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Storm clouds pass over the St. Johns River.

Toxic waters cause crisis in South Florida

Jessica May | Aug 13, 2018

Southern shores are becoming littered with dead sea animals due to South Florida’s bright blue-green algae outbreak, and it’s still not over. UNF Biology Professor Dale Casamatta, whose expertise...

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Lee Giat will be heading to Russia this September to train as an Astronaut.

UNF Student wins all-expenses-paid trip to Russia to study as a Cosmonaut

Hannah Lee, Editor-in-Chief | Aug 12, 2018

At only 20 years old, he has his own pilot license, is the director of his own film studio, and now he is going to study in Russia at the Yuri Gagarin Cosmonaut Training Center. Lee Giat is a junior at...

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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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Woman on the Street

Woman on the Street: Where do ospreys stream their music from?

Carly Kramer and Hunter Horstman | Aug 7, 2018

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=efXIH_VjBfc Video by Hunter Horstman. — 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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Top Golf

Topgolf “College Nights” come to Jacksonville

Carly Kramer, Video Director | Aug 6, 2018

Topgolf is offering discounts for college students starting Wednesday, August 8. Every Wednesday, students get unlimited game play from 8 to 11 p.m. for $15, according to the Topgolf Jacksonville Facebook...

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‘Blindspotting’ skillfully brings implicit bias to light

‘Blindspotting’ skillfully brings implicit bias to light

Andy Moser, Features Editor | Aug 4, 2018

“You’re a convicted felon now…until you prove otherwise. Prove otherwise at all times.” The above is a rough Blindspotting quote from a minor character that majorly captures the film’s most...

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A look at first semester experiences for first-time college students

A look at first semester experiences for first-time college students

Jessica May | Aug 3, 2018

Whether you’re a freshman or a "junior by credits," the first semester of college is nothing anyone can prepare you for. Moving away from home, starting new routines and having to meet new friends are...

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‘Teen Titans Go! To the Movies’ pops with color (and a whole lotta shade)

‘Teen Titans Go! To the Movies’ pops with color (and a whole lotta shade)

Andy Moser, Features Editor | Aug 3, 2018

Color and shade? You bet! The Teen Titans are using both techniques to paint a beautifully dirty portrait of superhero films. No comic book movie franchise is immune, and the Titans are reading them all...

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400 Alligator eggs are at UNF to study climate change.

Climate Change effects on Alligators: Research at UNF

Jessica May | Aug 2, 2018

https://youtu.be/eeHcFVPtank Video by Jessica May Alligators, Florida's native iconic animal, could be lead to their extinction due to the rising temperatures of the planet. 20 nests and 400 total...

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Photo courtesy of the WOWsdom Kickstarter campaign.

UNF faculty featured in new book aimed at inspiring young girls

Nolan Hammond | Aug 2, 2018

The recently published “WOWsdom! The Girl’s Guide to the Positive and the Possible” features contributions from UNF faculty members JeffriAnne Wilder and Lucy Croft. “WOWsdom” is a collection...

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Dawn Saracino. Photo courtesy of UNF.

UNF professor accepted into the Parkinson’s Foundation Physical Therapy Faculty Program

Sam Chaney, Managing Editor | Aug 1, 2018

Only 12 physical therapy faculty members nationwide are accepted into the prestigious Parkinson’s Foundation Physical Therapy Faculty Program per year, but one UNF professor had what it took. Dawn...

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Photo courtesy of Jessica Suckow (left)

UNF non-traditional student receives Senior Service Award

Aisling Glocke | Aug 1, 2018

The best gift is the gift of giving, and UNF non-traditional student Jessica Suckow does it like no other. During the summer 2018 graduation on Aug. 3, Suckow will receive the Senior Service Award...

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