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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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A backpack graphic supporting policy and change.

Talking Tuesday: One-on-one interview with March For Our Lives students

Hannah Lee, Editor-in-Chief Jul 31, 2018

Spinnaker Reporter Alan Vargas sat down with Marjory Douglas High School rising senior Adam Alhanti, and Jacksonville residents Ajay Sarma and Adrena Forrest to discuss the March for Our Lives movement....

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Photo by Lili Weinstein 

A look at College Optical at UNF

Carly Kramer Jul 31, 2018

Nestled between Chick-Fil-A and UPS are UNF’s on-campus eye professionals. College Optical Express opened its doors in the summer of 2016 and has served the UNF community and beyond ever since. Spinnaker...

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Another surfer hits the waves.

Local pros and surf “groms” compete in Void PRO/AM surf competition

Kevin Beaugrand Jul 30, 2018

Correction* 8/2 10:19 a.m.: The original publication of this article stated that the retro "fish" board were supplied by the Surfboard Warehouse. However, the were actually supplied by the Surf Boardroom. Hundreds...

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Professor Jenny Hager and her husband, Lance Vickery.

UNF professor collaborates to create a better world

Kevin Beaugrand Jul 29, 2018

UPDATE:** 7/31/18 9:06 a.m.: The original version of this article did not credit Coral Lambert as the artist that Jenny Hager collaborated with on the iron furnace volcano project. Her name has since been...

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The boardwalk of Jacksonville Beach. Photo courtesy of Inside Florida.

Jacksonville Beach mayor introduces proposal to potentially make certain beach restaurants close at midnight

Alan Vargas and Kevin Beaugrand Jul 29, 2018

*Correction 8/2: The public workshop will be held on Wednesday, August 8 at 6 p.m., not 5 p.m. Mayor Charlie Latham of Jacksonville Beach has proposed closing certain restaurants at midnight in...

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‘Mission: Impossible – Fallout’ dazzles with epic real-life stunts

‘Mission: Impossible – Fallout’ dazzles with epic real-life stunts

Andy Moser, Features Editor Jul 28, 2018

Possible. That word’s threshold is rarely ever pushed and stretched to its potential the way it is when it comes time to make another Mission Impossible movie. Fallout, the sixth entry in the series,...

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Stunning doc ‘Three Identical Strangers’ proves some things are too wild to make up

Stunning doc ‘Three Identical Strangers’ proves some things are too wild to make up

Andy Moser, Features Editor Jul 27, 2018

Listen up everybody who loves a shocking documentary about a story that’s just too wild to be true with sudden dark twists and turns and ultimately leaves you questioning your entire life afterwards!...

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Graphic by Drew McDonald

How to pass your exams without passing out

Drew McDonald, Sports Editor Jul 24, 2018

    Exam week is a grueling week where students frantically cram all of the information into their heads, hoping to squeak by and pass their classes. To reduce the stress of exam week,...

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