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A seasonal pest: Yellow flies torment nature trail visitors

A seasonal pest: Yellow flies torment nature trail visitors

Khorri Newton | Jun 14, 2018

Within the past two or three weeks, outdoor adventurers, runners and trail-lovers alike have been tormented by more than just mosquitoes and the hot Florida sun. While trying to enjoy a nice day out on...

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Assistant Professor of History Patrick Chung. Photo courtesy of UNF.

UNF professor explains the history of the Koreas following the 2018 North Korea-United States Summit

Alan Vargas | Jun 13, 2018

The Summit is now over and an agreement has been reached, but how did Korea get split up? And what’s stopping them from reuniting? UNF Professor of History Patrick Chung sat down with the Spinnaker to...

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UNF locations hosting World Cup festivities

UNF locations hosting World Cup festivities

Drew McDonald, Sports Editor | Jun 13, 2018

It’s the week of the World Cup and locations all over campus are hosting a number of activities to drum up excitement for the 88-year-old tradition,  starting this week and lasting through July. June...

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Anthony Stagnitta mugshot. Courtesy of Bradford County Sheriff's Office.

UNF student Anthony Stagnitta released after being arrested for distributing and collecting child pornography

Hannah Lee, Editor-in-Chief | Jun 13, 2018

Anthony Stagnitta has been charged on two counts of distributing child pornography on his phone through the instant-messaging app, Kik. Stagnitta was arrested on April 30 after a federal investigation...

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Eden Meyer. Photo courtesy UNF Athletics

Eden Meyer finishes collegiate career at NCAA Championship

Drew McDonald, Sports Editor | Jun 12, 2018

Senior Eden Meyer has crossed the finish line for UNF for the last time at the 10,000-meter finals of the NCAA Championship. Meyer placed twentieth with a time of 35:03 in her final race. Meyer also...

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Photo by Khorri Newton.

In the name of action and memory: UNF holds a memorial event in honor of the two-year anniversary of Pulse

Sam Chaney, News Editor | Jun 12, 2018

A paper bag bearing a name seems a dismal representation for a life lost, yet a total of 49 of them sat next to a stage bearing a single rainbow flag in the Student Union, the flag hanging solemnly...

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Photo courtesy of The Florida Center for Cyber Security.

New cybersecurity resource provides hands-on learning experience for UNF students and faculty

Sam Chaney, News Editor | Jun 12, 2018

The world as we know it is rapidly becoming streamlined and smaller; the internet has brought the world closer together by creating virtual bridges with which people can reach one another or amass...

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Dance Gavin Dance finds stability in chaos on “Artificial Selection”

Dance Gavin Dance finds stability in chaos on “Artificial Selection”

Alex Toth | Jun 11, 2018

2016 held a couple big milestones for Dance Gavin Dance. First off, it marked the band’s fourth year with vocalist Tilian Pearson, making him the only man on Earth to last more than three consecutive...

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Graphic by Sam Chaney

OPINION: We need to talk about it – suicide

Tamlynn Torchon | Jun 11, 2018

The past week has been very turbulent one: like many other societies, the U.S. values life over death, which explains why it’s always shocking to hear that someone committed suicide. As much as life...

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Hayden Raulerson

UNF hosts vigil for student who passed away

Hannah Lee | Jun 11, 2018

*Correction: A previous version of this article said Raulerson was 21 years old. Raulerson has since been confirmed to be 20 years old ***UPDATE 5/11 12:17 p.m. Hayden Raulerson has been confirmed...

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Graphic by Rachelle Keller

Police Beat: Drug arrest and damaged/burglarized vehicles

Sam Chaney, News Editor | Jun 9, 2018

New Paint Job UNFPD was dispatched to the UNF Flat on June 1 in response to a report of a damaged vehicle. Upon arrival, the complainant told officials she had seen a cement truck laying a concrete...

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Photo by Camille Shaw

JSO offering $8,000 for tips regarding Town Center shooting

Hannah Lee | Jun 9, 2018

On Tuesday, June 5, there was a drive-by shooting that killed three young men and injured one. The shooting occurred on Town Center Parkway, near the intersection of I-295, outside of UNF's main...

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