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Kids learn how to build prosthetic limbs at UNF summer camp

Kaitlyn Bowers, Video Director | Jun 19, 2019

[embedyt] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E3hF3ukMXIc[/embedyt] This summer, UNF has given students from 3rd grade all the way up to 12th grade the opportunity of a lifetime: the opportunity to participate...

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Roommate horror stories

Heydi Ortiz, News Editor | Jun 19, 2019

Although some students find on-campus living to be a smooth transition from home life, others start out their college experiences with some unfortunate roommate horror stories. “She made comments...

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Hemming Park

Hemming park reveals sculptures created by UNF graduates

Kaitlyn Bowers, Video Director | Jun 18, 2019

  [embedyt] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zUcaErlGKHA[/embedyt] Hemming Park is no stranger to art installations. On Tuesday, three UNF student’s sculptures were added to the park’s scenery....

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Kick off this summer with a UNF summer camp

Breanna Cataldo, Features Editor | Jun 17, 2019

If you're feeling bored, curious or if you're simply looking for something fun to do with your friends, UNF has you covered. This summer, UNF has multiple camps that you can attend that vary in content...

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Some plants were damaged during Irma. Photo by Valeree Del Guidice

How switchgrass could potentially fuel cars in the future

Breanna Cataldo, Features Editor | Jun 15, 2019

UNF assistant biology professor Michael Aspinwall, is currently working to find a fuel alternative for the future by growing different types of switchgrass on the roof of the Biological Science's building....

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Opinion: The raging world of a primary

Austin W Belet, Opinions Editor | Jun 14, 2019

As the 2020 cycle heats up, we are finally having to consider the primary candidates. That being said, I suppose the people who don’t care for the Democratic primary can tune out because this is more...

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Dr. Brent Mai, the new Thomas G. Carpenter Library Dean

UNF welcomes new dean of Thomas G. Carpenter Library

Heydi Ortiz, News Editor | Jun 14, 2019

After a long search, Dr. Brent Mai, who currently serves a position as dean of libraries and university librarian at Fairfield University, has accepted UNF’s offer to become the new dean of the Thomas...

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Reporter Drew making Dad jokes

Man on the street: Dad jokes edition

Kaitlyn Bowers, Video Director | Jun 13, 2019

[embedyt] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o1Hy2OyqlH4[/embedyt] With Father’s Day right around the corner, it is important to remember the best thing about dads: their jokes. Spinnaker went around...

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Beaches Go Green to become a club on campus

Beaches Go Green to become a club on campus

Kaitlyn Bowers, Video Director | Jun 12, 2019

Beaches Go Green is expanding their reach by starting their own club on UNF’s campus with the goal to get college students more involved in taking care of the Earth so that future generations can better...

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Some of the most "breathtaking" news from E3 so far

Some of the most “breathtaking” news from E3 so far

Morgan Holbrook, Copy Editor | Jun 12, 2019

Keanu Reeves’ summary of playing Cyberpunk 2077 and the subsequent reaction from a fan (at 2:14 in the linked video) perfectly describes the energy of 2019’s Electronic Entertainment Expo: “breathtaking.” Since...

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Artifacts found during the dig.  Photo by Joslyn Simmons

Archaeology students find artifacts in Big Talbot Island

Breanna Cataldo, Features Editor | Jun 11, 2019

UNF students began digging for artifacts in Big Talbot Island in early May. The goal was to find evidence that an ancient Native American Village was once there. Professor Keith Ashley and some of his...

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Red curtains

The Wonderful Wizard of Oz is coming to UNF

Victoria Reed | Jun 10, 2019

A production for The Wonderful Wizard Oz is coming to the Andrew A. Robinson Jr. Theater June 16th at 6 p.m. The show will be directed by Alexa Mieses, and Bryan Jenkins is the featured guest artist....

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