Interim Provost Karen Patterson spoke at last Friday’s Senate meeting, Jan. 22, discussing topics ranging from the importance of a strong mindset, to the university COVID-19 response. She has been a...

Former Vice-President Darryl Boyer, Photo courtesy of SG.

Student Government Elections Commissioner steps down

Carter Mudgett, Student Government Reporter January 26, 2021

Elections Commissioner Darryl Boyer has chosen to step down from his position in UNF Student Government effective 11:59 p.m. Monday, Jan. 25. Boyer was previously subjected to the first ever attempted...

FILE - This Aug. 13, 2020, file photo shows a logo for Netflix on a remote control in Portland, Ore. Netflix’s video streaming service has surpassed 200 million subscribers for the first time as its expanding line-up of TV series and movies continues to captivate people stuck at home during the ongoing battle against the pandemic. The subscriber milestone highlighted Netflix’s fourth-quarter results released Tuesday, Jan. 19, 2021. (AP Photo/Jenny Kane, File)

COVID-19 puts streaming and movie theatres head to head

Carter Mudgett, Government Reporter January 26, 2021

With the past year overshadowed by the Coronavirus pandemic, companies have had to find a better way to deliver entertainment to people. Because movie theaters have shut down across the country for the...

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Top 10 anticipated video games of 2021

Carter Mudgett, Reporter January 20, 2021

If you've been wondering what games will be coming out this year, here are Spinnaker’s top 10 games of 2021. There are lots of heavily expected games UNF students can look forward to playing this year....

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SG releases survey on student comfortability with UPD

Carter Mudgett, Student Government Reporter January 19, 2021

In an effort to better understand the student body’s experience and comfort with the University Police Department, Student Government has released a survey to gauge Osprey’s thoughts on the UPD. The...

UNF Political Science Professor speaks on the impeachment proceedings against Trump

UNF Political Science Professor speaks on the impeachment proceedings against Trump

Carter Mudgett, Student Government Reporter January 13, 2021

The country is under extreme stress as political parties clash. President Donald Trump is yet again facing the threat of impeachment, filed Jan. 11. As Trump was acquitted of abuse of power and obstruction...

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