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Florida’s minimum wage increased by a dollar. Will it make a difference?

Florida’s minimum wage increased by a dollar. Will it make a difference?

Lena Perkins, Staff Writer Intern Oct 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...

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UNF students in the Thomas G. Carpenter Library

Sept. 6 job report: a nail in the coffin for recent graduates?

Julia Howey, Volunteer Reporter Sep 18, 2024

The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) released the monthly job report on Friday, Sep. 6. The report revealed a cooling economy following rapid expansion as companies scaled back hiring, particularly for...

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President Moez Limayem speaks to Jacksonville leaders, community members about future collaboration between the city and the university, among other topics, at a Cuppa Jax event on Wednesday, Sep. 27, 2023.

What’s UNF’s dream? “To be the destination of choice,” Moez Limayem tells community leaders at Cuppa Jax

Carter Mudgett, Editor in Chief Sep 27, 2023

It was just before 8 a.m. when the University of North Florida’s seventh president arrived at the Riverplace Tower’s Skyline Room on Wednesday. About 20 people were already there, ready to hear from...

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“Earth is now our only shareholder” Patagonia owner gives away billion-dollar company to fight climate crisis

“Earth is now our only shareholder” Patagonia owner gives away billion-dollar company to fight climate crisis

Mallory Pace, Government Reporter Sep 27, 2022

Outdoor retailer Patagonia has always been in the business of saving the Earth and is now directing all profits to combat climate change and protect undeveloped land around the globe.  Founded in 1973...

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Local bakeries that will bake you smile

Darvin Nelson, General Assignment Reporter Jul 29, 2022

Every now and then, students get a sweet tooth that the typical on-campus Starbucks pastry can’t satisfy. And when you’ve got a craving for baked goods, they might as well be fresh too. Here are some...

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Daylight Saving Time

Daylight Saving Time

Majdouline Bakor, Multimedia Journalist Nov 4, 2021

Don’t forget to reset your clocks back an hour this Sunday, as we enter the fall season and daylight-saving time (DST) approaches. During this time change, the days get shorter as the sun sets before...

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In this 2021 photo, David Szymanski (second from right) stands beside Kevin Hyde, UNF Board of Trustees chair (far left); Sydney Kitson, then-Florida State University System Board of Governors chair (second from left); Marshall M. Criser, then-Florida State University System chancellor (far right). (Photo courtesy of UNF)

UNF opens survey asking Ospreys for input to help in the search of UNF’s next president

Darvin Nelson, General Assignment Reporter Oct 15, 2021

It’s been almost a month since former UNF President Syzmanski has transitioned to C.E.O. of the UNF MedNexus. Interim UNF President Pamela Chally has been running the show as the Presidential Search...

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The effect of COVID-19 on theatres

David Eckstein-Schoemann, Reporter Apr 19, 2021

It is a time of uncertainty during the COVID-19 pandemic as so many of us had to undergo social restrictions to protect our health and well-being. This included going to bars, meeting friends at sports...

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Best companies to work for in Jax according to the web

Shelby Senesac, News Editor Apr 14, 2021

Spinnaker decided to do some digging and find Jacksonville’s best companies to work for based on pay, hours, benefits, and work-life balance. Among four popular career/employee websites (Glassdoor,...

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How to survive a career fair

Mally Nichols, Reporter Mar 19, 2021

Looking ahead to the future can be a bit of a daunting task for any student. Finding a job after college is intimidating, and networking may not come easily to everyone. This is where career fairs come...

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Investing 101 for beginners

Morgan Jeremy, Reporter Feb 18, 2021

After hearing about everything that happened with the recent Reddit/Gamestop hysteria, you are probably interested in learning more about investing and the stock market but have absolutely no idea where...

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Market surges resulting from unlikeliest of sources

Riley Platt, Reporter Jan 27, 2021

Online forums have emerged as a beloved piece of the internet. They serve as a great place to connect with others who enjoy similar hobbies. The most popular of these platforms is by far Reddit, which...

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