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Students and local activists gathered in Peace Plaza at the center of UNF's campus before beginning their march.

“Take Back the Night” returns to the UNF campus

Liam Sanderson, Police Reporter | Oct 6, 2023

Dozens from the University of North Florida and Jacksonville community wore purple and chanted “We’re here forever, we’re here to stay, take back the night, take back the day” as they marched across...

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The sukkah faces out toward the water at Ogier Gardens.

Connecting with nature during harvest festival, Jewish Student Union opens sukkah at UNF Ogier Gardens

Carter Mudgett, Editor in Chief | Oct 3, 2023

Situated at the northernmost part of campus is the Ogier Gardens. Established in 2012, it has vegetable beds, fruit trees and flowers but there’s a new spot among it all: a sukkah. Through the garden’s...

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Photo courtesy of 86 Hope.

Banjos and beater kids, an interview with 86 Hope

Joseph Wolfe, Reporter | Sep 26, 2023

“I’ve been drunk for two weeks, which also means I’ve been hungover for two weeks,” Dawson Bass half-joked through tired eyes.  86 Hope, founded by Bass, had been on tour the past two weeks,...

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A graphic of a bike and a lock.

How to keep your bike from being stolen

Liam Sanderson, Police Reporter | Sep 21, 2023

The University of North Florida’s campus is no stranger to its share of bike thefts, with two separate thefts reported in the first week of the fall semester alone. This has been an ongoing issue, with...

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The Red Zone is a heightened time of sexual assault on college campuses occurring from the beginning of the Fall semester to Thanksgiving break (Photo edited to appear red).

From now till Thanksgiving, staying safe during “the Red Zone” at UNF

Jeanne Gilbert, News Editor | Sep 21, 2023

Women attending college between the ages of 18-24 are three times more likely to be sexually assaulted than women in general, according to the Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network. During this period...

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Limayem smiles

Limayem turns down salary bump, UNF BOT praise his “successful first year”

Carter Mudgett, Editor in Chief | Sep 19, 2023

Presenting their annual job evaluation of President Moez Limayem Monday morning, the University of North Florida Board of Trustees called the president’s first year a successful one. The BOT called...

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UNF climbs in U.S. News & World Report 2024 rankings

UNF climbs in U.S. News & World Report 2024 rankings

Jacob Justice, Sports Editor | Sep 18, 2023

Taking its first step toward being a Top 100 Public University, the University of North Florida improved in its rankings by the U.S. News & World Report's 2024 edition. This is the university's fifth...

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An area behind the UNF Library has been fenced off to serve as a staging area for construction.

Detour! What to know about construction across campus

Jeanne Gilbert, Reporter | Sep 10, 2023

Students at the University of North Florida returning to school for the fall may have noticed many construction sites across campus; here’s what’s under construction this fall.  Most projects include...

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UNF logo.

Postponed: UNF to hold community gathering Tuesday after racist shooting over weekend

Carter Mudgett, Editor in Chief | Aug 28, 2023
The University of North Florida announced they will hold a community vigil on Tuesday to grieve, heal and support the community after a racist shooting left three dead in New Town on Saturday. 
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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.

What do students think of UNF’s 25,000 enrollment goal?

Jeanne Gilbert, Reporter | Aug 21, 2023

The University of North Florida Board of Trustees recently approved a new strategic plan, outlining a variety of goals for the university to accomplish over the next five years. Among these is a plan to...

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A yard sign by the Student Union advertising upcoming programming about the Red Zone at the University of North Florida. (Carter Mudgett/Spinnaker)

The Red Zone is approaching: a higher-risk time of year for sexual assaults

Mallory Pace, News Editor | Aug 17, 2023

For its third year, various University of North Florida faculty and staff will speak on a panel to discuss the Red Zone — the time of year that sees the most instances of sexual assault on campus  —...

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Smith stands in front of Disney's Vero Beach Resort.

UNF graduate playing key role in Disney-led sea turtle research

Riley Platt, Sports Editor | Aug 16, 2023

Rachel Smith, a University of North Florida graduate, is making waves due to her role in Disney Conservation’s recent findings regarding sea turtles in Florida. The Tour de Turtles, an educational...

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