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Former UNF student passes away in car crash

Andy Moser and Sam Chaney | Jul 15, 2018

*Correction 7/16 @ 11 a.m.: The article originally stated that the former student was 24. His father confirmed that he was 22. Former UNF student Greg Yutuc has passed away, according to his family....

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Colonel Crackers next to Spark Attack. Photo by Nolan Hammond.

Colonel Crackers: Where is our snack that smiles back?

Nolan Hammond | Jul 15, 2018

Colonel Crackers is well known for being UNF’s goldfish statue, which is usually located in the pond near the Thomas G. Carpenter Library. However, ever since Hurricane Irma, it would seem he has...

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"It's okay to be white" signs we're found around UNF campus.

Opinion: It’s OK to be white; not a white supremacist

Tamlynn Torchon | Jul 14, 2018

As reported by UNF Spinnaker, white supremacy has been on the rise on campus. “The ADL report finds a 77 percent increase in documented propaganda during the 2017-2018 academic year compared to 2016-2017.”...

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Jacksonville Axemen hosting games at Hodges Stadium this summer

Hunter Horstman | Jul 14, 2018

Rugby is not the most popular sport in America, and most UNF students probably have never heard of the Axemen before, but they are definitely worth checking out this summer. If you're looking for some...

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Final summer Senate meeting: New associate justice, budget requests and resignation of the communications coordinator

Final summer Senate meeting: New associate justice, budget requests and resignation of the communications coordinator

Alan Vargas | Jul 13, 2018

On Friday, July 13 the UNF Senate held its final session of the summer term. During this final session, Senate voted to approve a new associate justice, approved an amended budget request and approved...

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Courtesy of the Office of the Dean of Students.

Medical Withdrawal: How and why students temporarily leave for medical emergencies

Jessica May | Jul 13, 2018

UNF gives students peace of mind when it comes to leaving school for medical emergencies, according to the Office of the Dean of Students. Through the office, students can take themselves out of...

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Graphic by Drew McDonald.

How to avoid bad luck on Friday the 13th

Drew McDonald, Sports Editor | Jul 13, 2018

  The famous singer Alanis Morissette once said: “it’s like ten thousand spoons when all you need is a knife, isn’t it ironic?” She may have a point, but nothing is ironic about being...

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Opinion: What cognitive dissonance is and why it might be good for you

Tamlynn Torchon | Jul 12, 2018

As human beings, we are naturally complex. We have a degree of self-awareness that is very amazing. We’ve come this far, to the point where we can observe our environment as well as others. But we...

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A new sculpture to the UNF Sculpture Park.

UNF Seaside Sculpture Park features new art

Khorri Newton and Lili Weinstein | Jul 12, 2018

Having originally opened in June 2016, the UNF Seaside Sculpture Park has recently seen the installment of its third round of fresh student art. The new sculptures were installed on Tuesday, July...

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Man on the Street: Will ospreys get inked this Friday the 13th?

Man on the Street: Will ospreys get inked this Friday the 13th?

Hunter Horstman | Jul 12, 2018

[embedyt] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aQA4bu0NjRU[/embedyt] Video by Mary Belichis and Carly Kramer — For more information or news tips, or if you see an error in this story or have any compliments...

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Armada defeat Miami United FC to advance to NPSL finals

Drew McDonald, Sports Editor | Jul 12, 2018

With a crowd of 2,044 fans in attendance at Hodges Stadium, the Jacksonville Armada put on a show, defeating Miami United FC 4-1. The first goal by Armada midfielder, J.C. Banks, was assisted by UNF...

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Recently appointed Supreme Court Judge Brett Kavanaugh. Photo courtesy of the U.S. Court of Appeals.

UNF professor says Kavanaugh’s appointment represents rightwards shift for Supreme Court

Nolan Hammond | Jul 12, 2018

On Monday, July 9, President Donald Trump nominated D.C. Circuit Judge Brett Kavanaugh to the Supreme Court to fill the vacancy left by the upcoming retirement of moderate conservative Justice Anthony...

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