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UNF student responsible for recent anti-Semitic material found on campus; JSU and SDS speaks out

UNF student responsible for recent anti-Semitic material found on campus; JSU and SDS speaks out

Darvin Nelson, Editor-in-Chief | Apr 7, 2021

Are neo-Nazis back on campus? Spinnaker reported yesterday that “QR codes leading to anti-Semitic propaganda were found on the doors of several professors within the Social Sciences building.” This...

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The history of Sexual Assault Awareness Month

Jordan Ramos, Reporter | Apr 7, 2021

Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM) was created 20 years ago in 2001, but its history goes further back. The legacy of SAAM was led by Black women and women of color dating all the way back to the 1860s. After...

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Review : Demi Lovato’s new album “Dancing With The Devil.”

Jordan Ramos, Reporter | Apr 7, 2021

Demi Lovato’s new album “Dancing With The Devil...The Art of Starting Over” was released on April 2, 2021. It features artists such as Ariana Grande, Noah Cyrus, Sam Fischer, and Saweetie. The main...

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Two popular Jackonville festivals canceled due to COVID-19

Hayley Simonson, Managing Editor | Apr 7, 2021

A year has passed since the pandemic first began, but the United States is still dealing with COVID-19 as it continues to postpone and cancel popular events.  Singing the Blues is the largest oceanfront...

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This April 4, 2021 photo shows a discarded mask on a beach in Point Pleasant, N.J. Volunteers cleaning beaches around the world have discovered and removed significant quantities of masks, gloves and other personal protective equipment. On Wednesday April 7, 2021, New Jersey’s Clean Ocean Action group reported removing 1,113 such items during beach cleanups last fall. (AP Photo/Wayne Parry).

AP: Discarded masks litter beaches worldwide, threaten sea life

WAYNE PARRY, Associated Press | Apr 7, 2021

SANDY HOOK, N.J. (AP) — To the usual list of foul trash left behind or washed up on beaches around the world, add these: masks and gloves used by people to avoid the coronavirus and then discarded on...

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The Ozfest Poster, courtesy of Osprey Life and Productions.

Ozfest to happen tomorrow

Nathan Turoff, Features Editor | Apr 7, 2021

To celebrate the end of the school year, Osprey Life and Productions is holding its annual Ozfest this Thursday, April 8, featuring Diplo and MAX. Diplo is an American DJ famous for songs such as “Where...

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Join UNF’s Office of Equal Opportunity and Inclusion for informative sexual assault discussions

Carter Mudgett, Student Government Reporter | Apr 6, 2021

UNF’s Office of Equal Opportunity and Inclusion (EOI) is hosting three separate informative discussions through Zoom for students, faculty, and staff alike. Spinnaker met with EOI Director and Title...

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Acting Manatee County Administrator Dr. Scott Hopes speaks during a news conference Sunday, April 4, 2021, at the Manatee County Emergency Management office in Palmetto, Fla. Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis declared a state of emergency Saturday after a leak at a large pond of wastewater threatened to flood roads and burst a system that stores polluted water. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

AP: Florida dismisses 2nd breach risk at phosphate reservoir

CURT ANDERSON, Associated Press | Apr 6, 2021

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Engineers and dam safety specialists evaluating the danger of a catastrophic flood from a leaking Florida wastewater reservoir determined that the threat of a possible second...

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Anti-Semitic propaganda QR codes found attached to UNF professors’ doors

Anti-Semitic propaganda QR codes found attached to UNF professors’ doors

Shelby Senesac, News Editor | Apr 6, 2021

According to the Jewish Student Union, QR codes leading to anti-semitic propaganda were found on the doors of several professors within the Social Sciences building last week during Passover. Some of those...

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The future of Bright Futures is hazy

Jennifer Ronzon, Intern | Apr 6, 2021

Proposed changes to the Florida Bright Futures scholarship program have continued to pass through toward the Florida Senate floor.  The changes to Bright Futures were filed by Republican senator Dennis...

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UNF celebrates Asian-American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month

Ketan Narotam, Police Reporter | Apr 6, 2021

In honor of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month (AAPIH), UNF will be hosting several virtual events on Zoom all through April. AAPIH is usually celebrated nationally during May to commemorate...

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What does getting the vaccine mean for students?

Jordan Ramos, Reporter | Apr 5, 2021

Getting the COVID-19 vaccine is a priority for some Americans but not important to others. UNF students have a chance to get the vaccine on April 6 and 7, and some are jumping at the chance to receive...

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