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Former walk-on earns scholarship

Former walk-on earns scholarship

Catherine Cavallo, Sports Anchor Sep 13, 2019

Photos by: Khorri Newton Video by: Brett Nweeia and Dan Parker [embedyt] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pKcKAn8oTqQ[/embedyt] When Rhetta Moore walked onto the UNF Women’s Basketball team her...

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Howard the Duck with a romantic interest in Candy Cane Lake. Photo by Nathan Turoff.

Scandal on Candy Cane Lake: Howard the Duck spotted with new love interest

Courtney Green, News Editor Sep 13, 2019

Sparks and feathers flew on Candy Cane Lake when Howard the Duck was spotted with a new friend, the very mysterious brown duck. Before UNF’s short hurricane break, Spinnaker received a news tip outing...

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Friday 13th on a calendar

Friday 13th: The history behind this infamous holiday and more…

Darvin Nelson, General Assignment Reporter Sep 13, 2019

Superstition has been embedded in our culture for years; whether its black cats or spilling salt, we are always trying to avoid an unlucky mishap. Occurring twice this year, Friday the 13th is one of the...

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A person coding on a laptop.

Fullstack/UNF Coding Bootcamp offers separate Intro to Coding course

Courtney Green, News Editor Sep 12, 2019

Still thinking about UNF’s new IT program, the Coding Bootcamp, that starts next month? Maybe you aren’t sure if coding is for you but you’re still interested. Well, good news: Fullstack and the...

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UNFPD patrols for students riding bikes and skateboards through the Student Union. Photo by Alex Bowman.

UNFPD monitoring the Student Union for skateboarders and bicyclists

Alex Bowman, Police Reporter Sep 12, 2019

This morning around 9 a.m., UNFPD officers watched the Union for anyone skateboarding or riding a bike through. According to signs posted, riding bikes and skateboards through the Student Union is not...

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UNF student union at night

For the first time, UNF ranks nationally among top universities

Courtney Green, News Editor Sep 12, 2019

It’s official: UNF isn’t just where Ospreys swoop. It’s where we soar. For eight years, UNF has ranked as “Best Regional” university by U.S. News & World Report’s Best Colleges. That...

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Supporters of Democratic presidential candidate Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., wait for the candidate to appear during a town hall on Tuesday, Sept. 10, 2019, in Austin, Texas. (Nick Wagner/Austin American-Statesman via AP)

Democratic debate: Top 2020 contenders finally on same stage

Bill Barrow, Associated Press Sep 12, 2019

HOUSTON (AP) — Despite the miles traveled, the tens of millions of dollars raised and the ceaseless churn of policy papers, the Democratic primary has been remarkably static for months with Joe Biden...

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The battle of the "ITs"

The battle of the “ITs”

Breanna Cataldo, Features Editor Sep 11, 2019

After rewatching the original "IT", released in 1990, I brought it upon myself to see the latest, "IT Chapter Two". Of course after seeing two "IT" movies in less than 24 hours, I need to analyze and...

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Zip in, zip out at Eco Adventures this Thursday and Friday

Zip in, zip out at Eco Adventures this Thursday and Friday

Miller Mott Sep 11, 2019

Looking for a free exciting and adventurous way to swing into your weekend? UNF Eco Adventures is opening their zip-line and challenge course this week on Thursday, September 12 from 6-8 p.m. and Friday,...

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Java coding

Fullstack scholarship available for UNF Coding Bootcamp

Courtney Green, News Editor Sep 11, 2019

Have your eyes on UNF’s new IT program? Don’t let the cost turn you off! Fullstack Academy is providing a $2000 scholarship to the first class of UNF students to participate in the program.  The...

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Opinions graphic

Opinions: Out of pocket or Out of luck

Austin W Belet, Opinions Editor Sep 11, 2019

College has become necessary in our society to be able to work in fields we want to work in. Want to be a chemist? Get a degree. Want to be a journalist? Get a degree. Want to work in politics? A degree...

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American Flag

UNF student veteran George Wolfe remembers 9/11

Darvin Nelson, General Assignment Reporter Sep 11, 2019

Today, 18 years ago, tragedy occurred; a tragedy that continues to heavily impact the United States. There are people who carry their experience from Sept. 11, 2001 with them every day - even some people...

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