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The historic Barnett National Bank building will host UNF's new downtown Center for Entrepreneurship. Courtesy of Wikimedia Commons.

UNF opening new downtown Center of Entrepreneurship

Paulo Cesar | Jan 14, 2019

The University of North Florida will host the grand opening of a new Center for Entrepreneurship on Feb. 4, in the renovated historic Barnett National Bank Building on Adams Street in downtown Jacksonville....

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graphic by Lianna Norman

Why is Meningitis B a hot topic in university wellness?

Heydi Ortiz, Police Reporter | Jan 11, 2019

Flus and viruses are among the most known diseases on university campuses as students don’t always take preventative measures like flu shots. But as flu season continues on, so does arising fear of...

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Students attending Blue Year's Celebration.

Photo Gallery: Blue Year’s Celebration

Khorri Newton, Photo Editor | Jan 7, 2019

For more information or news tips, or if you see an error in this story or have any compliments or concerns, contact editor@unfspinnaker.com.  

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Activists gather outside of the Duval County Courthouse in response to the recent death of transgender community members.

Gender as a cultural construct: The modern spectrum and stereotypes

Sam Chaney, News Editor | Jan 3, 2019

This article was originally published in the Fall 2018 “Culture of UNF Issue”.  So, are you a girl or a boy? And how do you know for sure that’s what you are? Have you always known? The American...

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Photo by Mark Judson

Greek-life culture at UNF: What is it and how does it function?

Jessica May | Jan 2, 2019

This article was originally published in the Fall 2018 “Culture of UNF Issue”.  Joining a fraternity or sorority is a great way to make lifelong friends in college. Greek life at UNF strives to...

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Students gathered in the Game Room to play Rocket League.

UNF Nerd Culture

Hunter Horstman | Dec 29, 2018

This article was originally published in the Fall 2018 “Culture of UNF Issue”.  I know what you’re thinking: nerds are just a bunch of socially awkward, goofy-looking guys that smell like sweat...

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Nature Trails

The Hidden Gem

Andy Moser, Features Editor | Dec 26, 2018

This article was originally published in the Fall 2018 “Culture of UNF Issue”.  Culture is everywhere. In a sense, culture is everything. It’s in our attitudes, our media, our art, even in our...

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Students rehearse a dance together before salsa instructor Andres Espinosa turns on the corresponding song. Photo by Courtney Stringfellow

What does UNF know about international culture? A lot, actually.

Alan Vargas | Dec 24, 2018

This article was originally published in the Fall 2018 “Culture of UNF Issue”.  The University of North Florida is a sleepy school near the beach of a sprawling southern city. Jacksonville is home...

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Dishes by students for students

Aisling Glocke | Dec 22, 2018

This article was originally published in the Fall 2018 “Culture of UNF Issue”.  Phở One of the many ways to maintain and spread culture is through cooking cultural dishes. Many students living...

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UNF competition pool complex slowly becoming a reality

UNF competition pool complex slowly becoming a reality

Steven Thompson | Dec 2, 2018

Many students may not have known that UNF’s Field House is used to accommodate an indoor pool. Now, a new competition pool complex is being planned on land north of the Student Wellness Center. “Capital...

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Aftermath of Hurricane Irma in San Marco. Photo by Heydi Ortiz.

UNF hosts panel discussion: climate change, locally and globally

Heydi Ortiz | Dec 2, 2018

“People are viewing science through the lens of their own ideology and that’s where we run into dead ends,” said UNF Political Science Professor Josh Gellers. UNF hosted a “Climate and...

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Photo by Steven Thompson

AIDS memorial quilt on display at UNF

Steven Thompson and Sarah Bethea | Nov 29, 2018

On Wednesday, Nov. 28, UNF's LGBT Resource Center featured an AIDS memorial quilt, put on display by the North Florida Quilt Chapter of the Names Project Foundation. The quilt is created by the loved ones...

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