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NEWS: Inside Swoop in 90 Seconds

NEWS: Inside Swoop in 90 Seconds

Paola Castillo, UNF School of Communication Jul 22, 2021

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In this June 2021 photo provided by Maria Price,  Genshu Price drops off cans and bottles at a recycling center in Kahaluʻu, Hawaii. Price has recycled over 100,000 cans and bottles to raise money for students' college tuition through his fundraiser, Bottles4College. (Bottles4College via AP)

AP: Hawaii teenager recycles to help students reach college

JESSIE WARDARSKI and LUIS ANDRES HENAO, Associated Press Jul 21, 2021

In the beginning, Genshu Price recycled for his own sake — his father said it would be a good way to save money for his college tuition. But then, he came up with grander idea: Why not recycle thousands...

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NEWS: Inside Swoop in 90 Seconds

NEWS: Inside Swoop in 90 Seconds

Paola Castillo, UNF School of Communication Jul 20, 2021

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Student Government chooses new Senate President

Carter Mudgett, Student Government Reporter Jul 19, 2021

To wrap up the week, the Senate convened to, among other business, nominate and choose someone to fill the recently vacated role of Senate President.  Joshua Murry, a Junior at UNF and senator since...

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President Anne H. Hopkins. October 7,1998

Former UNF President Anne H. Hopkins passes away

Shelby Senesac, News Editor Jul 7, 2021

The University of North Florida’s fourth president, Dr. Anne H. Hopkins, passed away this past Fourth of July weekend. Dr. Hopkins was the University’s president from 1999 to 2002 and worked as a political...

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Inside Swoop in 90 Seconds: June 1, 2021

Inside Swoop in 90 Seconds: June 1, 2021

Paola Castillo, UNF School of Communication Jun 1, 2021

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UNF professor discusses the importance of critical race theory in American education

Carter Mudgett, Student Government Reporter May 28, 2021

Both parties at Capitol Hill have clashed in political hostilities over whether or not critical race theory (CRT) should be taught in schools. In recent months, Republican lawmakers have redoubled their...

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UNF bringing new engineering degree programs in Fall 2021

UNF bringing new engineering degree programs in Fall 2021

Shelby Senesac, News Editor May 18, 2021

This fall, UNF is opening two new engineering degree programs which consist of an undergraduate degree and a graduate degree. The new undergraduate degree being offered to students is the Bachelor of...

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SPINNAKER’S SUMMER 2021 MAGAZINE ISSUE AVAILABLE NOW!!!

Darvin Nelson, Editor-in-Chief May 14, 2021

Spinnaker cheerfully welcomes all new and returning Ospreys to the 2021 Summer A term.  Enjoy Spinnaker’s new digital zine that explores the freshmen experience and gives students the 101 on UNF. Link...

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Does a graduate’s GPA really matter?

Shelby Senesac, News Editor Apr 22, 2021

It’s a question that crosses most college students’ minds: Will my graduating GPA affect my chances of getting or not getting the job I apply for? To put it simply, your GPA might not matter as...

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Picture Courtesy of Student Body Vice President Darryl Boyer.

SG-elects to be sworn in today; Finalized SG election results announced

Carter Mudgett, Student Government Reporter Apr 15, 2021

Following the completion of all Judicial hearings, the Senate approved the election results in a meeting last week on April 9. All those listed within the bill are set to be sworn in this Thursday,...

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What causes hyperinflation?

Hayley Simonson, Managing Editor Apr 14, 2021

Inflation is an important concept for people to understand because it can affect a plethora of important areas that have to do with your finances. Simply put , inflation is defined as the upward movement...

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