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Put your money where your mouth is: students have opinions on meal periods

Darvin Nelson, General Assignment Reporter | Dec 6, 2019

Restrictions on the meal plan has given first-year students some strong opinions. The Meal Plan has what is called “meal periods” which allows students to eat once between each period.  “On most...

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FILE - This Wednesday, June 21, 2017, file photo shows the building that houses the headquarters of Uber, in San Francisco. Uber acknowledged more than 3,000 sexual assaults occurred during U.S. Uber rides in 2018, the company said in a long-awaited safety report. (AP Photo/Eric Risberg, File)

Uber reports more than 3,000 sexual assaults on 2018 rides

RACHEL LERMAN and BARBARA ORTUTAY, Associated Press | Dec 6, 2019

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Uber, as part of a long anticipated safety report, revealed that more than 3,000 sexual assaults were reported during its U.S. rides in 2018. That figure includes 235 rapes across...

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Uni News

Uni News

Lianna Norman, Editor-in-Chief | Dec 6, 2019

Welcome to Uni News, Spinnaker’s rundown of the top stories of the week – every Friday. On this podcast, our team will give a quick recap of the news room’s favorite stories that week. All stories...

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Photo by Joseph Basco

Cost-effective tips and tricks for traveling 

Jessica Volz, Reporter | Dec 5, 2019

Students or not, at some point the need to travel will present itself. If you choose to go, here are some ways to cut costs.  Before booking a ticket, renting transportation or reserving any lodging,...

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Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., arrives to make a statement at the Capitol in Washington, Thursday, Dec. 5, 2019.  Pelosi announced that the House is moving forward to draft articles of impeachment against President Donald Trump. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

Democrats take big new step toward impeaching Trump

LISA MASCARO and MARY CLARE JALONICK, Associated Press | Dec 5, 2019

WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. House is pressing forward to draft articles of impeachment against President Donald Trump, Speaker Nancy Pelosi announced Thursday. ''Our democracy is what is at stake," Pelosi...

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Osprey Landing Building X.

What’s going on with housing over winter break?

Darvin Nelson, General Assignment Reporter | Dec 5, 2019

The University's housing policy for Winter Break does not allow first-year students to stay in their dorms during the break. For first-year students, Osprey Hall, Osprey Landing, Osprey Cove, and Osprey...

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What's up with all the construction?

What’s up with all the construction?

Erik Feliciano, General Assignment Reporter | Dec 4, 2019

Getting from the Fountains to the main campus is about to get much easier as a new road leading to the Fountains to Lot 18 is being built. Currently, getting to and from campus can be a little tedious,...

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President Szymanski releases statement regarding bathroom vandalism

President Szymanski releases statement regarding bathroom vandalism

Courtney Green, News Editor | Dec 4, 2019

President Szymanski has released a statement sent out to the entire Osprey community regarding the recent report of vandalism in bathrooms in Founder's Hall (Building 2) and Skinner Jones Hall (Building...

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Cool things to do in Jax this winter

Cool things to do in Jax this winter

Jessica Volz, Intern Reporter | Dec 4, 2019

Here’s a handful of activities to check out around town now that those high-temperature beach days are in hibernation. The whimsical and holiday-themed months of entertainment and festivities are happening...

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The class during their visit to the Pentagon.

UNF students take on DC

Emily Echevarria, Government Reporter | Dec 4, 2019

College is the designated time for students to explore their interests, discover new career paths, and develop their professional skills. Many students come to college with grandiose ideas of changing...

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UPD offers some holiday safety tips

UPD offers some holiday safety tips

Alex Bowman, Police Reporter | Dec 4, 2019

Winter break is just around the corner, and with the holidays upon us, crime rates are subject to increase. With this in mind, Spinnaker talked to Chief Mackesy at UPD to get some safety tips in order...

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Study abroad programs in your college

Study abroad programs in your college

Emily Barrett | Dec 4, 2019

The University of North Florida highly encourages study abroad programs for students as they bring more cultural awareness and great learning opportunities for students. At UNF, each college offers a study...

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