After being with the Spinnaker for almost three years and taking a year break, Heydi has decided to return. Heydi is a former Editor in Chief of Spinnaker and enjoys writing investigative news stories.
Attending classes, completing midterms and working a full-time or part-time job all while keeping up with family or friends can be potential stressors in one’s life. The University of North Florida’s...
It’s no secret that younger generations are least likely to show up to the polls. In today’s world of technology, which constantly updates us about voter sites and educates us on how to vote, it’s...
In my years of working with Spinnaker, I never imagined myself working alongside freelancers from the New York Times, Washington Post and other professionals in my field of work. What I also definitely...
UNF students living at The Flats reacted to the two burglaries that occurred on the week of Sep.4.
Many said they still felt safe despite the alert but have started to double check their doors to make...
“The gentlemen of Kappa Sigma have chosen to live their lives according to the principles of Fellowship, Leadership, Scholarship, and Service” says the Fraternity’s Facebook page. But as of two weeks...
Just hours after Faculty Association President John White and SG President Ally Schneider dropped a bombshell at a BOT meeting meant to determine whether or not President David Szymanski deserved his...
A student in the University of North Florida’s U.S. Army ROTC program alleges she was sexually harassed by the program’s Assistant Military Science Professor in October 2019.
A female cadet claims...
“We allow our ignorance to prevail upon us and make us think we can survive alone, alone in patches, alone in groups, alone in races, even alone in genders.” -Maya Angelou
It’s only the sixth...
OPS and student employees who have been unable to work from home amid the COVID-19 pandemic may be eligible for unemployment benefits, according to an administrative announcement sent out on Friday morning.
To...
It’s a hard time for those who still remain on campus. In an effort to help aid students, Lend-A-Wing will be providing grab bags outside of the Student Union.
According to SG president John Aloszka,...
Due to the ongoing impacts of COVID-19, the University of North Florida has created a fund for enrolled students who remain on campus and are dealing with unfortunate housing situations, food insecurity,...
The University of North Florida has sent out an email regarding the university's plan on how to deal with on-campus students who were asked to leave their dorms and relocate. The email answered many questions...
According to the U.S. state attorney’s office, former UNF student, Anthony Stagnitta was sentenced to eight years and four months in prison on Friday for distributing child sex-abuse videos through the...
According to CNBC, the disease that has infected 80,000 people and killed at least 2,700 is now causing the CDC and U.S. officials to ask for the American public to cooperate and prepare for a possible...
A security measure that started yesterday will now require students to have an ID before accessing the second floor of Building 1. That's where the President's office is.
According to the university,...
She went from Jacksonville to New Orleans, and from being a broke college student to creating memorable nail looks for the hit TV show CLAWS on TNT.
Morgan Dixon graduated from UNF in 2014 with an art...
This year the Nest will be welcoming a popular artist by the name of Gunna to be the main act at Oz Fest. Student Government paid a whopping $125,000 for the artist to perform at UNF for a total of 60...
You might’ve heard about a tweet that claimed NASA said Monday was the only day you could make your broom stand up due to the Earth’s gravitational pull. But, if you tried the challenge yourself and...
For most, Valentine's can be a day filled with love and appreciation for your significant other. For others, it’s a dreaded holiday to avoid. But if you’re flying solo on Valentine's day, why not make...
Every year an anti-abortion group by the name of "Created Equal" gathers around campus to display graphic images of unborn, aborted fetuses and to talk about abortion. This year a returning group is coming...
A UNF student was found deceased in the Osprey Fountains residence hall on the morning of Feb. 3.
According to an email the university sent out the day after the incident, there was no sign of foul...
**This story was written by Heydi Ortiz, Spinnaker’s managing editor. Heydi has family in Puerto Rico and personal ties to the tragedies that have occurred there.**
“The non-stop earthquakes made...
College students pay thousands of dollars to attend colleges and universities in hopes of obtaining a degree but students fill the seats of overcrowded lecture halls and turn their attention to the person...
Get ready to relieve some stress. Jacksonville is seeing it’s first ever 'rage room' called “Just Smash It” where you can rent out a room with a theme of your choice to smash things.
You'll be...
You might have noticed the signs near the Student Union: UNF faculty are being paid 17% less than the median salary range of faculty at other State University System institutions.
The UNF chapter...
The Instagram app has gone through many changes in recent years. From allowing users to archive their photos, to allowing users to post longer videos and multiple photos, and being able to switch their...
The dreaded SAT and ACT standardized tests that plagued our entire senior year of high school may no longer be a worry for upcoming generations seeking higher education. This is all due to the increasingly...
The Szymanski administration has recently welcomed a new team.
New Provost and Vice President of Academic Affairs, Simon Rhodes and Assoc. Provost, Daniel C. Moon--who has been involved in the...
There’s one thing we’re all too busy for: office hours. Yes, we understand it’s crucial to our success as college students but sometimes we just don’t have the time for it between classes and part-time...
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Purple lights illuminated the trees in the Student Union Plaza as people waited for the arrival of the Ed Waters marching band....
Yesterday morning, a tweet about an FSCJ student who was allegedly attacked at Kent Campus was the topic of conversation for Jacksonville college students.
According to FSCJ, this incident never happened.
The...
If you’re vegan, or have dairy or gluten intolerances, then you know that finding a fast food place you can eat at is a bit of a struggle. But there’s more the world of fast food has to offer than...
In the mid-afternoon heat of Oct. 2, upset students protested preachers on the Green who they said made them feel uncomfortable and made rude remarks toward others walking by.
“ ‘We practice beastiality,’...
We’ve all heard countless stories about how vaping is bad for you, but what makes this story different? The effects of vaping are starting to show as six deaths have occurred from vaping devices or products....
There may not be any laws when you’re drinking Claws but there are some flaws. First it was Popeye's Chicken Sandwich and now it’s one of the most recent, popular alcoholic drinks in America. Yes,...
Thanks to Student Government President John Aloszka and Student Government Treasurer Kenneth Smith, Ospreys who work for Student Government, the Student Union, Recreation and Wellness, and Spinnaker will...
It’s still hurricane season and now Tropical Storm Dorian is expected to head near Florida and past the Eastern Caribbean on Labor Day weekend. Hurricane watches have been issued for both Puerto Rico...
If you’ve seen the newest NARS Comestics commercial, then you know sex sells. Or does it? Companies and corporations have long used sex as a means to attract their consumers. But why are we so attracted...
Yeah, we’ve all seen them on Twitter. Videos of people licking pints of ice cream and sneakily placing them back in the fridge, a video of a young girl licking a tongue depressor in a doctor’s office...
She went from Jacksonville to New Orleans, and from being a broke college student to creating memorable nail looks for the hit TV show CLAWS on TNT.
Morgan Dixon graduated from UNF in 2014 with an...
We now know the final arguments in the case for and against a former dean getting his job back at UNF.
Spinnaker obtained the closing written arguments in the Mark Tumeo vs. The Board of Trustees...
Are you and your Tinder date looking for somewhere to go? Are you tired of the cliche idea of going to the movies? Look no further. Here some date ideas that will for sure impress your date:
1.Take...
When applying for jobs, the main things on your mind may be the pay wage and how many hours they’re willing to give you, but if you’re a college student you may also want to consider working for companies...
The main goal for parents is to provide love and security to their children so that when they leave the nest they’re prepared to confront the real world on their own. But what happens when parents can’t...
Maybe you’re stepping foot on campus for the first time as a freshman or maybe for your first time as a transfer. Regardless, there are things that UNF students don’t know until they’re well into...
Intercession begins on Saturday, Aug. 3 and goes through Sunday, Aug. 18. If you’re wondering what’s open on campus and what’s closed then here are the special hours of operation and closures:
Bookstore:
...
This story was updated on Nov. 7, 2024, at 2:49 p.m. to clarify that Thornton was under the influence of cold medicine, changing "Dr. Thornton explained that he was under the influence himself at the time...
Walt Disney once said, “Laughter is timeless, Imagination has no age, and dreams are forever.” But not everyone agrees with the creator of the “Happiest Place on Earth”.
We’ve all heard twitter...
On the morning of July 15, at 4:00 a.m., residents at the Fountains rushed down the emergency exits of the North Tower in confusion, as the fire alarm continued to sound.
This was the first of two fire...
A recent photo of a migrant father and his daughter laying deceased in the Rio Grande River after an attempt to cross the border from Mexico into the United States has become what others describe as...
Thinking about putting down that cup of coffee? Well, don’t. You’re probably thinking “Why won’t these people stop talking about coffee?”
It’s because we know how much college kids love...
We all know attending college while working and trying to maintain a safe budget is not the easiest task. Companies are aiming to make this easier for college students through discounts and deals. Here...
Although some students find on-campus living to be a smooth transition from home life, others start out their college experiences with some unfortunate roommate horror stories.
“She made comments...
After a long search, Dr. Brent Mai, who currently serves a position as dean of libraries and university librarian at Fairfield University, has accepted UNF’s offer to become the new dean of the Thomas...
Spinnaker is committed to the coverage of the 2020 presidential elections to better inform and notify all students and faculty about the issues that matter to them. Here is a list of democratic candidates...
If you're a fan of their new album Trench then be sure to buy last minute tickets. Twenty One Pilots will perform at the Vystar Veterans Memorial Arena on June 14 as a part of their "Bandito" Tour.
The...
Recent scandals and data continue to fuel the belief that post-secondary education is rigged for the wealthy. With the recent college admissions scandal, involving prominent actresses Lori Loughlin and...
After it's long run in the company, Apple announced on Monday that iTunes will no longer be available. According to Bloomberg, the iTunes app has long been overshadowed by Apple Music.
The replacement?...
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On Friday morning, the workshop sponsored by the Department of Recreation and Wellness began with a tour of the Ogier Gardens which consisted...
On Tuesday, May 28, the CEO of the Pokémon Company announced at a Pokémon press conference that they would be releasing a game much like Pokémon Go, except this game doesn’t involve walking. It involves...
If you’ve ever wanted to learn how to fly, then you’re in luck. Especially if you're on a budget.
According to News4jax, iFLY Jacksonville is offering a buy one, get one 50% off of skydiving experience...
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It’s safe to say that with our busy lives we’ve made ramen noodle meals fancied up with sautéed vegetables or an egg, boxed...
The UNF Ogier Gardens is serving up an event called Herbal Tea @Ten. The event is meant to educate workshop attendees about how to dry, make and brew their own fresh herbal teas.
The guided tour and...
Grab some some popsicles, ice cream, or a fresh tall glass of lemonade because Memorial Day will be the hottest day this weekend with temperatures expecting to reach 99 degrees on Monday.
According...
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On Tuesday, May 14, Alabama passed a restrictive abortion ban law which banned all abortions except in cases where the mother’s health...
We hate to break it to you, but according to a recent study from the Brooks College of Health, that homemade sunscreen is not going to cut it. The study, conducted by an associate professor at UNF’s...
As college students it’s not uncommon to stop by Starbucks for your daily cup of coffee. After grabbing your iced caramel latte, you head straight to class. As you sit there, listening to your professor...
The first amendment has been the hot topic for universities nationwide as the debate on the limitations of free speech rage on, especially at UNF, where campus preachers seem to be a recurring...
NextGen Florida met with students, administrators, and student government, so you can now have the shot at voting with your student ID.
According to Student Body President, John Aloska, the new ID’s...
You might see a change in the UNF wi-fi as UNF's ITS Help Desk says additional updates to the “UNF- Wireless” network are being applied this week.
Students and employees may be asked to accept...
Thanks to UNF’s Division of Continuing Education, you can now check learning how to kayak off your bucket-list. You can now learn the different types of kayaking, equipment, safety, the rules and regulations,...
If you’re 18 and planning on buying tobacco related products, then Walmart and Sam’s Club aren't the places to go. Starting July 1, the company will no longer sell tobacco products or e-cigarettes...
If you’re on campus and wondering what’s open or deciding between things to do, look no further. Here’s a list of Summer A hours:
Bookstore:
Monday, May 13 to Wednesday, May 15:...
Though texting and driving is technically illegal in the state of Florida, there hasn’t been a law put in place to allow police officers to enforce it. For years, we’ve heard countless stories of car...
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23-year-old, Jesse Martinez, was described by his mother as a “bundle of joy” and by the rest of his family and friends as a “quiet”...
Tent vs. Car
UNFPD was dispatched to parking lot 18 on May 4 in response to a damaged vehicle. The complainant stated that unknown individuals set up a tent behind his car which had caused damage to...
Let’s be honest, we’ve all had to compose a struggle meal at least once in the duration of our college careers. Some may say It’s the price we pay for a higher education. But exactly when do we look...
For years, college students and universities have been the target of common spam and phishing emails, which universities warn their students and faculty about.
UNF sent out an Osprey update on Tuesday,...
Every year parents send their kids off to college with the hopes that they’ll be in safe hands. With college comes studying, meeting new people and maybe even going to a party or two.
What better...
There are a lot of things you can do once you turn 18. You can purchase lottery tickets, you can vote, you can smoke - or perhaps not anymore. Lawmakers in Florida have approved a bill that will make smoking...
UNFPD was dispatched to The Fountains on April 21, in response to an allegedly missing student, Marisela Analis Myers Vasquez. Upon arrival, police met with Vasquez’s mother who said she last saw her...
Visit the UNF philosophy program graduate page and what will you find? “We are not accepting applications at this time.”
Why? After a year of consideration, UNF is canning their philosophy graduate...
Freehanded art
UNF police were dispatched to the Student Union on April 13 in response to a call about two subjects who were spray painting the 3rd floor concrete floor. According to the incident report,...
On April 11, UNF police responded to a battery call in Crossings, Bldg. S. According to the police report, the victim and the suspect began arguing over the smelly food in the trash can that he had thrown...
Men strutted their stuff in high heels on Tuesday in the Osprey Plaza, in an attempt to support and understand trials and challenges faced by women. The Walk in a Woman’s Shoes event, hosted by the Women’s...
There seems to be a new challenge circulating throughout social media every week. The most recent twitter craze is the Florida Man challenge. The trend has sparked debate about its role in exploiting mental...
Saturday night, long lines formed as UNF students waited to enter the arena to see Bryce Vine, Whethan, and Rae Sremmurd. As time began winding down for the doors to open, students were able to sign up...
The opening of the Pre[serve] art gallery was filled with people wanting to get a glimpse of the art created by student artists and inspired by a place close to home. The Sawmill Slough Preserve is a 382-...
College student nightmare
On March 11, UNFPD was dispatched to the UPD building in response to a stolen textbook. According to the report, the student placed her textbook she had gotten from the UNF...
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In February, police reported to a burglary at the Crossings where the students were away for a weekend. Last week, a student had $500 stolen...
As spring break approaches many head down to Miami or decide to take a cruise through the Caribbean. Dreams of having a luxurious or wild spring break may, at first glance, seem shattered and being stuck...
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The University of North Florida Police Department responded to a call about a suspicious box located near a trash can located outside of Osprey Hall Monday afternoon.
UNFPD found...
Tuesday morning commenced the start of the fifth annual Women Leaders In STEM Conference with Emmy nominated host, executive producer of “Xploration Outer Space”, Aerospace Engineer and keynote speaker...
Jason Ford pleaded guilty to sexual exploitation of children back in November of last year, and last week, U.S. District Judge Beth Bloom sentenced Ford to 15 years in prison.
Ford was accused of impersonating...
The majority of college graduates and master’s level degrees are women and 40 percent of the workforce in the United states are also women, according to the Girl Scout Research Institute. Yet, women...
Cat fight
On Feb. 23, UNFPD responded to a call near UNF drive and Alumni drive about a physical altercation between two females. According to the report the altercation started because one of the females...
