The university is preparing for a potential white nationalist rally on campus next week. The rally, which is being held in support of suspended student Ken Parker, is reportedly planned to happen on...

After “It’s okay to be white” signs were posted and a flurry of rumors about someone having a gun on campus , UNF President John Delaney released a statement via Osprey Update Tuesday afternoon....

  The Ogier Gardens was found vandalized on the Tuesday morning after the Florida v. Georgia tailgate last weekend. Someone kicked the gate in before they drew male genitalia, bongs and the...

According to an Osprey Campus Update, a student was hit in the head with a gun, tied up, and robbed in his dorm in Building X of The Landing by two suspects. The victim said at around 7:45 p.m. he heard...

Following the death of a Pi Kappa Phi pledge and a Phi Delta Theta member allegedly trafficking cocaine, Florida State University’s President John Thrasher suspended all fraternities and sororities...

Days away from the 2017-2018 season tip-off, the men’s basketball team has already been bitten by the injury bug. Garrett Sams, the 2016-2017 ASUN all-freshman team member, suffered a head injury...

A high school basketball student with an offer to play at UNF was arrested in connection to a murder that occurred on Oct. 14, according to the Duluth Police Department.   Police said Alexander...

You may want to get to campus early this week if you want to park in the garage. Multiple spots in the Arena Garage will be reserved on Tues. and Wed. On Oct 24. 12 spaces will be reserved for those...

Parking is always hectic, and many students think the solution to this problem would be to build another garage on campus. But UNF does not think this solution is the answer to the problem. George...

A UNF student was arrested after he pointed a gun at his roommate and pulled the trigger, according to UNFPD. An Osprey Update that was sent to students stated that a student did pull the trigger...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SFg4lMe71cQ Zack Morse sat down exclusively with Spinnaker News to give his side of the story. Morse has been at the center of the controversial Snapchat video, that...

Mims Steps down as President Student Body President Samantha Mims resigned via email last week after being given an ultimatum by the Attorney General Jaclyn Glosson to step down or face impeachment....

Gov. Rick Scott declared a state of emergency for Alachua County just days before white-nationalist Richard Spencer is set to speak at the University of Florida. Alachua County Sheriff Sadie Darnell...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AhxQIDtgoM8 Video by Ronnie Rodgers  UNFPD Chief Frank Mackesy detailed his department's plans after a video surfaced earlier this week with alleged UNF students...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oYEM09GF73Y UNF President John Delaney responded to a Snapchat video of alleged students jumping around making monkey noises with a caption “What actually went on at...

https://youtu.be/IWl3HG0EwBI Video by Jas Chung-Campbell and Andy Castro  Students of all types flocked to the Green on Oct. 11 for Take a Knee UNF, a rally hosted by the Students for a Democratic Society...

In the past few weeks, both President Samantha Mims and Vice President Cole Poppell have resigned. The question now is: who will fill their positions as student body president and vice president? “If...

Following the recent controversy surrounding NFL players kneeling during the national anthem, UNF’s Public Opinion Research Laboratory conducted a poll to see how local people felt about the issue....

Student Body President Samantha Mims sent an email to all UNF students on Oct. 9 announcing her resignation because she wants to focus on her “health and well-being.” “When I took the Oath...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qoGh4vNYZz8&feature=youtu.be Video by Ronnie Rodgers The new Starbucks lounge renovations are finally done, so you can enjoy your venti lattes a little more comfortably. The...

Daily parking permits can now be purchased online using the mobile app Woosh, or by accessing it through a web browser. Drivers just have to follow four steps, and they can buy their virtual passes...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=seTyR95v638 Like many UNF students, Buster came to college to pursue what he wants to be when he grows up. The five month old yellow Labrador retriever is a Southeastern...

A man exposed himself to a woman at The Flats Apartments Oct. 3 according to a Campus Safety Alert that was sent out to students. A woman was walking in The Flats parking lot at around 8 p.m., and...

UNF is joining other public Florida universities in waiving out-of-state tuition fees for students from Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands following a very active hurricane season. Governor...

It's that time again, the UNF PINK team will be on campus today near the Coxwell Ampitheatre handing out freebies. There will be a Logo Mania Scavenger Hunt on campus. Participants have the chance...

https://twitter.com/CoachSJPerk/status/910266630172811264 Former UNF basketball star Dallas Moore was named the most valuable player after scoring 21 points during a win at the 13th Alphonso Ford Memorial...

Hurricane Irma left many areas damaged, flooded and without power. With statewide efforts to rebuild already underway, UNF  is doing its part to help. A OneBlood blood drive will take place on campus...

The university is planning to build new student dorms in the near future. East Ridge Residence Hall is in the pre-design phase and could break ground as soon as 2018. The university wants to build...

Now that Hurricane Irma has passed, Spinnaker was able to get a better look at what the storm did to campus. Although there seems to be no significant structural damage to any buildings, some walkways...

Classes and most events are cancelled starting Friday Sept. 8 through Monday Spet. 11 due to Hurricane Irma, including online courses. “The University is strongly encouraging residential students...

The university still has not made a decision on closures to campus due to Hurricane Irma, which is headed for the East coast of Florida. “We’re continuing to monitor the storm the crisis management...

Dr. Catherine Christie was awarded the 2017 Distinguished Professor award, the highest award a UNF faculty member can be given, at the 46th Annual Fall Convocation ceremony. “I am deeply honored...

Ellen Glasser, a UNF instructor of criminology, was elected mayor of Atlantic Beach Tuesday defeating previous mayor Mitchell Reeves, according to the Duval County Supervisor of Elections Mike Hogan. Glasser...

  https://youtu.be/HKOFMiT6pmc Video by Ronnie Rodgers As you walk through the doors on the second floor of the Student Union, you can’t help but notice the large, colorful coral reef...

Coaches around the ASUN voted the sophomore to this team after her superb play last season. The outside hitter was named the Freshman of the Week five times last season. “It’s an honor to be...

The UNF Week of Welcome Concert starring Sage the Gemini has been relocated due to potential inclement weather. The concert will now take place in the UNF Arena. The show was originally going to...

https://youtu.be/lutR7G_3S1w  The Great American Eclipse is officially in the history books, and UNF didn’t miss out on the fun. Clouds and rain didn’t stop hundreds of people from flocking to...

With Fall 2017 right around the corner, UNF’s Week of Welcome isn't too far behind. Spinnaker put together a compilation of the most exciting events during the week long celebration. If you want...

A UNF student pleaded guilty to child pornography charges on Monday, Aug. 14. According to the St. Johns County Sheriff's Office, Neal Buckles plead guilty to possessing and distributing child...

If you want to see the commencement ceremony, but couldn’t get a ticket, don’t worry! The summer graduations will be live streamed in HD this year thanks to the Spinnaker Media, the Student Wellness...

The President announced on July 26 that transgender people will no longer be able to “serve in any capacity in the U.S. Military.” https://twitter.com/realDonaldTrump/status/890193981585444864 https://twitter.com/realDonaldTrump/status/890196164313833472 https://twitter.com/realDonaldTrump/status/890197095151546369  ...

Geese may not be that big of a problem on the core of the campus now, but they have become a growing problem at some UNF residence halls. Lately, there has been an influx of geese in the Flats and...

The Fine Arts Center Garage will be partially blocked off for almost a month due to maintenance. Starting July 24, the third and fourth floor of the garage will be closed off. This will last until...

https://youtu.be/u8YmLohAORY Video by Ronnie Rodgers and Joslyn Simmons UNF’s Black Student Union has teamed up with local businesses for the Back 2 School Supply Drive.  BSU’s President Markale...

Students in the highest tier for Bright Futures will now have 100 percent of their tuition paid for and an extra $300 for textbooks starting in the fall. However, this will only last for one year unless...

  With the amount of dog poop reduced drastically since last year, the university has decided to continue the DNA testing of dogs that live in the Flats. “We’ve found the program to...

  All of Lot 18 will now be shut down for almost two weeks due to maintenance. The largest gray lot will be completely unavailable from July 16-28. Students are advised by parking services...

Two UNF educators are hoping to head to Capitol Hill in 2018 as Democrats in heavily Republican-controlled districts. Political science professor Nancy Soderberg and adjunct English professor Monica...

The west side of Gray Lot 18 will be closed for almost two weeks due to maintenance. The side closest to Hodges Stadium will be unavailable from July 16-28 for construction. Students can still...

What’s better than Chick-fil-a? FREE Chick-fil-a. On Tuesday, July 11 you could enjoy a free Chick-fil-a sandwich or nuggets. But there is one catch, you’ll have to dress like a cow. People...

https://vimeo.com/221782911 With sticker decals now a thing of the past, the first wave of virtual passes will go on sale starting July 10 at 9 a.m. At the time of purchasing you’ll need to know...

With a new distribution center in Jacksonville that’s 800,000 square feet, the online retailer Amazon has quite a few jobs to fill. Amazon will be hosting walk-in interviews, with the potential...

North Entrance Road, which is in between Hodges Stadium and Gray Lot 18, will be closed from July 5 until 6 a.m. on July 10. The USATF Regional Junior Olympic Track and Field Championships, is...

Neighborhood firework displays are a staple in almost everyone’s childhood memories. While you may be able to buy fireworks in almost every store’s parking lot, it is illegal to set them off in...

With Independence Day approaching, there are many specials going on to celebrate the holiday. Here are some deals to check out this Fourth of July: The Jacksonville Zoo and Garden is offering...

With Jacksonville being one of the largest cities there are multiple places to see fireworks on the Fourth of July. Here is a list of places to see fireworks displays :   Jacksonville...

Starting next week, campus won’t feel like a ghost town anymore. There will be an influx of freshmen and fellow Ospreys coming to UNF for the Summer B semester.  Summer B kickoff is a week long...

As the term of John Delaney comes to an end, Spinnaker News sat down with UNF’s longest serving president to talk about his time at UNF.   Spinnaker: How was the campus when you first...

  Correction: A previous version of this article said that the bill had been passed, the bill is currently on the governor's desk. Spinnaker takes accuracy very seriously and regrets the error. Starting...

The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office and a good Samaritan helped to rescue an injured osprey on Jacksonville’s Southside on June 12. According to JSO, a person saw the bird flying with a large...

The University of North Florida had to reprint all of the diplomas given to  spring 2017 graduates due to a misprint. The bottom line of the diplomas read: “This Twenty-Eigth Day of April, A.D.,...

  What better way to celebrate taco Tuesday than free tacos? Taco Bell will be handing out free Doritos Locos tacos today from 2-6 p.m. There are 10 Taco Bells in Jacksonville, with the...

The new president might not be the only new face at UNF come 2018. There could be a huge shake up at the top after the new president starts. When a new president comes into a university, they have...

June 12 was proclaimed Pulse Remembrance Day by Governor Rick Scott. Flags will be flown at half-staff to honor the 49 victims of the Pulse Nightclub shooting. “The horrific terror attack at...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wrkhw_IUayI Video by Joslyn Simmons and Tanya Jackson   Even though former U.S. Rep. Corrine Brown is an outspoken Democrat, and University President John...

  https://youtu.be/1GMjESCCPtc If you’ve walked past the Brooks College of Health, then you’ve seen the huge mounds of dirt and construction workers. The construction is due to the university...

  A former UNF student has plead not guilty to soliciting sex from a minor, according to the Duval County Clerk of Courts. Abdulrahem Mohamd Alkhaedei, 25, pleaded not guilty to all on...

https://youtu.be/_1M4aGPVwj4 Jacksonville and Northeast Florida are under severe thunderstorm warnings all day Wednesday, according to the National Weather Service. Due to the severe weather,...

ESPN laid off UNF alumna Sara Walsh the day she was set to return from maternity leave, after giving birth to twins. On May 4 Walsh posted this picture to her Twitter. The UNF graduate majored...

UNF Dining Services revealed Summer A special discounts for Chick-fil-A, Starbucks, Outtakes and Ozzie’s.   Chick-fil-A is offering 10 percent off select items from 2 p.m.- close, but the...

The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office arrested a former UNF student on charges of soliciting sex from a minor during an undercover sting operation, according to police. Abdulrahem Mohamd Alkhaedei,...

The women’s golf team fought hard during the NCAA Athens Regional, as they shot 302, their tournament best. But with a 16th finish out of 18 it was not enough to extend their season. Senior Nathalie...

  If you’ve been seeing a slew of brown clouds lately it is the cause of a wildfire in the Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge. The West Mims fire was caused by lightning strike April 6...

The Florida Senate passed a bill which would make all Florida universities use block tuition as soon as the fall of 2018. The bill still has to go through the Florida House of Representatives, but...

Garrett Sams has decided to return to the UNF men’s basketball team, after announcing in early April that he’d be transferring to the University of Tennessee at Martin for his sophomore season due...

Senior Michelle Valdez was determined to leave Fort Myers with the ASUN title. The senior took home MVP honors and won the final match giving UNF the point and the three-peat.  The women’s tennis...

With finals week in full swing here’s a little something to take the edge off. These are some of the funniest memes that all us college students can relate to right now. — For more...

The seniors and Garrett Sams aren’t the only basketball players not returning next season. A quartet of Ospreys are also leaving the nest. The seniors will be graduating while the other four players...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WjiKqtJSApk Matthew Driscoll, UNF’s men’s basketball head coach, is definitely one of a kind. Within seconds of talking to him you’ll pick up on his wit, quirky sense...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LbaNrJRbjTg   The post-Dallas Moore era may still be months away, but it's never too early to analyze the returning players. The Ospreys will be losing three pivotal...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sGfEHuchpRA If you think you’re swamped with things to do on campus, you aren’t nearly as busy as Bee. Bee is a border collie that was enlisted earlier this year to...

Even with his college career behind him, Dallas Moore is still earning accolades for his impressive play on the hardwood. The left-handed guard was named to the National Association of Basketball Coaches...

  Over Spring Break, North Florida athletics earned first place finishes and opened ASUN play.   Track and Field Men’s Track and Field team snagged many of the top spots during the Sheraton...

There are three different events this week where parking spots will be reserved for their attendees. On March 28, the second floor of the Arena Parking Garage will have 50 blue lot spots reserved from...

With the popularity of soccer growing rapidly, the Jacksonville Armada calling Hodges Stadium their new home was huge. Not just for the team, but also for the UNF community. “We are very excited...

Love must not be on the brain, because many Ospreys are not married. Being married in college or a university is very uncommon, and UNF is no exception. According to UNF Institutional Research, only...

Even though the women’s team had more losses than wins this season, the Ospreys are still steadily improving. The Ospreys improved their overall record by three games compared to last season. The...

At the beginning of the season, when Head Coach Matthew Driscoll said that this would be the hardest non-conference schedule by far, he was right. After losing key starters Beau Beech and Demarcus Daniels...

Four North Florida men’s basketball players earned ASUN accolades for their stellar performances on and off the court this season. Dallas Moore was named the ASUN Player of the Year for the second...

The man accused of masturbating in front of two female students has entered a not guilty plea on all charges on March 1. Joseph Jenkins plead not guilty on four counts of exposing sexual organs —...

https://youtu.be/8Geo7LVoRSE North Florida lost the ASUN Championship to FGCU, 77-61. UNF had hot shooting during the first half, but fizzled out during the second. With a guaranteed slot in the 2017...

Simone Brown’s double-double was not enough to extent the Osprey’s ASUN play. North Florida fell to FGCU 59-42 in the quarterfinals.   The ladies looked promising during the first half. UNF was...

North Florida is headed to Fort Myers, Florida to face No. 1 FGCU in the ASUN Championship this Sunday, Mar. 5. 50 people can travel about five hours on a bus to cheer on the team in Fort Myers, according...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iOBujZQxarE North Florida is headed to the ASUN Championship after they downed Lipscomb in a team effort, 91-85. Five Ospreys scored in double-digits during the win. Hot...

https://youtu.be/R2OEEno2rfo In a do or die situation, North Florida did what they had to do to beat Jacksonville University. Dallas Moore lead his team to a 77-74 victory over the Dolphins on Monday...

  Jacksonville University was able to get the 69-59 win over North Florida thanks to their physical play. JU jumped to an early 12-3 lead and did not look back, leading the entire game. Tesh...