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The Osprey Update that was sent to students Friday morning regarding the shooting.

Shots fired on campus: Was an email the best way to let students know?

Alexandra Torres-Perez Sep 1, 2017

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VYuBq7mC5Bo Video by Lee Giat Friday morning 18-year-old UNF student Cameron J. Daniel shot a gun at the ceiling in Building V of the Cove. Students found out this information...

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Feature Photo by Lili Weinstein

UNF volleyball bounces back in home opener over Savannah State

Ronnesha Rodgers Aug 31, 2017

https://youtu.be/uDseXZWEC1Y Video by Joslyn Simmons North Florida (3-1) swept the Savannah State Tigers (2-2) 3-0 in their home opener on Aug. 30. In the first set, the Ospreys started off strong...

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UNF men's basketball releases tough schedule

UNF men’s basketball releases tough schedule

Joslyn Simmons Aug 30, 2017

The men's basketball team released its 2017-2018 schedule full of high-ranked powerhouses.  UNF’s non-conference stale is packed with teams from the Power 5 conference including Miami, Florida,...

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Ellen Glasses Photo from ellenglasser4mayor.com

UNF Instructor Ellen Glasser is the new mayor of Atlantic Beach

Ronnie Rodgers Aug 29, 2017

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...

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UNF President John Delaney. Photo by Lili Weinstein

UNF President tells students to “Take Action” against violence

Aug 22, 2017

UNF President John Delaney released an email on Aug. 22 to all students, faculty and staff regarding recent protests and counter-protests such as Charlottesville and Boston. In the email, Delaney...

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The One Stop offices are located in Hicks Hall. Photo by Tiffany Salameh

One Stop on long wait times and possible solutions

Tristan Reyes Aug 22, 2017

As the fall semester comes, students come rushing in. They need records, financial aid, and transcripts sorted out before classes start. That’s where One Stop comes in. Students are able to visit...

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What to watch out for during the Week of Welcome

Ronnie Rodgers Aug 19, 2017

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...

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Jacob Hardy with Violet, a T.A.I.L.S. graduate with terminal cancer. Photo provided by Pit Sisters.

UNF student changes lives of inmates and dogs

Pierce Turner Aug 7, 2017

Internships are common for fourth year criminal justice majors at UNF, with most students taking theirs with the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office and doing ride-alongs or going to court. However, only...

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Ospreys without a home: UNF works with homeless students

Ospreys without a home: UNF works with homeless students

Pierce Turner Aug 3, 2017

Homeless students are a small population at UNF, but an important one. They have to balance all of their classes and responsibilities like the rest of us, in addition to figuring out a place to stay...

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The university offers many initiatives to help with diversity. Photo by Hannah Lee

Diversity at UNF: How the numbers have changed over the years

Hannah Lee Aug 2, 2017

President John Delaney sat down with Spinnaker to talk about diversity at UNF and some of the improvements that happened during his time at the university. “When I got here, we were roughly 12...

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 Photo by Mark Judson.

Jaguars season tickets on sale for students in early fall semester

Hannah Lee Aug 1, 2017

Student Government announced on their Facebook page that Jaguar ticket sales will be available Aug. 21 through Aug. 23. Season tickets will cost students $210, and students can purchase up to four...

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SG: Five main campus initiatives revealed for 2017-2018 year

Hannah Lee Jul 31, 2017

As the summer comes to a close, Student Body President Samantha Mims revealed her five main initiatives for the upcoming year. Each project that comes out of the Executive Branch will fall under one...

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