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Bill to change Bright Futures and Florida Universities passed to Gov. Rick Scott

Carly Kramer | Mar 6, 2018

Bright Futures, the Florida scholarship program that rewards incoming college students for academic achievement, is currently undergoing some changes. According to Miami Herald, the House and Senate are...

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Gift of the Artist

Tour the art you’ve never noticed

Logan Ansteatt | Mar 6, 2018

There’s something enchanting about delving into the details of a place you’ve passed by hundreds of times. The Art in the Library tours at the Carpenter Library enable students to pause and reflect...

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Students have until Wednesday at 6 p.m. to vote for Student Government.

Not sure how to vote? Here’s how…

Colin McCann | Mar 6, 2018

Student Government elections are currently taking place, and students get to vote for one of the following parties: Red Party, Forward Party or Howard Party. If you are unsure on how to vote, here are...

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Students have until Wednesday at 6 p.m. to vote for Student Government. Photo by Morgan Purvis

Do UNF students care about Student Government elections?

Cori Santucci | Mar 5, 2018

Student Government elections are set to occur March 6 and 7, and each party is making efforts to earn the votes of the student body–or the student body that votes, that is. The voter turnout for...

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Spinnaker employee unethically gives Forward Party interview questions

Spinnaker employee unethically gives Forward Party interview questions

Hannah Lee | Mar 5, 2018

UNF Spinnaker holds a strong belief in ethical journalism. We seek out the truth on campus and we believe in an independent media. We are sad to report one of Spinnaker’s own violated this belief. Last...

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Opinion: Why you should watch an Oscar nominated movie

Opinion: Why you should watch an Oscar nominated movie

Charlie Needles | Mar 5, 2018

There is a collective groan in school when you’re told to take notes during a movie. No one likes to be so focused or high strung when there is a film playing. You want to enjoy it. But just like...

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Oscars 2018: Who will win, who should win, and who got snubbed

Oscars 2018: Who will win, who should win, and who got snubbed

Andy Moser | Mar 4, 2018

Listen. I get it. Why didn’t my favorite movie get nominated? How come they never nominate movies that people actually see? Why is every other camera shot a close-up of Meryl Streep? These are a few...

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Crime Prevention: So easy, an Osprey could do it

Sam Chaney | Mar 4, 2018

Let’s be honest, it can just be so easy to be lazy with your stuff. I mean, you’re only going to the restroom, right? Your stuff should be fine on the table for five minutes. But then you come back...

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"InterSEXionality" Sex Week 2018

“InterSEXionality” Sex Week 2018

Cori Santucci | Mar 4, 2018

Monday, March 5 through Friday, March 9 marks UNF Sex Week 2018, sponsored by the LGBT Resource Center to promote sex education and healthy sexual behavior across campus. This year’s theme is “InterSEXionality,”...

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North Florida women’s basketball stuns the Hatters in an overtime thriller in ASUN Quarterfinals

DeAndre Pearson | Mar 3, 2018

ESPN 3 announcer Evan Watson said it best “A dream starts in overtime”.  It was a night the women’s basketball team will remember forever. Coming off of a major defeat to Jacksonville, sixth-seed...

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Panda Express coming to UNF

Panda Express coming to UNF

Hannah Lee | Mar 2, 2018

Craving Chinese food? Soon you don’t have to order take-out because Panda Express is coming to UNF as soon as this coming fall semester. Student Body President Thomas Beaucham announced yesterday...

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UNF Interfraternity Council hosts “Dunks for Douglas” for Parkland victims

https://youtu.be/wud-E22E1e4 In 10 days, the UNF Interfraternity Council organized Dunks for Douglas, an event that brought together the Jacksonville community in order to help those affected by the...

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