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Nathan Turoff

Nathan Turoff, Features Editor

Nathan is a theatre/english major at the University of North Florida. He is very interested in theatrical works and dramaturgy. His hobbies include building Lego sets, acting, and watching movies. He is an avid gamer, playing video games, board games, and role-playing games like Dungeons and Dragons.

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Teresa Steele wears a white jacket with the name TERESA written in black sharpie on it and stands next to a young child wearing a black hoodie. The child is holding a baby wearing red and white.

UNF nurse spends 30 years helping people in underdeveloped countries

August 8, 2022
Professor Charles Fitzsimmons. Courtesy of Charles Fitzsimmons.

Professors before they were professors: Charles Fitzsimmons

August 5, 2022
The Clubhouse (glass doors on right) and Osprey Cove (brick building on the left). (Photo courtesy of UNF)

Housing reservations open up: What to know and quick tips

August 3, 2022
Colorized image of monkeypox

“Anyone can get it”: Jacksonville detects first cases of monkeypox

July 29, 2022
Professors before they were professors: Dr. Heather Truelove

Professors before they were professors: Dr. Heather Truelove

July 20, 2022
Photo by Colin McCann.

Parking permits start opening for purchase, tips for getting one

July 18, 2022
Obi Wan Kenobi sits on a hill in the sand with his back to the camera

Obi-Wan Kenobi: Worth the wait? A review

July 15, 2022
Students in masks and gloves work to uncover the trench more with yellow buckets and other tools

UNF Archaeology Lab finishes Summer A excavation with big finds

June 30, 2022
Someone taking notes during a meeting

Internships bridge the gap between college and the real world, professor explains

June 24, 2022
UNF Interim President Pamella Pam Chally poses for a photograph

Interim President Chally reflects on tenure

June 23, 2022
Ash Faulkner at his graduation in 2003

Professors before they were professors: Dr. Ashley Faulkner

June 21, 2022
Kirby and the Forgotten Land

Kirby and the Forgotten Land: Creative from beginning to end, a review

June 14, 2022
A rainbow flag waves at the starting line of a Pride Observance Month 5K run at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia, June 21, 2019. The rainbow flag is displayed at lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer or questioning events worldwide as a symbol for diversity in the LGBTQ community. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Monica Roybal)

UNF LGBTQ Center to hold “Comics and Queens” brunch

June 9, 2022
A red sign with white text reads: FOR HIRE

Good part-time summer jobs for students

June 2, 2022
Courtesy of Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment.

The best Lego Star Wars game: Lego Star Wars the Skywalker Saga, a review

May 27, 2022
Courtesy of Marvel Studios.

A spoiler-free review of ‘Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness’

May 23, 2022
The new walkway to Lot 18 will provide students with a newly lit, straight path to the core of campus

Construction of new Lot 14 walkway will finish before summer ends

May 18, 2022
The USS Orleck, moored on the North bank of the St Johns River.

The USS Orleck’s future in Jacksonville

May 5, 2022
(Robina Weermeijer/Unsplash)

Multimillion-dollar Alzheimer’s disease prevention research led by UNF professor

April 22, 2022
(P.O.sitive Negative/Unsplash)

Are UNF students addicted to coffee?

April 20, 2022
UNF Presidential Search Committee meets, plans for future

UNF Presidential Search Committee meets, plans for future

April 11, 2022
UNF Sculpture Program to bring potatoes to Germany

UNF Sculpture Program to bring potatoes to Germany

April 8, 2022
Ramadan starts this month; professor explains safe fasting practices

Ramadan starts this month; professor explains safe fasting practices

April 6, 2022
turning red movie poster

The “Turning Red” debate: Spinnaker reviews

April 4, 2022
Drawing of a man drinking beer in one hand and holding an alligator in the other while standing in a boat floating in a swamp.

Origins of the “Florida Man”

March 29, 2022
Courtesy of Netflix.

“The Cuphead Show!”: A half-empty glass of milk

March 11, 2022
Harriet and Ozzie embrace each other, photo courtesy of UNF Digital Commons

Investigating the disappearance of Harriet the Osprey

March 9, 2022
A UNF choir member performs the Ukrainian National Anthem during a performance dedicated to a country in crisis on the UNF Green on March 7, 2022.

UNF School of Music perform in solidarity with Ukraine

March 7, 2022
SDS meets with Interim President Chally

SDS meets with Interim President Chally

March 4, 2022
Graphic of the popular word game Wordle

Why is Wordle so addictive? UNF professor explains

March 3, 2022
UNF Women’s Center Womens Center event calendar advertisement, courtesy of UNF Women’s Center.

Women’s History Month begins today, events to look out for

March 1, 2022
The new sculpture, which in essence is just the “UNF” abbreviation. Photo by Nathan Turoff

UNF installs new photo-op sculpture near Student Union

February 22, 2022
Mount Rushmore

Why doesn’t UNF have Presidents Day off?

February 21, 2022
UNF’s core campus, screenshot taken from the official UNF digital map.

The “Founding Fathers” of UNF and their buildings

February 18, 2022
Strawberry Shortcake.

Strawberry Shortcake named official Florida dessert

February 15, 2022
Courtesy of Walt Disney Studios.

“Encanto,” a spoiler-filled movie review

February 7, 2022
Student Government graphic.

SG releases new Osprey Voice on Drink Cards

February 2, 2022
The official UNF seal, courtesy of UNF

The evolution of the UNF logo

February 2, 2022
Four police cars sit parked in the parking lot outside the UNF Thomas G. Carpenter Library.

Updated: Increased police presence at UNF Tuesday after reported threat, multiple events canceled

February 1, 2022
Graphic by Spinnaker Creative Services.

UNF COVID cases explode to highest number ever

January 18, 2022
UFF-UNF logo. Courtesy of the UFF-UNF website.

Faculty raise concerns over COVID-19 in open letter to UNF Interim President Chally

January 13, 2022
Graphic by Spinnaker Creative Services.

UNF COVID cases surge as students return

January 10, 2022
What is staying open at UNF over winter break?

What is staying open at UNF over winter break?

December 16, 2021
Osprey Fountains, photo courtesy of Housing and Residence Life

Updated: UNF Osprey Fountains evacuated over ‘malfunctioning fire alarm’

December 7, 2021
A Holiday themed display case in the Bookstore.

Top UNF gifts this holiday season

December 3, 2021
A black cat is seen hiding behind students bikes, photo by Nathan Turoff

Housing responds to feral cats at Osprey Fountains

December 2, 2021
Santa Claus holding glasses afraid and shocked with surprise and amazed expression, fear and excited face.

Spinnaker’s playlist of the best holiday songs

November 30, 2021
Water Advisory on UNF campus; Starbucks and Chick-fil-A closed

Water Advisory on UNF campus; Starbucks and Chick-fil-A closed

November 29, 2021
The former Arena Walkway after the collision, with the road temporarily blocked off Photo by Mark Judson

Will UNF ever see a return of the Arena Walkway?

November 12, 2021
Courtesy of SDS

SDS meets UNF Administration

November 12, 2021
SDS releases list of demands, UNF responds

SDS releases list of demands, UNF responds

November 10, 2021
Photo by Timothy Eberly via Unsplash.

Why doesn’t UNF have the full week of Thanksgiving off?

November 9, 2021
Photo courtesy of University of North Florida.

‘We’ve centralized the graduation experience’: understanding the timeline for the Winter 2021 graduation

November 8, 2021
Courtesy of NOAA/Unsplash

Florida under Tornado watch until 5 p.m.

October 28, 2021
Halloween Events happening at UNF

Halloween Events happening at UNF

October 26, 2021
Former Facebook employee Frances Haugen speaks during a hearing of the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Subcommittee on Consumer Protection, Product Safety, and Data Security, on Capitol Hill, Tuesday, Oct. 5, 2021, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Facebook and its effects on society; UNF professor elaborates

October 22, 2021
A man stands close to the rubble of a collapsed building in Jeremie, Haiti, Wednesday, Aug. 18, 2021, four days after the city was struck by a 7.2-magnitude earthquake. (AP Photo/Matias Delacroix)

Why does Haiti get so many earthquakes?

October 18, 2021
SDS holds Black Lives Matter Rally on Campus

SDS holds Black Lives Matter Rally on Campus

October 14, 2021
Inside Osprey Life and Productions

Inside Osprey Life and Productions

October 12, 2021
Water Fountain inequality on campus

Water Fountain inequality on campus

October 5, 2021
Announcement of Hamilton’s rescheduled performances, courtesy of FSCJ.

Hamilton finally arrives in Jacksonville

October 4, 2021
The Thomas G. Carpenter library. Photo by Colin McCann

UNF library celebrates Banned Books week

September 28, 2021
The Search for Sgt. Quackers

The Search for Sgt. Quackers

September 27, 2021
UNFs new pool complex officially opens

UNF’s new pool complex officially opens

September 22, 2021
People attend an abortion access rally in front of the San Pedro Playhouse in San Antonio, Texas, USA on September 1, 2021. The rally is in response to SB8, a new Texas state law that bans abortion after as early as six weeks into pregnancy.

UNF Professor elaborates on abortion law passed in Texas

September 20, 2021
Stacking milk crates: pleasing or perilous?

Stacking milk crates: pleasing or perilous?

September 16, 2021
Graphic by Spinnaker Creative Services.

UNF COVID-19 cases see significant decrease

September 13, 2021
Screenshot of the Master Plan Grand map, courtesy of UNF

UNF Master Plan Explained; What changes can students expect in the next few years?

September 13, 2021
Photo by Jeremy Bishop on Unsplash

What are the most common Emotional Support Animals among UNF students?

September 9, 2021
What is Labor Day?

What is Labor Day?

September 6, 2021
Flowers are placed at the star of late actor Edward Asner on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, Tuesday, Aug. 31, 2021, in Los Angeles. Edward Asner, who became a star in middle age as the gruff but lovable newsman Lou Grant in both the television comedy The Mary Tyler Moore Show and the drama Lou Grant, died on Sunday at 91. (Ringo Chiu via AP)

Ed Asner passes away, UNF students respond

September 1, 2021
Graphic by Spinnaker Creative Services.

UNF sees large increase in COVID Cases

August 30, 2021
Whats with all the campus construction?

What’s with all the campus construction?

August 27, 2021
A student listens to the teachers instructions at iPrep Academy on the first day of school, Monday, Aug. 23, 2021, in Miami. Schools in Miami-Dade County opened Monday with a strict mask mandate to guard against coronavirus infections. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

‘Demoralized and helpless,’ UNF faculty afraid to return to campus, feel the university is not doing enough

August 25, 2021
Photo by UNF spinnaker

Freshmen Guide to Parking at UNF

August 23, 2021
Homes lay in ruins along an earthquake-damaged road in Rampe, Haiti, Wednesday, Aug. 18, 2021, four days after 7.2-magnitude earthquake hit the southwestern part of the country. (AP Photo/Matias Delacroix)

UNF Black Student Union president speaks out on crises in Haiti

August 20, 2021
UNF Professor provides insight on how to create a new major

UNF Professor provides insight on how to create a new major

August 19, 2021
Graphic by Spinnaker Creative Services.

UNF Sees slight decrease in COVID cases

August 17, 2021
Photo courtesy of Pixabay via Pexels.

Tropical Depression Fred nears Cuba, heading towards Florida

August 13, 2021
Pamela Chally, photo courtesy of UNF

UNF Board of Trustees Appoints Pamela Chally as Interim President

August 12, 2021
Swoop Troupes new logo referencing the show

Swoop Troupe Announces “Lightning Thief” as their next Musical

August 12, 2021
UNF releases statement setting strong expectation for mask wearing

UNF releases statement setting ‘strong expectation’ for mask wearing

August 10, 2021
Photo by Justin Nedrow

UNF students share what degrees and programs they wish UNF offered

August 6, 2021
University releases statement on rising COVID-19 cases

University releases statement on rising COVID-19 cases

August 4, 2021
Photo by Justin Nedrow

UNF sees significant increase in COVID cases

August 2, 2021
Spinnaker Poll: How many students are vaccinated?; UNF student thoughts on getting the vaccine

Spinnaker Poll: How many students are vaccinated?; UNF student thoughts on getting the vaccine

July 29, 2021
Student Government graphic.

Students’ thoughts on Student Government

July 27, 2021
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