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Get into it with a roommate? Here’s what could happen

Sydney Teitelbaum, Police Reporter Apr 17, 2024

A “disaster of a dorm room” was how University of North Florida police officers described the aftermath of a dispute between two on-campus roommates in a report released earlier this month.  Each...

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Spinnaker Editor-in-Chief Carter Mudgett (left) interviews President Moez Limayem (right) after his first month on the job.

Behind the strategy to ensure UNF’s future

Carter Mudgett, Editor in Chief Apr 9, 2024
President Moez Limayem and I sat down for an interview at the exact table, seats and room we’d interviewed in about a year prior...
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Vendors displayed and sold their art at the queer arts market.

UNF Student Union hosts first queer arts market event

Sydney Teitelbaum and Madelyn Schneider Apr 4, 2024

Updated April 11, 2024: Spinnaker originally referred to Mack Rush as the president of UNF's Pride Club. However, she is the social media specialist, and the story has been updated to reflect that. Spinnaker...

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UNF ASL graphic

UNF’s ASL/English Interpreting program ranked sixth in the nation

Madelyn Schneider, News Editor Apr 3, 2024

Earlier this month, the University of North Florida’s American Sign Language and Interpreting Program was ranked sixth on Hands Up Communications' list of top six schools for interpreter programs. According...

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Career fairs can help UNF students and alumni prepare to enter the workforce and establish valuable connections with employers. (Photo courtesy of Career Services)

UNF’s career fairs are a ‘no-brainer opportunity’

Madelyn Schneider, News Editor Mar 27, 2024

At the end of February, UNF held its spring 2024 Career Week events at the Adam W. Herbert University Center. This semesterly event featured five job fairs for students interested in STEM and construction,...

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Several companies set up booths run by female representatives. (Photo courtesy of PS27)

UNF and PS27 host Female Founders Forum for aspiring female entrepreneurs

Sydney Teitelbaum, Police Reporter Mar 15, 2024

Last Friday, on International Women’s Day, the University of North Florida hosted PS27’s Female Founders Forum, a convention hosted by women entrepreneurs for women entrepreneurs.  In attendance...

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The Green, located at the center of UNF's campus, is a popular spot for students trying to relax between classes. A smaller school than UF or FSU, many students can find quiet spots across campus to study, read and hang out.

Some UNF students having trouble with academic advisors

Maria Sanmartin and Ashton Pike Feb 28, 2024

The mission statement of Academic Advising at the University of North Florida states that advisors can help students select a major and assist them with their academic schedules. However, when asked...

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Patrick Mahomes keeps his super bowl MVP mentality as he had another strong performance in the first game of the season. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

Watch party on a budget: The sports editor’s guide to Super Bowl Sunday

Jacob Justice, Sports Editor Feb 10, 2024

The Kansas City Chiefs and San Francisco 49ers are set to suit up against each other in the NFL's biggest game this Super Bowl Sunday. As such, college students around the country have been preparing to...

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UNF hosting several events for Homecoming 2024

Rachel Bacchus, Reporter Feb 8, 2024

This week marks the University of North Florida's annual homecoming celebration, and the university has been hosting several events for students to enjoy. UNF kicked off the week with the widely anticipated...

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A female African lion at the Jacksonville Zoo. Lions can be found on the main path of the Africa loop. (Rachel Bacchus)

A guide to the Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens

Rachel Bacchus, Reporter Feb 5, 2024

With the spring semester finally underway, students new to the area may be looking for fun things to do in Jacksonville. That’s where the Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens comes in. Started in 1914, the...

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A dog with the Campus Canines program.

Stressed? You may want to visit the Campus Canines

Rachel Bacchus, Reporter Nov 29, 2023

Thanksgiving has passed, and the final few weeks of the fall semester are here. Though the end is in sight, it will also be stressful for many students. That’s where the Campus Canines program comes...

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Author Gina Caserta (right) and her debut memoir "In Fifty Pages or More" (left). (Photos courtesy of Gina Caserta)

How a UNF graduate student is continuing the college sexual assault prevention conversation

Carter Mudgett, Editor in Chief Nov 20, 2023

“Stranger danger” is a two-word phrase often associated with keeping someone safe from potential predators and is often instilled in children as early as grade school.  Widespread or not, its message...

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