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Who is UNF's new president?

Who is UNF’s new president?

Alexandra Torres-Perez May 16, 2018

UNF has had a crazy year—what with various controversial issues and the added pressure of finding a new UNF president to replace John Delaney. In the end, the Board of Trustees and Board of Governors...

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The Ospreys defeated the Missouri Tigers, 5-4. Courtesy of UNF Athletics.

Weekend sports update: 5/11 – 5/16

Drew McDonald, Sports Editor May 16, 2018

Baseball Clinches Playoff Berth After winning two out of three games in their weekend series against Lipscomb, the Ospreys have punched a ticket to play in the ASUN Baseball Championship Tournament....

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 Graphic by Sam Chaney

Hire me, please: Writing a better resume

Sam Chaney, News Editor May 15, 2018

The concept of preparing for the “real world” is one of the more intimidating parts of being a college student. As great as finally having that diploma may be, just how do you market yourself to...

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UNF International Center and International Ospreys seek to bridge the gap between domestic and foreign students

UNF International Center and International Ospreys seek to bridge the gap between domestic and foreign students

Alan Vargas May 15, 2018

Studying abroad is one of the most rewarding experiences a student can undertake, but living and studying in a foreign country can be a daunting task for anyone. Students have to navigate language...

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Associate Chemistry Professor Christos Lampropoulos, Ph.D.

UNF Associate professor misused thousands of dollars in university funds

Hannah Lee, Editor-in-Chief May 15, 2018

Associate Professor of Chemistry Christos Lampropoulos misused a total of $3,497 in the past five years while working at UNF, according to a statement made by the University, sought by Spinnaker Investigators. On...

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UNFPD hosting classes on women's self defense

UNFPD hosting classes on women’s self defense

Cori Santucci May 14, 2018

The University of North Florida Police Department is hosting the R.A.D. Women’s Self Defense course at the Tom and Betty Petway Hall (Bldg. 57, Rm 1100A) beginning Tuesday, May 15. The course will take...

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Pay your tuition on time: Temporary student “Self Service” and OneStop unavailability

Alan Vargas May 14, 2018

You won’t be able to pay your Summer 2018 bill online after 5 p.m. on Friday, May 18, so make sure to pay it on time in order to avoid any late fees. OneStop will be unavailable starting at 4:30 p.m. The...

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Graphic by Rachelle Keller

The top five police beats of the 2017-2018 academic year

Cori Santucci May 14, 2018

Most UNF students have probably walked away with many fond and happy memories of the 2017-2018 academic year, but others... maybe not so much. Crime is nothing to grin about, but Spinnaker is here to...

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The new Attorney General, Treasurer, Student Advocate and Elections Commissioner have been confirmed by the Senate.

UNF Senate confirms the final members of the 2018-2019 Student Government Administration

Alan Vargas May 12, 2018

The UNF Student Government held the first Senate meeting of the summer term on Friday, May 11 to hear Student Body President Jenna DuPilka’s goals for her administration and to vote on the confirmation...

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Letter to the Editor: Hispanic representation on campus

Letter to the Editor: Hispanic representation on campus

David Manjarres May 11, 2018

Dear Editor, I am writing today in hopes of reaching out not only to the Spinnaker staff but to the student body and administrators. In my short time in Jacksonville and around the UNF community, I've...

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Arctic Monkey's new album, "Tranquility Hotel & Casino"

One giant leap: “Tranquility Base Hotel & Casino” shows new maturity for the Arctic Monkeys

Carly Kramer May 11, 2018

This English rock band wrote the songs of my youth and made middle-school-me feel like an absolute badass. Their music is known for late-night drives and that leather-jacket-wearing “grunge” phase...

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UNF Faculty Association approves new policies in response to faculty-on-faculty bullying

UNF Faculty Association approves new policies in response to faculty-on-faculty bullying

Aisling Glocke May 10, 2018

In a UNF Faculty Association meeting held Thursday, May 10, an update to the UNF faculty handbook was made after concerns of faculty-on-faculty bullying came to light. Since the Faculty Affairs...

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