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Darvin Nelson

Darvin Nelson, General Assignment Reporter

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Join Jacksonville at this year’s Martin Luther King Jr. Day Parade

January 16, 2022
Shot of the front of the University of North Florida entrance and fountain. Courtesy of the UNF Athletics website.

UNF kickoffs their 50th anniversary celebration with an event full of games, prizes, and giveaways

January 10, 2022
FILE In this May 14, 2021, file photo, Justin Bishop, 13, watches as Registered Nurse Jennifer Reyes inoculates him with the first dose of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine at the Mount Sinai South Nassau Vaxmobile parked at the De La Salle School in Freeport, N.Y. U.S. healthy officials say that most fully vaccinated Americans can skip testing for COVID-19, even if they were exposed to someone infected. (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer, File)

UNF announces on-campus COVID-19 Testing and Vaccination/Booster Sites for the Spring

January 7, 2022
UNF Housing updates COVID-19 isolation and quarantine guidelines, UNF will not provide space to isolate or quarantine

UNF Housing updates COVID-19 isolation and quarantine guidelines, UNF will not provide space to isolate or quarantine

January 5, 2022
Parked cars sit on the bottom floor of the Fine Arts Center Parking Garage (Building 44).

UNF Winter Break Parking Services Updates

December 23, 2021
Photo by Edwin Soto from Pexels.

You’re in for a wild ride!; The Jacksonville Fair opens this week

November 3, 2021
UNF opens survey asking Ospreys for input to help in the search of UNFs next president

UNF opens survey asking Ospreys for input to help in the search of UNF’s next president

October 15, 2021
UNF offers free flu shots for all students

UNF offers free flu shots for all students

October 13, 2021
Photo by Porapak Apichodilok from Pexels.

Want to study abroad?; Here’s a recap of the International Center’s Study Abroad Information Session

September 30, 2021
Photo courtesy of University of North Florida.

Deadline for Fall 2021 graduation application rapidly approaching

September 30, 2021
UNF’s biggest poster sale makes its return

UNF’s biggest poster sale makes its return

September 19, 2021
UNF Student Veterans of America to honor 20th anniversary of 9/11

UNF Student Veterans of America to honor 20th anniversary of 9/11

September 9, 2021
Photo by Tristan Reyes

UNF Parking Director answers questions about UNF’s parking pains

September 4, 2021
Letter from the former editor: Director of Spinnaker retires

Letter from the former editor: Director of Spinnaker retires

September 3, 2021
Ospreys share their thoughts on UNF parking; Parking Director shares tips to avoid a parking ticket

Ospreys share their thoughts on UNF parking; Parking Director shares tips to avoid a parking ticket

August 30, 2021
Celebrating Black Business Month in Jacksonville; Local Black-owned restaurants you can support

Celebrating Black Business Month in Jacksonville; Local Black-owned restaurants you can support

August 23, 2021
COVID testing available at Osprey Landing

COVID testing available at Osprey Landing

August 9, 2021
Szymanski to transition from UNF President to CEO of UNF MedNexus

Szymanski to transition from UNF President to CEO of UNF MedNexus

August 5, 2021
UNF Student Union

UNF Board of Trustees meeting expected to discuss amendment of President Szymanski’s employment agreement

August 5, 2021
UNF student tragically passes away in car accident

UNF student tragically passes away in car accident

August 2, 2021
Image from asianpacificheritage.gov.

Celebrating AAPI Heritage Month; UNF ASIA speaks on the rise of Asian-American hate crimes

May 25, 2021
NOAA satellite image for larger view of Hurricane Katrina taken Aug. 28, 2005, as the storm’s outer bands lashed the Gulf Coast of the United States a day before making landfall. (NOAA).

Meteorologists predict above-average hurricane season for 2021

May 20, 2021
MIAMI, FLORIDA - JULY 13: Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis speaks at a new conference on the surge in coronavirus cases in the state held at the Jackson Memorial Hospital on July 13, 2020 in Miami, Florida. Yesterday, Florida reported 15,300 new confirmed cases on Sunday, topping the previous U.S. record for the largest daily increase of Covid-19 infections. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images)

Florida Governor DeSantis to pardon Florida COVID-19 violators; Are college students included?

May 18, 2021
Drive-in Movie Night tonight: Disneys Raya and the Last Dragon

Drive-in Movie Night tonight: Disney’s Raya and the Last Dragon

May 18, 2021
Photo by Darvin Nelson, Editor-in-Chief.

SPINNAKER’S SUMMER 2021 MAGAZINE ISSUE AVAILABLE NOW!!!

May 14, 2021
UNF Osprey Sculpture. Photo credit Jonathan Merin.

Mask update: UNF no longer requires masks on campus

May 7, 2021
Student responsible for on-campus anti-Semitic QR codes speaks out at UNF DDI event

Student responsible for on-campus anti-Semitic QR codes speaks out at UNF DDI event

April 15, 2021
UNF OZFEST shut down early due to student COVID-19 violations

UNF OZFEST shut down early due to student COVID-19 violations

April 12, 2021
UNF student responsible for recent anti-Semitic material found on campus; JSU and SDS speaks out

UNF student responsible for recent anti-Semitic material found on campus; JSU and SDS speaks out

April 7, 2021
UNF alumni Andrew Baker collapses after 15k River Run

UNF alumni Andrew Baker collapses after 15k River Run

March 29, 2021
Student Government graphic.

Boyer raises his concerns on bullying within SG

March 8, 2021
Student Government graphic.

M.O.S: What students want to see from Student Government

March 8, 2021
Board of Governors approved David Szymanski as the next president of UNF. Photo courtesy of University of North Florida

UNF celebrates Women’s History Month; a letter from UNF President Szymanski

March 2, 2021
Graphic by Spinnaker Creative Team.

LIVE: UNF Student Government Election Debate!

March 1, 2021
BREAKING NEWS: anti-Charge Party Instagram account is created but swiftly deletes its contents

BREAKING NEWS: anti-Charge Party Instagram account is created but swiftly deletes its contents

February 26, 2021
Courtesy of the UNF school of Music.

UNF School of Music presents Voices of Mahogany: A celebration of Choral Composers from Africa and the African Diaspora

February 26, 2021
B.O.G. meeting recap: Innovation and Online Committee discusses the future of college in a post-pandemic world

B.O.G. meeting recap: Innovation and Online Committee discusses the future of college in a post-pandemic world

February 26, 2021
Image credit: UNF

UNF Wind Symphony to perform ‘Our Response Will Be Music: Part III’ tonight

February 10, 2021
Courtesy of AXO.

A healthy conversation with Alpha Chi: Domestic violence awareness for college students

February 9, 2021
Graphic by Spinnaker Creative Team.

LIVE: Donald Trump’s Impeachment Trial in Senate

February 9, 2021
UNF Lend a Wing. Courtesy of Google

Watch the Lend-a-Wing grand opening live!

February 5, 2021
Darvin Nelson

MOS: Students react to Lend-a-Wing’s move to the Game Room

February 5, 2021
UNF responds to recent increase in COVID-19 cases among students and faculty

UNF responds to recent increase in COVID-19 cases among students and faculty

February 2, 2021
Photo from CDC

UNF sees almost 100 percent increase in COVID-19 cases

February 2, 2021
M.O.S.: How UNF students feel about Howard the Ducks disappearance

M.O.S.: How UNF students feel about Howard the Duck’s disappearance

January 29, 2021
Photo by Anandu Vinod on Unsplash

Severe thunderstorm warning in Northeast Florida; rain, hail, possible tornado

January 27, 2021
FILE - In this undated file photo issued by the University of Oxford, a volunteer is administered the coronavirus vaccine developed by AstraZeneca and Oxford University, in Oxford, England. New results released Tuesday, Dec. 8, 2020, on the possible COVID-19 vaccine suggest it is safe and about 70% effective. (John Cairns/University of Oxford via AP, File)

COVID-19 vaccine available for UNF faculty over 65 next week

January 27, 2021
A light rain falls at the U.S. Capitol as preparations continue prior to the 59th inaugural ceremony for President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris in Washington on Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2021. (Erin Schaff/The New York Times via AP, Pool)

Live: Biden and Harris Inauguration

January 20, 2021
Graphic by Spinnaker Creative Team.

Celebrating Martin Luther King Jr. Day

January 18, 2021
Live: U.S. House of Representatives vote on article of impeachment against Trump

Live: U.S. House of Representatives vote on article of impeachment against Trump

January 13, 2021
Scott Bennett named UNF Vice President of Administration and Finance

Scott Bennett named UNF Vice President of Administration and Finance

January 11, 2021
Supporters of President Donald Trump climb the west wall of the the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021, in Washington. (AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana)

UNF Department of Diversity initiatives shares message on recent Washington D.C. Capitol riots

January 8, 2021
Photo from CDC

Ospreys are required to take the COVID-19 Education Program again

January 8, 2021
Photo by Colin McCann.

Campus activities for the Spring 2021 semester

January 5, 2021
UNF School of Music to showcase G.F. Handel’s ‘Messiah On The Move’

UNF School of Music to showcase G.F. Handel’s ‘Messiah On The Move’

December 18, 2020
Osprey Village. Photo credit Jonathan Merrin.

UNF Housing requires future residents to be tested on move-in week

December 18, 2020
UNF alumni Diana Greene, named Florida Superintendent of the Year, shares UNFs impact on her career

UNF alumni Diana Greene, named Florida Superintendent of the Year, shares UNF’s impact on her career

December 11, 2020
Duval Christmas tree lighting tradition will be hosted downtown; event will also be shown virtually

Duval Christmas tree lighting tradition will be hosted downtown; event will also be shown virtually

December 8, 2020
Image courtesy of Tierra Mallorca via Unsplash.

Jacksonville offers $5.3 million in funds for rent and foreclosure relief; applications open for Duval residents

December 4, 2020
Photo from Deck the Chairs’ Facebook.

Deck the Chairs holiday beach event

December 2, 2020
Image by Element5 Digital via Usplash.

Orgins of Thanksgiving

November 26, 2020
The UNF Bookstore. Photo credit Emily Echevarria.

UNF Bookstore ‘More the Merrier Sale’ on Wednesday

November 23, 2020
Open registration for Spring 2021 begins today

Open registration for Spring 2021 begins today

November 23, 2020
July 31, 2019 - Detroit, Michigan, U.S. - JOE BIDEN and KAMALA HARRIS pose for the photo spray during a commercial break at the second of two Democratic Debates in Detroit hosted by CNN and sanctioned by the DNC.(Credit Image: © Brian Cahn/ZUMA Wire)

What to expect from Biden’s first 100 days in office

November 18, 2020
President-elect Joe Biden listens as Vice President-elect Kamala Harris, speaks about economic recovery at The Queen theater, Monday, Nov. 16, 2020, in Wilmington, Del. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)

Kamala Harris makes history

November 17, 2020
UNF Thanksgiving food drive ends soon

UNF Thanksgiving food drive ends soon

November 17, 2020
Enjoy these events for International Education Week

Enjoy these events for International Education Week

November 16, 2020
UNF collaborates with Fulda University in Germany

UNF collaborates with Fulda University in Germany

November 12, 2020
UNF honors Veterans Day

UNF honors Veteran’s Day

November 11, 2020
The university on planning classes for Spring 2021

The university on planning classes for Spring 2021

November 9, 2020
M.O.S.: Osprey thoughts on the election

M.O.S.: Osprey thoughts on the election

November 6, 2020
Electoral College explained

Electoral College explained

November 3, 2020
Cow milk and plant-based milk; which is better?

Cow milk and plant-based milk; which is better?

November 3, 2020
Duval judge resigns from vote-counting board after Trump donations revealed

Duval judge resigns from vote-counting board after Trump donations revealed

October 30, 2020
UNF researchers survey urban alligator population

UNF researchers survey urban alligator population

October 28, 2020
Frame from ABCs Spider-man (1967-1969).

Benefits of talking to yourself and when to worry

October 22, 2020
Photo by Darvin Nelson

Downtown Jacksonville to host numerous Halloween events

October 21, 2020
Senator Harris greeting supporters at early voting location. Photo by Heydi Ortiz.

Photos from the Kamala Harris visit in Jacksonville

October 20, 2020
Senator Kamala Harris brings campaign to Florida

Senator Kamala Harris brings campaign to Florida

October 19, 2020
M.O.S.: Osprey opinions on Spring Breaks cancellation

M.O.S.: Osprey opinions on Spring Break’s cancellation

October 17, 2020
DeSantis appoints UNF instructor to Florida School for the Deaf and Blind BOT

DeSantis appoints UNF instructor to Florida School for the Deaf and Blind BOT

October 16, 2020
Domestic Violence Awareness Month: Warning signs and how to get help

Domestic Violence Awareness Month: Warning signs and how to get help

October 15, 2020
UNF archaeology program recovers various artifacts in Big Talbot Island

UNF archaeology program recovers various artifacts in Big Talbot Island

October 14, 2020
Graduates displaying their customized caps.

Graduation commencement to be held virtually for fall semester

October 13, 2020
breaking news graphic

BREAKING: UNF sees 100% increase in student COVID-19 cases: Source? Sports, sorority…

October 13, 2020
LGBT center kicks off LGBT History Month with numerous special events

LGBT center kicks off LGBT History Month with numerous special events

October 8, 2020
Voter registration deadline extended

Voter registration deadline extended

October 6, 2020
Cobra Kai review

“Cobra Kai” review

October 6, 2020
Floridas Voter registration site fails hours before the deadline

Florida’s Voter registration site fails hours before the deadline

October 6, 2020
Photo by Justin Nedrow.

UNF community saddened by passing UNF adjunct instructor and two former faculty members

October 1, 2020
Photo from CDC

Governor DeSantis lifts COVID-19 restrictions on businesses statewide

September 30, 2020
Man on the street: Student opinions on Netflixs Cuties

Man on the street: Student opinions on Netflix’s “Cuties”

September 26, 2020
How to not get scammed in your UNF email; UNF IT Security explains phishing emails

How to not get scammed in your UNF email; UNF IT Security explains phishing emails

September 25, 2020
Featured Image by Nils Stahl via Unsplash.

What your handwriting says about you; the science behind handwriting

September 16, 2020
UNF Osprey Sculpture. Photo credit Jonathan Merin.

UNF ranked one of the best national colleges

September 15, 2020
Remembering Sept. 11, 2001

Remembering Sept. 11, 2001

September 11, 2020
Jill Biden takes part in virtual education panel here in Jacksonville

Jill Biden takes part in virtual education panel here in Jacksonville

September 9, 2020
SDS joins Jacksonville protest (photo by Matthew St. Jean).

S.D.S. lists demands for U.N.F. administration

September 8, 2020
Are you sleeping well?

Are you sleeping well?

September 4, 2020
UNF and Eckerd College receives $150,000 grant for ocean debris reduction program

UNF and Eckerd College receives $150,000 grant for ocean debris reduction program

September 2, 2020
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