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the Sun-Ray Cinema at Riverside. Photo by Heydi Ortiz.

Riverside: A hotspot for millennials

Heydi Ortiz Sep 25, 2018

Why would anyone want to move to a city like Jacksonville when there are places like Los Angeles and San Francisco? Well, according to RENTCafe, Riverside in Jacksonville places sixth in the nation for...

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Understanding POW/MIA Recognition Day and its ties to Jacksonville

Understanding POW/MIA Recognition Day and its ties to Jacksonville

Sarah Bethea Sep 23, 2018

If you’ve ever walked to Lot 18 from the John A. Delaney Student Union, you’ve passed the veterans’ park that has seven flags: five for the different branches of the military, one American flag...

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The Student Union. Courtesy of UNF.

Can UNF withstand a hurricane?

Steven Thompson Sep 22, 2018

The last time Jacksonville was directly hit by a hurricane was Hurricane Dora on Sept. 10, 1964. Dora hit Jacksonville as a Category 2 hurricane and delivered six inches of rain. The rain, coupled...

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Graphic by Sam Chaney

UNF Women’s Center holds a panel discussing women in leadership positions

Johnakeshia Thompson Sep 19, 2018

Three women from three different backgrounds addressed issues that women face in the workplace at the Women’s Center panel Tuesday, Sept. 18. This event was organized by Joanna Young. The panelists...

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Graphic by Sam Chaney

Privacy concerns cause younger Facebook users to delete the app from their phone

Steven Thompson Sep 16, 2018

More young people are deleting the Facebook app from their phones, according to a new survey conducted by the Pew Research Center and released on Sept. 5. The survey found 44 percent of younger...

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Graphic by Sam Chaney

Fun activities around Jacksonville to get you in the mood for the Fall season

Sarah Bethea Sep 13, 2018

Fall is not a season Florida experiences often. We don’t have the changing colors of leaves or the quickly cooling weather like most northern states. This time of year means hurricanes, slightly...

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Photo by Sam Chaney.

Never Forget: 2,977 flags planted on the Green in honor of the lives lost on 9/11

Sam Chaney, Managing Editor Sep 11, 2018

In a day and age where America’s political landscape can only be described as becoming increasingly polarized, it was a sight to behold when UNF’s physical landscape was temporarily altered to reflect...

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Graphic by Sam Chaney

“Teachers Are More” interactive display aims to thank teachers

Sarah Bethea Sep 10, 2018

If you find yourself with some spare time from now until the end of September, be sure to visit the College of Education and Human Services lobby inside Tom and Betty Petway Hall, Bldg. 57. On display...

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The Osprey Race Team competed at the FSAE competition in Michigan. Photo courtesy of Thomas Strickland.

UNF Osprey Racing Team receives $30,000 donation

Sarah Bethea Sep 6, 2018

On Tuesday, Sept. 4, the UNF Osprey Racing Team received a $30,000 donation from APR Energy and the John and Suzanne Campion Family Foundation. The team is a partnership among engineering and business...

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Photo courtesy of Tinder

Makers of Tinder to launch Tinder U: Will Ospreys use it?

Steven Thompson Aug 29, 2018

Speed dating was once a popular and fun way to date a decade ago—it was part musical chairs, part millisecond interview of potential date partners. Now, however, the fragile dance of potential partners...

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Jacksonville Arboretum & Gardens. Photo by Sarah Bethea.

Calling all weekend warriors! Give hiking a try at these local trails

Sarah Bethea Aug 23, 2018

Appalachian Trail. Pacific Crest Trail. Mountains-to-Sea Trail. These are just a few of the long-distance hiking trails that we have in the United States. In fact, in 2015 it was determined by the American...

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Graduate wearing her customized cap.

Photo Gallery: Inside look at graduation

Khorri Newton, Photo Editor Aug 8, 2018

Photos by Khorri Newton — 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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