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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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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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UPDATED: Housing returns to pre-pandemic move-in schedule, hundreds still on waitlist

Carter Mudgett, Editor in Chief | Aug 1, 2022

[Updated on Tuesday, Aug. 2, to include the University of North Florida and Housing's response to the claim that the university's housing situation may have worsened due to mismanagement.] Five days...

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OPINION: The search for togetherness

Joshua Smith, Opinions Editor | Jul 29, 2022

It has been two years since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. During this time, we learned how to live differently. That is to say, we learned how to live apart. Precautionary measures like social distancing...

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Local bakeries that will bake you smile

Darvin Nelson, General Assignment Reporter | Jul 29, 2022

Every now and then, students get a sweet tooth that the typical on-campus Starbucks pastry can’t satisfy. And when you’ve got a craving for baked goods, they might as well be fresh too. Here are some...

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“Anyone can get it”: Jacksonville detects first cases of monkeypox

Nathan Turoff, Features Editor | Jul 29, 2022

Jacksonville detected multiple cases of monkeypox last week, shortly before the World Health Organization declared it a “global health emergency.” Monkeypox—like its infamously extinct relative,...

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How you can finally stop annoying spam calls

Darvin Nelson, General Assignment Reporter | Jul 28, 2022

Does “we’ve been trying to contact you regarding your car's extended warranty” sound familiar to you? Spam calls have been a nuisance to people for a long time, begging the question: How do they...

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How inflation impacts college students

How inflation impacts college students

Majdouline Bakor, Multimedia Journalist | Jul 27, 2022

Being a college student is already expensive. Balancing school and work are challenging, and with inflation on the rise, tuition, meal plans, and housing might concern you. The United States Consumer...

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UNF’s Interim President ends her role, Dr. Limayem’s term begins

Lauren Fox, Managing Editor | Jul 27, 2022

The University of North Florida’s (UNF) Interim President, Dr. Pamela Chally, concludes her time leading the university this week, and Dr. Moez Limayem will begin his term as UNF’s president Monday,...

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Does white noise and other background sounds really help you fall sound asleep?

Darvin Nelson, General Assignment Reporter | Jul 27, 2022

It's not always easy to get a good night's sleep, especially for students living on-campus. While a new living situation or noisy roommates may make it difficult to get a full eight hours, some studies...

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Two Spinnaker writers become award-winning journalists

Lauren Fox, Managing Editor | Jul 26, 2022

The University of North Florida Spinnaker’s Editor-in-Chief, Carter Mudgett, and Sports Editor, Riley Platt, are among the winners of the Society of Professional Journalists (SPJ) 2022 Green Eyeshade...

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