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In this April 23, 2021, file photo, Interior Secretary Deb Haaland speaks during a news briefing at the White House in Washington. On Tuesday, June 22, 2021, Haaland and other federal officials are expected to announce steps that the federal government plans to take to reconcile the legacy of boarding school policies on Indigenous families and communities across the U.S. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci, File)

AP: US to review Native American boarding schools’ dark history

SUSAN MONTOYA BRYAN, Associated Press Jun 23, 2021

The federal government will investigate its past oversight of Native American boarding schools and work to “uncover the truth about the loss of human life and the lasting consequences” of policies...

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NEWS: Inside Swoop in 90 Seconds

NEWS: Inside Swoop in 90 Seconds

Romario Gardner, UNF School of Communication Jun 22, 2021

Presented by the UNF School of Communication. ____ For more information or news tips, or if you see an error in this story or have any compliments or concerns, contact editor@unfspinnaker.com.

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This June 8, 2021, file photo shows the Supreme Court in Washington. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite, FIle)

AP: Supreme Court win for college athletes in compensation case

JESSICA GRESKO, Associated Press Jun 22, 2021

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court ruled unanimously Monday the NCAA can’t limit education-related benefits — like computers and paid internships — that colleges can offer their sports stars,...

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The common LGBT Flag, created by Gilbert Baker.

A guide to some of the flags of the LGBTQIA+ community

Nathan Turoff, Features Editor Jun 21, 2021

Every year, Pride Month is celebrated in June. Everyone knows of the iconic rainbow flag, but what many may not know is that there are other pride flags with their own specific meanings as well. LGBTQ+...

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NEWS: Inside Swoop in 90 Seconds

NEWS: Inside Swoop in 90 Seconds

Paola Castillo, UNF School of Communication Jun 21, 2021

Presented by the UNF School of Communication. ____ For more information or news tips, or if you see an error in this story or have any compliments or concerns, contact editor@unfspinnaker.com.

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Photo courtesy of UNF Osprey Life and Productions.

UNF Summer B Kickoff week

Shelby Senesac, News Editor Jun 21, 2021

This week, UNF will be welcoming new and returning students to the Nest with Summer B Kickoff week – a series of fun events and programs including a summer bash, cookout, movie night, and more.  “Summer...

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The Us Flag flies at half mast Sunday, June 20, 2021, in Camp Hill, Ala.,  at the Alabama Sheriff's Girls Ranch which suffered a loss of life when their van was involved in a multiple vehicle accident Saturday, resulting in eight people in the van perishing. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)

AP: 8 kids in youth van among the 13 lives lost to Claudette

JEFF AMY and AMY FORLITI, Associated Press Jun 21, 2021

ATLANTA (AP) — Eight children in a van from a youth home for abused or neglected children were killed in a fiery multi-vehicle crash on a wet interstate that also killed a man and his baby in another...

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Photo courtesy of Marvel.

The most exciting games from E3 2021 & Summer Game Fest

Michael Tracey, Reporter Jun 18, 2021

Summer Game Fest continues, but the end of the electronic expo E3 is here. Some of the most relevant developers and publishers from the game industry joined together in Los Angeles to give fans a glimpse...

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Photo courtesy of CU Denver.

Juneteenth: What it is and why it’s important

Michael Tracey, Reporter Jun 18, 2021

The U.S. House of Representatives voted 415-15 on Wednesday to officially make Juneteenth (June 19) the 12th federal holiday commemorating the end of African-American slavery within the United States. President...

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National Hurricane Center director Ken Graham, left, speaks during a news conference along with Sen. Rick Scott, R-Fla.,Tuesday, June 1, 2021, at the center in Miami. Tuesday marks the start of the 2021 Atlantic hurricane season which runs to Nov. 30. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)

AP: Tropical system to bring heavy rain, flooding to Gulf Coast

Associated Press Jun 18, 2021

MIAMI (AP) — Forecasters predict a tropical system will bring heavy rain, storm surge and coastal flooding to the northern Gulf Coast as early as Friday and throughout the weekend. A tropical storm...

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NEWS: Inside Swoop in 90 Seconds

NEWS: Inside Swoop in 90 Seconds

Paola Castillo, UNF School of Communication Jun 17, 2021

Presented by the UNF School of Communication. ____ For more information or news tips, or if you see an error in this story or have any compliments or concerns, contact editor@unfspinnaker.com.

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Photo courtesy of University of North Florida.

Upcoming graduation walks for Summer Class of 2021 and Class of 2020

Shelby Senesac, News Editor Jun 17, 2021

UNF will be honoring and holding in-person graduation walk events for both the Summer Class of 2021 and the Class of 2020.  The Class of 2020 will have the opportunity they missed last year amid the...

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