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Puesan livestreaming to raise money for the Jacksonville Landing victims while wearing a GLHF Game Bar jersey. Photo courtesy of Luis Puesan.

UNF student raises over $1,000 for Jacksonville Landing victims and families in a 12-hour livestream

Sam Chaney, Managing Editor Sep 2, 2018

The beauty of a community doesn’t only lie in its ability to remain resilient after being subject to a violent tragedy, but also in its individual members who rise up to aid in nursing the community’s...

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Bailey McIntyre receiving her $2500 IT scholarship. Photo by Jax Chamber

Two UNF freshmen awarded IT scholarship

Steven Thompson Sep 1, 2018

Two UNF students were awarded a $2,500 IT scholarship at the Fifth Annual Tech Coast Conference at the Prime F. Osborn III Convention Center in Jacksonville on Aug. 22. The new $2,500 IT scholarship...

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The Jacksonville Landing shortly after the shooting on Aug. 26.

Woman on the Street: UNF students react to Jacksonville Landing shooting

Jessica May Aug 27, 2018

[embedyt] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C2PSwwuzSNY[/embedyt] Video by Jessica May and Joe Girouard.   — For more information or news tips, or if you see an error in this story or have any...

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Woman on the Street: Students respond to the myWings update

Woman on the Street: Students respond to the myWings update

Jessica May Aug 25, 2018

[embedyt] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NulmsFxXGnQ[/embedyt] Video by Hunter Horstman and Jessica May — For more information or news tips, or if you see an error in this story or have any compliments...

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Graduate wearing her customized cap.

Photo Gallery: Inside look at graduation

Khorri Newton, Photo Editor Aug 8, 2018

Photos by Khorri Newton — For more information or news tips, or if you see an error in this story or have any compliments or concerns, contact editor@unfspinnaker.com.

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Woman on the Street: Where do ospreys stream their music from?

Carly Kramer and Hunter Horstman Aug 7, 2018

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=efXIH_VjBfc Video by Hunter Horstman. — For more information or news tips, or if you see an error in this story or have any compliments or concerns, contact editor@unfspinnaker.com.

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Man on the Street: Will ospreys get inked this Friday the 13th?

Man on the Street: Will ospreys get inked this Friday the 13th?

Hunter Horstman Jul 12, 2018

[embedyt] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aQA4bu0NjRU[/embedyt] Video by Mary Belichis and Carly Kramer — For more information or news tips, or if you see an error in this story or have any compliments...

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Man on the Street: Students respond to LeBron James joining the Lakers

Man on the Street: Students respond to LeBron James joining the Lakers

Hunter Horstman Jul 3, 2018

https://youtu.be/xylrtwAvoLU — For more information or news tips, or if you see an error in this story or have any compliments or concerns, contact editor@unfspinnaker.com.

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Sophia Ndreu. photo by Luiza Motta.

UNF student describes her battle to get into UNF after completing the English Language Program

Alan Vargas Jun 25, 2018

UNF Sophomore Klaudia Ndreu moved to the United States from Albania when she was 19 years old. She speaks four languages and wants to change the way people think about the role of women in society. The...

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Photo courtesy of the Green Eyeshade Awards.

Spinnaker staff members win Green Eyeshade awards

Carly Kramer Jun 16, 2018

Two staff members from the Spinnaker have qualified as award winners for the 68th Annual Green Eyeshade Awards, a competition that recognizes excellence in journalism. Photo Editor Lili Weinstein...

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UNF Civil Engineering Professor Thobias Sando. Photo courtesy of the University of North Florida.

Carnegie African Diaspora Fellowship awarded to UNF professor Thobias Sando

Nolan Hammond Jun 15, 2018

UNF Civil Engineering Professor Thobias Sando is working in Tanzania along with Festo Mjogolo, a UNF graduate student, in order to conduct a 12-week Infrastructure Management Research Clinic at the Dar...

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TOPSHOT - Demonstrators clash with the riot police during a protest against Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, in Caracas on April 20, 2017.
Venezuelan riot police fired tear gas Thursday at groups of protesters seeking to oust President Nicolas Maduro, who have vowed new mass marches after a day of deadly unrest. Police in western Caracas broke up scores of opposition protesters trying to join a larger march, though there was no immediate repeat of Wednesday's violent clashes, which left three people dead. / AFP PHOTO / JUAN BARRETO        (Photo credit should read JUAN BARRETO/AFP/Getty Images)

The Venezuelan Struggle: UNF students share their experience

Alan Vargas May 31, 2018

Imagine if one day you received a long-distance phone call from your family begging you to send them food and medicine so that they can survive. This scenario is not out of the realm of possibilities;...

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