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Opinion: Congratulations on graduating, and may the best come your way!

Tamlynn Torchon | Aug 3, 2018

When one stops to think about graduation, it brings shivers and even stress. Everything must be perfect: the outfit, the cap design, the makeup...everything. Really, the graduation ceremony is ironically...

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Tax Free Weekend 2018: What can you save money on this year?

Kylie Selvage | Aug 2, 2018

There are just a few weeks left before the fall semester starts here at UNF, which means students across campus are hunting out the best school supply deals. Luckily for us, this weekend from August...

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UNF to host a Coast Guard “Birthday Celebration”

Alfred Nairn | Aug 2, 2018

It’s not every day you turn 228-years-old, but when you do, the Ospreys know how to celebrate! On Friday, August 3, the Military and Veterans Resource Center will be hosting a birthday celebration...

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400 Alligator eggs are at UNF to study climate change.

Climate Change effects on Alligators: Research at UNF

Jessica May | Aug 2, 2018

https://youtu.be/eeHcFVPtank Video by Jessica May Alligators, Florida's native iconic animal, could be lead to their extinction due to the rising temperatures of the planet. 20 nests and 400 total...

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UNF faculty featured in new book aimed at inspiring young girls

Nolan Hammond | Aug 2, 2018

The recently published “WOWsdom! The Girl’s Guide to the Positive and the Possible” features contributions from UNF faculty members JeffriAnne Wilder and Lucy Croft. “WOWsdom” is a collection...

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UNF removes Papa John’s from campus

Hannah Lee, Editor-in-Chief | Aug 1, 2018

UNF President David Szymanski sent out an email today, Aug. 1, announcing that UNF will remove the Papa John's restaurant from the John A. Delaney Student Union. The decision comes after the founder of...

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UNF professor accepted into the Parkinson’s Foundation Physical Therapy Faculty Program

Sam Chaney, Managing Editor | Aug 1, 2018

Only 12 physical therapy faculty members nationwide are accepted into the prestigious Parkinson’s Foundation Physical Therapy Faculty Program per year, but one UNF professor had what it took. Dawn...

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UNF non-traditional student receives Senior Service Award

Aisling Glocke | Aug 1, 2018

The best gift is the gift of giving, and UNF non-traditional student Jessica Suckow does it like no other. During the summer 2018 graduation on Aug. 3, Suckow will receive the Senior Service Award...

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

Martinez back in court for pre-trial

Hannah Lee, Editor-in-Chief | Aug 1, 2018

Jesse Martinez, 22,  appeared at the Duval County Courthouse on Wednesday, Aug. 1 before Judge Angela Cox. In his pre-trial, Martinez waived his right to a speedy trial. Two weeks ago, Martinez...

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Talking Tuesday: One-on-one interview with March For Our Lives students

Hannah Lee, Editor-in-Chief | Jul 31, 2018

Spinnaker Reporter Alan Vargas sat down with Marjory Douglas High School rising senior Adam Alhanti, and Jacksonville residents Ajay Sarma and Adrena Forrest to discuss the March for Our Lives movement....

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A look at College Optical at UNF

Carly Kramer | Jul 31, 2018

Nestled between Chick-Fil-A and UPS are UNF’s on-campus eye professionals. College Optical Express opened its doors in the summer of 2016 and has served the UNF community and beyond ever since. Spinnaker...

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Opinion: International Day of Friendship and what it means to be a good friend

Opinion: International Day of Friendship and what it means to be a good friend

Tamlynn Torchon | Jul 31, 2018

We all (or perhaps most of us) have friends; those people who come into our lives and bring change. Of course, that change can be either positive, negative or nuanced. Those individuals, regardless of...

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