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Rocky Balboa on top of the steps

Spinnaker Sports Editor’s top five sports movies

Drew McDonald, Sports Editor Jul 25, 2019

Every sports fan has their favorite sports movie, whether it’s Rudy, Rocky, or Summer Catch. There was a plethora of sports films that I had to cipher through and it was hard to nail it down to five....

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Dr. Andrew King. Photo by Audrey Carpenter

Director of UNF Counseling Center resigns

Drew McDonald, Sports Editor Jul 25, 2019

Dr. Andy King, Director of the UNF Counseling Center, has resigned weeks before the Fall 2019 semester has begun. An email from the Interim Associate Provost Dr. Daniel C. Moon said, “Dr. Andy...

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Students respond to Delaney’s involvement in Tumeo scandal

Ramona Ramdeen, Police Reporter Jul 24, 2019

After being caught in a sex act on campus in October of 2018, Dr. Mark Tumeo, former dean of UNF’s College of Computing, Engineering and Construction, filed suit against the University of North Florida,...

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The Latest: Mueller warns of ongoing Russian Interference

AP Newsroom Jul 24, 2019

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Latest on former special counsel Robert Mueller's congressional testimony on the Russia probe (all times local): 3:30 p.m. Former special counsel Robert Mueller has finished...

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Texts from Delaney to Tumeo after Tumeo’s resignation

Former UNF President condemns Szymanski

Madison Roberts and Aisling Glocke Jul 23, 2019

“You may want a lawyer.” “This is bullshit.” “Rookie President.”  These are just a few of the explosive texts Spinnaker uncovered in court documents in the case of a former Dean now suing...

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UNF Volleyball wins AVCA Team Academic Award

UNF Volleyball wins AVCA Team Academic Award

Drew McDonald, Sports Editor Jul 23, 2019

The American Volleyball Coaches Association recently awarded UNF Volleyball for their hard work in the classroom with a Team Academic Award.   The UNF Beach Volleyball sported a 3.41 GPA in...

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Mark Tumeo, the former dean of the College of Computing, Engineering and Construction. Courtesy of the University of North Florida

EXCLUSIVE – Dean Sex Scandal: Behind the Scenes Court Battle

Ramona Ramdeen, Police Reporter Jul 23, 2019

According to deposition statements obtained exclusively by Spinnaker, we now know much more about what led to the resignation of a former Dean involved in a sex scandal.  After being caught in a sex...

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UNF is getting a new Associate Vice President of Enrollment Services

UNF is getting a new Associate Vice President of Enrollment Services

Breanna Cataldo, Features Editor Jul 22, 2019

Dr. Terrence Curran is going to be the new Associate Vice President of Enrollment Services at UNF, beginning on September 9. Curran has been the associate provost for Enrollment Management at Western...

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"Bring it!" is coming to Jacksonville

“Bring it!” is coming to Jacksonville

Breanna Cataldo, Features Editor Jul 22, 2019

The Lifetime TV show "Bring it!" is bringing it to the stage July 26 at the Florida Theatre. "Bring it!" made its way to the screens in 2014. The show revolves around Coach Dianna 'Miss D' Williams...

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UNF Spinnaker won four Florida SPJ awards

Spinnaker racks up awards at SPJ

Drew McDonald, Sports Editor Jul 22, 2019

The Society of Professional Journalists chapter in Florida honored all college journalists in the state for their best work. Three former Spinnaker employees were awarded for their most prized stories...

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The entrance to the UNF Counseling Center. The walls are gray and there are silver double doors with large windows, and a sign above the doors reading, "UNF Counseling Center"

New Counseling Center satellite office on Candy Cane Lake

Morgan Holbrook, Copy Editor Jul 19, 2019

Mental health counseling for students living on campus just got a lot more accessible. During his June 28 report to the Student Senate, Student Government President John Aloszka announced that an additional...

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Jack Heely, 5, of Alexandria, Va., wears a toy space helmet as he arrives as one of the first visitors to view Neil Armstrong's Apollo 11 spacesuit, background, after it is unveiled at the Smithsonian's National Air and Space Museum on the National Mall in Washington, Tuesday, July 16, 2019. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)

Apollo 11 astronaut returns to launch pad 50 years later

Marcia Dunn, Associated Press Jul 19, 2019

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — Apollo 11 astronaut Michael Collins returned Tuesday to the exact spot where he flew to the moon 50 years ago with Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin. Collins had the spotlight...

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