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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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Letter to the Editor

Letter to the Editor: Veterans Deserve Better

Armando Grundy-Gomes Apr 11, 2019

“I will see what I can do and/or I am looking into it.” This is the poison of choice that I have constantly received from University of North Florida President David Szymanski, his administration,...

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Osprey Miracle raises over $6,000 for Children’s Miracle Network hospitals

Osprey Miracle raises over $6,000 for Children’s Miracle Network hospitals

Aleema Jack Apr 11, 2019

Students danced the night away at the 11th annual osprey miracle dance marathon, raising funds for local children’s hospitals in Jacksonville. Some of the children benefiting from the funding suffered...

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photo by Teeryana Bryant

Our Diverse World: Robin Magnelli speaks at UNF

Teeryana Bryant Apr 10, 2019

UNF hosted an event with guest speaker Robin Magnelli. The event was titled “Our Diverse World,” and addressed evolution and creation. Magnelli discussed the different theories that have been used...

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The library is handing out buttons supporting individuals right to read. Photo by Hannah Lee

OPINION: Bundo’s Bounty and the Untold Story of Challenged Books

Austin Belet, Opinions Editor Apr 10, 2019

In a Last Week Tonight with John Oliver bit aired on March 18, 2018, John Oliver announced the release of the show's book A Day in the Life of Marlon Bundo. This actual children’s book is about a rabbit...

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UNF Women’s Center hosts Walk In a Woman’s Shoes

UNF Women’s Center hosts Walk In a Woman’s Shoes

Heydi Ortiz, Police Reporter Apr 9, 2019

Men strutted their stuff in high heels on Tuesday in the Osprey Plaza, in an attempt to support and understand trials and challenges faced by women. The Walk in a Woman’s Shoes event, hosted by the Women’s...

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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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Opinion: Impressive Imposters

Austin Belet, Opinions Editor Apr 9, 2019

As the semester creeps towards its end, many of us are facing more and more projects that bear more and more weight on our grade. Whether it’s massive experiments that we need to provide deep analysis...

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Photo Gallery: OzFest

Photo Gallery: OzFest

Lili Weinstein Apr 8, 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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Rae Sremmurd takes over UNF Arena for OzFest Concert

Rae Sremmurd takes over UNF Arena for OzFest Concert

Heydi Ortiz Apr 8, 2019

Saturday night, long lines formed as UNF students waited to enter the arena to see Bryce Vine, Whethan, and Rae Sremmurd. As time began winding down for the doors to open, students were able to sign up...

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Photo by Teeryana Bryant

UNF students revisit their childhood with Shrek Fest

Teeryana Bryant Apr 8, 2019

"Shrek and Donkey, on another whirlwind adventure!" This is just one of the best-known quotes from the classic kid movie Shrek. UNF hosted a Shrek Fest event on Wednesday in the Osprey Landing area as...

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Osprey Productions.

Out of this world: Osprey Productions themes this year’s OZ FEST

Lianna Norman, News Editor Apr 5, 2019

It’s concert time again at UNF. The annual performance sponsored by Osprey Productions is here. In the past, OZ FEST has featured performances from Palm Trees and Powerlines, Desiigner and Juicy J. This...

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