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Ethan Howick, Sports Editor

Ethan Howick is a second-year communications major at the University of North Florida and is Spinnaker’s sports editor. Ethan has a passion for sports journalism with hopes of becoming a journalist and/or broadcaster for a sports media company someday. During his free time, Ethan enjoys spending time with his family and attending many sporting events with friends.

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Beach Volleyball exacts revenge on Stetson, secures sixth ASUN title

Ethan Howick, Sports Editor
April 28, 2025
UNF women’s cross country runner Smilla Kolbe competes at event. (Courtesy of UNF Athletics)

Last-minute calls and school records: Inside Smilla Kolbe’s history-making indoor season

Ethan Howick, Sports Editor
April 28, 2025
Two lines of football teams get ready for their next play on the field, one team wears UNF Osprey helmets and dark blue jerseys, the other wears white jerseys and teal helmets.

LIVE UPDATES: North Florida Ospreys play Massachusetts Pirates

Ethan Howick, Sports Editor
April 18, 2025
UNF Baseball hits against Bethune-Cookman on a sunny Tuesday afternoon at Harmon Stadium

‘We’re in a rough spot’: Baseball suffers run-rule loss to Bethune-Cookman

Ethan Howick, Sports Editor
April 17, 2025
The UNF Sports Management Club hosted a panel of experts on Apr. 7 at the UNF Student Union ballrooms.

‘We’re such a sport-rich community’: Sports management club hosts industry experts panel

Ethan Howick, Sports Editor
April 12, 2025
UNF Baseball captured its second win over a Power Four opponent this season by defeating the UCF Knights 6-5.

UNF Baseball knocks off UCF Knights in midweek thriller

Ethan Howick, Sports Editor
April 9, 2025
Softball stays unbeaten in ASUN play with season sweep of Stetson

Softball stays unbeaten in ASUN play with season sweep of Stetson

Ethan Howick, Sports Editor
April 8, 2025
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Two-way player Allison Benning looks to make history with UNF Softball team

Ethan Howick, Sports Editor
April 3, 2025
UNF and FGCU coaches shake hands after game three of the series.

Baseball tosses first ever shutout against FGCU, wins second-straight ASUN series

Ethan Howick, Sports Editor
March 31, 2025
Counting the graduating seniors and transfer portal entrants, the Ospreys have lost eight players over the offseason.

Five UNF Men’s Basketball players enter transfer portal in record-setting cycle

Ethan Howick, Sports Editor
March 28, 2025
UNF and JU clash on the sand for the third time this season.

No. 15 Beach Volleyball sweeps JU, clinches best start in program history

Ethan Howick, Sports Editor
March 25, 2025
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Strength in numbers: UNF Athletics seeks younger fundraising demographic with new program

Ethan Howick, Sports Editor
March 15, 2025
UNF and FAMU play on a beautiful spring afternoon at Harmon Stadium.

Ospreys tame Rattlers in wild midweek slugfest

Ethan Howick, Sports Editor
March 12, 2025
UNF and Alabama State battle it out in the final game of the series on a Saturday night at Harmon Stadium.

Strong pitching, clutch hitting lead UNF Baseball to series win over Alabama State

Ethan Howick, Sports Editor
March 10, 2025
The UNF softball team fell 5-3 to nationally ranked Florida State on Mar. 5 in front of a record crowd at the UNF Softball Complex.

Softball shows promise against nationally ranked FSU behind record crowd

Ethan Howick, Sports Editor
March 6, 2025
(left to right) Seniors Nestor Dyachok, Nate Lliteras, and Oscar Berry receive framed jerseys before their final home game. (Courtesy of UNF Athletics)

Ospreys defensive woes continue in close loss to EKU on senior night

Ethan Howick, Sports Wednesday
March 4, 2025
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Wild pitch stymies Baseball’s upset, comeback bid at UF

Ethan Howick, Sports Editor
February 27, 2025
UNF baseball coach Joe Mercadante is entering his second season with the Ospreys.

A deep dive into UNF Baseball season with head coach Joe Mercadante

Ethan Howick, Sports Editor
February 25, 2025
Spinnaker's coverage of the UNF football conversation over the past few decades.

Will the ‘University of No Football’ eventually add the sport?

Ethan Howick, Sports Editor
February 22, 2025
ASUN Preseason Player of the Year Allison Benning looks to lead the UNF softball team to its first NCAA Regional. (Courtesy of UNF Athletics)

Previewing the UNF Softball season with head coach Jeff Conrad

Ethan Howick, Sports Editor
February 14, 2025
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Men’s Tennis falters early, runs out of time in loss to FAU

Ethan Howick, Sports Editor
February 13, 2025
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UNF blasts Bellarmine, falls to FGCU on homecoming week

Ethan Howick, Sports Editor
February 9, 2025
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UNF student-athletes react to much-needed Hodges weight room updates

Ethan Howick, Sports Editor
February 7, 2025
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UNF fends off furious Dolphins rally, outlasts JU in front of sold-out Swisher crowd

Ethan Howick, Sports Editor
February 3, 2025
Jamisyn Stinson made her first career start in North Florida's 79-71 loss to West Georgia (Courtesy of UNF Athletics)

Fourth quarter collapse dooms Women’s Basketball in loss to West Georgia

Ethan Howick, Sports Editor
January 27, 2025
UNF basketball player Josh Harris is the lone UNF freshman to enter the transfer portal (Courtesy of UNF Athletics)

Inside Josh Harris’ unorthodox journey to playing college basketball

Ethan Howick, Sports Editor
January 24, 2025
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North Alabama’s paint presence thwarts UNF’s comeback bid

Ethan Howick, Sports Editor
January 20, 2025
(Courtesy of UNF Athletics)

Undefeated to Defenseless: Inside UNF Basketball’s recent struggles 

Ethan Howick, Sports Editor
January 13, 2025
UNF and Troy await doubles designations before Saturday's match.

UNF Men’s Tennis shows grit, takes down Troy in home opener

Ethan Howick, Sports Editor
January 12, 2025
Ozfestival headliner announcement on the UNF Student Life Instagram.

Ozfestival headliner announced, ticket sales and registration open

Ethan Howick, Sports Editor
January 10, 2025
(Courtesy of UNF Athletics)

Red cards on Friday the 13th and game-winning goals: Joaquin Acuna’s “storybook” UNF soccer career

Ethan Howick, Sports Editor
January 7, 2025
UNF Director of Athletics Nick Morrow speaks at media day, revealing the arena renovation plans to those in attendance.

‘It’s been incredible’: UNF Athletics looks to build off of success, national attention

Ethan Howick, Sports Editor
November 26, 2024
Veteran forward Nate Lliteras led the Ospreys with 19 points on 5-for-8 shooting beyond the arc.

‘It was on us’: Men’s Basketball stunned at home by winless UNC Asheville

Ethan Howick, Sports Editor
November 21, 2024
UNF women's basketball is 1-3 so far this season, averaging just 52 points against Division One teams.

Women’s Basketball’s offensive struggles continue in loss to FAU

Ethan Howick, Sports Editor
November 15, 2024
The UNF men's basketball team allowed 48 points in the paint, over half of Georgia's 90 scored points.

Men’s Basketball falters defensively, loses first game of season to Georgia

Ethan Howick, Sports Editor
November 13, 2024
In the second half, UNF stuck to its identity, shooting 9-10 from three-point range.

Ospreys continue fast start to season with a dominant home opener win

Ethan Howick, Sports Editor
November 8, 2024
A sticker that reads "I Voted in Duval County."

2024 Election: Key North Florida races, live updates

Madelyn Schneider, Ethan Leckie, Lena Perkins, Ethan Howick, Brennan Ambrose, Mindy McLarty, Daniel Cimino, Collin Frye, and Savanna Stillwagner
November 4, 2024
This combination of file photos shows Democratic presidential nominee Vice President Kamala Harris, left, speaking at a campaign rally in Charlotte, N.C., on Sept. 12, 2024, 2024, and Republican presidential nominee former President Donald Trump speaking a town hall campaign event in Warren, Mich., on Sept. 27, 2024. (AP Photo)

2024 Presidential Election: Live electoral map

Madelyn Schneider, Ethan Leckie, Mindy McLarty, Ethan Howick, Brennan Ambrose, Daniel Cimino, Lena Perkins, and Savanna Stillwagner
November 2, 2024
Lenny Carrillo from the Orange County Supervisor of Elections Office sets up voting booths at the Meadow Woods Community Center in Orlando, Fla., Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2024. Early voting begins in Orange County on Monday and runs through November 3. There will be 22 locations across the county for early voting, open from 8am to 8pm daily. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel via AP)

A Florida voter’s guide to the amendments on the ballot

Madelyn Schneider, Ethan Leckie, Ethan Howick, Mindy McLarty, Brennan Ambrose, and Daniel Cimino
November 5, 2024
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UNF Women’s Soccer suffers season-ending defeat to EKU in ASUN tournament

Ethan Howick, Sports Editor
November 4, 2024
Head coach Matthew Driscoll spoke at the 2024 Basketball Media Day.

Experienced UNF men’s basketball team looks ahead to challenging season

Ethan Howick, Sports Editor
October 29, 2024
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Women’s soccer defeats JU, clinches home game in ASUN tournament

Ethan Howick, Sports Editor
October 28, 2024
Morgan Ray swims at the 2022 Para World Championships, two years before he won a silver Paralympic medal. (Courtesy of Morgan Ray's family).

‘It means everything’: UNF student Morgan Ray takes home silver medal at Paralympics

Ethan Howick, Sports Editor
October 26, 2024
Women’s Soccer secures ASUN playoff spot with a clean sheet against Bellarmine

Women’s Soccer secures ASUN playoff spot with a clean sheet against Bellarmine

Ethan Howick, Sports Editor
October 21, 2024
Amy Burkhardt

Burkhardt and Antar’s ‘strong connection’ look to lead UNF volleyball

Ethan Howick, Sports Editor
October 18, 2024
Paige McSwigan leads the UNF women's with six goals.

Women’s Soccer, McSwigan ties two games to stay unbeaten at home

Ethan Howick, Sports Editor
October 8, 2024
Hurricane Milton upgraded to major hurricane - live updates

Hurricane Milton upgraded to major hurricane – live updates

Madelyn Schneider, Mindy McLarty, Ethan Leckie, Ethan Howick, and Savanna Stillwagner
October 7, 2024
Students enjoy a taco bar and watch the vice presidential debate on Oct. 1 at the Boathouse.

Students watch Walz and Vance face off at Boathouse watch party

Ethan Howick, Sports Editor
October 3, 2024
Volleyball swept by rival JU in ninth-straight loss

Volleyball swept by rival JU in ninth-straight loss

Ethan Howick, Sports Editor
October 2, 2024
Men’s Soccer powers past JU for ‘emotional’ rivalry win

Men’s Soccer powers past JU for ‘emotional’ rivalry win

Ethan Howick, Sports Editor
October 1, 2024
UNF Women's Club Flag Football Logo

‘Why can’t we be that?’: All-women’s club looks to bring football to UNF

Ethan Howick, Sports Editor
September 28, 2024
Men’s Soccer outlasts USC Upstate in offensive shootout

Men’s Soccer outlasts USC Upstate in offensive shootout

Ethan Howick, Sports Editor
September 23, 2024
Paige McSwigan leads the UNF women's soccer team with six goals.

‘I knew UNF was the right pick’: How McSwigan’s decision to return home changed her college career

Ethan Howick, Sports Editor
September 18, 2024
Both Burkhardt and Antar lead the UNF Volleyball team in two major statistical categories, kills and assists.

Error-prone UNF Volleyball drops match to ranked FSU team

Ethan Howick, Sports Editor
September 11, 2024
UNF MedNexus

Students could win up to $5,000 scholarship with UNF MedNexus competition

Ethan Howick, Sports Editor
September 11, 2024
(UNF Athletics)

UNF Men’s Soccer shutout by UAB in first home loss of the season

Ethan Howick, Sports Editor
September 7, 2024
A rendering of the proposed film room inside UNF Arena.

‘We have a vision’: UNF Athletics announces locker room renovations

Ethan Howick, Sports Editor
September 4, 2024
(UNF Athletics/Todd Drexler)

Reinhardt’s brace leads UNF men’s soccer, Davies to first win of the season

Ethan Howick, Sports Editor
August 31, 2024
Nick Morrow has now conducted multiple coaching searches since taking over as athletic director in 2021.

UNF athletic director says new scholarship rule could make it more ‘difficult’ to play college sports

Ethan Howick, Sports Editor
August 26, 2024
Although the Ospreys could not score, the team generated more scoring chances in the second half.(UNF Athletics/Todd Drexler)

Women’s Soccer ends tough season opening-stretch with draw against UF

Ethan Howick, Sports Editor
August 24, 2024
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UNF athletics announces logo ‘refresh,’ but why?

Ethan Howick, Sports Editor
August 20, 2024
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