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Protesters marched down up and down Town Center Parkway on Saturday in a march for Palestine.

Gallery: Activists rally for Palestine in Jacksonville

Carter Mudgett, Editor in Chief | Oct 14, 2023

Supporters of Palestine have participated in marches and rallies across the U.S. this week, and Jacksonville was no exception. Well over 100 people gathered on the corner of Brightman Blvd. and Town Center...

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Senators met for their regular meeting on Friday, Oct. 13, 2023.

Senate denies proposed UNF student club funding limit in close vote

Carter Mudgett, Editor in Chief | Oct 13, 2023

After a lengthy discussion on the purpose of funding requests from University of North Florida student clubs and whether Treasurer Michael Barcal’s proposal was truly a limit, Student Government’s...

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The words "Police Beat" are written in red and white, surrounded by a white square outline. In the background, a University of North Florida Police Department cruiser is tinted blue.

One person shot near UNF campus, alert says

Jeanne Gilbert, News Editor | Oct 12, 2023

One person was shot at approximately 11:40 a.m. Thursday on Central Parkway, north of the University of North Florida, according to an emergency alert sent out by the university. There is no immediate...

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Senators in the SG Senate Chambers

SG treasurer proposes extra barriers for UNF student clubs requesting funding

Carter Mudgett, Editor in Chief | Oct 12, 2023

Student clubs at the University of North Florida may soon be limited in how much funding they can request from Student Government—and how often they can request it—under a new Financial Code revision...

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Shannon Glover #5 up to bat against Bucknell at UNF Softball Complex on March 16, 2022 iin Jacksonville, Florida.

Softball and baseball announce fall schedules with quality teams

Ethan Howick, Sports Reporter | Oct 12, 2023

The baseball and softball teams at the University of North Florida are wrapping up their fall practices and it will soon be time for them to begin real competition. Both stickball teams will play a number...

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UNF student died in traffic accident over weekend, university confirms

Jeanne Gilbert and Carter Mudgett | Oct 11, 2023

Updated Wednesday, Oct. 11, 2023: The accident happened on Saturday, friends of Dowdy told Spinnaker, not Sunday as the university said. Spinnaker apologizes for the error.  Noah Dowdy, 23, died in...

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Members of the Jewish community wore the Israel flag on their shoulders at Monday night’s vigil. (Photo courtesy of the Chabad of UNF)

“We’re scared but resilient”: War overseas heightens UNF Jewish community’s fears

Carter Mudgett, Editor in Chief | Oct 11, 2023

When Jacksonville and the University of North Florida’s Jewish community members gathered Monday night for a vigil, the mood was solemn. Yet, student leadership at the Jewish Student Union emphasized...

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Waving flags, banners and signs, people rallied for Palestine Monday night.

“Free free Palestine!”: Jacksonville activists decry U.S. support of Israel

Carter Mudgett, Editor in Chief | Oct 9, 2023

Activist groups and many Jacksonville residents joined together Monday evening to speak out against those supporting Israel, drawing a line connecting the conflict overseas and the Black liberation movement...

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UNF reviewing proposed SB 266 guidance from BOG, president says

Carter Mudgett, Editor in Chief | Oct 9, 2023

The University of North Florida is reviewing proposed guidance from the Board of Governors for following SB 266, President Moez Limayem announced on Monday. After months of uncertainty, this draft regulation...

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The Luffy Meal is a feast fit for the king of the pirates.

Check it or Chuck it: Koushinryou brings Japanese spice to Jacksonville

Ethan Leckie, Opinions Editor | Oct 8, 2023
Konnichiwa! Welcome to the first of many more articles for my new food review column, Check It Or Chuck It. I recently visited Koushinryou - Curry and Sando, a Japanese curry house serving up authentic katsu and curry dishes. Located off Beach Blvd, Koushinryou is close enough for students to grab a post-class lunch or unwind after a long study session.
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The Sports Editor’s guide to NFL Fantasy Football

Jacob Justice, Sports Editor | Oct 7, 2023

The NFL is currently a quarter of the way through a 2023 season that has seen a variety of twists and surprises. As such, fantasy owners might have some confusion on how they should edit their lineups...

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The Gray Lounge on the second floor of the Student Union West Building.

SG releases survey about student lounge usage, some respondents call for return of Interfaith space

Carter Mudgett, Editor in Chief | Oct 6, 2023

Student Government is looking to hear from the campus community about the usage of student lounges in the University of North Florida Student Union and thoughts on improvements.  The survey, released...

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