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UNF earns a place among the elites with Carnegie Classification

Kristina Smith Jan 16, 2019

UNF has been recognized as a top tier of national universities by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education. According to a UNF press release on January 16, 2018, UNF was recognized...

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Photo by Alexandra Torres-Perez.

Blaze Pizza to offer $5 pizzas to students

Paolo Cesar Jan 14, 2019

Blaze Pizza in Jacksonville announced that it will offer build-your-own pizzas for only $5 on Tuesday, Jan. 15 for students with their college I.D. The offer applies to students and staff from the University...

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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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“Replicas” review: If you want more Keanu Reeves, wait till “John Wick 3”

David Eckstein Jan 13, 2019

The movie season of 2019 started off with "Replicas," a film that, despite having an intriguing premise, could not avoid the fall into old and tired science fiction tropes. The film centers on Keanu...

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UNF alum files to run for Mayor of Jacksonville

Lianna Norman, News Editor Jan 11, 2019

Incumbent Jacksonville Mayor Lenny Curry will be facing stiff competition this coming Spring. Anna Brosche is a Jacksonville City Council member and Duval county native whose alma mater is none other than...

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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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Woman on the Street

Woman on the Street: Spring Semester Expectations

Teeryana Bryant Jan 11, 2019

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-oMbh7Et-eU Created by Alex Toth — 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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Cory Goff, Senior Student Manager for UNF Baseball. Photo courtesy of UNF Athletics

Goff gets called up to the big leagues

Drew McDonald, Sports Editor Jan 10, 2019

Cory Goff, a senior student manager for UNF Baseball for three years, was signed by the Milwaukee Brewers to be a clubhouse manager for their High-A affiliate, the Carolina Mudcats. This past winter,...

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The Most Anticipated Albums of 2019

Alex Toth, Features Editor Jan 9, 2019

The Fully Announced Bring Me the Horizon - Amo: It’s been more than three years since that last album by deathcore-turned-metalcore-turned-pop rock group Bring Me the Horizon, whose 2015 effort “That’s...

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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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Courtesy of UNF Campus Life.

Week of Welcome breakdown

Aisling Glocke, Managing Editor Jan 6, 2019

Are you dreading going back to classes after a long break? Coming back to school doesn’t have to be all bad! Starting January 6, Campus Life will host daily activities in the semesterly event Week of...

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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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