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UPD Chief Frank Mackesy (second from left) and other university officers accept the Excelsior status from the Commission for Florida Law Enforcement Accreditation. (Photo courtesy of UPD)

UNF Police Department awarded “highest level” of accreditation

Carter Mudgett, Editor in Chief | Oct 26, 2023

For the first time in its 24-year accreditation history, the University of North Florida Police Department was awarded the “Excelsior” status by the Commission for Florida Law Enforcement Accreditation...

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Candidates from the Soar Party (left), Unity Party (right) and two independents competed for 20 open seats in the fall 2023 Senate elections. (Graphic created by Spinnaker/logos courtesy of the Soar Party and Unity Party)

Soar Party unofficially wins majority open Senate seats in UNF election, results await validation

Carter Mudgett, Editor in Chief | Oct 26, 2023

In a dominant win, all 18 candidates who ran with the Soar Party won seats in the fall 2023 University of North Florida Student Government Senate election, according to unofficial results released Wednesday...

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The outside of UNF's Student Wellness Center. (Jonathan Merin/Spinnaker)

Gym and rock wall to close for renovations next month, university says

Carter Mudgett, Editor in Chief | Oct 25, 2023

Were you planning on hitting the gym before the end of the year? Well, you’ll soon have to wait a few months.  The University of North Florida will be closing the Student Wellness Complex, including...

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‘Under new leadership’: UNF announces new associate dean of MedNexus

Carter Mudgett, Editor in Chief | Oct 25, 2023

The University of North Florida announced Wednesday that Dr. Julie Merten will be the new associate dean of MedNexus, a university initiative to link healthcare resources in North Florida that was developed...

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The Jaguars retook first place in the AFC South, but can they keep their lead?

Ethan Howick, Sports Reporter | Oct 22, 2023

The Jacksonville Jaguars have already had a rollercoaster of a season, opening with a win on the road in Indianapolis against the Colts, yet losing their next two home contests, including a 37-17 blowout...

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Text box that reads "Letter to the Editor." Graphic by Lianna Norman.

Letter to the Editor: The disingenuous presentation of the proposed Title VIII changes

Jonah Vazquez, SG B&A Committee Chair | Oct 20, 2023

This article expresses the views of its author(s), separate from those of this publication. Readers are encouraged to comment or submit a Letter to the Editor to share their opinions. To submit a Letter...

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Text box that reads "Letter to the Editor." Graphic by Lianna Norman.

Letter to the Editor: A missed opportunity, the rejected Title VIII revision and its implications

Mitchell Aarons, SG Chief of Staff | Oct 19, 2023
As a stakeholder deeply involved in the student government's executive branch, and from my personal point of view working in student government, I can't help but feel a sense of disappointment and concern over the recent rejection of the proposed Title VIII change. This proposed legislation would have significantly impacted how Registered Student Organizations (RSOs) access funding for their events and operations that fall beyond the Club Funding Board's purview.
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After alcohol was allowed back on campus last year, the Boathouse now has a full-size bar.

Student Government unveils renovated Boathouse in grand reopening

Jacob Justice, Sports Editor | Oct 19, 2023

Students at the University of North Florida gathered en masse Wednesday for the long-awaited reopening of the Boathouse—a classic American bar & grille on the Student Union’s second floor — after...

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Photo courtesy of the UNF Women's Lacrosse Club

Women’s Lacrosse club enters an official WCLA league for the first time since its creation

Jacob Justice, Sports Editor | Oct 18, 2023

The University of North Florida women’s lacrosse program made a huge leap forward on Sunday, entering the Southeastern Women’s Lacrosse League (SWLL) as a Division II program in the southern division....

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OPINION: Disney Star Wars is on its way out

OPINION: Disney Star Wars is on its way out

Jace Brown, Opinions Reporter | Oct 17, 2023
Star Wars is in a Bacta tank. Disney has a knack for turning hulking franchises into Cinderella’s mice, and unfortunately, Star Wars is no exception. The ending of the franchise’s cultural relevance doesn’t seem to be far far away.
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Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis. (Photo courtesy of the Office of Ron DeSantis)

HB 543 leaves some confused where guns are, aren’t allowed

Tatum Harrison, Copy Editor | Oct 16, 2023

There were two incidents involving handguns at Pete’s Bar, a well-known college dive bar in Atlantic Beach in the last month alone.  Olaf Brurberg Anderson IV, 24, and Shane Adcox, 55, were arrested...

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Faculty members filled the seats behind the Board of Trustees for their Monday morning meeting.

OPINION: UFF-UNF put the pressure on UNF to act; another W for the union

Ethan Leckie, Opinions Editor | Oct 16, 2023
Well, I guess it’s finally over… for now. Two weeks ago, the United Faculty of Florida (UFF) and the University of North Florida reached an agreement on new procedures concerning post-tenure review. These updated policies will ensure that faculty aren’t ranked against each other and undergo a simple review process, as well as receive financial benefits for participating in post-tenure review. In addition, faculty who meet expectations during their annual evaluations will not be at risk of losing their jobs or receiving low marks during the review process.
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