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Read makes All-Conference second team, Flock Rewards Program Full story

During family weekend, UNF parents showed off their cooking skills and made their college student’s favorite homemade recipe. I was a judge during the cook-off and am reviving “College Cooking with Lori” this week to display the recipe of the Best Overall winner. Mexican Lasagna Submitted by Jaime Hamilton, Mother of student Cynthia Hamilton Full story

DeFreitas earns first Atlantic Sun Conference player of the week for UNF men’s soccer A UNF men’s soccer player earned the Atlantic Sun Conference Player of the Week for the first time in the university’s history. Sophomore forward Akil DeFreitas scored three goals in the two conference match-ups against East Tennessee State University and University of South Carolina Upstate during the weekend. Full story

At a time when budget cuts are on everyone’s minds, one might wonder where the UNF athletic department plans to get the money for an estimated $30 million project called UNF Varsity Village. Students do not have to worry about seeing a raise in tuition for this project. UNF Varsity Village is going to be donor-funded. To date, a little more than $5 million has been ... Full story

With the UNF volleyball team tied for first in its conference play and already having surpassed its total wins from the 2007-2008 season, the excitement around the team is growing. Full story

With every sports season that comes and goes, teams and coaching staffs search the nation and beyond for fresh additions. For the 2008-2009 fall season, the Ospreys will feature a total of 32 new recruits, according to Shawn LaFata, director for UNF Athletics Media Relations. The Spinnaker took some time to interview some of the new athletes you might see at a game or meet ... Full story

Your ol’ pal, Ozzie, is back with the second installment for the Spinnaker. Not a lot has been going on since last time I wrote. I was able to fit in a vacation up north where it was less than 90 degrees everyday. I don’t know if you know this, but heat and I aren’t the best of friends. Don’t get me wrong now, I ... Full story

A 1-1 double-overtime tie against the University of South Florida opened the season for the UNF women’s soccer team Aug. 22. In a game that was a battle of the goaltenders, UNF senior goalkeeper Rachael Howard prevented several close overtime goals, which would have ended the game. Full story