As students turn the page on a new semester, college costs begin to add up. Going to college can cost a lot of money and as students we’re often finding the best ways to save our coin.  A good way...

Janesha Green scored 14 points in the loss to Lipscomb.

Ivan Gandia-Rosa dished out six assists in the loss to NJIT.

Janesha Green led her team with 97 assists last season

Wajid Aminu scored 11 points in the win over FGCU.

With almost 17 million monthly listeners on spotify, Atlanta native and Trap artist Lil Baby is coming to Jacksonville.  Lil Baby rose to fame after dropping a mixtape called “Perfect Timing” in...

The Ospreys matched the Seminoles with 22 points in the third quarter.

Have you been wondering what’s crackin’ this Christmas? Experience the magic and beauty of the timeless classic, "The Nutcracker." Here at UNF in the Lazarro Theater, The Florida Ballet will be...

Rhetta Moore fired off a trio of treys in the loss to Indiana.

Restrictions on the meal plan has given first-year students some strong opinions. The Meal Plan has what is called “meal periods” which allows students to eat once between each period.  “On most...

The University's housing policy for Winter Break does not allow first-year students to stay in their dorms during the break. For first-year students, Osprey Hall, Osprey Landing, Osprey Cove, and Osprey...

Carter Hendricksen scored 21 points in the win over NJIT.

Starting this Friday, Checkers  in select locations will be offering $1 fries for their Black FryDay promotion. The $1 fry deal is available for all sizes excluding the Fry Lovers XL. Nearby Checkers...

Swipe for pizza? In Osprey Crossings (on-campus housing), you can get a pizza as easy as getting a soda from a vending machine, but instead of a fizzy beverage, you will get a hot fresh-baked pizza. Coming...

From classic carnival rides and live music, Jacksonville’s Agricultural Fair is here with something for everyone to enjoy. If you show your valid college I.D., you can get free admission on Nov. 14....

Garrett Sams scored 20 for the Birds of Trey in the win over FGCU.

Ryan Burkhardt recorded eight points (two treys) in the 76-67 loss to Creighton.

Wajid Aminu scored 10 points in the loss to Dayton.

Taryn Griffey climbs the ladder for a kill.

Carter Hendricksen scored 21 points in the win over JU.

Josh Endicott averaged 54 percent from the field in his first year with the Ospreys.

The Swooptroupe is presenting The Sound of Music, a wonderful, multi-oscar awarded musical about an Austrian abbey who becomes a governess in the home of a widowed Naval officer with seven kids. She warms...

This story was updated at 9 a.m., Thursday, November 7. This past Friday, police responded to a shooting at the Jacksonville Beach Skate Park. Jacksonville Beach Police Department (JBPD) are searching...

Jacksonville Porchfest is a free event with an expected 50 vendors, including a variety of food trucks and local artists selling art. 18 music groups will also perform live. The festival is this Saturday,...

UNF has seen its fair share of hate groups on campus in the past and now reports and tips received by Spinnaker seem to point towards a well known hate group trying to make its presence known on campus:...

Enjoy a day at Jacksonville’s oldest Organic Farm  on Sunday, Nov. 3 with fresh food and games. Vegetables, pulled pork sandwich raised from sustainable meat, and vegan options will be served for all...

Miguel DeLeon Jr. strides across the field.

Leah Ferlin approaches a defender inside the box

Julianna Askew sets the ball for a teammate

Video by: Brett Nweeia Featured image by: Darvin Nelson [embedyt] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J6gRZ0QX53I[/embedyt] Swoop Madness is an event where students can interact with the UNF Men's...

The Beaches Museum’s mission is “to preserve and share the distinct history and culture of the Beaches area.” With that being said, the Beaches Museum is opening a new exhibit called “Neptune...

The Lufrano Intercultural Gallery on UNF’s campus has installed a new collection of pieces called “Watershed.” The exhibit highlights the relationship between “land, water, and man in the Mississippi...

Since 1987, UNF’s current Student Health Services Director, has been working with the University and improving our campus’ clinic and health access to students. Now, Dr. Doreen A. Perez is planning...

CW is taking a mature approach with their new crime-drama series, “Nancy Drew.” Similar to another CW series, “Riverdale,” the characters and setting is based on past children’s (comics/books)...

Rocio Moro prepares to serve the ball.

October 1 has passed and the FAFSA is now open for the 2020-2021 academic year.  With classes and homework, you might’ve forgotten about free federal aid, but the Spinnaker has your back. Here are...

Tucked away on the first floor of the Student Union, there’s a place filled with laughter, community, and the occasional battle cry. It’s where students go to relax, explore new worlds, and forge friendships...

Dining Services is hosting a Project Clean Plate event where students are encouraged to present their clean plates to Dining Services after they are finished with their meal in order to be entered into...

INSIGHT Into Diversity magazine has awarded UNF its fourth Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) award. UNF also has been awarded the title as a Diversity Champion for the third time. The...

Love it or hate it, Greek life has a certain stigma surrounding it. Perpetuating this stigma, the UNF chapter of Chi Phi has recently created a questionnaire for its new members that seems to have raised...

This incoming Freshman class has been marked as the most diverse and biggest class to enter UNF. With 2,648 new Freshman, UNF now has students from 48 states and 56 countries. “A record 38% of Freshman...

Superstition has been embedded in our culture for years; whether its black cats or spilling salt, we are always trying to avoid an unlucky mishap. Occurring twice this year, Friday the 13th is one of the...

Today, 18 years ago, tragedy occurred; a tragedy that continues to heavily impact the United States. There are people who carry their experience from Sept. 11, 2001 with them every day - even some people...

On the first Wednesday of each month, Jacksonville city hosts a creative and artistic event downtown on Laura Street called the Art Walk. Starting at the Hemming Plaza and ending at The Landing, or what’s...

Torian Went takes the ball up midfield.

Universal Studios has announced the creation of a new theme park called Universal’s Epic Universe. Universal describes the new park as “epic” with “vibrant lands” and astounding journeys. The...

If you’re interested in studying in another country, you can do so by taking these necessary steps to study abroad with UNF. Studying abroad allows you to exercise your skills in communications, photography,...

Vaping is an epidemic among the youth. The dangerous search for a quick buzz among college students has led to many health problems and serious nicotine addictions. Nearly 10 percent of college students...

Jacksonville’s 31-year old riverside mall is being torn down.  Here are some facts to catch you up: On March 26, Jacksonville city and the owners of The Landing (who purchased it in 2003) ended their...

Post Malone and Swae Lee are coming to Jacksonville this fall as part of Post Malone’s “Runaway Tour”. Single tickets range from $206-$1652 and go on sale beginning Friday, July 19th at 10 a.m.  Malone's...

With back to back classes and endless assignments, most of us tend to forget about our nutritional needs. By taking some time to think about what you need to eat, you can give college your best academic...

Satisfy your 90s craze by enjoying music by Blink-182 and rapper Lil Wayne. Yes, our favorite old school musicians are performing their hit songs this month here in Jacksonville. From Canada to Kansas...