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Lianna Norman, Editor in Chief Feb 7, 2020

Welcome to Uni News, Spinnaker’s rundown of the top stories of the week – every Friday. On this podcast, our team will give a quick recap of the news room’s favorite stories that week. Stories mentioned...

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Madam Secretary: A Conversation with Madeleine Albright

Madam Secretary: A Conversation with Madeleine Albright

Lianna Norman, Editor in Chief Feb 7, 2020

Vladimir Putin is not Madeleine Albright’s biggest fan. In fact, the former U.S. Secretary of State referred to him as a “cold fish” on Wednesday night during "A Conversation with Madeleine Albright"...

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Dean of Students speaks ahead of Day of Remembrance for Abigail Bryant

Dean of Students speaks ahead of Day of Remembrance for Abigail Bryant

Erik Feliciano, General Assignment Reporter Feb 6, 2020

Dean of Students Dr. Andrea Adams-Manning has announced that on Friday, February 7 at the Osprey Fountains Residence Hall, 2nd Floor Multipurpose Room from 9 -10:30 a.m., there will be a special remembrance...

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Severe Weather Alert: UNF Cancelling All Classes and Activities

Severe Weather Alert: UNF Cancelling All Classes and Activities

Courtney Green, News Editor Feb 6, 2020

The University has issued an Osprey Alert cancelling all classes and activities after 4:30 p.m. All faculty and administrative offices will also be closed. Residential housing and the Osprey Cafe...

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Coronavirus competes to take gold in Tokyo 2020 Olympics

Coronavirus competes to take gold in Tokyo 2020 Olympics

Courtney Green, News Editor Feb 6, 2020

***This story has been updated to reflect that UNF cancelled all study abroad trips to China on January 31, 2020.*** As the Tokyo 2020 Olympic coordinators announce the competitor pools, there’s just...

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Madeleine Albright.

Madeleine Albright to visit UNF

Darvin Nelson, General Assignment Reporter Feb 4, 2020

Tomorrow at 7:00 p.m., Madeleine Albright, the first female Secretary of State (under Bill Clinton) will be discussing her new book and career highlights at the UNF Arena. Prior to the event, the...

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President Donald Trump gives his 2019 State of the Union.

Tune in for the State of the Union with Spinnaker

Sheifalika Bhatnagar and Courtney Green Feb 4, 2020

President Donald Trump will be giving his final State of the Union for his first term on February 4, 2020. Trump will address Congress on Capitol Hill at 9 p.m. Eastern. He is expected to discuss topics...

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AP: China virus death toll rises to 425, total cases now 20,438

AP: China virus death toll rises to 425, total cases now 20,438

KEN MORITSUGU, Associated Press Feb 4, 2020

BEIJING (AP) — The death toll in mainland China from the new type of virus has risen to 425, with the total number of cases now standing at 20,438, officials said Tuesday. The new figures come after...

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The tragedies on our island

Heydi Ortiz, Managing Editor Jan 21, 2020

**This story was written by Heydi Ortiz, Spinnaker’s managing editor. Heydi has family in Puerto Rico and personal ties to the tragedies that have occurred there.** “The non-stop earthquakes made...

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UNF Women's Center 33rd annual Celebration of Women in the Arts. Photo credit Alex Bowman.

UNF Women’s Center hosts annual Celebration of Women in Arts

Alex Bowman, Police Reporter Jan 9, 2020

The Celebration of Women in the Arts is a variety show featuring local, woman-centered talent and has been annual event since 1987. Last night was the 33rd annual showcase of talented women in Jacksonville. The...

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Photo by Zachary Young

Big changes coming to UNF athletic facilities in 2020 and beyond

Zachary Yearwood, Staff Reporter Jan 9, 2020

You may have noticed construction near the walkway to campus from Parking Lot 18 and by the softball field. These are just some of the upgrades coming to UNF’s athletics facilities in the next few years....

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Luther and Blanche Coggin. Photo courtesy of UNF.

In memory of Luther Coggin

Courtney Green, News Editor Dec 13, 2019

Businessman and philanthropist Luther Coggin passed away on Tuesday, December 10. While his name was a familiar one to the city of Jacksonville, he was also an important figure to the University of North...

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