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UNF Deputy Police Chief on how students can stay safe on campus

The University of North Florida has multiple ways students can stay safe on campus and UNF Deputy Police Chief Adam Brown gave his insight on the different methods available. Blue Phones The blue polls,...

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The slogan, "North or Nowhere," could be seen on the backs of T-shirts everywhere around campus after the university rolled out its brand refresh last October. 
Model: Molly Abbott

Identity Crisis: ‘It’s a North Thing’

“Inspirational,” “Hopeful,” “Northward”—these are just a few words that Vice President of Marketing and Communications Andrea Jones used to describe the University of North Florida’s brand...

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(Courtesy of Jax Rental Housing Project)

Fighting for fair housing: How the Jax Rental Housing Project supports student tenants

Sasha Koresh, General Assignment Reporter | Feb 27, 2025

A community-based sociology research initiative at the University of North Florida is making strides to support tenants struggling with housing insecurity.  The Jax Rental Housing Project is led by...

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How UNF students can eat healthy while saving money

With food prices rising, college students may find it challenging to incorporate healthy and affordable options into their diets. Spinnaker sat down with Anita Diaz, a registered dietician at UNF’s wellness...

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Dr. Jason Mauro speaking at the UNF Peace Plaza when he dedicated the Thoreau Table in Nov. 2015. The table is named after the 19th century writer Henry David Thoreau, author of the essay, "Civil Disobedience." Thoreau's peaceful, nonconformist principles inspired Mahatma Gandhi and Martin Luther King.

Students and faculty remember Jason Mauro ahead of memorial service

The University of North Florida English Department will hold a memorial on Friday, Feb. 28, to celebrate and remember the life of Professor Jason Mauro, a beloved faculty member who died unexpectedly last...

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Ambassador Soderberg (left) with Real World Policy course students in Washington (Courtesy of Daniel Loe)

How a UNF program is helping students become part of a global community

Julia Howey, Volunteer Reporter | Feb 22, 2025

UNF has committed to expanding the Public Service Leadership Program (PSLP) in upcoming semesters to encourage student involvement. The PSLP was founded in 2006 by Ambassador Nancy Soderberg, a former...

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Representatives from BSU and Pride Club, including Pride Club President Aster Walters (back right), pose for a picture with UNF Student Body President Michael Barcal and Student Body Vice President Ashlyn Davidson. (Courtesy of UNF SG)

A talk with BSU, Pride Club presidents on new SG commission status

Mindy McLarty, Managing Editor | Feb 16, 2025

The University of North Florida Student Government Senate unanimously passed legislation allowing the Black Student Union and Pride Club to join SG as official commissions at the Jan. 31 student Senate...

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Some of the members of For a Black Girl, courtesy of DJ Washington.

For a Black Girl celebrates Black History Month with community events and empowerment

Sasha Koresh, Features Volunteer | Feb 10, 2025

For a Black Girl, a student-run organization at the University of North Florida, will be hosting multiple events during Black History Month and encourages the UNF community to participate.   DJ Washington,...

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University of North Florida sign

Learning for a Lifetime: How UNF helps senior citizens pursue education at any age

Sasha Koresh, Features Volunteer | Feb 7, 2025

The University of North Florida offers many opportunities for senior citizens to continue their education and encourages them to learn for a lifetime through the Learning for a Lifetime (LFL) program. Terri...

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A statue of Martin Luther King Jr. stands in the UNF Peace Plaza.

Students serve community on MLK Day, one stitch at a time

Madelyn Schneider, Editor-in-Chief | Jan 21, 2025

Some students at the University of North Florida spent the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday picking away at threads from dusty, old airplane seat covers.  In honor of the holiday, the Office of Service-Learning...

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A student looks through a microscope in a science lab. He has brown hair and is wearing a blue sweatshirt.

Inside UNF’s plan to guarantee experiential learning for all students

Ethan Leckie, Managing Editor | Jan 17, 2025

The University of North Florida announced that experiential learning opportunities will be guaranteed for all students starting this coming fall semester. According to the university, 100% of students...

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The Eco-Adventure sign outside outside of the nature trails. The sign reads "Welcome to Eco Adventure"

Eco-Adventure: The focal point of UNF’s RecWell department

Brennan Ambrose, Police Reporter | Jan 12, 2025

Surrounded by lush foliage and spotted with small lakes, the University of North Florida’s natural feel is why many consider the campus unique. The UNF Sawmill Slough Nature Preserve and nature trails...

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