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Michael Barcal smiles for a photo wearing a blue suit jacket, white button down and an SG button

Introducing Treasurer Michael Barcal of UNF Student Government

Mallory Pace, Government Reporter | Aug 12, 2022

Recently taking on the role of Student Government (SG) Treasurer, Michael Barcal is an upcoming junior in Construction Management at the University of North Florida (UNF) and a veteran member of SG. Seeking...

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‘Declare a housing emergency’: Jacksonville activists push for affordable housing

Carter Mudgett, Editor in Chief | Aug 11, 2022

A single topic dominated the public comment portion of the Jacksonville City Council’s meeting Tuesday night: housing. More specifically, residents say a city-wide housing crisis is making it harder...

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COVID-19 is still here; UNF plan will rely on “honor system,” SHS Director explains

Lauren Fox and Carter Mudgett | Aug 9, 2022

The University of North Florida's (UNF) plan to combat COVID-19 will remain remarkably similar to the previous term. With an average of 8,689 reported cases in Florida last week, according to the New York...

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Teresa Steele wears a white jacket with the name "TERESA" written in black sharpie on it and stands next to a young child wearing a black hoodie. The child is holding a baby wearing red and white.

UNF nurse spends 30 years helping people in underdeveloped countries

Nathan Turoff, Features Editor | Aug 8, 2022

With 30 years of international aid experience and three University of North Florida (UNF) degrees, Advanced Practice Registered Nurse Teresa Steele believes helping people in developing countries is rewarding...

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Professor Charles Fitzsimmons. Courtesy of Charles Fitzsimmons.

Professors before they were professors: Charles Fitzsimmons

Nathan Turoff, Features Editor | Aug 5, 2022

Upcoming professor Charles Fitzsimmons will teach his first University of North Florida (UNF) class in the upcoming Fall semester.  Despite that class being his first time teaching at UNF, Fitzsimmons...

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Protesters walk under a green stoplight during a abortion rights march

OPINION: Protests work

Joshua Smith, Opinions Editor | Aug 5, 2022

About a week ago, I went to get a haircut. If you know anything about black barber shops, you know they are often filled with rife commentary on anything—sports, music, politics. Pick any one of those...

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A laptop with a Zoom class on a desk with a coffee mug

Online programs offer education, regardless of location

Lauren Fox, Managing Editor | Aug 4, 2022

Imagine earning a college degree without commuting to campus, getting dressed for class or even leaving your bed. For many students, this may not sound too far-fetched after living through a pandemic,...

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The gallery of Kara Walker's art at the Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA).

Artist Kara Walker explores race, gender and violence in work displayed at the MOCA

Darvin Nelson, General Assignment Reporter | Aug 4, 2022

Covering the walls of the third floor in the Jacksonville Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA) is a collection of Kara Walker’s pensive artwork. Walker dives into racism, colonialism, gender violence and...

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Mid-wind-up, Jumbo Shrimp pitcher starts to throw the ball off the pitching mound

Through the eyes of a photographer: July

Carter Mudgett, Editor in Chief | Aug 4, 2022

Check out Spinnaker's best photos of July from photographers Justin Nedrow, Darvin Nelson and more! ___ For more information or news tips, or if you see an error in this story or have any compliments...

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The Clubhouse (glass doors on right) and Osprey Cove (brick building on the left). (Photo courtesy of UNF)

Housing reservations open up: What to know and quick tips

Nathan Turoff, Features Editor | Aug 3, 2022

University of North Florida (UNF) students received an email Monday night detailing how, when and where they can make their reservations to move in for the Fall 2022 semester. Here is what you need to...

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Stephen King walks toward the courthouse, out of frame

AP: Stephen King testifies for government in books merger trial

HILLEL ITALIE and MARCY GORDON, Associated Press | Aug 2, 2022

WASHINGTON (AP) — Bestselling author Stephen King gingerly stepped up to the witness stand Tuesday in a federal antitrust trial. Tracing his own history, he laid out a portrait of a publishing industry...

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Limayem stands with a blue suit holding a blue and white basketball jersey with "LIMAYEM" and "7" on it with Ozzie the Osprey

Connecting with students is more than “shaking hands,” UNF president says on first day

Carter Mudgett and Kara Scarbrough | Aug 1, 2022

With his first day nearly over, University of North Florida (UNF) President Dr. Moez Limayem told members of the press Monday afternoon that he felt immense pride after stepping into the role of the seventh...

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