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What's going on with net neutrality?

What’s going on with net neutrality?

Kaitlyn Bowers, Video Director Dec 13, 2019

Net neutrality was repealed over two years ago, and it is still a topic of contention in the US, especially following the October Court of Appeals decision regarding the issue. What is the history of net...

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Howard the Duck is surrounded by three mottled ducks. What will he do next? Photo credit Nathan Turoff.

Howard the Duck attacked on Candy Cane Lake

Nathan Turoff, Critter Columnist Dec 12, 2019

In the recent weeks since Thanksgiving break, UNF’s very own Howard the Duck, the traditionally sole waterfowl resident of Candy Cane Lake, has recently found his turf under threat from three mottled...

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Med school might be on your horizon, but free tuition is not

Med school might be on your horizon, but free tuition is not

Courtney Green, News Editor Dec 12, 2019

According to a recent study conducted by Kaplan, nearly half of pre-med students polled (47%) think medical schools should go completely tuition free for all students. Another 19% of pre-meds thought medical...

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Opinion: Cold noodles and tofu

Trent Gautney, Opinion Reporter Dec 12, 2019

In 2018, an article was published on Spinnaker about UNF’s lack of vegan options. At this time, UNF had a rating of C according to PETA’s student rating system. One year later, UNF has an A+ according...

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Kernan road closure sign. Photo credit Lili Weinstein.

Graduating Friday? Prepare for the Kernan Blvd closure

Courtney Green, News Editor Dec 12, 2019

If you're graduating Friday, be prepared for the worst traffic of your life -- and not because of everyone else graduating and their families pouring into UNF's circular campus. The north intersection...

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Climate on the gridiron

Matthew Caballero, Opinion Reporter Dec 12, 2019

Like most college students around the country, students from Harvard and Yale came together to watch their respective schools battle it out on the gridiron. This matchup is one of the most important games...

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The Florida Ballet presents "The Nutcracker" at UNF

The Florida Ballet presents “The Nutcracker” at UNF

Darvin Nelson, General Assignment Reporter Dec 11, 2019

Have you been wondering what’s crackin’ this Christmas? Experience the magic and beauty of the timeless classic, "The Nutcracker." Here at UNF in the Lazarro Theater, The Florida Ballet will be...

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From Clinton to Trump: how impeachment has changed

From Clinton to Trump: how impeachment has changed

Emily Echevarria, Government Reporter Dec 11, 2019

The last time impeachment trials for a president were underway, Blockbuster Video was in business. People talked on their Nokia cellphones about the newest *NSYNC song, used dial-up internet to instant...

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UNF Brooks College of Health’s Master of Health Administration inducted into elite Mentorship Circle

Kaitlyn Bowers, Video Director Dec 11, 2019

The Brooks College of Health’s Master of Health Administration has been making big waves nationally. The Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Management Education, or CAHME, has inducted UNF’s...

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Jacksonville sees its first ever ‘rage room’

Heydi Ortiz, Managing Editor Dec 10, 2019

Get ready to relieve some stress. Jacksonville is seeing it’s first ever 'rage room' called “Just Smash It” where you can rent out a room with a theme of your choice to smash things. You'll be...

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PAWS Your Stress at the Library

Kaitlyn Bowers, Video Director Dec 10, 2019

Finals week is here, and the Thomas. G. Carpenter library started it off right by giving students a chance to play with puppies between exams. The library held a PAWS Your Stress day, where students...

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House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jerrold Nadler, D-N.Y., joined at right by Rep. Doug Collins, R-Ga., the ranking member, convenes the panel to hear investigative findings in the impeachment inquiry against President Donald Trump, on Capitol Hill in Washington, Monday, Dec. 9, 2019. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

AP Wire: House Democrats lay out case for formal Trump impeachment

LISA MASCARO and MARY CLARE JALONICK, Associated Press Dec 9, 2019

WASHINGTON (AP) — Top House lawyers sparred heatedly with lawmakers and each other over the impeachment case against President Donald Trump on Monday in an acrimonious hearing as Democrats prepare formal...

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