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Meet UNF’s first Deaf nursing student

Breanna Cataldo, Features Editor Jul 11, 2019

Bethany Baker plans to improve accessibility to education, communication and preventative care in her community as the first Deaf nursing student here at UNF. Baker's parents found out she was Deaf...

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How the trade war between China and the U.S. could affect Chinese students

Breanna Cataldo, Features Editor Jun 21, 2019

Chinese students using visas to attend U.S. colleges could be affected by the tariffs and retaliations made between Beijing and Washington D.C. Trade negotiations between China and the U.S. began wavering...

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Hemming Park

Hemming park reveals sculptures created by UNF graduates

Kaitlyn Bowers, Video Director Jun 18, 2019

  [embedyt] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zUcaErlGKHA[/embedyt] Hemming Park is no stranger to art installations. On Tuesday, three UNF student’s sculptures were added to the park’s scenery....

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Some plants were damaged during Irma. Photo by Valeree Del Guidice

How switchgrass could potentially fuel cars in the future

Breanna Cataldo, Features Editor Jun 15, 2019

UNF assistant biology professor Michael Aspinwall, is currently working to find a fuel alternative for the future by growing different types of switchgrass on the roof of the Biological Science's building....

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Dr. Brent Mai, the new Thomas G. Carpenter Library Dean

UNF welcomes new dean of Thomas G. Carpenter Library

Heydi Ortiz, News Editor Jun 14, 2019

After a long search, Dr. Brent Mai, who currently serves a position as dean of libraries and university librarian at Fairfield University, has accepted UNF’s offer to become the new dean of the Thomas...

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Artifacts found during the dig.  Photo by Joslyn Simmons

Archaeology students find artifacts in Big Talbot Island

Breanna Cataldo, Features Editor Jun 11, 2019

UNF students began digging for artifacts in Big Talbot Island in early May. The goal was to find evidence that an ancient Native American Village was once there. Professor Keith Ashley and some of his...

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A headshot of Matthew Olson. Photo by Cara Jackson.

How one UNF teacher is making an impact

Cara Jackson May 23, 2019

According to Matthew Ohlson, leadership development is undoubtedly one of the most important instruments for fostering growth. This principle is what the Department of Leadership School Counseling...

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UNF professor Michael Wiley has written a series of murder mysteries – set in Jacksonville

Lianna Norman, Editor-in-Chief May 3, 2019

If you've had Professor Michael Wiley for any classes, you may know his taste for thorough and engaging work. According to an article from April 29, written by Matt Soergel for the "Florida Times...

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UNF Biology Professor recipient Terry Presidential Professorship

UNF Biology Professor recipient Terry Presidential Professorship

Hannah Lee May 2, 2019

The Terry Presidential Professorship was designed in honor of previous UNF president, John Delaney to recognize faculty achievements. This year, Cliff Ross, a professor in the Department of Biology has...

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Q&A with the UNF Young Democratic Socialists of America

Q&A with the UNF Young Democratic Socialists of America

Alex Del Dago, Government reporter Apr 15, 2019

Spinnaker got the chance to conduct a Question and Answer session with Nolan Hammond, President of UNF’s Young Democratic Socialists of America, to ask him about the club, what he wants students to know...

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Student Body President Jenna DuPilka

UNF Student Body President DuPilka’s last day

Alex Del Dago, Government Reporter Apr 12, 2019

In her final days of packing, preparing transition binders, and saying goodbyes, Spinnaker got the chance to sit down with Jenna DuPilka one last time and ask about her time as a student at UNF and role...

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UNF Ocean Engineer professor recognized for the Lifetime Achievement Award

Teeryana Bryant Mar 26, 2019

*Updated 11:20. This story has been updated to show Dr. Resio was recognized by the Society of Underwater Technology and not by UNF.*  The Society for Underwater Technology recognized Dr. Don Resio,...

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