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UNF’s Soar Party

UNF’s Soar Party

Julia Croston, Government Reporter Sep 23, 2021

With the upcoming Student Government (SG) election, Spinnaker interviewed Soar Party founders: Emily Sullivan, Gabrielle D’Amico, and AJ Likosar.  Soar explained that their name came from feeling...

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UNF National Hazing Prevention Week event happening Wed. night

Carter Mudgett, Editor in Chief Sep 22, 2021

Across three separate showings, UNF’s sorority and fraternity community is asking students to help educate themselves on hazing. Tonight, Sep. 22, from 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m., 6:15 p.m. - 7:15 p.m., and...

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Police Beat: Vehicle vandalism

Amelia Simmons, Police Reporter Sep 22, 2021

Two reports of vehicle vandalism have been made to UPD since Sep. 13, both assumed to be done Carrie Underwood style: with a key. First Incident: The first report was made on September 13th when...

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People attend an abortion access rally in front of the San Pedro Playhouse in San Antonio, Texas, USA on September 1, 2021. The rally is in response to SB8, a new Texas state law that bans abortion after as early as six weeks into pregnancy.

UNF Professor elaborates on abortion law passed in Texas

Nathan Turoff, Features Editor Sep 20, 2021

Earlier this month, Texas's new abortion law went into effect after the Supreme Court declined to block it. This is, as of writing, the most restrictive abortion law currently in effect in the country....

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Preview: Jaguars look to rebound against Broncos in home opener

Preview: Jaguars look to rebound against Broncos in home opener

Riley Platt, Sports Reporter Sep 18, 2021

The Jacksonville Jaguars had quite the rough outing in week one, but they’ll have a chance to change the narrative when they face the Denver Broncos at home on Sunday. To say that things could’ve...

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Spinnaker Media finishes as finalist for an ACP Online Pacemaker Award

Spinnaker Media finishes as finalist for an ACP Online Pacemaker Award

Carter Mudgett, Editor in Chief Sep 17, 2021

Finishing among “the best of the best,” the Associated Collegiate Press (ACP) has recognized Spinnaker Media alongside 31 other online news and magazine sites as finalists in the Online Pacemaker competition.  Congratulations...

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Back in the saddle again; Coggin College of Business hosts their first study abroad fair in two years

Michael Tracey, General Assignment Reporter Sep 17, 2021

The Coggin College of Business is hosting a study abroad fair to feature its reinstated programs for students after a two-year absence from the pandemic. The event kicks off on-campus in front of building...

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Hispanic Heritage Month: why it’s important and how you can be involved on campus

Hispanic Heritage Month: why it’s important and how you can be involved on campus

Zachary White, Volunteer Reporter Sep 17, 2021

Hispanic Heritage Month celebrates more than the cultures and traditions of Hispanic countries, but also the people from those cultures that help innovate, inspire, and cultivate growth and change in the...

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Spotty and unreliable, behind UNF’s wifi problem

Spotty and unreliable, behind UNF’s wifi problem

Amelia Simmons, Police Reporter Sep 16, 2021

(Updated at 12:45 a.m. Wednesday, Sep. 22) Students at UNF have always struggled with connecting to the internet on campus. After a majority of students have returned back to campus, staying connected...

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DeSantis announces plan to boot standardized testing from Florida schools

DeSantis announces plan to boot standardized testing from Florida schools

Carter Mudgett, Editor in Chief Sep 15, 2021

During a press conference Tuesday at the Doral Academy Preparatory School, DeSantis publicly announced his plan to make this year the last year of Florida Standardized Assessments (FSAs). DeSantis called...

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Balance your health and wellness with these resources on campus

Balance your health and wellness with these resources on campus

Majdouline Bakor, Multimedia Reporter Sep 14, 2021

Today’s students face the usual challenge of college itself, while also facing the new challenge of making that transition from fully remote courses back to in-person learning. After learning the ways...

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UNF COVID-19 cases see significant decrease

Nathan Turoff, Features Editor Sep 13, 2021

UNF has seen a significant decrease in overall COVID cases for the first full week of September. Compared to last week, the number of cases decreased by over 60 percent. Visualization of Cases, compiled...

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