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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.

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Summer and fall registration is here: Tips from advisors and students

Madelyn Schneider and Jeanne Gilbert April 15, 2024

Registration for summer and fall classes at UNF began at 7 a.m. on Monday, and time tickets and course schedules were released on April 5 for students to begin planning. Senior Director of Student Success...

UNF spent nearly $300,000 on OzFest performers T-Pain and Flo Milli

UNF spent nearly $300,000 on OzFest performers T-Pain and Flo Milli

Madelyn Schneider, News Editor April 10, 2024

The University of North Florida’s annual homecoming concert, OzFest, took place on February 3, and T-Pain and Flo Milli’s contracts show nearly $300,000 was spent on the featured performers. Headliner...

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Former Mexican President Ernesto Zedillo speaking at UNF Tuesday night

Madelyn Schneider, News Editor April 9, 2024

The University of North Florida will host this semester’s final Distinguished Voices lecture on Tuesday at 7 p.m. at the Adam W. Herbert University Center, where former Mexican president Ernesto Zedillo...

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UNF raises over $2.3 million during sixth annual Giving Day fundraiser

Madelyn Schneider, News Editor April 5, 2024

The University of North Florida held its sixth annual Giving Day event this week. According to the university, the fundraiser raised over $2.3 million from over 4,300 donors, more than double the amount...

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UNF holding several events for Sexual Assault Awareness Month this April

Madelyn Schneider, News Editor April 4, 2024

April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month, and the University of North Florida is hosting several events over the next few weeks as part of an initiative called “Start by Believing.” The events will...

Vendors displayed and sold their art at the queer arts market.

UNF Student Union hosts first queer arts market event

Sydney Teitelbaum and Madelyn Schneider April 4, 2024

Updated April 11, 2024: Spinnaker originally referred to Mack Rush as the president of UNF's Pride Club. However, she is the social media specialist, and the story has been updated to reflect that. Spinnaker...

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UNF’s ASL/English Interpreting program ranked sixth in the nation

Madelyn Schneider, News Editor April 3, 2024

Earlier this month, the University of North Florida’s American Sign Language and Interpreting Program was ranked sixth on Hands Up Communications' list of top six schools for interpreter programs. According...

Career fairs can help UNF students and alumni prepare to enter the workforce and establish valuable connections with employers. (Photo courtesy of Career Services)

UNF’s career fairs are a ‘no-brainer opportunity’

Madelyn Schneider, News Editor March 27, 2024

At the end of February, UNF held its spring 2024 Career Week events at the Adam W. Herbert University Center. This semesterly event featured five job fairs for students interested in STEM and construction,...

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SG spring 2024 election results: uncontested president, Senate sweep and constitutional revisions approved

Madelyn Schneider, News Editor March 14, 2024
The unofficial results from the University of North Florida’s spring 2024 Student Government election are in after voting closed Wednesday afternoon. Michael...
Breaking down proposed constitutional revisions ahead of spring 2024 SG election

Breaking down proposed constitutional revisions ahead of spring 2024 SG election

Madelyn Schneider, News Editor March 11, 2024

The University of North Florida’s Student Government released its revised constitution, and students will determine its approval through a vote in Tuesday and Wednesday’s SG election. Here are some...

U.S. Russia Foundation CEO Matthew Rojansky spoke to UNF students, faculty and other community members Monday night. (Photo courtesy of UNF)

Matthew Rojansky visits UNF to speak on the Russo-Ukrainian War

Madelyn Schneider, News Editor March 10, 2024

On Monday night, Matthew Rojansky, a U.S.-Russia relations analyst, spoke at the University of North Florida about national security, Ukraine and Russia.  Rojansky is president and CEO of the U.S....

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