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The UNF Men's Tennis team huddles up before their match.

UNF Tennis sweeps championships in ASUN Tournament

Joslyn Simmons Apr 23, 2018

It was an afternoon of victories for both men’s and women’s tennis. As the top-seed, men’s tennis grabbed its second-ever championship with a 4-1 victory over the Stetson Hatters. Their last...

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Danielle Hammond, public relations junior, enjoys some quality downtime from the intensity of finals with one of the loving service dogs in-training. 
Photo by Michael Herrera

Don’t lose your mind over finals. Relax, breathe, and participate in free events.

Valeree Del Guidice Apr 23, 2018

The semester is almost over and summer is upon the student body. Whether that means summer classes, graduation or a long break, who knows. What is known is that the various agencies around campus have...

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The Student Union. Courtesy of UNF.

UNF named a 2018 “Best Value College” by Forbes

Sam Chaney Apr 23, 2018

Having already won various national awards for areas of distinction and excellence, UNF can now add the title of 2018 Forbes “Best Value College” to its list of recognition. UNF now ranks among...

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Profesor Dominik Guess in Germany. Photo courtesy Dominik Guess

UNF Psychology Professor Reveals How Patient Certain Cultures are

Tristan Reyes Apr 21, 2018

UNF Psychology professor, Dominik Guess, conducted a study regarding patience in everyday life.  The study revealed the cultural differences between people from France, Germany and Romania, when they...

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UNF Give and Go yard sign. Courtesy of the UNF Environmental Center

Donate your unwanted mini-fridge while you move-out at the UNF Give and Go sites

Valeree Del Guidice Apr 21, 2018

It’s that time of year again. It’s move-out! Everyone, sans graduating seniors, have to be completely moved out by 3 p.m. on April 27. Graduating seniors have until 12 p.m. on April 28 to be completely...

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Tournament for Elias ends in success

Tournament for Elias ends in success

Colin McCann Apr 20, 2018

Opportunities continue to present themselves here at UNF as a group of sports management students helped organize an event to support a child in need. The group, from a class taught by Kristi Sweeney,...

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Members of the UNF Army ROTC surround the Blackhawk Helicopter.

PHOTOS: Blackhawk Helicopter Medevac Drill at UNF

Brandon Diaz Apr 19, 2018

Photos by Brandon Diaz — For more information or news tips, or if you see an error in this story or have any compliments or concerns, contact editor@unfspinnaker.com.

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Rodriguez-Velez will be receiving the Caring Award. Photo courtesy of the University of North Florida.

UNF to honor students with exceptional service history at spring commencement

Sam Chaney Apr 19, 2018

UNF students Sara-Marie Saliba and Ayshka Elise Rodriguez-Velez will be honored for their “outstanding records of volunteerism and caring spirits” as they cross the stage at spring commencement on...

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Students participating in the Chocolate Games could indulge on both chocolate and video games, all at once. Photo by Logan Ansteatt

Playing for Elias: UNF students host charity tournament

Colin McCann Apr 19, 2018

To all students who want to support a good cause and have some fun in the process, on April 19, from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., a charity video game tournament will be held at the Boathouse. A group of...

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Winter and Abigail Stone. Photo courtesy UNF PR

Behind the scenes of ‘Dolphin Tale’: Winter the dolphin’s trainer speaks at UNF

Carly Kramer Apr 18, 2018

https://youtu.be/LA0zRCOAgl8 Video by Carly Kramer In the winter of 2005, a two-month-old dolphin was found ashore entangled in a crab trap in Clearwater, Florida. Six years later, she became a movie...

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North Florida athletics suffers from a hard weekend

North Florida athletics suffers from a hard weekend

DeAndre Pearson and Joslyn Simmons Apr 18, 2018

North Florida athletics had a hard weekend against their opponents as their regular seasons are coming closer to the end. In an ASUN matchup with playoff seeding implications, North Florida (22-25...

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A controlled burn. Courtesy of Wikimedia Commons

Prescribed burns happening near UNF Wednesday

Cori Santucci Apr 18, 2018

You’re not imagining that smoky smell outside. If you notice smoke around campus, it’s not vape clouds. A prescribed burn is taking place between the south UNF entrance and I-295 Wednesday. Prescribed...

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