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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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Fire-grilled oven used at Blaze Pizza. Photo by Alexandra Torres-Perez

Pi Day offers discounted pizza and more

Paolo Cesar Mar 14, 2019

Pi Day is upon us and with it comes several discounts at local pizza outlets. Blaze Pizza in Town Center, Jacksonville, is starting the Pi Day hype with $3.14 pizzas for anyone who downloads the Blaze...

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UNF student Zeph Kane targeted by an on-campus preacher

OPINION: UNF’s Lousy Response to Borderline Harassment Twitter Video

Mellisa Soehono Feb 28, 2019

According to Urban Dictionary, having a “gaydar” means having the ability and gift of being able to detect homosexualty in other people. This term was used Feb. 13 by a male preacher on the Green towards...

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Courtesy of Lianna Norman.

UNF hosts global health expert Rajiv Shah

Lianna Norman, News Editor Feb 16, 2019

What should one do when the President of the United States calls and tells them to “Make us proud?” Rajiv Shah listened to the room split with laughter as he described his first phone call from President...

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UNF recognizes loyal faculty with breakfast

UNF recognizes loyal faculty with breakfast

Teeryana Bryant Feb 14, 2019

Teachers, department directors, faculty and staff were given an employee appreciation breakfast on Tuesday Feb. 12 for the years they have contributed to the school. The event included live music along...

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