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In case of hurricane: UNF prepared for Irma

In case of hurricane: UNF prepared for Irma

Nick Blank
September 5, 2017
Spinnaker does Shaky Knees: Saturday, May 13th recap

Spinnaker does Shaky Knees: Saturday, May 13th recap

Nick Blank and Nick Blank
May 14, 2017
Shaky Knees Music Festival preview

Shaky Knees Music Festival preview

Nick Blank
May 12, 2017
Photo courtesy Jesse Raymer

The declassified music festival survival guide

Nick Blank
May 11, 2017
Photo by Spinnaker Media

A very long list of Summer A business hours

Nick Blank and Nick Blank
May 10, 2017
Update: One dead and multiple injured in University of Texas stabbing

Update: One dead and multiple injured in University of Texas stabbing

Nick Blank
May 1, 2017
Photo by Nick Blank

Mims found in violation again, one complaint dismissed in post-election fallout

Nick Blank
April 3, 2017
An officer entered the woods on Tuesday to search for Louissaint. Photo by Pierce Turner

‘Needle in a haystack’: Search for missing UNF student comes up short on third day

Cassidy Alexander and Nick Blank
February 14, 2017
Frank Brown Photo by Michelle Grisham

UNF maintenance worker recalls heroics during frantic hostage situation

Nick Blank
February 6, 2017
Photo courtesy of IMDB

The Spinnaker’s top movies of the year (other than Manchester by the Sea and Moonlight, which I didn’t see)

Nick Blank
January 3, 2017
Photo by Rachel Cazares

UNF considering border collies to herd geese away from campus

Nick Blank
December 3, 2016
Photo by Nick Blank

UNF alum creates sound art piece with changing meaning

Nick Blank
November 22, 2016
Delaney

Delaney: ‘We won’t tolerate intimidation or threats’

Nick Blank
November 14, 2016
Graphic by Ben Cross

The Week Ahead: November 14 – November 19

Nick Blank
November 14, 2016
Photo by Nick Blank

UNF’s Veterans speak on student-veteran experience

Nick Blank
November 11, 2016
Writers with UNF connection on display at Jax by Jax writing festival

Writers with UNF connection on display at Jax by Jax writing festival

Nick Blank
November 11, 2016
VIDEO: Dump Trump rally gives students a chance to share their opinions

VIDEO: Dump Trump rally gives students a chance to share their opinions

Nick Blank
November 2, 2016
Jarod Miller. Photo courtesy of JSO

Man who shot UNF student pleads guilty, gets 40 years in prison

Nick Blank
October 28, 2016
Graphic by Kyle Crompton

No replacement for canceled Ludacris concert

Nick Blank
October 25, 2016
Graphic by Kyle Crompton

Luda called off; No word yet on replacement

Nick Blank
October 21, 2016
Ludacris headlining Osprey Productions fall concert

Ludacris headlining Osprey Productions fall concert

Nick Blank
October 14, 2016
Graphic by Kyle Crompton

Another Presidential debate primer/drinking game

Nick Blank
October 9, 2016
Hurricane Matthew & UNF: the aftermath

Hurricane Matthew & UNF: the aftermath

Nick Blank
October 8, 2016
Photo by Jordan Bebout

UNF students allowed to return to dorms

Nick Blank
October 8, 2016
Image courtesy National Hurricane Center

Matthew now category 4; More evacuations ordered

Nick Blank
October 6, 2016
Updated track of Matthew posted at 5 p.m. Wednesday. Graphic Courtesy National Hurricane Center

Governor and mayor address concerns as Florida braces for Matthew

Nick Blank
October 5, 2016
Man on the street: Students react to Hurricane Matthew

Man on the street: Students react to Hurricane Matthew

Nick Blank
October 5, 2016
Photo by Jack Drain

Eight cases of hand, foot and mouth disease confirmed on campus

Nick Blank
October 4, 2016
First openly gay NBA player Jason Collins stops by UNF

First openly gay NBA player Jason Collins stops by UNF

Nick Blank
September 30, 2016
Brooks College of Health.Photo by Alexis Molinaro

Hand, foot and mouth disease reported on campus

Nick Blank
September 29, 2016
Vice President Chief of Staff Tom Serwatka Photo by Nick Blank

End of first-year housing requirement looks to benefit students, as UNF officials eye housing expansion

Nick Blank
September 27, 2016
Photo courtesy of St. John's County Sherriff's Office

UNF student charged with child pornography released from jail

Nick Blank
September 23, 2016
Photo by Cassidy Alexander

How to follow the election like someone who still cares

Nick Blank
September 22, 2016
Author visits UNF to discuss new book exploring effects of pastor’s sex abuse

Author visits UNF to discuss new book exploring effects of pastor’s sex abuse

Nick Blank
September 22, 2016
Graphic by Ben Cross

Emergency senate meeting produces 11 new senators

Nick Blank
September 20, 2016
Healthy Campus week hopes to get Ospreys more focused on their overall health and wellness. Photo courtesy of UNF Healthy Osprey

“Healthy Campus Week” hopes to get Ospreys up and moving

Nick Blank
September 19, 2016
Graphic by Ben Cross

The Week Ahead: Sept. 19 – Sept. 25

Nick Blank
September 19, 2016
Graphic by Ben Cross

The Week Ahead: Sept. 12-Sept. 18

Nick Blank
September 12, 2016
Where were you on 9/11: students, professors and staff remember

Where were you on 9/11: students, professors and staff remember

Nick Blank
September 11, 2016
Graphic by Ben Cross

The Week Ahead: Sept. 5 – Sept. 11

Nick Blank
September 5, 2016
A group of friends enjoy their time on the beach in the 1950s. You could do that to, or you could spend your time doing something else from our list. Photo courtesy Tyne & Wear Archives & Museums.

50 ways to get through Labor Day

Nick Blank
September 5, 2016
Rain call: Why the Rodney Atkins concert wasn't moved or rescheduled

Rain call: Why the Rodney Atkins concert wasn’t moved or rescheduled

Nick Blank
September 3, 2016
Panhellenic Recruitment Kick-Off event canceled

Panhellenic Recruitment Kick-Off event canceled

Nick Blank
September 1, 2016
Photo by Lili Weinstein

USMNT descends on Hodges RD

Nick Blank
August 31, 2016
Graphic by Ben Cross

The Week Ahead: Aug. 29- Sep. 4

Nick Blank
August 29, 2016
Rodney Atkins concert won’t be rescheduled

Rodney Atkins concert won’t be rescheduled

Nick Blank
August 28, 2016
Rodney Atkins concert canceled due to lightning

Rodney Atkins concert canceled due to lightning

Nick Blank
August 28, 2016
What to know about Rodney Atkins

What to know about Rodney Atkins

Nick Blank
August 27, 2016
The threat of weight gain freshman year may be over-exaggerated.Graphic by Ben Cross

Combating the supposed Freshman 15

Nick Blank
August 25, 2016
The ASUN Conference has suspended intercollegiate play until possibly April fifth at the earliest.

How to weave through ASUN uncertainty

Nick Blank
August 25, 2016
Graphic by Ben Cross

The Week Ahead: August 22-28

Nick Blank
August 22, 2016
Photo by Mark Judson.

Jaguars season ticket sales a roaring success

Nick Blank
July 25, 2016
Dalls Burke speaking to the Senate about campus issues. Photo by Nick Blank

Student Government enacts 25 free prints again, set to send survey results to university officials

Nick Blank
July 22, 2016
Brooks College of Health. Photo by Lexi Suda

Strong opposition to Student Health Services move off-campus

Nick Blank
July 19, 2016
Photo by Spinnaker Media

Is Student Health Services moving off-campus?

Nick Blank
July 13, 2016
Beau Beech and Dallas Moore both finished with 31 points against LSU. Photo by Morgan Purvis

Beech struggles in second summer league game

Nick Blank
July 12, 2016
Senate: SG to poll students on Student Health Services possible relocation

Senate: SG to poll students on Student Health Services possible relocation

Nick Blank
July 8, 2016
Assistant coach Bruce Evans returning to UNF

Assistant coach Bruce Evans returning to UNF

Nick Blank
July 6, 2016
Former UNF Professor John Hutcheson passes away at age 71

Former UNF Professor John Hutcheson passes away at age 71

Nick Blank
July 1, 2016
Graphic by Ben Cross

Is student government equivalent to real government? A FAMU lawsuit sparks discussion

Nick Blank
June 22, 2016
Courtesy of Student Government

SG Faces Hiring Difficulty and Analyzes Student Surveys

Nick Blank
June 17, 2016
Courtesy of Student Government

SG lobbyist saga comes to an end

Nick Blank
June 16, 2016
Jacksonville Fire Rescue responded to the scene. Photo by Zoe Roland

Update: Campus fire causes $70,000 in damage

Nick Blank
June 10, 2016
Ashley said digging at the Mayport site is an incredible learning opportunity for the students. Photo by Nick Blank

Archaeology students find wealth of knowledge in Native American trash piles

Nick Blank
June 10, 2016
Senate: University eyes Student Health Services relocation

Senate: University eyes Student Health Services relocation

Nick Blank
June 9, 2016
Tropical Depression 3's projected path and landfall. Graphic courtesy of the NHC.

Tropical system approaches Florida

Nick Blank
June 5, 2016
Ndaba Mandela

Nelson Mandela’s grandson to speak at UNF in February

Nick Blank
June 1, 2016
DePaul is one of the four delegates representing Florida's Fourth District. Photo Courtesy of DePaul

UNF Adjunct Professor Represents LGBT Community as Florida’s First Transgender Delegate

Nick Blank
May 31, 2016
Despite beating FGCU to start the tournament, the Ospreys season ended at the claws of the Eagles. Photo courtesy asunphotos.com

UNF’s season ends in 3-2 loss vs FGCU in ASUN semifinal

Nick Blank
May 30, 2016
Now Playing: 'X-Men: Apocalypse' is a waste of time, talent and your money

Now Playing: ‘X-Men: Apocalypse’ is a waste of time, talent and your money

Nick Blank
May 28, 2016
Ospreys clip Lipscomb 1-0 in walk off fashion; slip in semifinal nail-biter vs Stetson 7-6

Ospreys clip Lipscomb 1-0 in walk off fashion; slip in semifinal nail-biter vs Stetson 7-6

Nick Blank
May 28, 2016
Guard Dallas Moore. Photo by Ashley Saldana

Staying put and soaring: Moore returning for senior season while Beech looks ahead

Nick Blank
May 26, 2016
Photo by Camille Shaw

UNF catcher named semifinalist for best catcher award

Nick Blank
May 23, 2016
Photo by Nick Blank

SG Committees: Travel requests approved for grappling, MSA and neuroscience student

Nick Blank
May 19, 2016
Album Review: Chance The Rapper’s evolution continues on a trippy, religious note

Album Review: Chance The Rapper’s evolution continues on a trippy, religious note

Nick Blank
May 18, 2016
Campus Optical is replacing CPR Cellphone Repair and will be available to students by the end of June. (Photo by Nick Blank)

Students can see clearly now: Optical store coming to campus

Nick Blank
May 13, 2016
The Student Senate Seal Photo by Spinnaker Media

BREAKING: UNF to end SG lobbyist contract

Nick Blank
May 11, 2016
UNF in hot water with state over bond rating downgrade

UNF in hot water with state over bond rating downgrade

Nick Blank
May 11, 2016
Boston comedian Bill Burr is set to perform May 8th in Jacksonville at the Moran Theater, located in the Times-Union Center for the Performance Arts.

Just a regular guy: A conversation with comedian Bill Burr

Nick Blank
May 5, 2016
Photo courtesy Rebecca Rodriguez

Student want their voices heard at Divest UNF protest

Nick Blank
April 18, 2016
Photo courtesy Rebecca Rodriguez

Final Spring Senate meeting: Divest UNF bill postponed; eight bills passed; senators sworn in

Nick Blank
April 14, 2016
Courtesy of Student Government

Senate President to table Divest UNF bill

Nick Blank
April 11, 2016
Photo courtesy of Glehn Von Loh

UNF to honor veterans with park

Nick Blank
March 30, 2016
Your new Student-Body President has been confirmed

Your new Student-Body President has been confirmed

Nick Blank
March 22, 2016
Photo by Mark Judson

Spring 2016 election-validation shifted

Nick Blank
March 22, 2016
Photo by Joseph Basco

UNF receives $11 million to complete Skinner-Jones Hall overhaul

Nick Blank
March 21, 2016
Club funding reform; revisions to policies and procedures

Club funding reform; revisions to policies and procedures

Nick Blank
March 10, 2016
Photo by Nick Blank

Marco Rubio visits the First Coast

Nick Blank
March 7, 2016
Photo by Mark Judson

Spring 2016 Election Results

Nick Blank
March 4, 2016
Calvin Jones enjoys the social aspect of attending games. Photo by Nick Blank

On Game Day: Finding the slice of student life

Nick Blank
March 4, 2016
Club Reform Bill sent to Senate

Club Reform Bill sent to Senate

Nick Blank
March 2, 2016
2015 Oscar Previews: Leo's lucky year

2015 Oscar Previews: Leo’s lucky year

Nick Blank
February 27, 2016
Photo by Nick Blank

2016-17 A&S budget approved

Nick Blank
February 25, 2016
Graphic by Alice Maule

Senate votes to raise GPA requirement; students to vote

Nick Blank
February 24, 2016
Courtesy of Student Government

BAC Approves New laptops for Elections; Travel Requests; Policy Changes; Meeting in Under a Minute

Nick Blank
February 18, 2016
Review: Hail, Caesar is a Coen Brother masterpiece

Review: Hail, Caesar is a Coen Brother masterpiece

Nick Blank
February 11, 2016
Senate sends HRO to City Council, Mayor; Referendum to raise SG GPA; End of proxy voting

Senate sends HRO to City Council, Mayor; Referendum to raise SG GPA; End of proxy voting

Nick Blank
February 11, 2016
Graphic by Alice Maule

United Party unopposed in election; Presidency just about certain

Nick Blank
February 8, 2016
Photo by Spinnaker Media

Committee approves budget in emergency meeting

Nick Blank
February 5, 2016
Photo by Nick Blank

HRO support, budget delays, and SG minimum GPA is reset

Nick Blank
February 3, 2016
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