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Remembering the life of a murdered UNF employee as case remains unresolved

Kaitlyn Bowers, Video Director | Sep 21, 2019

Three years ago, a UNF IT engineer, father, and husband lost his life to an unnecessary and violent crime. Today, we remember the victim and see where the case stands now. Joe Brenton was 48 years old...

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Basler and Redbirds shutout Ospreys

Basler and Redbirds shutout Ospreys

Drew McDonald, Sports Editor | Sep 20, 2019

Featured Image by: Darvin Nelson Video by: Brett Nweeia [embedyt] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CDvwVeGsC5k[/embedyt] The UNF Women’s Soccer team was blanked in a decisive 5-0 loss to Illinois...

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Uni News

Uni News

Lianna Norman, Editor in chief | Sep 20, 2019

Welcome to Uni News, Spinnaker’s rundown of the top stories of the week – every Friday at 3 p.m. On this podcast, our team will give a quick recap of the news room’s favorite stories that week. All...

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Individual studying for LSAT. Photo provided by Kaplan.

Law students rejoice: the LSAT has gone digital

Courtney Green, News Editor | Sep 20, 2019

The MCAT and GRE have already made the switch to digital. Now, the LSAT follows. Spinnaker reached out to Kaplan, an education service which prepares students for the LSAT, to get the swoop on the details. According...

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Staying safe on campus

Catherine Cavallo, Reporter | Sep 20, 2019

College can be stressful when it comes to managing classes, studying for exams, and having a job all while still trying to maintain a social life. College students have one more thing they have to worry...

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U.S. Navy confirms legitimacy of UFO video from Jacksonville

Miller Mott, Weather Anchor | Sep 20, 2019

The U.S. Navy just confirmed the legitimacy of three videos of unidentified flying objects (UFOs), including one taken off of the coast of Jacksonville in 2015. In an official statement to The Black Vault,...

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People toasting with a beer.

Meet Drizly, an alcohol app

Ambar Ramirez, Reporter | Sep 19, 2019

Whether you're at a party and the alcohol has run out, or you’re running late and forgot to grab a present for your friend that is turning 21, Drizly will become your best friend. Drizly is the first...

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Jaguars seek first win of the season in primetime division matchup

Zach Yearwood, Sports Reporter | Sep 19, 2019

The Jaguars (0-2) will take on AFC South rival Tennessee Titans (1-1) in a Thursday night home matchup in Week 3. Both teams are coming off close losses to AFC South opponents last weekend. The Jags...

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Recycling at The Flats was gone for a year. Now it’s back.

Lianna Norman, Editor-in-Chief | Sep 19, 2019

UNF Housing has an entire web page with tips for students on how to practice sustainability while living on campus. “We provide recycling bins in each residential space in all seven housing areas,”...

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Fall Fashion Week 2019.

Fall fashion on a budget

Jessica Volz, Reporter | Sep 19, 2019

Fashion month is halfway down the runway and the first day of fall is four days away, so let’s talk fall fashion on a budget.  The 2019 Fall/Winter trends graced the runway with oversized angelic...

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Incoming Freshman class marks biggest and most diverse class UNF has ever seen

Darvin Nelson, General Assignment Reporter | Sep 19, 2019

This incoming Freshman class has been marked as the most diverse and biggest class to enter UNF. With 2,648 new Freshman, UNF now has students from 48 states and 56 countries. “A record 38% of Freshman...

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Fresh Week 2019 flyer.

Get fit, have fun, get educated with Fresh Week

Courtney Green, News Editor | Sep 19, 2019

Get your fit on starting next week with UNF’s Department of Recreation & Wellness as they kickoff Fresh Week. For the entire week of September 23 - 27, expect to see a modified list of special group...

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