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Beat being broke: Summer side hustles

Sam Chaney, News Editor Jun 6, 2018

As great as it is to dream about having an adventurous summer that’s worthy of those cheesy, slow-motion shots of you running down the beach on some distant romcom coast, it's time to be honest:...

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Three dead and one injured in shooting near Town Center

Sam Chaney, News Editor Jun 6, 2018

At approximately 10:30 p.m. on Tuesday, June 5, three individuals were killed in a drive-by shooting near Town Center Parkway. An additional fourth individual was injured.                         The...

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Parking reservations due to Armada Game

Sam Chaney, News Editor Jun 6, 2018

On Wednesday, June 6 parking in certain lots on campus will be affected by the Jacksonville Armada Club’s next game of the season. Lot 18 will have reserved spaces from 4 p.m. till 8 p.m. for...

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Osprey Update Special Edition went out to students, faculty and staff on June 5.

Campus crime alert: Attempted car burglaries

Hannah Lee Jun 5, 2018

In a special edition Osprey Update sent out on Tuesday, June 5, the University of North Florida Police Department would like to make the campus community aware of attempted burglaries of two vehicles. According...

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UNF student athlete Frank German has been named a semifinalist for the Golden Spikes Award.

UNF student Frank German drafted by Yankees in fourth round of MLB Draft

Drew McDonald, Sports Editor Jun 5, 2018

Hot off the heels of his best career season at UNF, starting pitcher Frank German was drafted by the New York Yankees on Tuesday.  German was drafted by the Yankees in the fourth round, as the 127th overall...

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President David Szymanski addresses the UNF Foundation Board for the first time. Photo by Sam Chaney.

UNF Foundation Board meeting: Financial evaluation and Szymanski’s first report

Sam Chaney, News Editor Jun 5, 2018

On Tuesday, June 5 the UNF Foundation Board convened for their fourth and final quarterly meeting of the fiscal year in order to review the outcomes of various committee meetings that had taken place throughout...

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Student Body President Jenna DuPilka. Photo by Brandon Diaz.

Your Student Body President: Sit-down with Jenna DuPilka

Alan Vargas Jun 5, 2018

In order to get to know the new UNF Student Body President better, Spinnaker sat down to find out what drove Jenna DuPilka to seek the office, hear about the plans she has for her Presidential term,...

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OPINION: Freedom of speech does not equate to freedom of discrimination

Tamlynn Torchon Jun 4, 2018

On Monday, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled in favor of Masterpiece Cakeshop, the Colorado bakery that refused to make a cake for a same-sex couple's wedding. The case was decided by a 7-2 majority vote,...

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Entry to the LGBT Resource Center. Photo by Tiffany Butler.

LGBT Resource Center’s take on Supreme Court’s decision of Colorado baker

Carly Kramer, Video Director Jun 4, 2018

On Monday, June 4 the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that Colorado baker Jack Phillips can refuse to bake a customized cake for a same-sex wedding. The ruling was made as a result of certain religious restrictions...

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Upcoming parking unavailability on campus

Upcoming parking unavailability on campus

Nolan Hammond Jun 4, 2018

Maintenance and campus events will impact the availability of parking at UNF for the next few weeks. Those who park in Lot 18 and the Arena Garage should be aware of the following closures: The...

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The John A. Delaney Student Union was dedicated on June 1.

Student Union officially renamed after Delaney

Khorri Newton and Hannah Lee Jun 2, 2018

One day after previous UNF President John Delaney left his position, the Student Union was dedicated to Delaney and the impact he had on the university. The Board of Trustees approved to rename the...

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Upcoming parking changes due to first Armada game of the season

Upcoming parking changes due to first Armada game of the season

Alan Vargas Jun 1, 2018

The Jacksonville Armada Football Club will host Storm FC at Hodges Stadium on Saturday, June 2nd. There will be some changes to the parking procedures in light of the first match of the season. Lot...

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