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UNF hosts a meeting on cultural appropriation

UNF hosts a meeting on cultural appropriation

Jonathan Melancon, Reporter | Sep 14, 2020

The university will be hosting a Zoom meeting called Black is King: Appropriation or Appreciation. The meeting is set for Sept. 14 from 7 p.m. until 8 p.m. The invitation is open to all students via...

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UNF wins Healthiest Company Award for the 12th year in a row

UNF wins Healthiest Company Award for the 12th year in a row

Hayley Simonson, Police Reporter | Sep 14, 2020

The First Coast Worksite Wellness Council's annual 'Healthiest Company Award’ went to the University of North Florida for the 12th year in a row. UNF received this award in August 2020 in partnership...

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Wait, the Jaguars are 1-0?

Wait, the Jaguars are 1-0?

John Watson, Sports Editor | Sep 14, 2020

Featured Image: AP Photo/Stephen B. Morton As fans across the league checked their phones last night, they may have been very surprised to see the Jaguars as a week one winner in the NFL. It was not...

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MOCA

MOCA opens exhibition celebrating 10 years of partnership with local hospitals

Mariana Mejia, Reporter | Sep 13, 2020

The Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA) and Art with a Heart in Healthcare (AWAHIH) are celebrating 10 years of partnership with a new exhibition, “A Decade of Art with a Heart: 10 Years of Partnership.” Since...

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How to watch movies in 2020

How to watch movies in 2020

Erik Feliciano, Reporter | Sep 12, 2020

Recently movie theaters have been an afterthought to many major studios, as well as movie goers. Movies such as “Mulan” and “Da 5 Bloods” are premiering on streaming services such as Disney+ and...

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Student Government seeking Senators

Student Government seeking Senators

Nathan Turoff, Student Government Reporter | Sep 11, 2020

Nathan Turoff, Student Government Reporter The UNF Student Government Senate is facing a crisis - the lack of attendance. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and the restrictions induced by the school,...

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Breaking: There will no longer be a Moe's on campus

Breaking: There will no longer be a Moe’s on campus

Nathan Turoff, Student Government Reporter | Sep 11, 2020

Nathan Turoff, Student Government Reporter “Welcome to Moe’s!” It’s an iconic phrase numerous students were excited to hear on their own campus. Unfortunately, It will be a long time before...

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Walk-Ons preview 2020 NFL season

Walk-Ons preview 2020 NFL season

John Watson, Sports Editor | Sep 11, 2020

In this week's episode of The Walk-Ons, the crew is back together to preview the NFL season and give their hot takes on who will come out on top in each division. Will the Buccaneers make it to the...

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UNF receives new Art Gallery Director; Upcoming exhibitions

UNF receives new Art Gallery Director; Upcoming exhibitions

Sep 11, 2020

Darvin Nelson, News Editor UNF has multiple art galleries throughout the campus - some filled with beautiful and compelling imagery. These galleries are now under a new Director, Jessica Borusky. Borusky...

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Office for Civil Rights opens investigation into UNF's handling of Tanisha Crisp case

Office for Civil Rights opens investigation into UNF’s handling of Tanisha Crisp case

Zach Yearwood, Managing Editor | Sep 11, 2020

Spinnaker reported in June that Tanisha Crisp, a UNF Army ROTC student claimed the university failed to respond to a complaint of sexual misconduct by the unit’s Assistant Military Science Professor....

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FILE - In this March 17, 2020 file photo, voters head to a polling station to vote in Florida's primary election in Orlando, Fla. Florida felons must pay all fines, restitution and legal fees before they can regain their right to vote, a federal appellate court ruled Friday, Sept, 11. Reversing a lower court judge's decision that gave Florida felons the right to vote regardless of outstanding legal obligations, the order from the U.S. 11th Circuit Court of Appeals was a disappointment to voting rights activists and could have national implications in November’s presidential election. (AP Photo/John Raoux, File)

AP — Judges: Florida felons can’t vote until they pay fines, fees

Curt Anderson, AP Legal Affairs Writer | Sep 11, 2020

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Florida felons must pay all fines, restitution and legal fees before they can regain their right to vote, a federal appellate court ruled Friday in a case that could have...

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UNF SDS at protest in D.C. Courtesy of Michela Martinazzi

University responds to S.D.S. list of demands

Sep 11, 2020

Darvin Nelson, News Editor Earlier this week, S.D.S. posted a list of demands for the UNF administration. The University responded: “I appreciate your call of accountability and desire for a...

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