https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zqGjXWXTTow&t=2s How Joanna Norris continues to follow her childhood dream Joanna Norris, UNF’s public relations director and a Christian musician, is reworking...

The Student Wellness Complex closed at 2:30 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 15, due to an "overwhelming" odor coming from the newly resurfaced group fitness room floors. The University sent out an Osprey Update...

The holidays are approaching — that’s why everyone is spending money, in case you were confused. Spinnaker decided to put together a list of effective ways to earn money quickly so you can buy...

Junior economics and international studies major Mitchell Gropman will travel to Washington, D.C. for the International Conference on America and Global Megatrends from Wednesday, Nov.16 through Friday,...

The smell of alcohol fills the pub as I enter a small waiting area. Music from a modern jukebox is playing, but it comes to a halt as customers get heated about a Steelers game playing on a flat screen...

Lumberton, North Carolina is still underwater as I write this on Tuesday, Oct. 11 from the comfort of a cozy office in recently washed clothes and a clean body. As my editor put it, this is the story of...

A beige brick building with its hand-painted sign just starting to show its age, stands alone between a car wash turned car lot and a gas station left abandoned from a time before Jacksonville experienced...

After spending hours studying for an education or earning a paycheck, many students just want to give their minds the freedom to not think. Some students visit UNF’s Student Union to satisfy this need...

Members of UNF’s African American Student Union (AASU) gathered in a Student Union Ballroom to discuss whether they should change their name to the Black Student Union on Friday, Sept. 9. After...

Find your new study spot with a caffeine fix at one of these local coffee shops. Near Campus: The Coffee Grinder Swing by The Coffee Grinder on Old Baymeadows Road to sip on freshly brewed coffee...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sCM8sU6iYqQ Correction: A quote in a previous version of this article stated that students can get an insurance plan for a little over $2,000 a year. That plan is no...

The Jaguars are catching up to the Cincinnati Bengals on the flat screen behind a lightly lit bar, an announcer's voice serving as the background to lively dinner conversations. Pizza Shack on Beach Boulevard...

A metal map of the states, a used washboard and other scraps of country pride hang loosely along wood paneled walls. Families gather over glossy wooden picnic tables. Monroe’s Smokehouse on Beach Boulevard...

Party off the stress and excitement of a new semester with concerts, original films, animals and free food. Thursday, August 18 — Sundressed, Northbound, Divorce Culture & more What: Arizona’s...

You registered for classes and ordered your books on Amazon. Now you just have to buy a Twin XL sheet set, figure out move-in day logistics and avoid getting a parking ticket without having a break...

The scent of cooked spices floats through the flooded parking lot outside of Ibex Ethiopian Kitchen on Baymeadows Road. Hay colored woven baskets sit below a grass covered table on a short stage ready...

  Jacksonville’s various businesses are luring locals to their stores for one of the last stress-free weekends of summer. Whether you’re a food lover, vinyl junkie or shopaholic, you’ll likely...

Intricate artwork, colorful photographs and welcoming service reflective of the culture bring the spirit of Thailand to Atlantic Boulevard. The recently opened Blue Orchid Thai Restaurant brought me...

The summer may be ending, but every Floridian knows that doesn’t mean we’re anywhere close to cooler weather. Learn these cheap alternatives to expensive hacks to make the transition to the fall semester...

Only two weeks separate Ospreys from this relaxed summer vibe and the too-busy-for-anything fall attitude. Make the most of your free time by going to late night events and getting everything you need...

A brawny luchador, made mysterious by his red mask, eagerly waits at the host station for his next rival. Colorful Lucha Libre masks from previous luchadors watch over him like trophies on shelves as...

  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iTwtuzc3MPQ Emma Roberts and Dave Franco (James Franco’s equally fit and nearly identical younger brother) become the center of the next gen’s universe when...

Celebrate the end of summer session with some fun around Jax. Friday, July 29 — UNF School of Computing Pokemon Go Tournament What: A Pokemon Go tournament is finally coming to a campus near you....

Bright bulbs transformed by colorful lamp shades illuminate painted ceiling tiles at Crazy Sushi, making the restaurant feel like a disco as pop music surrounds locals. The restaurant on Southside Boulevard...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1_NQ_TxDsW4 Colorful clipboards, old school plushes and terrariums in mason jars are just a few of the activities the Office of Campus Life has used to engage students...

This weekend is packed with funky food trucks and all kinds of live performances. Thursday, July 21 — 99.9 Gator Country Free Concert Series with Dylan Scott What: Join Jacksonville’s country station...

Soul music from singers such as Marvin Gaye poured in from invisible speakers in the Osprey Clubhouse multipurpose room and tables were arranged in a rectangle, creating an amiable atmosphere to begin...

New Orleans memorabilia dances around Gumbo Ya Ya’s on Beach Boulevard in the form of Mardi Gras signs on the front door and fleur-de-lis on Saints jerseys and the bar. This Cajun restaurant offers...

Jacksonville’s temperatures are unwaveringly above 90 degrees, but these events are sure to keep you cool. Thursday, July 14 — 99.9 Gator Country Free Concert with Thompson Square What: Begin your...

Spinnaker compiled a list of UNF’s 10 Gyms and more than 70 Pokestops so you can properly plan your journey to class. Students who somehow aren't fans of Pokemon can roll their eyes and get annoyed with...

Pizzas with names like “The Bianca,” “Benny Blanco” and “Mary Jane Pesto” sit beside each other like old schoolmates on the bleachers at Biggie’s Pizza on Third Street. Overhead fans seem...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gd6RGU4Xwpc Video by Brittany Moore The President, Cassandra, Silence and various other characters from the Doctor Who Universe gathered at the Herbert University Center...

Ospreys and their families filled the Brooks College of Health Food Lab Wednesday night to make their own pickling creations. After a brief introduction to the art and science of pickling, Nutrition...

Fourth of July Celebrations are over which leaves plenty of room for Ospreys to turn their attention to a big convention coming to campus. Thursday, July 7 — Art and Ideas: Ethan Murrow What:...

Those colorful glass jars of pickled peppers, green olives and other vegetables in your grandmother’s house aren’t just for decoration. Even though they look like a science experiment (because they...

The door slams, the expected rush of cool air never comes, and the staff is working hard to take orders and get entrees out. The burger joint’s yellow walls are a combination of beige slatwall, pictures...

Bottle rockets and sparklers are a great way to celebrate the Fourth of July for Ospreys who want to limit the party to a patio. Try celebrating Independence Day with your community this summer. There’s...

Jacksonville’s historic Riverside neighborhood has been dealing with mass quantities of formosan termites since the city discovered them eating up the Women’s Club of Jacksonville late May. Riverside...

Step into your JNCO jeans (hopefully Ospreys can’t actually do this), because Independence Day is Monday. This means there are parties all weekend and no classes on Monday.   Friday, July 1...

Sid and Linda’s Seafood Market and Restaurant, located near the corner of Kernan and Atlantic Boulevard, proves that an eatery doesn’t have to overlook the Atlantic Ocean and name itself after a...

Summer has officially begun, and UNF’s campus could not be more prepared. No matter what subject students may be studying, they are sure to find an event that grabs their attention this weekend.   Friday,...

Red floral curtains hang loosely over seemingly dim windows in an attempt to provide customers with privacy. The windows aren’t so dim from the other side of the door, as sunlight pours in and illuminates...

UNF and Jacksonville have plenty of exciting events to choose from to make the weekend between Summer A and Summer B your best so far this season. Thursday, June 16: Poetry Vs. Hip-Hop What: Grab...

A taste of Afghan and other Middle Eastern cuisine is cooking in a restaurant wedged between a Dollar General and hair salon on Beach Boulevard. Kabob-e appears to be considerably small from the parking...

Take a break this weekend by getting to know what Jacksonville’s different communities have to offer, or adopt a pet you can binge-watch your favorite shows with. Thursday, June 9: Seaside Community...

Florida is typically only considered part of “the South” because of its location, not its culture. But the Potter’s House Soul Food Bistro is bringing Southern charm to the First Coast. Atlantic...

Have fun every evening this weekend with exciting concerts downtown and free events on campus. Thursday, June 2: Prince Tribute Concert What: A number of local bands will be covering Prince songs throughout...

An ancient sub shop, buried near the intersection of Baymeadows Road and Philips Highway, is waiting for Ospreys to discover the riches it holds. Since schedules tend to be more open during summer semesters,...

Audiences have gone bonkers for this sequel to “Alice in Wonderland”  as Alice and her cast of eccentric friends return to the big screen. This adventure calls for stealing the Chronosphere -- a...

Make the most of the long weekend, and remember the reason behind it. Memorial Day is celebrated during a blossoming time of the year when the United States remembers soldiers who died while serving...

Video by Nick Blank Nearly 120 students stuffed their new plush animals in the Osprey Plaza on Tuesday night. The giveaway was a preview of Campus Life’s rebranded Twisted Tuesdays promotion (formerly...

Threats of rain didn’t scare Jacksonville residents away from stopping by Five Points for its Tenth Annual Spring Festival on Saturday, May 21. Stress-relieving massages, an exciting silent auction...

Childhood is the enjoyable stage in one’s life when hoarding a collection of soft stuffed animals is viewed as the norm. As adulthood approaches, teenagers are expected to keep only one or two plushes...

Across from FSCJ’s Deerwood campus on Old Baymeadows Road, a locally owned Vietnamese restaurant peacefully waits to satisfy customers’ needs for a flavorful meal. The host does not make customers...

Summer B is still a few weeks away, but Ospreys can soak up Jacksonville’s nightlife until then.   Thursday, May 19 - Jaxsons Night Market What: Enjoy live music from local bands, chow down...

At the intersection of Herschel and Margaret Street in Five Points sits a southwestern restaurant as warm as the region its cuisine reflects. On occasion, the owner's friendly 10-year-old son Dylan greets...

https://youtu.be/7hJ_Acn0KOg Video by Courtney Stringfellow Ospreys flocked to the first floor of the Thomas G. Carpenter Library on Monday, April 25 to take a break from finals and spend some time with...

On a gloomy night, the warm embrace of a family owned Italian pizzeria only a few blocks away from Atlantic Beach’s wet sand invites hungry locals to enjoy fresh food. Joseph’s Pizza, located on Ocean...

She waited five years to travel on a boat for a marathon in Earth’s no man’s land. Not to mention, she gets seasick easily. While Jacksonville citizens lined up on pavement for the Gate River Run,...

Glowing from the edge of Jacksonville’s Five Points is a “semi-swanky” hangout brimming with warmth. Entering Corner Taco is like entering one of your closest friend’s homely apartment, which...

A childhood filled with horseback riding and an equestrian for a mother paid off for one UNF sophomore devoted to the sport. Leah Irwin, sophomore athletic training major, will spend the first weekend...

Lounging on Riverside Avenue overlooking Unity Plaza’s amphitheater lies a modern restaurant ripe for mingling. HOBNOB opened in Riverside about two weeks ago, and is proving to be quite the date...

Hosting trivia games, enabling relationships with alumni and teaching history through art are only a few of the many ways Rasine Kreyol introduces Ospreys to the Haitian culture. Rasine Kreyol's efforts...

Johnny Angel's Diner on St. John’s Bluff is a poodle skirt and a greaser jacket away from stepping back in time to the 50s. Although you won’t see any Pink Ladies as waitresses, the joint is straight...

When a UNF student and her mother spotted the Wheelmobile at the Jacksonville Fair last November, they decided to take on the wheel of chance and audition. Senior child psychology major Teal Kane sat...

If you’re going to the beach this summer, head a little farther north to Atlantic Boulevard. The sleek burger joint, Epik Burger, is worth the time it takes to get to the water. The locals and the...

Tucked behind a salon in the corner of a shopping plaza, Tabouleh offers customers a taste of Mediterranean cuisine. A transparent entrance invites locals to enjoy a sense of home in this simple yet eclectic...

The glow from the sign of Hana Yori burns bright as darkness approaches on a family-owned sushi restaurant, nestled right between a local dessert shop and a used furniture store. Although a line is...

Cuban music flows through the restaurant from home speakers as the host guides you to your table at this local Jax-Cuban cafe. During the weekend, Mambos Cafe and Pizzeria is filled with a peaceful...

Video by Brittany Moore Bright lights, loud music and free food attracted students who abandoned studying for Night of Fun at the Coxwell Amphitheater last Friday. Osprey Productions presented its...

From the outside, Angie’s Subs looks as if it is three separate businesses fixed together with the brick walls that could be part of an old strip mall. However, the diverse signs and eclectic seating...

Nestled between a tattoo parlor and Burro Bar at the Downtown Jacksonville “Elbow”, lies a cozy late night burger joint. Wayward stickers adhere to the barred door, behind which there is a continuation...

Victory Media recently named UNF one of the country’s most military friendly schools, making 2015 the seventh consecutive year the university earns a place on the Military Friendly Schools list. Every...

Video by Michael HerreraLiving students faced off against the undead on Thursday night in a battle of the mortals--otherwise known as the third-annual, 2.7-mile Swoopocalypse Zombie Run. UNF Health...

In the modern urban community, coffee shops seem to be the go-to places for people to mingle with friends, study for school or enjoy their own solitude away from home. But for many Neptune Beach residents...

[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4FMFCn9P1-8] Video by Cole Murray Students slowly trickled into the Student Union Auditorium Thursday evening, expecting to learn how to dance the salsa--but what...

On Sunday, students and staff from UNF’s LGBT Resource Center represented the campus’ LGBTQ community at the River City Pride Festival with a table full of student advocates. The Annual River City...

Petitioner Paúl Hawkins is aiming to get medical marijuana back on the Florida ballot. Since the Fall semester began, multiple individuals have been walking around campus trying to get students...

The Associated Builders and Contractors club (ABC) is converting two containers into homes for the children of Mercyland Orphanage. Ebenson Verdule, who graduated from UNF in 2014, founded Mercyland...

Video by Jack DrainThe National Science Foundation (NSF) awarded Associate Professor Dr. William Dally a $500,000 grant to develop an amphibious remotely operated vehicle. Once completed, this rover will...

UNF’s skatepark was demolished just before the start of summer and the Department of Campus Recreation has no plans to rebuild it. If there is to be another skatepark, it is up to Student Government...

A birth defect left Sara Gaver unable to move her arms and legs, but she doesn’t let this stop her from trying to help others. Gaver, a UNF senior, won second runner-up and the Most Memorable...