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Briana Quay.
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First-Generation students run the Inauguration

Teeryana Bryant | Feb 22, 2019

[embedyt] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=23_aPPLrtZ4[/embedyt] “To be the student to guide everyone through this historical event is an honor in itself,” she said. Briana Quay and President David...

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Maria Szymanski reads to the UNF Preschool.
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UNF’s First Lady: Her life, Her contributions, Her passion

Heydi Ortiz, Police Reporter | Feb 21, 2019

[embedyt] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S_hX5kRhW0A[/embedyt] Bright energy filled the room as the first lady ecstatically answered questions about her life before and after marrying the president and...

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Sarah Busansky

UNF student Sarah Busansky defies all odds

Aleema Jack | Feb 21, 2019

Life may not always turn out the way one’s planned, but nothing can stop Sarah Busansky. Busansky was born with cerebral palsy and weighing in at just four pounds, doctors said Sarah would not live long...

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Swoopin Up the Cigs spreads awareness of a smoke-free campus

Swoopin Up the Cigs spreads awareness of a smoke-free campus

Aisling Glocke, Managing Editor | Feb 19, 2019

You don’t realize how much of something you have until you go ahead and count it. That’s exactly what the Healthy Osprey Ambassadors are doing when it comes to cigarette butts on campus. “We’re...

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Madison Meyer

UNF student presents research at Harvard

Teeryana Bryant | Feb 19, 2019

Madison Meyer, a political science Junior, is the first student from UNF this year to present research at Harvard University. She's dedicated her research to the relationship between socioeconomic status...

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African culture takes the stage in ASA pageant

African culture takes the stage in ASA pageant

Jay Mafela | Feb 19, 2019

This past week was full of love and heart with a plethora of Valentine’s Day events. However, one group of students decided to show others the heart of African culture. On Saturday, the African Students...

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“Alita: Battle Angel” review: Fans of the manga rejoice

David Eckstein | Feb 18, 2019

Directed by Robert Rodriquez (Sin City) and produced by James Cameron (Terminator, Aliens, Avatar), its Alita:Battle Angel. This new film, based on the Japanese cyberpunk manga series written in the 1990s,...

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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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Homecoming: Nest Fest comes to UNF

Homecoming: Nest Fest comes to UNF

Paolo Cesar | Feb 15, 2019

Starting Feb. 15, the University of North Florida will host Homecoming: Nest Fest, with open invitations and special offers for alumni until Feb. 23. Alongside a welcome back for alumni, Homecoming offers multiple...

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Column: Making your way around town

Tyler Wailes | Feb 15, 2019

This column is part of a series written by Tyler Wailes. Wailes is on a study abroad trip and each week she shares her experience with Spinnaker readers. This column gets published every Friday. Gym...

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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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Parkland shooting anniversary: How students are using their voice to move forward

Paolo Cesar | Feb 14, 2019

A year has passed since the Marjory Stoneman Douglas shooting, and people are moving forward to honor the fallen and reflect on everything that has passed since that time. Among those making efforts...

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