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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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Florida Theatre Jacksonville

Comedian Cody Ko coming to Jax

Courtney Green | Jul 18, 2019

Get ready to laugh!  The “Tiny Meat” comedy tour is coming to Jacksonville on November 01. Tickets are priced at $76 on some ticket-buying sites, but you can get your ticket directly from Florida...

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Opinions graphic

Everyone’s Got One

Austin Belet, Opinions Editor | Jul 18, 2019

As the Opinions Editor at Spinnaker, one of my more recent goals has been to expand the perspectives showcased in the “opinions” section of our organization.  I know that my pieces are biased,...

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Lend-A-Wing provides food for student free and anonymously. Photo by Spinnaker Media

UNF amenities incoming freshman should know about

Emma Sheridan and Grace Stoler | Jul 18, 2019

Ogier garden The Ogier Garden is tucked away far beyond where many students will venture. It has hammocks, a beautiful view of a large lake and many vegetables ripe for plucking. Students are able to...

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Photo of music app on phone

Nostalgic tunes to erase those first semester blues

Alex Toth | Jul 18, 2019

If there’s one thing that’s unavoidable in your first semester of college, it’s stress. The pressure of living away from home for the first time, having to make new friends, wondering whether or...

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