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Being a healthy osprey with UNF dietians

Teeryana Bryant | Apr 25, 2019

It’s hard to maintain a healthy lifestyle in college. Classes, jobs and dorm life often get in the way of a balanced diet and exercise schedule, which is why initiatives toward an easily accessible healthy...

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Students take advantage of the “PAWS Your Stress” event while others wait for a turn to pet and play with the service dogs in-training from Canine Companions. 
Photo by Michael Herrera

Students decompress and relax at PAWS Your Stress event

Drew McDonald and Jack Cunha | Apr 23, 2019

[embedyt] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gexqZA3YyRQ[/embedyt] This time of the semester, students are spending countless hours at the Thomas G. Carpenter Library in order to best prepare for their exams....

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On The Horizon: UNF's New Observatory

On The Horizon: UNF’s New Observatory

Kristina Smith | Apr 22, 2019

In the next few weeks, students should keep an eye on the physics building for a change in the skyline. Come May 2019, an observatory dome will be installed on the roof of the physics building. This...

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Free speech on campus

Cara Jackson | Apr 19, 2019

If you’ve ever happened to walk past the Green, you may have noticed the presence of a campus preacher. They're often seen holding a bible and belting out their various beliefs for students to hear....

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Photo by Ronnie Rodgers

Learn how to maintain your car with the UNF Police Department

Brett Nweeia | Apr 19, 2019

[embedyt] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_3ZFhdmZwhU[/embedyt] The UNF Police Department hosted a vehicle maintenance workshop Saturday morning. The UPD's very own officer Karen Livingston showed young...

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Student Body President Jenna DuPilka

UNF Student Body President DuPilka’s last day

Alex Del Dago, Government Reporter | Apr 12, 2019

In her final days of packing, preparing transition binders, and saying goodbyes, Spinnaker got the chance to sit down with Jenna DuPilka one last time and ask about her time as a student at UNF and role...

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Stronger than Stigma: Downtown Jax participates in mental health awareness month

Stronger than Stigma: Downtown Jax participates in mental health awareness month

Lianna Norman, News Editor | Apr 12, 2019

Stronger than Stigma is an organization in Jacksonville dedicated to eliminating the stigma surrounding mental health for local millennials and Gen Zs. The organization is holding a month-long event in...

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Courtesy of Lane Pittman's Twitter account.

Does the “Florida Man” trend have anything to do with mental health?

Heydi Ortiz, Police Reporter | Apr 9, 2019

There seems to be a new challenge circulating throughout social media every week. The most recent twitter craze is the Florida Man challenge. The trend has sparked debate about its role in exploiting mental...

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Taking Back The Night

Taking Back The Night

Cara Jackson | Apr 5, 2019

On Wednesday night, over 60 students gathered on campus to bring awareness to domestic violence at the ninth annual “Take Back The Night” event. Hosted by the UNF Women’s Center and Alpha Chi Omega,...

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UNF’s Ogier Gardens holds inaugural “Taste of Ogier Gardens” fundraiser

Alex Toth, Features Editor | Apr 3, 2019

The Ogier Gardens will offer the local Jacksonville community the opportunity to learn about the value of growing and preparing their own food as part of their "Taste of Ogier Gardens" fundraiser on Thursday....

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photo taken by Heydi Ortiz

UNF opens the Pre[serve] Art Exhibit

Heydi Ortiz, Police Reporter | Mar 30, 2019

The opening of the Pre[serve] art gallery was filled with people wanting to get a glimpse of the art created by student artists and inspired by a place close to home. The Sawmill Slough Preserve is a 382-...

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Launching Your Brand

Launching Your Brand

Teeryana Bryant | Mar 29, 2019

This week UNF Hosted a event called The Brand Girls which was a event to encourage and empower girls to go after their dreams. Rachael Bozsik, CEO and confidence strategist, and owner of the Brand...

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