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UNF Student Life to host annual Spook-a-Thon event
The Spinnaker
University of North Florida Student Life will host its annual Spook-a-Thon festival on Wednesday, Oct. 21, at 7 p.m. at the Arena Plaza. The event features music by DJ Jimmie Hustle, food vendors and trucks, games, and a costume contest with prizes. To participate, attendees must check in with an Osprey1Card, scan the registration QR... The post UNF Student
UNF students face employment hurdles under new federal loan rules
The Spinnaker
Students at the University of North Florida are concerned about their odds of getting hired after college in today’s job market and losing access to federal student loans. The job market has been difficult for college graduates to navigate. While the unemployment rate for all workers was at a low 4.1% in June 2026, the... The post UNF students face employmen
UNF falls short to JU in River City Rumble
The Spinnaker
As the whistle blew to start the 2026 River City Rumble on Sunday, the University of North Florida women’s soccer team raced to score against Jacksonville University. Starting off strong, the Ospreys took their first shot within the first minute. Feeling the threat, the JU Dolphins scored their first goal in the fourth minute. JU... The post UNF falls short
SG fall election voting canceled for third consecutive year
The Spinnaker
The University of North Florida Student Government elections office has canceled the fall election process because it is uncontested for the third consecutive year. Voting for the senatorial candidates was scheduled for Oct. 20 and 21, according to the SG website. “The Office of Elections did not receive the required number of senatorial candidates. As... Th
UNFPD to pay over $200,000 to Flock Safety through 2028
The Spinnaker
The University of North Florida Police Department has paid $99,400 to Flock Safety since 2024 to date and has signed a two-year renewal contract valued at $108,000, according to the contract between UNFPD and Flock Safety. While the Florida Department of Transportation issued an order banning automatic license plate readers from state roadways in late... The
Failure to cease: UNF Chi Phi chapter slapped with five-year suspension
The Spinnaker
The University of North Florida suspended the Omega Zeta chapter of the Chi Phi Fraternity for five years following repeated violations of a university cease-and-desist order during an investigation into hazing and endangerment, according to university documents obtained by Spinnaker. The suspension began March 16, 2026, and runs through May 3, 2031, accordi
Guarding a digital footprint: How UNF students can combat cyber threats
The Spinnaker
As the University of North Florida observes Cybersecurity Awareness Month this October, students and staff are taking a closer look at securing their digital footprints and protecting sensitive personal information. “Our generation is so comfortable with putting things on the internet, including personal information, that most don’t even stop to think that t
UNF men’s soccer defeats Charleston at home
The Spinnaker
With a light breeze and the temperature at 80 degrees, the UNF men’s soccer team kicked off their second-to-last home game of the season against the Charleston Cougars on Tuesday, Oct. 13. The Ospreys accelerated down the field towards the Cougars’ goal. Two minutes into play, senior midfielder Anton Khelil shot the Osprey’s first shot... The post UNF men’s
UNF unveils Digital Media + AI Innovation Lab
The Spinnaker
The University of North Florida is expanding its technological frontier with the official unveiling of its new Digital Media + AI Innovation Lab on Oct. 19 at 10:30 a.m. in Building 14D, Room 2029. According to UNF’s College of Arts and Sciences, “the Digital Media + AI Innovation Lab is a hub for dynamic research... The post UNF unveils Digital Media + AI I
‘Suits and Sneakers’: UNF Athletics hosts 10th annual fundraising bash
The Spinnaker
Nearly 200 donors, corporate sponsors, and guests gathered at the UNF Arena for the 10th annual Blue and Gray Bash on Friday for University of North Florida Athletics’ premier fundraising event supporting more than 300 student-athletes. This year’s theme, “Suits and Sneakers,” focused funding efforts on student-athlete nutrition, according to Senior Associat
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