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Guides for Freshman

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Incoming Freshman class marks biggest and most diverse class UNF has ever seen

Darvin Nelson, General Assignment Reporter Sep 19, 2019

This incoming Freshman class has been marked as the most diverse and biggest class to enter UNF. With 2,648 new Freshman, UNF now has students from 48 states and 56 countries. “A record 38% of Freshman...

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The Women's Center.Photo by Bronwyn Knight

A guide for Freshmen: What is the Women’s Center?

Courtney Green, News Editor Sep 18, 2019

"I’m interested in the Women’s Center, but I don't really think it's the place for me." Well, lucky for you, the Women’s Center is an intersectional, all-inclusive place for everyone and every identity...

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Photo by Spinnaker Media

What’s Student Government and why should you care?

Emily Echevarria, Student Government Reporter Sep 18, 2019

What is student government, and why should we care? It’s easy to hear John Aloszka’s name thrown around on campus, or to see “student government” tacked on to banners and announcements around...

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UNF student union at night

For the first time, UNF ranks nationally among top universities

Courtney Green, News Editor Sep 12, 2019

It’s official: UNF isn’t just where Ospreys swoop. It’s where we soar. For eight years, UNF has ranked as “Best Regional” university by U.S. News & World Report’s Best Colleges. That...

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UNF Writing Center. Photo by Courtney Green.

A guide for Freshmen: What is the UNF Writing Center?

Courtney Green, News Editor Aug 26, 2019

In the floating halls above the ground-level of UNF’s sidewalks lies a land of myth spoken about only by concerned professors and dedicated students. It’s rumored that this place can provide you with...

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The Student Union is home to a number of free events for UNF Students. Photo by Alexis Molinaro.

What to know if you’re stepping foot on UNF’s campus for the first time

Heydi Ortiz, Managing Editor Aug 6, 2019

Maybe you’re stepping foot on campus for the first time as a freshman or maybe for your first time as a transfer. Regardless, there are things that UNF students don’t know until they’re well into...

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Lend-A-Wing provides food for student free and anonymously. Photo by Spinnaker Media

UNF amenities incoming freshman should know about

Emma Sheridan and Grace Stoler Jul 18, 2019

Ogier garden The Ogier Garden is tucked away far beyond where many students will venture. It has hammocks, a beautiful view of a large lake and many vegetables ripe for plucking. Students are able to...

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One-Stop

One-Stop life hacks for incoming freshmen

Courtney Green Jul 12, 2019

Many students privately express frustration with their university’s financial aid department, no matter what university it might be. So how can you make One-Stop actually one stop? Here are some tips...

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What incoming freshmen need to know about UNF's Student Wellness Complex

What incoming freshmen need to know about UNF’s Student Wellness Complex

Courtney Green Jun 24, 2019

College is a time to reinvent yourself, and many people see physical fitness as an integral part of reinvention. To get our new students acquainted with UNF’s Student Wellness Complex, Spinnaker spoke...

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