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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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Remembering Sept. 11, 2001

Remembering Sept. 11, 2001

Darvin Nelson, News Editor Sep 11, 2020

Featured Image by Spinnaker Creative Team Today marks the anniversary of the tragic Sept. 11, 2001 events. At 8:46a.m., the time the first plane hit the North tower of the World Trade Center, a moment...

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Chiefs defeat Texans 31-20 as NFL season starts with strong messages of social justice

Chiefs defeat Texans 31-20 as NFL season starts with strong messages of social justice

John Watson, Sports Editor Sep 11, 2020

Featured Image: AP Photo/Jeff Roberson Playing a contact sport during a pandemic is a daunting challenge to achieve, but the NFL is back on the turf with a new mindset as the 2020 NFL season officially...

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Review of “Captain Tsubasa: Rise of the New Champions”

Review of “Captain Tsubasa: Rise of the New Champions”

Jonathan Melancon, Reporter Sep 10, 2020

Soccer and anime fans have a winner on their hands with Tamsoft Corporation's latest game that features a heartfelt story, anime-style graphics, and easy-to-learn controls. “Captain Tsubasa: Rise...

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Board of Trustees reviews COVID stats and construction projects in meeting Thursday

Board of Trustees reviews COVID stats and construction projects in meeting Thursday

Nathan Turoff, Student Government Reporter Sep 10, 2020

On Thursday morning, the UNF Board of Trustees (BOT) met for the first time this month to discuss the budget and how UNF was handling the COVID-19 pandemic. For those who aren’t familiar with the...

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Woman on the Street: Students react to burglaries at the Flats

Kaitlyn Bowers and Heydi Ortiz Sep 10, 2020

UNF students living at The Flats reacted to the two burglaries that occurred on the week of Sep.4. Many said they still felt safe despite the alert but have started to double check their doors to make...

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A look into the 2020 First Lady candidates

A look into the 2020 First Lady candidates

Zach Yearwood, Managing Editor Sep 10, 2020

With fewer than 60 days until the 2020 Presidential Election, we know—for the most part—where both major party presidential candidates stand on issues and what they want to accomplish once they are...

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Chief of UPD comments on burglaries at the Flats

Hayley Simonson, Police Reporter Sep 10, 2020

UNFPD’S Director of Police and Public Safety, Chief Mackesy, addressed the importance of watching out for each other and staying safe on campus following the two burglaries at The Flats residence hall.  Chief...

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President Donald Trump speaks during an event on judicial appointments, in the Diplomatic Reception Room of the White House, Wednesday, Sept. 9, 2020, in Washington. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

AP — ‘Deadly stuff’: Trump’s own words bring focus back to virus

Zeke Miller, Associated Press Sep 10, 2020

WASHINGTON (AP) — Try as he might to change the subject, President Donald Trump can't escape the coronavirus. In April, the president tried to shift the public's focus to the economy. In July, to defending...

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