University of North Florida Board of Trustees member Allison Shelton cautions members to be sure they are choosing the best candidate possible and not just the best candidate of the four on Monday, May...

University of North Florida Board of Trustees member Jason Barrett introduces candidate Dr. Moez Limayem to the board at the start of their meeting on Monday, May 16, 2022.

The University of North Florida Board of Trustees on Saturday, May 14, 2022.

University of North Florida Board of Trustee members listen to David Blackwell as he discusses his vision for the university’s future during his final interview on Friday, May 13, 2022.

Khalil Osborne and Tenny Rudolph are two Duval artists that create killer work that explores culture through portraiture. “FOREVERGREEN” is their farewell show, which will display fresh ideas and new...

Did you know that the original Boathouse burned down in a fire? Or that it used to be called “Wackadoo’s?” Well, the Boathouse has quite an interesting history, and many hope its future is likewise. In...

“Daria” is a late 90s coming-of-age comedy with five seasons of satire and relatability. The binge-worthy show revolves around a sharp-witted teenage girl named Daria who provides sarcastic commentary...

College is a well-known place of exploration in various aspects of young adult life, including sexual activity. It’s important to educate yourself on the practices of safe sex, especially if you are...

The University of North Florida (UNF) has several special events coming up to celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month. Spinnaker reached out to UNF’s Asian Students in Alliance...

Join your peers in dancing to live music and eating free empanadas at the fourth annual Osprey Spring Jamboree. The event will be held on Friday, April 1 from 11 a.m. to  4 p.m. in the UNF Ogier Gardens. Free...

The Office of Diversity and Inclusion and the Commission on Diversity and Inclusion are gathering panelists to talk about House Bills 7 and 1557. The discussion will take place on Tuesday, March 29 at...

University of North Florida Market Day: Invited to the UNF Student Union Plaza, students enjoyed food trucks, black locally owned businesses and live music to celebrate the last full week of Black History...

Dr. Richmond Wynn's office in the Counseling Center.

Dr. Richmond Wynn sits in front of his desk in the Counseling Center.

The LGBT Center hosted their Love Fest event in the Student Union to celebrate “all forms of love,” according to center Director Manny Velásquez-Paredes in Jacksonville, Florida, Monday, Feb. 14....

Sister Cindy preaches against a backdrop of students on the University of North Florida Green Valentine’s Day afternoon in Jacksonville, Florida, Monday, Feb. 14.

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.

One of the University of North Florida’s (UNF) most prominent annual events, Ozfest, has a lot riding on it, especially after Ozfest 2021 was held as a drive-in event.  This year, it will be held...

Soon enough, you’ll be able to experience the work of one of the world’s most popular post-impressionist artists in quite an enveloping way. The Beyond Van Gogh exhibition immerses its guest in a large...

With worldwide demand for at-home COVID-19 rapid antigen test kits, UNF is no exception. UNF’s Student Health Services warned that the testing kits were available on a first-come, first-serve basis,...

UNF forward Carter Hendricksen lets it fly from beyond the arc.

(Updated at 11:30 am on Jan. 17 to include a statement from SDS.) This upcoming Monday, Jan. 17, will mark another annual Martin Luther King (MLK) Day. UNF will be closed in honor of the day, but Jacksonville...

(Updated 2:00 pm Jan. 10, 2022, to reflect changes to event competitions and details.) Join your fellow Ospreys at UNF’s 50th Anniversary kick-off event where one student will be chosen to win a $2,500...

As students, faculty, and staff return to campus, COVID-19 testing sites will be popping back up starting Jan. 10. At Lot 17 (near crossings and Building 62), students can get tested on Mondays, Wednesdays,...

UNF Housing has sent an update on the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) COVID-19 isolation and quarantine guidelines to all Osprey residents detailing updates to the previous policy....

During the Winter Break, numerous on-campus parking garages will be temporarily closed due to maintenance.  The UNF Fine Arts Center Parking Garage, Building 44, will be closed through Sunday, Jan....

The annual Greater Jacksonville Agricultural Fair is back in business this year and opens its gates to sweet cotton candy and dizzy rides on Thursday, Nov. 4. College students can enter the fair for free...

It’s been almost a month since former UNF President Syzmanski has transitioned to C.E.O. of the UNF MedNexus. Interim UNF President Pamela Chally has been running the show as the Presidential Search...

Flu season is almost upon us, so UNF is giving free flu vaccines for students on Thursday, Oct. 14 from 1 p.m. to 3:45 p.m. The vaccine clinic will be at building 62, Lot 17. Ospreys can schedule an...

UNF’s International Center continues to host Study Abroad Information Sessions which give helpful information about the numerous opportunities abroad including university exchange programs, faculty-led...

Oct. 8, next Friday, is the final day for students to turn in their graduation applications. The deadline is rapidly approaching and students should apply through UNF myWings as soon as they can. Students...

Sponsored by the UNF Bookstore, the UNF Poster Sale will have thousands of options to choose from. The event will begin on Monday, Sept. 20 through Friday, Sept. 24. It will be held at the Student Union...

The Student Veterans of America’s (SVA) UNF Chapter will meet at the Veterans Plaza, near the Student Union, to remember the 20th anniversary of September 11, 2001. The ceremony will consist of a wreath-laying...

It was clear in our previous article that many Ospreys are not happy with some aspects of parking at UNF. Whether it’s parking tickets or not enough convenient parking, the UNF community is left with...

A bitter-sweet atmosphere looms over Spinnaker Media office as our Director, Maureen Baker, or “Mo,” is retiring. For over five years, she has given top-tier advice and guided Spinnaker to a new phase...

“Passes are way too expensive to not be able to find a spot,” said one student. “It is trash! They stay giving tickets for nothing,” said another Osprey. “There’s not enough parking for staff...

This August celebrates the 18th National Black Business Month with many businesses in Jacksonville ready for the extra love. Now, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic and after racial unrest in 2020,...

Walk-in COVID-19 testing is free for all UNF students, faculty, and staff at the Osprey Landing on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday from 1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. The site is at Building W, outside room 106.  Courtesy...

Today’s Board of Trustees meeting (B.O.T.) concluded with UNF President Szymanski being officially named as the CEO and Executive Director of UNF MedNexus, a medical program created back in 2020. The...

“The University of North Florida’s Board of Trustees is convening a special meeting where an important institutional announcement will be shared,” UNF says. Officials will be discussing the proposed...

UNF is mourning the loss of fellow Osprey Megan Mooney who passed away after a car accident around U.S. Highway 1 and Gran Bay Parkway around 3 a.m. on Saturday morning, according to First Coast News....

The air is stirring on the top floor of the Student Union, as Senate President Rachel Saunders is waiting to hear if she’ll be impeached. Former Senator Lucas Mougeot accused Saunders of violating the Student...

The month of May celebrates Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage. UNF’s Asian Students in Alliance (ASIA) believes that this year’s AAPI month has been successful and a true reflection...

For most in Florida, preparing for hurricane season is an annual tradition. In order to get ahead of the future heavy showers, Spinnaker attended The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Association (NOAA)...

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis plans to pardon all residents who have violated COVID-19 guidelines. Does this pardon extend to college students, or will students still face disciplinary action for infractions? Well,...

Ospreys can watch Disney's Raya and The Last Dragon tonight at the Summer A Drive-in Movie Night hosted by Osprey life and Productions.  The event starts at 7 p.m. at Lot 18. Stay safe Ospreys! About...

Spinnaker cheerfully welcomes all new and returning Ospreys to the 2021 Summer A term.  Enjoy Spinnaker’s new digital zine that explores the freshmen experience and gives students the 101 on UNF. Link...

Effective immediately, UNF encourages but does not require students, faculty, and staff to wear masks on campus. The news came through Ospreys’ UNF emails today at 3:27 p.m. The action is based “on...

This past Wednesday, UNF’S Interfaith Center hosted a “Coffee and Conversation” following the anti-Semitic incident that occurred on Passover weekend. The event was a zoom discussion that welcomed...

OZFEST was supposed to be a “Drive-In'' event in which all individuals must remain in their car at all times unless they had to use the restroom. But, some Ospreys crowded in front of the stage, ignoring...

Are neo-Nazis back on campus? Spinnaker reported yesterday that “QR codes leading to anti-Semitic propaganda were found on the doors of several professors within the Social Sciences building.” This...

Andrew Baker, a UNF alumni, is fighting for his life after collapsing at the finish line of Jacksonville’s 15k River Gate Run on Saturday, March 20. Baker has since suffered through multiple...

Spinnaker met with Darryl Boyer and asked him to tell his story, elaborate on the Snapchat messages we received, and address the topic as a whole. He also addressed an email that he sent out to multiple...

Spinnaker safely went on campus to ask fellow Ospreys what they hope to see from Student Government in future semesters. The SG elections are this week on March 9 and 10, so soon enough it'll be time to...

UNF President Szymanski shares a letter to the Osprey community celebrating Women's History Month. "Dear Osprey Community, This month, we celebrate the tremendous contributions and achievements of...

Watch UNF SG's Ignite, Inspire, and Charge parties debate live on Zoom. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TZawqiiEiI4&ab_channel=SpinnakerTV ________ For more information or news tips, or if...

An Instagram account posted several photos and stories stating that a few members of the Charge Party are “racist,” “fraud,” and not who they seem to be. “Telling the TRUTH about your corrupt...

UNF musicians will celebrate composers from Africa and the African Diaspora on Sunday, Feb. 28, 2021, at 3:30 p.m. The free event will be located at the Andrew A Robinson Theater (limited seating) and...

The Board of Governors (B.O.G.) met to get the ball rolling on a plan for college in a post-COVID world. What will be considered the new normal for the college learning experience?  Officials will...

UNF’s Wind Symphony will be showcasing "Our Response Will Be Music: Part III" tonight, Feb. 10, at 7:30 p.m. in the Lazzara Performance Hall. The event will be on-campus and limited to UNF students,...

Join Alpha Chi Omega in a Zoom about the qualities of a healthy relationship and early signs of domestic abuse on Feb. 10, from 7 p.m. through 8 p.m. The event will cover healthy relationships, domestic...