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Phoenix plays. Photo by Rachel Cazares.

Spinnaker Does Shaky Knees: May 14th, 2017

Jesse Raymer and Rachel Cazares
May 15, 2017
Photo by Mark Judson

UPDATE: Parking permit sales unavailable

Rachel Cazares
July 25, 2016
Connection Fest hangs out in Metropolitan Park

Connection Fest hangs out in Metropolitan Park

Rachel Cazares
July 25, 2016
Record Store Day is tomorrow, April 16th. Photo by Camille Shaw

Record Store Day: The Ultimate Guide

Rachel Cazares
April 15, 2016
Ducky the goose didn't make it at the vet's office. He later died of internal bleeding. photo by Rachel Cazares.

Student makes big efforts to save injured goose

Rachel Cazares
April 15, 2016
Thai green curry. Photo by Mark Judson

How to grocery shop without mom’s help

Rachel Cazares
April 5, 2016
There was a lot of confetti and smoke to make the Arena look like a party. Photo by Rachel Cazares.

In review: Steve Aoki comes to campus for OP spring concert

Rachel Cazares
April 3, 2016
Exposed: What are Wellness Center classes like?

Exposed: What are Wellness Center classes like?

Rachel Cazares
April 2, 2016
Freshman Fynn Timm won the 300m steeplechase for the Ospreys this weekend. Photo by Emily Woodbury

Track and field starts outdoor season hot

Rachel Cazares
March 30, 2016
EXCLUSIVE: How to make a Steve Aoki cake, straight from Steve Aoki's people

EXCLUSIVE: How to make a Steve Aoki cake, straight from Steve Aoki’s people

Rachel Cazares
March 9, 2016
Most Anticipated Album Releases for Spring

Most Anticipated Album Releases for Spring

Rachel Cazares
March 3, 2016
Freshman Logan Poteet cranks out a 4:14 one mile at the indoor conference championships, taking first. Photo taken by Hope Schneider.

UNF Track and Field dominates indoor conference championships

Rachel Cazares
February 29, 2016
Bale takes on the heavy task of portraying the perfect Batman. Photo courtesy Creative Commons.

Christian Bale’s Best and Worst Roles

Rachel Cazares
February 15, 2016
Even though the book title is a surprise, the genre is on the wrapping paper so you and your cutie can pick out a romance novel if you want. #TommyGBlindDate Photo courtesy Thomas G. Carpenter Library.

How to make Valentine’s Day special when you’re broke

Rachel Cazares
February 12, 2016
Graphic by Alice Maule

Spin This: The Second Edition

Rachel Cazares
February 5, 2016
Graphic by Alice Maule

Spin This: Spring Concert Guide 2016 Edition

Rachel Cazares
January 30, 2016
Graphic by Alice Maule

Spin This: Playlists of the best Punk, Hip-Hop, and Rap of 2015

Rachel Cazares
January 22, 2016
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‘A River Speaks’ gives life to nature

Rachel Cazares
January 14, 2016
Getting up close and personal at The Big Ticket

Getting up close and personal at The Big Ticket

Rachel Cazares
December 8, 2015
Gallery: Spinnaker stops by The Big Ticket

Gallery: Spinnaker stops by The Big Ticket

Rachel Cazares
December 7, 2015
Eman Abdulhalim and Nick Abram have the second exhibit by a current UNF student in the Lufrano Gallery ever, the last being in 2011. Photo by Rachel Cazares

Students express heritage through ceramics in “Community: Different Together”

Rachel Cazares
December 4, 2015
Photo by Rachel Cazares

6 things to dread about going home for Thanksgiving

Rachel Cazares
November 26, 2015
Wrapping turban. Photo courtesy of @uofnorthflorida on Instagram

Sikh Society of NE Florida host Wear A Turban Day

Rachel Cazares
November 19, 2015
The members of Teen Divorce, besides Saunders, all quit in the same week for various reasons. Through persistence and diligence, "Be" is recorded and ready to be put out. Photo by Rachel Cazares

Teen Divorce talk shoegaze, chicken dinner, and new EP “Be”

Rachel Cazares
November 13, 2015
The torn jacket from a multicultural fraternity (Sigma Beta Rho) was found hung by a tree near the Green this morning. Photo by Blake Allen

UPDATE: Torn multicultural fraternity jacket hung on tree near Green

Rachel Cazares
November 12, 2015
Photo by Riley Labaw

On the Couch: Winter Wave

Rachel Cazares
October 21, 2015
Shack Maui recently gave away free empanadas to customers who posted their orders on Instagram. Image courtesy Instagram

Student-run eatery Shack Maui provides a late-night stop for hungry Ospreys

Rachel Cazares
October 14, 2015
Guitarist Josh Ivey tests out his new distortion pedals he got out of trading with a friend. Photo by Rachel Cazares

Local band On Guard to release new album “Where Are You Now” at 1904 Music Hall

Rachel Cazares
October 9, 2015
Dave WhiteWolf, a flutist and historian, was a storyteller during the celebration. Students and others leaned in close to hear Native American tales. Photo by Rachel Cazares

Intercultural Center for PEACE holds Native American celebration with food, music and stories

Rachel Cazares
October 8, 2015
A shuttle means students of-age can enjoy the beer garden portion of the event safely. Photo courtesy of Facebook

UNF provides shuttle to this month’s Oktoberfest Artwalk

Rachel Cazares
October 2, 2015
Indie rock band Lydia stops in Jacksonville for a night of headbanging and crying

Indie rock band Lydia stops in Jacksonville for a night of headbanging and crying

Rachel Cazares
September 25, 2015
The Game Room hosts numerous gaming tournaments throughout the year, from Mario Kart to Halo 5, coming in November. Photo courtesy of Facebook.

Student Union game room hosts Super Smash Bros. 4 tournament

Rachel Cazares
September 22, 2015
The gender inclusive housing, at the Osprey Fountains, provides a safe and welcoming home for UNF students. Photo by Garrett Milanovich

UNF students find their niche in lifestyle-based housing option

Rachel Cazares
September 16, 2015
Big Sean to perform at UNF in October with Asher Roth opening

Big Sean to perform at UNF in October with Asher Roth opening

Rachel Cazares
September 14, 2015
Senior physics major Thomas Olejiczak with UNF’s helium liquefier. Photo by Jack Drain

UNF undergrads have rare access to helium liquefier

Rachel Cazares
September 8, 2015
Graphic by Morgan Purvis

Spinnaker to hold magazine release party at the Boathouse

Rachel Cazares
September 1, 2015
UNF Surf Team takes second at national competition

UNF Surf Team takes second at national competition

Rachel Cazares
June 22, 2015
The UNF surf team. Photo courtesy Facebook

UNF surf team ready to rip into nationals in California

Rachel Cazares
June 13, 2015
Findel-Hawkins knocked out of NCAA Singles Championship

Findel-Hawkins knocked out of NCAA Singles Championship

Rachel Cazares
May 29, 2015
UNF Surf Team blows competition out of the water

UNF Surf Team blows competition out of the water

Rachel Cazares
April 18, 2015
Record Store Day 2015: Where the needle will and won’t drop in Jacksonville

Record Store Day 2015: Where the needle will and won’t drop in Jacksonville

Rachel Cazares
April 17, 2015
Baltimore hardcore band Turnstile will play Southeast Beast day one. Photo courtesy Facebook

The underground unites for a two-day music festival this weekend

Rachel Cazares
April 3, 2015
Hindered baby coral development leads biology professor and students to the Florida Keys

Hindered baby coral development leads biology professor and students to the Florida Keys

Rachel Cazares
April 1, 2015
UNF short filmmakers to compete internationally in Hollywood

UNF short filmmakers to compete internationally in Hollywood

Rachel Cazares
March 10, 2015
Osprey Productions sticks to its word: Sublime with Rome plays in UNF Ballroom

Osprey Productions sticks to its word: Sublime with Rome plays in UNF Ballroom

Rachel Cazares
March 7, 2015
Spinnaker asked Sublime with Rome’s singer and guitarist Rome Ramirez about the band’s upcoming show at UNF. Photo courtesy Facebook.

Rome Ramirez is stoked for OZ Music Fest

Rachel Cazares
March 4, 2015
Lamps are a recurring theme in Boysin’s visual aesthetic. Photo by Tyler Van Voorthuijsen

Boysin leaves the light on: local indie rock band releases its first full-length album

Rachel Cazares
February 20, 2015
Album Review: Hyperview deviates from Title Fight's usual style

Album Review: Hyperview deviates from Title Fight’s usual style

Rachel Cazares
February 5, 2015
“Florida’s Mountains” by Alexander Diaz is a collection of photographs he took that look like mountains, but under further inspection it is observed that they are piles of dirt at construction sites. Photo by Morgan Purvis

Alexander Diaz turns dirt mounds into mountains with his photography exhibit “Florida’s Mountains”

Rachel Cazares
January 26, 2015
Weekend Atlas performs at their album release show at Freebird Live on Saturday Jan. 17. Photo courtesy Justin Drain

Local band Weekend Atlas releases first full-length album

Rachel Cazares
January 20, 2015
Photo by Joseph Basco

UNF recognizes same-sex couples and announces annual scholarships

Rachel Cazares
January 13, 2015

The Tale of Princess Kaguya: an animated wonder about answering back with life

Rachel Cazares
November 19, 2014

Students eat their way through Ghastly Gourmet contest

Rachel Cazares
October 30, 2014

UNF library staff hold pumpkin carving contest at Market Day

Rachel Cazares
October 30, 2014