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Ethan Leckie

Ethan Leckie

Ethan Leckie is a Spring 2025 journalism graduate of the University of North Florida. He began his Spinnaker career as a volunteer reporter in fall 2021, later served as Opinions Editor and then as Managing Editor from Fall 2024 through Spring 2025.

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A student looks through a microscope in a science lab. He has brown hair and is wearing a blue sweatshirt.

Inside UNF’s plan to guarantee experiential learning for all students

Ethan Leckie, Managing Editor | Jan 17, 2025

The University of North Florida announced that experiential learning opportunities will be guaranteed for all students starting this coming fall semester. According to the university, 100% of students...

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The University of North Florida's Fall 2024 Commencement ceremony. Photo courtesy of UNF.

UNF celebrates Fall 2024 Commencement

Madelyn Schneider and Ethan Leckie | Dec 13, 2024

Over 1,200 University of North Florida students are expected to earn their diplomas by the end of the Fall 2024 Commencement, which began at 9:30 a.m. on Friday and will end in the evening. This fall,...

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Orders of pulled pork, sweet potato waffle fries and collard greens at The Bearded Pig’s Jax Beach location.

[Photo] Leckie’s Lucky Five: A top-five of Jacksonville’s culinary scene

Ethan Leckie, Managing Editor | Dec 11, 2024

A view from the bar area at BWW's St. Johns Town Center location.

The main stage for TEDxJacksonville, which took place on Nov. 16, 2024, in the Lazzara Performance Hall at the University of North Florida.

Democracy, healthcare, community: TEDxJacksonville comes to UNF

Ethan Leckie, Managing Editor | Nov 22, 2024

TEDxJacksonville, a volunteer-run event licensed by TED, was held at the University of North Florida’s Lazzara Performance Hall on Nov. 16. The TED Foundation allows individuals to share their thoughts,...

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The Villages dorms at UNF

2025-2026 housing contracts to open for current upper-class residents

Ethan Leckie, Managing Editor | Nov 13, 2024

Housing contracts for current on-campus residents will open on Nov. 14 at noon, according to an email sent out by the University of North Florida's housing department. Submission of a contract will...

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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 | Nov 2, 2024

Presidential Election 2024 - Spinnaker live map by Spinnaker Newsroom. Updates by Madelyn Schneider. __ *Updates to the interactive graphic reflect electoral vote counts as of Nov. 10 at 3:22...

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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 | Nov 4, 2024

Candidate Guides U.S. Senate: Florida In the U.S. Senate race, Republican and incumbent Sen. Rick Scott faces Democrat Debbie Mucarsel-Powell in a statewide election.  Rick Scott (R) Scott is a former...

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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 | Nov 5, 2024

There are six amendments on Florida ballots this election that, if approved, will make changes to state law on issues ranging from marijuana use to abortion access.  For enactment, each amendment needs...

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JSO opens 'administrative reviews' for Florida-Georgia altercations

JSO opens ‘administrative reviews’ for Florida-Georgia altercations

Ethan Leckie, Managing Editor | Nov 3, 2024

The Jacksonville Sheriff's Office has opened "administrative reviews" regarding the altercation between fans and JSO officers at the yearly Florida Gators-Georgia Bulldogs football game on Nov. 2, 2024,...

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Alleged streaker reported in UNF Nature Trails

Alleged streaker reported in UNF Nature Trails

Ethan Leckie, Managing Editor | Oct 31, 2024

The University of North Florida reported suspicious activity at the UNF Nature Trails. Two callers reported to the University Police Department descriptions of an "older white male without clothes"...

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UNF Pride Club hosts Halloween arts market for campus community

UNF Pride Club hosts Halloween arts market for campus community

Ethan Leckie, Managing Editor | Oct 29, 2024

Local small businesses, community organizations and Registered Student Organizations lined the Student Union’s Osprey Plaza for the UNF Pride Club’s Halloween Market. The event took place from 5...

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Oct. 25 SG Committee meetings recap— New Associate Justice, SDS funding, November Osprey Voice survey

Oct. 25 SG Committee meetings recap— New Associate Justice, SDS funding, November Osprey Voice survey

Ethan Leckie, Managing Editor | Oct 27, 2024

A new associate justice was appointed, and Students for a Democratic Society requested funding during the Student Government committee meetings on Friday, Oct. 25. The November Osprey Voice survey was...

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Trustees sit at around the table for their quarterly meeting at UNF Mednexus on Sept. 30, 2024.

BOT approves freedom of expression amendments, grants Limayem $100,000 bonus and raise

Mindy McLarty, Madelyn Schneider, and Ethan Leckie | Oct 17, 2024

The University of North Florida Board of Trustees passed an amendment last month to a university regulation that changes the way people can demonstrate and protest on campus. The passing of this amendment...

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SG announces fall mid-term elections uncontested, cancels voting process

SG announces fall mid-term elections uncontested, cancels voting process

Ethan Leckie, Managing Editor | Oct 15, 2024

In an email sent to Spinnaker on Oct. 15, the UNF Student Government shared that there will be "no active elections" for the candidates in the upcoming Senate election. According to the email, Kiley...

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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 | Oct 7, 2024

Hurricane Milton has been upgraded to a major Category Four hurricane, according to a  National Hurricane Center 8 a.m. update. The University of North Florida sent out alert yesterday, saying...

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University of North Florida sign

UNF ‘closely monitoring’ Hurricane Milton

Ethan Leckie, Managing Editor | Oct 6, 2024

The University of North Florida sent a university-wide email on Oct. 6 to inform students, staff and faculty that it is "closely monitoring" Hurricane Milton. According to the email, UNF continues to...

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Outside look at the pool and main building of Osprey Fountains at UNF

HRL shares second Hurricane Helene update

Ethan Leckie, Managing Editor | Sep 27, 2024

In an email sent to students this morning, the UNF Department of Housing and Residence Life shared its second and final update regarding Housing, Dining Services and the Osprey Connector shuttle system...

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Courtesy of JEA

Female student-athletes in STEM recognized by JEA and UNF Athletics

Ethan Leckie, Managing Editor | Sep 26, 2024

Science, technology, engineering and mathematics— and athletics. That’s how ten female student-athletes walked away with $4,000 scholarships after a luncheon at the University of North Florida.  UNF...

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National Weather Service cone map of Tropical Storm Helene as of 5 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 24. (NOAA, NWS)

UNF closed Thursday and Friday— Helene live updates

Madelyn Schneider, Editor-in-Chief | Sep 24, 2024

All classes and on-campus activities have been canceled for Thursday and Friday, according to a UNF campus alert sent out at 4:52 p.m. All offices will also close. The University plans to resume normal...

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National Weather Service cone map of Tropical Storm Helene as of 5 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 24. (NOAA, NWS)

UNF’s Crisis Management Team’s plan for Tropical Storm Helene

Ethan Leckie and Lena Perkins | Sep 24, 2024

According to UNF’s Crisis Management Team’s website, the group “works to ensure that UNF is prepared to respond to, recover from, and diminish the effects of a wide variety of disasters that could...

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The Student Government Senate's seal on the wall of the Senate Chambers on the third floor of the University of North Florida's Student Union.

The SG scholarship deadline is this Monday. Here’s what to know

Ethan Leckie, Managing Editor | Sep 20, 2024

The UNF Student Government allocates more than $68,000 for scholarships each year, providing financial assistance to all students. All 13 student government-funded scholarships are now available for...

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SG Senate passes Title VIII amendments

SG Senate passes Title VIII amendments

Ethan Leckie, Managing Editor | Sep 14, 2024

The amendments to Title VIII of the Student Government constitution were unanimously approved, 14-0-0, in the Senate meeting on Friday, Sep. 13, in the Student Union’s Senate Chambers. According to the...

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