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Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., speaks during a campaign event, Sunday, Jan. 12, 2020, in Marshalltown, Iowa. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)

AP: Warren vows to cancel college debt without awaiting Congress

WILL WEISSERT, Associated Press | Jan 14, 2020

WASHINGTON (AP) — Presidential candidate Elizabeth Warren says she'd order her secretary of education to cancel up to $50,000 in college debt for about 95% of student borrowers on her first day in office,...

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Shari Shuman looks back on her time at UNF and ahead to the future

Shari Shuman looks back on her time at UNF and ahead to the future

Courtney Green, News Editor | Jan 14, 2020

Vice President of Administration and Finance Shari Shuman is preparing to swoop out of the Osprey nest as her last day of work -- Friday, January 31 -- approaches. Spinnaker sat down with Shuman to discuss...

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OneJax named lead partner and facilitator of anti-hate-group task force

OneJax named lead partner and facilitator of anti-hate-group task force

Alex Bowman, Police Reporter | Jan 14, 2020

Last semester, UNF had multiple incidents involving neo-Nazi posters and other propoganda found on campus. After an instance of vandalism involving swastika imagery, President David Syzmanski announced...

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No. 25 Eagles top Ospreys

Drew McDonald, Sports Editor | Jan 14, 2020

Featured image by: Darvin Nelson Video by: Kaitlyn Bowers The FGCU Eagles have not lost a conference game since February 1, 2018.  On that day, the Ospreys defeated then No. 25 FGCU, 75-73.  In...

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A guide to buying textbooks online

Darvin Nelson, General Assignment Reporter | Jan 13, 2020

As students turn the page on a new semester, college costs begin to add up. Going to college can cost a lot of money and as students we’re often finding the best ways to save our coin.  A good way...

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A group of protesters join in a chant protesting a possible Iran war, in the HSS amphitheater on Thursday, January 9th, 2020.

University of Tennessee: Students hold protest against war with Iran

Alexandra DeMarco, The Daily Beacon | Jan 13, 2020

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (CMG) - Amid chilly weather and gray skies, a crowd of students gathered in the HSS Amphitheater on Thursday evening to protest the possibility of an American war with Iran. Around 40...

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Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Cory Booker, D-N.J., poses for a selfie with an attendee after speaking at a campaign event at the home of Polk County Democratic Chair Sean Bagniewski, Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2020, in Des Moines, Iowa. Booker said a looming impeachment trial and other pressing issues in Washington could deal a “big, big blow” to his Democratic presidential campaign by keeping him away from Iowa in the final weeks before the Feb. 3 caucuses. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)

Senator Cory Booker ends his bid for the presidency

Christian Ayers, Intern Reporter | Jan 13, 2020

U.S. Senator Cory Booker suspended his campaign for Democratic Presidential nominee in an open letter on Jan. 13. The Senator from New Jersey dropped out less than two weeks after fellow Democrat Julian...

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Senate sets up new semester

Emily Echevarria, Government Reporter | Jan 13, 2020

According to Student Body President John Aloszka, “SIC” isn’t just an acronym to represent the new Student Involvement Center. It also stands for, “Slowly, it’s coming.”  The new Student...

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The words "Police Beat" are written in red and white, surrounded by a white square outline. In the background, a University of North Florida Police Department cruiser is tinted blue.

Police beat 1/8: new year, new police beats

Alex Bowman, Police Reporter | Jan 13, 2020

Drunk before 6 p.m. Late Tuesday afternoon, a UPD officer responded to a call about a woman who was passed out in the dirt, face down, between Building 1 and 10, according to a report. When the officer...

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Late surge not enough for Ospreys to overcome large deficit

Zach Yearwood, Sports Reporter | Jan 12, 2020

Featured image by: Darvin Nelson “Live by the three, die by the three.” This adage rang true for North Florida’s men’s basketball team as the Birds of Trey lost to NJIT at home, 78-66. UNF...

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Green’s historic double-double lifts Ospreys past Highlanders

Zach Yearwood, Sports Reporter | Jan 12, 2020

Featured Image by: Darvin Nelson Video by: Kaitlyn Bowers The Ospreys’ women’s basketball team ran away with a 71-48 home win against the NJIT Highlanders on Saturday. Four players scored...

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Future service dog trains at UNF

Kaitlyn Bowers, Video Director | Jan 11, 2020

Dogs have always been seen as man’s best friend, as they are lovable, loyal and goofy. However, some dogs are meant to serve a higher purpose. Zina is one of these dogs. At just 6 months old, Zina...

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