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Madelyn Schneider, Editor-in-Chief

Madelyn Schneider is Spinnaker’s current editor-in-chief. She is a junior majoring in English and minoring in mass communication at the University of North Florida. Madelyn began her work for Spinnaker as its news editor in the spring of 2024 and was promoted to editor-in-chief over the summer of 2024. In her free time, Madelyn enjoys writing, reading and camping out at all the local coffee shops.

All content by Madelyn Schneider
A lake in front of a UNF building surrounded by green grass and trees.

Over $14.7 million in grants supporting UNF programs and research defunded since January, documents show

Madelyn Schneider, Editor-in-Chief
May 19, 2025
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis speaks during an event at a podium that reads "The Free State of Florida" with his arms raised in the air.

Breaking down everything UNF submitted to Florida DOGE

Madelyn Schneider, Editor-in-Chief
May 17, 2025
The UNF Halal Shack location is currently under construction inside the student union. The storefront will be in between Einstein Bros. Bagels and Panda Express.

[Photo] Halal Shack coming to UNF this fall, expanding plant-based campus dining options

Sasha Koresh, General Assignment Reporter
May 16, 2025
A black and white "Closed" sign sitting in the window of one of the food convenience stores at UNF.

Nothing to do, nothing to eat: Living on campus during spring intersession

Madelyn Schneider, Editor-in-Chief
May 8, 2025
UNF President Moez Limayem speaks at a brown podium at Spring 2025 commencement. He is wearing a dark blue robe and black graduate's cap and smiling.

Spring 2025 commencement celebrates over 2,000 graduating UNF students

Madelyn Schneider, Editor-in-Chief
May 4, 2025

Counseling center director’s tips for combating finals week stress

Alekzander Jenkins and Madelyn Schneider
Apr 28, 2025
A sign with large, dark blue letters spells "UNF" on a concrete stand in the grassy area next to a sidewalk. The sky is bright blue with some small white clouds and there are lots of trees in the background.

[Photo] Public Notice: UNF releases proposed changes to four university regulations

May 16, 2025
The mugshot of UNF burglary suspect, Charles Baker Jr. Baker has a dark complexion and long dreads and is not smiling.

From access to arrest: The temporary custodian at UNF and his alleged week-long crime spree

Madelyn Schneider, Editor-in-Chief
Apr 16, 2025
FILE - Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, center right, is applauded by, from left, House Speaker pro tempore Rep. Wyman Duggan, House Speaker Rep. Daniel Perez, and Senate President Ben Albritton, as he gives his State of the State address to a joint session on the opening day of the 2025 legislative session, Tuesday, March 4, 2025, at the state capitol in Tallahassee, Fla. (AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell, File)

UNF receives letter outlining first of Florida’s DOGE information requests

Madelyn Schneider, Editor-in-Chief
Apr 10, 2025
The Arena Parking Garage, Building 38.

Campus petition circulator arrested after stealing money from UNF student’s car

Brennan Ambrose and Madelyn Schneider
Apr 9, 2025

Here’s how UNF was able to shut down a protest last week

Madelyn Schneider and Sasha Koresh
Apr 2, 2025
FILE - Gov. Ron DeSantis speaks during a meeting with the state cabinet, at the Florida capitol in Tallahassee, Fla., Wednesday, March 5, 2025. (AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell, File)

UNF receives letter from governor notifying of Florida DOGE plans

Madelyn Schneider, Editor-in-Chief
Mar 31, 2025
Three protesters were escorted away from the demonstration by police and one was arrested. According to the UNF police chief, the person arrested was not a UNF student.

UPD confirms one person arrested at SDS protest

Madelyn Schneider, Editor-in-Chief
Mar 28, 2025
Stacks of Spring 2025 Spinnaker magazines lined up on the newsroom table before distribution.

Letter from the Editor: Still terrified, still showing up, still thankful

Madelyn Schneider, Editor-in-Chief
Mar 27, 2025
The slogan, "North or Nowhere," could be seen on the backs of T-shirts everywhere around campus after the university rolled out its brand refresh last October. Model: Molly Abbott

Identity Crisis: ‘It’s a North Thing’

Madelyn Schneider and Savanna Stillwagner
Mar 7, 2025
SAM Party's Horatio Gilman on stage at the SG Spring 2025 presidential debate.

[Photo] SG presidential debate provides a first look at candidates’ initiatives

Mindy McLarty, Managing Editor
Mar 6, 2025
Soar Party's Anthony Balsamo on stage at the SG Spring 2025 presidential debate.

[Photo] Letter to the Editor: My Vision for the University of North Florida 

Anthony Balsamo, Soar Party Presidential Candidate
Mar 4, 2025

How UNF students can eat healthy while saving money

Alekzander Jenkins and Madelyn Schneider
Feb 26, 2025
Dr. Jason Mauro speaking at the UNF Peace Plaza when he dedicated the Thoreau Table in Nov. 2015. The table is named after the 19th century writer Henry David Thoreau, author of the essay, "Civil Disobedience." Thoreau's peaceful, nonconformist principles inspired Mahatma Gandhi and Martin Luther King.

Students and faculty remember Jason Mauro ahead of memorial service

Savanna Stillwagner and Madelyn Schneider
Feb 24, 2025
"Welcome to Hobbs Creek," by artist Emily Timmons.

[Photo] Graduating seniors celebrate artistic accomplishments featured at UNF art galleries

Lena Perkins, Staff Writer Intern
Nov 25, 2024
An OzFestival sign outside the UNF Chick-fil-A.

[Photo] UNF OzFest 2025: What to know before the event

Savanna Stillwagner and Alekzander Jenkins
Jan 31, 2025
UNF Board of Governors meeting tables in the John A. Delaney Student Union on Jan. 30, 2025.

Florida Board of Governors meet at UNF: LIVE UPDATES

Madelyn Schneider and Mindy McLarty
Jan 30, 2025
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SUS presents its new strategic plan to BOG: Extraordinary IMPACT

Madelyn Schneider, Editor-in-Chief
Jan 30, 2025
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BOG transitions to the Academic and Research Excellence Committee meeting

Madelyn Schneider, Editor-in-Chief
Jan 30, 2025
UNF President Moez Limayem announces the renamed Silverfield College of Education and Human Services at the student union, Monday, Jan. 27, 2025

UNF President announces newly-named Silverfield College of Education and Human Services

Madelyn Schneider, Editor-in-Chief
Jan 27, 2025
A statue of Martin Luther King Jr. stands in the UNF Peace Plaza.

Students serve community on MLK Day, one stitch at a time

Madelyn Schneider, Editor-in-Chief
Jan 21, 2025
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.

UNF Student Government schedule Spring 2025: What to know and where to go

Madelyn Schneider and Savanna Stillwagner
Jan 7, 2025
University of North Florida sign

Faculty union takes formal legal action against UNF after university denies grievance allegations

Madelyn Schneider, Editor-in-Chief
Dec 13, 2024
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
A UPD officer sweeps broken glass off the road on UNF Drive outside Tom and Betty Petway Hall on Thursday afternoon. Two police cars with lights on blocked the right lane and a police truck (not pictured) was parked on the other end of the blocked section.

University police clean up shattered glass on UNF Drive, block right lane traffic

Madelyn Schneider, Editor-in-Chief
Dec 12, 2024
A field of United States flags outside the UNF Student Union.

[Photo] The day after: Student thoughts post-Election Day

Sierra Parsons, Volunteer Reporter
Nov 12, 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
Nov 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
Nov 5, 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
Nov 4, 2024
Still of "Coraline." (2009 Laika)

Editor Picks: Top 5 not-so-spooky Halloween movies

Madelyn Schneider, Editor-in-Chief
Oct 30, 2024
(Courtesy of UNF SG)

Student Government releases unofficial fall 2024 election results

Madelyn Schneider, Editor-in-Chief
Oct 23, 2024
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 Lufrano Intercultural Gallery being prepared for "The Art of Hope" exhibit.

[Photo] New art exhibit tells story of life after incarceration

Sierra Parsons, Volunteer Reporter
Oct 14, 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
Oct 7, 2024
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