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UNF President John Delaney sits down with Spinnaker Radio to talk about his legacy as president.

Letter from a Former Editor: Why you should care about #SaveStudentNewsrooms

Connor Spielmaker, Former Spinnaker Editor April 25, 2018

Student journalism, or journalism as I like to call it, is the single most-important student-operated entity on a campus. Of course, this is easily true for a communications or journalism student, since...

Beau Beech. Photo by Connor Spielmaker

[Photo] Where are they now? A look at UNF stars in the pros

Al Huffman January 15, 2017

Beau Beech. Photo by Connor Spielmaker

The empty chair

The empty chair

Connor Spielmaker April 13, 2016
UNF has lost 11 students this year, and Managing Editor Connor Spielmaker discusses the implications for those of us left behind.
 Screenshot from Facebook

Student killed after being hit by train

Connor Spielmaker April 7, 2016
A UNF student was killed Wednesday afternoon in Hilliard, Florida.
A JFRD fireman peers into the vehicle that caused the accident, according to witnesses.  Photo by Connor Spielmaker

VIDEO: Two-car rollover shuts down Alumni Drive; drivers transported to hospital

Connor Spielmaker March 29, 2016
A crash shut down the Kernan entrance to campus Tuesday afternoon.
The Ospreys head back onto the court after a time-out  Photo by Connor Spielmaker

[Photo] Osprey’s season ends after opening round defeat

Joslyn Simmons March 15, 2016

Dallas Moore goes airborne in an attempt at the basket Photo by Connor Spielmaker

 Photo from Spinnaker archives

$1.25 million settlement reached between UNF and former basketball coach

Connor Spielmaker March 11, 2016
UNF will write a check to the tune of $1.25 million to former basketball coach.
Kline's mugshot  courtesy St. John's County Sheriff's Office

Freshman arrested for role in armed St. Augustine home invasion

Connor Spielmaker March 8, 2016
The St. Johns County Sheriff's Office (SJSO) took freshman Jacob Kline into custody on charges of home invasion with a firearm, according to a police report.
 Photo by Jordan Bebout

Wildfire near UNF 100% contained

Connor Spielmaker March 6, 2016
A blaze near UNF was brought under control late Sunday afternoon.
What's that sound? Victory?  Photo by Connor Spielmaker

[Photo] So you’re saying there’s still a chance?

Will Weber March 4, 2016

What's that sound? Victory? Photo by Connor Spielmaker

County and UNF officials warn of flu

County and UNF officials warn of flu

Connor Spielmaker March 4, 2016
With nearly two dozen confirmed cases of the flu, UNF wants you to be aware.
Dallas Moore is the first Osprey to be named A-Sun Player of the Year.

Photo by Connor Spielmaker

[Photo] Ospreys bring home multiple awards

Will Weber March 3, 2016

Dallas Moore is the first Osprey to be named A-Sun Player of the Year. Photo by Connor Spielmaker

Beech played five games in the NBA Las Vegas Summer League.
 Photo by Connor Spielmaker.

[Photo] A-Sun Semifinal Preview: Ospreys v. Eagles

Will Weber March 2, 2016

Beech played five games in the NBA Las Vegas Summer League. Photo by Connor Spielmaker.

 Photo by Connor Speilmaker

[Photo] Men’s basketball advance to the semifinals

Joslyn Simmons March 2, 2016

Photo by Connor Speilmaker.

 Photo courtesy McGraw Hill

McGraw Hill Connect experiencing technical difficulties

Connor Spielmaker February 28, 2016
McGraw Hill appears to be experiencing significant technical issues affecting most of its students.
UNF vs. JU SOLD OUT

UNF vs. JU SOLD OUT

Connor Spielmaker February 25, 2016
Tickets for UNF vs. JU tonight at the Swisher Gym are sold out, according to JU.
Erdelyi, left, with her friend Chelsey Cain.  Photo courtesy Chelsey Cain

UNF senior killed in head-on collision

Connor Spielmaker February 14, 2016
UNF Senior Laura Erdelyi passed away Sunday after being involved in a car crash. She was 20 years old.
I followed the steps, and it looks to be true.

Chipotle is offering free burritos

Connor Spielmaker February 8, 2016
Texting "raincheck" to 888-222 lands you a free burrito until 6 p.m. today.
 Photo by Jennifer Mello

Editorial: Why we do what we do

Connor Spielmaker February 4, 2016
Connor Spielmaker, Managing Editor of the UNF Spinnaker, talks about the reasons behind how stories are covered and published.
The incident occurred in the Thomas G. Carpenter parking lot.  Photo by Keri Weiland

UNF blew a fuse

Connor Spielmaker February 2, 2016
The core of the UNF campus lost power Tuesday morning. JEA responded and the issue was resolved by 11 a.m.
Photo courtesy UNF

Florida schools targeted for “evacuation squad” hoaxes

Connor Spielmaker January 29, 2016
The University Crisis Management team released a special edition of the Osprey Update this evening warning students and the university community at large of a potential bomb hoax.
Air Traffic Control recording captures pilot's last transmissions; preliminary report released in fatal crash

Air Traffic Control recording captures pilot’s last transmissions; preliminary report released in fatal crash

Connor Spielmaker January 14, 2016
A report released by the NTSB details the events that led to the plane crash on Dec. 17 which resulted in the death of UNF Freshman Maitland Harvey. Air Traffic Control audio included.
UNF student dies in plane crash

UNF student dies in plane crash

Connor Spielmaker December 18, 2015
UNF sorority member Maitland Jane Harvey died in a plane crash heading for Tallahassee Thursday night.
UNF Men’s Basketball Head Coach Matthew Driscoll was seen at The Flats early this morning with UNFPD officers.
Photo courtesy resident of The Flats

Gunshot, punch result in two arrests: one a UNF track athlete

Connor Spielmaker March 7, 2015
UNF Men’s Basketball Head Coach Matthew Driscoll was seen at The Flats early this morning with UNFPD officers. A witness said he heard a fight had broken out inside a building where UNF men’s basketball players allegedly live.
 Photo by Connor Spielmaker

Opinion: Conceal-carry not as irresponsible as it may seem

Connor Spielmaker March 5, 2015
Allowing conceal-carry licensees to carry guns on campus will not increase gun violence because licensees have to go through a rigorous process to acquire a weapon and a conceal-carry license.

Letter to the editor: Get involved and find your community

Connor Spielmaker May 22, 2014
Spinnaker Television's Station Manager wrote a letter to the editor about getting involved. "There’s community here at UNF. If you haven’t found yours, I dare you to look. I promise it’s there."
Florida State Trooper says he took Spinnakers

Florida State Trooper says he took Spinnakers

Connor Spielmaker July 24, 2013
One of the men seen taking a stack of Spinnaker newspapers in surveillance video is a State Trooper, The Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles confirmed on Friday.

Update: Thousands of Spinnakers Stolen, State Attorney Says Case Won’t be Prosecuted

Connor Spielmaker July 18, 2013

  UPDATE: In a meeting between Spinnaker Media Advisor John Timpe, University Police Lt. Mike Gwines, and Director of County and Juvenile Court Julie Taylor, the State Attorney laid out why she determined...

Photo Gallery: 3OH!3, Breathe Carolina top fall OP concert

Connor Spielmaker October 30, 2012
3OH!3, Breathe Carolina, Samuel Sanders and The Downtown Fiction performed a free show for students at the Coxwell Amphitheater Oct. 26. Osprey Productions held the event.

Photo Gallery: ESPN’s Sara Walsh lectures at UNF

Connor Spielmaker October 30, 2012
Osprey Productions brought Sara Walsh, a host of ESPN's "SportsCenter" and a UNF alumna, to campus Oct. 22.

Spinnaker Zipline

Connor Spielmaker October 22, 2012

Watch as the Spinnaker zips through the new Osprey Challenge Course which opened Aug. 20. The Zipline is just one of the many programs that is offered on this ropes course. More information can...

Photo Gallery: Take Back the Night

Connor Spielmaker October 17, 2012
Connor Spielmaker brings you photos from Oct. 16's Take Back the Night candle-light vigil hosted by the UNF Women's Center and Alpha Chi Omega. Students of both genders came together to march across campus, sporting matching neon shirts, and wearing glow sticks to pierce the darkness and silence that often plagues the issue of domestic violence.

Photo Gallery: Mudfest 2012

Connor Spielmaker September 10, 2012
UNF Residents participate at Mudfest outside Osprey Fountains September 7. Photos of the event taken by Conner Spielmaker. Mudfest takes place annually when the dirt pit next to the Osprey Fountains is filled with water and transforms into a mud pit.

Photo Gallery: 3LAU and Twenty One Pilots perform at the Coxwell Ampitheater

Connor Spielmaker August 30, 2012
3LAU and Twenty One Pilots performed at the Student Uniom August 25. Osprey TV anchor Connor Spielmaker took photos of the event.
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