Lena Perkins was Spinnaker’s staff writer intern during the fall of 2024. She’s a communications major with a concentration in advertising at the University of North Florida, while double-minoring in Professional & Public Writing and Digital Marketing. She enjoys listening to music, scrolling social media, finding new local coffee shops and any chance to travel.
Lena Perkins, Staff Writer Intern
• December 3, 2024
Engineering students this fall may be having a tough time keeping up with Cameron Robinson, a 13-year-old junior who started his first semester at the University of North Florida in August.
After moving...
Lena Perkins, Staff Writer Intern
• December 3, 2024
As finals week approaches, University of North Florida students can join various departments on campus to help de-stress. See the schedule below to learn more.
De-stress before finals: This week's schedule...
Lena Perkins, Staff Writer Intern
• November 25, 2024
Nineteen graduating art students showcased their final projects at the Fall 2024 Senior Showcase at the University of North Florida Gallery of Art and Lufrano Intercultural Gallery on Nov. 21.
Taking...
Lena Perkins, Staff Writer Intern
• November 22, 2024
A naturalization ceremony was held by the University of North Florida’s Hicks Honors College to celebrate the process of 49 immigrants becoming official citizens of the United States.
Over 500 individuals...
Lena Perkins, Staff Writer Intern
• November 18, 2024
This week, students can join the International Center at the University of North Florida in celebrating International Education Week from Nov. 18 through Nov. 22 to promote the advantages of gaining international...
Lena Perkins, Staff Writer Intern
• November 18, 2024
Guest panel experts came to the University of North Florida on Nov. 13 to share advice on how individuals can discuss issues healthily by promoting understanding and identifying common ground with each...
Lena Perkins, Staff Writer Intern
• November 7, 2024
Spring registration week at the University of North Florida is approaching fast as time tickets will open for students to select their classes beginning the morning of Nov. 12.
Students can view their...
Candidate Guides
U.S. Senate: Florida
In the U.S. Senate race, Republican and incumbent Sen. Rick Scott faces Democrat Debbie Mucarsel-Powell in a statewide election.
Rick Scott (R)
Scott is a former...
Lena Perkins, Staff Writer Intern
• November 3, 2024
The University of North Florida’s Office of Service-Learning and Civic Engagement celebrated Vote Early Day with a party on the Green on Oct. 29, 2024, to raise awareness for early voting.
A shuttle...
Presidential Election 2024 - Spinnaker live map by Spinnaker Newsroom. Updates by Madelyn Schneider.
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*Updates to the interactive graphic reflect electoral vote counts as of Nov. 10 at 3:22...
Lena Perkins, Staff Writer Intern
• October 23, 2024
The University of North Florida’s Chamber Singers shared an exclusive preview with select audience members of their performance on Oct. 18 in the UNF Recital Hall in the Fine Arts Center for their upcoming...
Lena Perkins, Staff Writer Intern
• October 16, 2024
Experts from the University of North Florida spoke on how the judicial branch can restore public trust at a panel event on Monday night at the Student Union.
The free public event, “Trust in Justice:...
Lena Perkins, Staff Writer Intern
• October 15, 2024
Students can join The Florida Blue Center for Ethics at the University of North Florida for the celebration of Ethics Week from Oct. 14 through Oct. 18 to examine and raise awareness about ethical issues.
With...
Lena Perkins, Staff Writer Intern
• October 9, 2024
As part of Cybersecurity Awareness Month, students can participate in the Cyber Bowl for a chance to win a prize and gain awareness about cybersecurity issues.
Students can be entered to win an exclusive...
Lena Perkins, Staff Writer Intern
• October 8, 2024
The University of North Florida’s Office of Service-Learning and Civic Engagement held an open house on Oct. 8 to introduce the center's new space and staff. The event provided light refreshments and...
Lena Perkins, Staff Writer Intern
• October 4, 2024
The minimum wage is now $13 an hour for all workers in Florida and $9.98 for tipped employees. Many companies took the initiative to adjust their employees’ payroll early to prepare for the transition.
Since...
Lena Perkins, Staff Writer Intern
• October 1, 2024
The Office of Student Life is hosting Spirt Week at the University of North Florida this week, from Sept. 30 to Oct. 4.
This week's schedule
Sept. 30: Osprey Cafe Takeover: From 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.,...
According to UNF’s Crisis Management Team’s website, the group “works to ensure that UNF is prepared to respond to, recover from, and diminish the effects of a wide variety of disasters that could...
Lena Perkins, Staff Writer Intern
• September 24, 2024
University President Moez Limayem emphasized North Florida’s achievements and goals and said he is proud of the campus community in his address at the UNF Convocation event on Sept. 19.
Hundreds of...
Lena Perkins, Staff Writer Intern
• September 20, 2024
Experts joined forces to talk TikTok and national security on Sept. 16 at the University of North Florida.
UNF students and community members attended the free event, “TikTok on Trial: The Future...
Lena Perkins, Staff Writer Intern
• September 11, 2024
The USoar Program is a new postsecondary education program at the University of North Florida for non-degree-seeking UNF students with intellectual disabilities.
The program received its $1.5 million...
Lena Perkins, Staff Writer Intern
• September 7, 2024
Although the event was partially canceled due to inclement weather, hundreds of students lined up in the rain to attend the “Dive-In” movie night event on Sept. 3.
Disney and Pixar’s “Inside...
Lena Perkins, Staff Writer Intern
• September 3, 2024
The University of North Florida’s Student Accessibility Center is an inclusive space that provides supportive services for undergraduate and graduate students with disabilities.
The SAC, which is...
Lena Perkins, Staff Writer Intern
• August 28, 2024
This week, Rohan Patel, former senior director of public policy and business development at Tesla, visited the University of North Florida for a panel discussion.
The program, “Powering the Future:...
