Lauren Fox is a communication major at the University of North Florida, focusing on journalism. Lauren has years of international work experience, working jobs in countries such as Australia, New Caledonia, Vietnam and Morocco. She aspires to use her writing skills to raise awareness about global issues. Lauren also works as a freelance surf photographer and enjoys contending with the sea in her quest for the perfect photo.
It started with wet pants. A terrified six-year-old in Egypt, tasked with singing a four-minute song in his non-native language, wet his pants before giving a performance that would earn him his first...
“There is a need for an urgent replacement for a Personal assistant (Virtual),” said a Sept. 15 email from a University of North Florida (UNF) professor… or at least, an email appearing to be from...
Ospreys without Duo, the multi-factor authentication app, won’t be able to log into their MyWings account, the University of North Florida (UNF) Information Technology Services (ITS) announced Tuesday...
Comcast announced yesterday that its public Xfinity Wi-Fi hotspots are open to everyone in Florida — even people who are not subscribers — in the wake of over 2.6 million Florida homes being without...
Are you a rule breaker? Have you ever wanted to be? Well, the University of North Florida Library might be the place to go to fulfill that rebel desire (and don't worry- you won't even get in trouble for...
Student Body President Nathaniel Rodefer and Vice-President Joshua Murry faced repercussions in July for unapproved operation changes made to Lend-A-Wing — the University of North Florida’s food pantry...
A news story can be a funny thing. Depending on the medium, an anchor may use a 30-second segment to read out the very basics of a multi-faceted, exceedingly complex issue before moving on to the next....
Driving around campus around 1:30 a.m. Sunday, a vehicle full of University of North Florida (UNF) students noticed a vehicle with its headlights turned off, allegedly following them as they drove.
Contacting...
Threats were made to a University of North Florida student over Instagram direct messages on Monday, threatening to kill the student if they did not send them $500, according to a University Police Department...
The Student Union evacuated around 11 a.m. Wednesday in the midst of the Week of Welcome Market Day event after a fire alarm went off.
“It was a small microwave fire that caused the alarm in the...
When Lynne Arriale was 25, she had an "epiphany."
"I was walking down the street in Milwaukee when I was finishing up my Master's degree requirements, and I had a passing thought, and that thought was,...
A new poll of likely primary voters in Duval County released Wednesday by the University of North Florida (UNF) Public Opinion Research Lab (PORL) showed a split among party lines regarding a proposed...
The University of North Florida's (UNF) plan to combat COVID-19 will remain remarkably similar to the previous term. With an average of 8,689 reported cases in Florida last week, according to the New York...
Imagine earning a college degree without commuting to campus, getting dressed for class or even leaving your bed. For many students, this may not sound too far-fetched after living through a pandemic,...
The University of North Florida’s (UNF) Interim President, Dr. Pamela Chally, concludes her time leading the university this week, and Dr. Moez Limayem will begin his term as UNF’s president Monday,...
The University of North Florida Spinnaker’s Editor-in-Chief, Carter Mudgett, and Sports Editor, Riley Platt, are among the winners of the Society of Professional Journalists (SPJ) 2022 Green Eyeshade...
The upcoming Fall semester may mean the start of more classes, but it also means a new season of football is right around the corner. The Jacksonville Jaguars and Student Government partnered up to bring...
A University of North Florida (UNF) faculty member contacted the University Police Department (UPD) on July 13 after receiving several parking tickets on UNF property over two days, suspecting their license...
A reported stolen vehicle was found on the second floor of Parking Garage 44 last Thursday afternoon, leading to the arrest of 26-year-old Malik Billings on charges of grand theft of a motor vehicle, possession...
The future legality of abortion in the United States has created countless discussions, and questions have arisen over how law enforcement could catch women seeking abortions regardless of the law.
Period...
Dr. Moez Limayem signed his contract with the University of North Florida (UNF) Board of Trustees (BOT) on June 30, which will go into effect on August 1, making him the seventh president of UNF. Spinnaker...
The right to an abortion is no longer protected by the federal government, but if you live in Florida, you might not immediately notice any significant changes. Does the decision to overturn Roe v. Wade...
Morgan Ray, 19, has brought home a silver medal in the men’s 100-meter breaststroke after representing Team USA in the 2022 Para Swimming World Championships on June 17 in Portugal.
The University...
Roe v. Wade was overturned in a 6-3 Supreme Court decision Friday morning, nearly 50 years after the case set the precedent that abortions were protected by the Constitution. With the case overturned,...
The University of North Florida (UNF) has a new national champion. Upcoming junior, Blake Speir, placed first among college men's shortboarders in the 2022 National Scholastic Surfing Association (NSSA)...
Pride Month in June celebrates equality and justice for the LGBTQ+ community, creating opportunities for corporations to market off the rainbow-themed festivities.
While pandering to the queer community...
Dads are notoriously hard to shop for. June 19 is Father's Day this year, and the deadline to find the right gift for your father figure is approaching.
"I've given up now. I'll cook him something maybe,"...
Abortion has been a controversial topic throughout the lives of most college students, with politics playing a prominent role in the controversy. This was not always the case.
To understand why Republicans...
"We came up with the idea during COVID, like, when we were in quarantine we started building it out," said Sahil Deshmukh, the co-founder of the new app, MyPro. "It literally started on a piece of paper."
Both...
A former University of North Florida student was sentenced to one year in jail Thursday for killing his girlfriend in 2017 and lying to authorities, claiming she committed suicide, according to the Duval...
Students are investors. From Pre-K to university, the time spent in the classroom is an investment in a student’s future. Investing in education starts early in life, but young people may be less prepared...
The candidates for the University of North Florida’s presidential search have been narrowed down to four men: David Blackwell, David Brennen, Moez Limayem and Marc Miller. The university’s seventh...
In 2016, VJ Ibones, a graduate of the University of North Florida (UNF), had never heard of Bitcoin. Six years later, he is a founding creator of the cryptocurrency index protocol, Polylastic.
“I...
Upon leaving class last Monday, a student noticed their AirPods were missing from their pocket at the start of a class in Building 42, read a University Police Department (UPD) report.
The student...
Lauren Fox, General Assignment Reporter
• April 19, 2022
A 28-year-old bicyclist was arrested on April 8 after a University Police Department officer saw two bikers riding away from The Flats after dark and without lights, according to a police report.
The...
Lauren Fox, General Assignment Reporter
• April 18, 2022
Now facing an additional three charges of sexual battery, Mateo Borda Boyanovich will appear in court Tuesday morning for threats he allegedly made to shoot up the University of North Florida (UNF) Green,...
Lauren Fox, General Assignment Reporter
• April 18, 2022
Students adhering to dietary restrictions for spiritual purposes or because of allergies must approach foods with caution as it’s essential for preserving their morals or even their lives.
On-campus...
Lauren Fox, General Assignment Reporter
• April 8, 2022
The University of North Florida (UNF) Surf Team is now eight-time consecutive East Coast champions in the National Scholastic Surfing Association (NSSA) league, preparing to compete in California for the...
Lauren Fox, General Assignment Reporter
• March 29, 2022
A 28-year-old man was arrested outside Osprey Fountains early Tuesday morning after allegedly attempting to flee from police on a bike, according to a University of North Florida Police Department (UPD)...
Lauren Fox, General Assignment Reporter
• March 28, 2022
Unidentified women dressed in medical scrubs went door to door requesting student insurance and identification information in exchange for free COVID-19 rapid tests and a $10 gift card at the University...
Lauren Fox, General Assignment Reporter
• March 23, 2022
Serial Bike Thefts
In total, ten bikes and one skateboard have been stolen on the University of North Florida (UNF) campus this year.
46-year-old Linwood Benner was arrested on March 7 behind Osprey...
As the Ukrainian military works to fend off Russian forces, displaced people and journalists need aid; University of North Florida (UNF) students can help.
Spinnaker spoke with UNF Professor Dr. Nataliya...
Lauren Fox, General Assignment Reporter
• March 21, 2022
"I didn't even know what entrepreneur meant until, like, outside of high school," 23-year-old UNF advertising senior and entrepreneur Miles Dittmar said.
Operating out of his living room in St. Augustine,...
Lauren Fox, General Assignment Reporter
• March 8, 2022
Online Fraud Leads to Death Threats
An online scammer threatened someone's life Wednesday morning, March 2, after the alleged scammer emailed nine checks totaling $5,000 to the victim, with instructions...
Lauren Fox, General Assignment Reporter
• March 4, 2022
Florida Senate Bill (SB) 520 is currently in review by the House and, if passed, could impact the future of collegiate presidential searches by keeping the list of applicants off public record until the...
Lauren Fox, General Assignment Reporter
• March 3, 2022
On the internet, complete privacy is virtually impossible. Wi-Fi networks can determine a user’s approximate location and keep logs of the websites visited by users on the network, and websites use analytics...
Lauren Fox, General Assignment Reporter
• February 28, 2022
Peeps and feces in a campus parked car
A car on campus was vandalized with marshmallow Peeps Friday, according to a police report. The Peeps were found on the rear trunk lid of the car and wedged in a...
Lauren Fox, General Assignment Reporter
• February 28, 2022
Black artists showcased their talent Friday night at the Black Excellence Expo, hosted by the University of North Florida Black Student Union.
The evening was a celebration of Black history and...
Check out some of the photos from the Swoop Troupe's performance of The Lightning Thief taken during rehearsal and during the performance!
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The Lightning Thief, a coming-of-age adventure musical, premiers Friday night as the University of North Florida (UNF) Swoop Troupe brings the first book of the Percy Jackson and the Olympians series to...
As we kick out of bed and wake up into a new semester in a new year, it can be easy to get caught up in the same old routine. Wake up, log in to Zoom or go to class, eat something, go home, then contemplate...
