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Texts from Delaney to Tumeo after Tumeo’s resignation

Former UNF President condemns Szymanski

Madison Roberts and Aisling Glocke | Jul 23, 2019

“You may want a lawyer.” “This is bullshit.” “Rookie President.”  These are just a few of the explosive texts Spinnaker uncovered in court documents in the case of a former Dean now suing...

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Mark Tumeo, the former dean of the College of Computing, Engineering and Construction. Courtesy of the University of North Florida

EXCLUSIVE – Dean Sex Scandal: Behind the Scenes Court Battle

Ramona Ramdeen, Police Reporter | Jul 23, 2019

According to deposition statements obtained exclusively by Spinnaker, we now know much more about what led to the resignation of a former Dean involved in a sex scandal.  After being caught in a sex...

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UNF is getting a new Associate Vice President of Enrollment Services

UNF is getting a new Associate Vice President of Enrollment Services

Breanna Cataldo, Features Editor | Jul 22, 2019

Dr. Terrence Curran is going to be the new Associate Vice President of Enrollment Services at UNF, beginning on September 9. Curran has been the associate provost for Enrollment Management at Western...

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Photo by National Hurricane Center

Tropical depression expected to form in Gulf this weekend

Victoria Reed | Jul 9, 2019

The chances of tropical storms and hurricanes rise during Hurricane Season. According to The Hurricane Center, now there’s an 80 percent chance that a tropical storm could develop from a low-pressure...

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Multiple cans of Monster energy drinks in a fridge.

Why you might want to think twice before grabbing an energy drink

Kaitlyn Bowers, Video Director | Jun 5, 2019

As college students, we’ve all experienced those days where you just need a little pick me up. However, experts say that energy drink you run to when you’re feeling a little sleepy may be doing more...

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Lather on the real stuff

Lather on the real stuff

Heydi Ortiz, News Editor | May 21, 2019

We hate to break it to you, but according to a recent study from the Brooks College of Health, that homemade sunscreen is not going to cut it. The study, conducted by an associate professor at UNF’s...

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Graphic by Sam Chaney

Two birds, one stone: gobble gobble

Lianna Norman, News Editor | Nov 18, 2018

Thanksgiving isn't necessarily a word tied to healthy habits, but this holiday season Winn-Dixie has decided to change that. According to their website, Winn-Dixie is now offering a free Thanksgiving...

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UNFPD police cars.

UNF Clery Act Committee reflects on other universities’ mistakes

Jessica May, Police Reporter | Nov 16, 2018

The Clery Act committee met on Nov. 15 to discuss general business from their last meeting and the University of Montana’s Clery Act audit. The University of Montana is being fined nearly $1 million...

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President John Delaney speaks about leadership

President John Delaney speaks about leadership

Colin McCann | Mar 15, 2018

On Mar. 14, UNF President John Delaney talked about his views on leadership and leadership styles. The talk was a part of the Leadership Speakers Bureau, which was hosted by the Taylor Leadership Institute....

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 Graphic  by Rachelle Keller

Police Beat: Broken Lights, Harassment, and Various Stolen Goods

Sam Chaney | Mar 14, 2018

I Can See The Light UNFPD was dispatched to Bldg. 58 on March 8 in response to a report of damaged lights. The complainant, a UNF staff member, told officials that he had received a work order...

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Cop lights. Stock Photo

Student accused of pointing gun at roommate identified

Alexandra Torres-Perez | Oct 20, 2017

Students received an Osprey Update early Friday morning about police arresting 19-year-old Cage William Edwards for aggravated assault with a deadly weapon. The victim told police he was sitting...

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Members of the SDS stand outside President Delaney’s office.
Photo by Pierce Turner

SDS to host a study-in at the President’s office

Andy Castro | Oct 20, 2017

The UNF Students for a Democratic Society will hold a "study-in" on Monday, Oct. 23 to draw attention to racism as a serious student issue after recent incidents on campus. Students will march from...

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