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Some employers may not like prospective workers with tattoos. Photo by Lili Weinstein.

Tattoos and jobs: Will your appearance affect your chances of employment?

Heydi Ortiz | Oct 23, 2018

It’s a rite of passage for 18-year-olds moving to declare freedom from authority, and a way to display creativity as they move away from home to dorm on college campuses. Dreaded by past generations,...

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Photo Gallery: Democratic Rally

Photo Gallery: Democratic Rally

Lili Weinstein | Oct 23, 2018

Photos by Lili Weinstein Want the recap of the rally? Click here. Want to hear student reactions of the rally? Click here. — For more information or news tips, or if you see an error in this...

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Rally attracts students, faculty and members from the community

Rally attracts students, faculty and members from the community

Hannah Lee | Oct 23, 2018

A crowd rallied for a blue change Monday afternoon at UNF. Close to 400 people attended the Florida Democratic rally in the Field House to promote a blue ticket this year for the ballot. Mayor Andrew...

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Students speak to Spinnaker following the Democratic Rally hosted on-campus

Students speak to Spinnaker following the Democratic Rally hosted on-campus

Jessica May | Oct 23, 2018

[embedyt] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CSR6iJb0q0U[/embedyt] — For more information or news tips, or if you see an error in this story or have any compliments or concerns, contact editor@unfspinnaker.com.

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Parking changes to affect two campus garages this week

Aleema Jack | Oct 23, 2018

If you normally get to school in a time crunch prior to finding parking, you may need to leave a little earlier this week. On Tuesday, Oct. 23 from 7 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., six spaces will be reserved on the...

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UNF Student, Jesse Martinez, was arrested on April 9.

New charges of video voyeurism filed for Jesse Martinez

Hannah Lee, Editor-in-Chief | Oct 22, 2018

UNF student, Jesse Martinez, has been charged with eight new counts of video voyeurism on Oct. 19. This is the latest in a series of charges dating back to April 9 where Martinez allegedly threatened...

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Tips to stay healthy this cold and flu season

Tips to stay healthy this cold and flu season

Steven Thompson | Oct 22, 2018

The UNF campus is a great place for higher learning and intramural sports. It is also a breeding ground for influenza, which is commonly known as the flu. Cold and flu symptoms are strikingly similar....

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"Uncovering Jax" will premiere on Monday, Oct. 22. Courtesy of the "Uncovering Jax" website.

UNF teams up with the Florida-Times Union to create documentaries about Jacksonville

Valeree Del Guidice | Oct 22, 2018

Not every student on campus can tell you what’s new about Jax, but the Department of Communication’s journalism and production students can. On Monday, Oct. 22 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. in the John...

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Jaguars lackluster offense leads to a 20-7 loss

Drew McDonald, Sports Editor | Oct 22, 2018

The Jaguars had a week to prepare for the elusive Deshaun Watson and Jaguars linebacker Donald Payne revealed the key to containing the former Heisman award winner. “We have some of the best pass...

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Courtesy of Student Government

Student Government throws a hail mary for alcohol

Alan Vargas | Oct 21, 2018

In a last-ditch effort to change the new alcohol guidelines, Student Government approved a Joint Resolution recommending that alcohol be allowed at student events, including tailgating. The resolution...

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Logo of the Jacksonville Jaguars

Jaguars vs Texans Week 7 Preview

DeAndre Pearson | Oct 21, 2018

The Jacksonville Jaguars are locked in a three-way tie for first place in the AFC South as they take on conference rival, the Houston Texans at TIAA Bank Field. Houston rolls into Jacksonville on a...

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UNF assistant men's baseball coach Andrew Hannon. Photo courtesy unfospreys.com

UNF alumni spotlight: Andrew Hannon

Steven Thompson | Oct 21, 2018

As a University of North Florida player, Andrew Hannon fondly recalls when the UNF baseball team played Southeastern Conference powerhouse Mississippi State. The UNF team won two of the three games, but...

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