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Kernan road closure sign. Photo credit Lili Weinstein.

Graduating Friday? Prepare for the Kernan Blvd closure

Courtney Green, News Editor Dec 12, 2019

If you're graduating Friday, be prepared for the worst traffic of your life -- and not because of everyone else graduating and their families pouring into UNF's circular campus. The north intersection...

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UNF updates regulations, Florida medical amnesty law

Emily Echevarria, Student Government reporter Dec 9, 2019

When FSU fraternity pledge Andrew Coffey, was suffering from alcohol poisoning at a party in 2017, it took his fellow party-goers 11 minutes to call for help. They feared they would get in trouble, too....

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Uni News

Uni News

Lianna Norman, Editor-in-Chief Dec 6, 2019

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. All stories...

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Uni News

Uni News

Lianna Norman, Editor-in-Chief Nov 22, 2019

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. All stories...

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Tai Chi at the Student Wellness Complex

Lianna Norman, Editor-in-Chief Nov 21, 2019

The Confucius center may no longer exist at UNF, but it left an impression on our campus through an unusual avenue: exercise. Tai Chi is not just good for your body, though, it's also good for your mind....

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President David Szymanski.

President Szymanski to be paid around half a million this year: Country club membership included

Miller Mott, Staff Reporter, Weather Anchor Nov 20, 2019

President Szymanski will be paid more than a half-million dollars, up to $575,000 this year to be exact. Yet, Florida law prohibits state university presidents from being paid more than $200,000 in state...

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We get a week off for Thanksgiving this year

We get a week off for Thanksgiving this year

Catherine Cavallo, Sports Anchor Nov 18, 2019

The days of skipping class to go home for Thanksgiving are over. This year students have a whole week off from school. Thanksgiving break will begin on Monday, Nov. 25 and go through Friday, Nov. 29....

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'Go Gators, I guess': Turning Point USA founder speaks and gets heckled at UF

‘Go Gators, I guess’: Turning Point USA founder speaks and gets heckled at UF

Ana Escalante, The Independent Alligator Nov 18, 2019

GAINESVILLE, Fla. (CMG) - Last month, hundreds protested Donald Trump Jr. and Kimberly Guilfoyle’s speaking event because they deemed their rhetoric as racist. Tuesday night, at least a hundred more...

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Uni News

Uni News

Lianna Norman, Editor-in-Chief Nov 15, 2019

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. All stories...

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Szymanski responds to neo-Nazi posters on campus

Szymanski responds to neo-Nazi posters on campus

Erik Feliciano, General Assignment Reporter Nov 13, 2019

The University has made a statement following the alleged neo-Nazi posters found on campus. The statement sent out to Osprey’s stated: “The University of North Florida wholeheartedly rejects hate...

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Mechanics? Who needs ’em!: UPD offers basic vehicle maintenance class

Ethan Mclaughlin, Reporter Nov 12, 2019

Karen Livingston, an officer with the University Police Department at UNF, is very passionate about helping students learn how to fix and maintain their cars.  "I want to make sure that kids here on...

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Uni News

Uni News

Lianna Norman, Editor-in-Chief Nov 8, 2019

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. All stories...

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