Enterprise

One party, two party, three party system

Kalee Ball | Feb 5, 2015

Two new parties will be running alongside the Red Party in this semester. The United Party is headed by Shomari Gloster, former Senate Majority Leader for the Red Party while the Party for Action is led by True Rains, former Elections Commissioner.

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UNF Panhellenic scheduled to expand

Kalee Ball | Jan 8, 2015

The Extension Committee chose Alpha Phi and Alpha Delta Pi as the two new Panhellenic sororities that will come to UNF.

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Kaitlin Ramirez on noncompliance, vague statutes and the tension in SG

Sarah Ricevuto | Dec 5, 2014

Spinnaker sat down with former Senate President Kaitlin Ramirez to discuss her perspective on the noncompliances issued against her, the vague statutes and the tension in Student Government while she was senate president that preceded her decision to not seek re-election in the legislative cabinet.

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Overseas, college is for one thing and one thing only: a degree

Courtney Stringfellow | Nov 21, 2014

The number of international students at UNF has expanded in recent years, and some are coming to the United States earlier in their degree program. Many international students are involved in extracurricular activities, but don't typically find non-international students there.

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Diversity within UNF

Danae Leake | Nov 21, 2014

While the number of students at UNF may be skewed towards one race, many students believe that the university has a diverse campus that actively involves all races and cultures.

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Checks and balances: how Student Government functions

Danae Leake | Nov 6, 2014

Spinnaker gives you the break down on how Student Government works with a handy flow-chart detailing the responsibilities and abilities of each branch of government.

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Spinnaker’s Crist vs. Scott policy breakdown

Eduardo Santos | Oct 30, 2014

Spinnaker lays out various policy positions from two the major candidates for governor, Rick Scott and Charlie Crist. This is not a political analysis but quick guide to their specific talking points and what they plan to do if elected to the governor’s office.

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Your Voice, Your Choice: voting for more than free pizza

Sarah Ricevuto | Oct 24, 2014

The general apathy noted from UNF voter turnout may stem from not only the fault of students but also the efforts of Student Government. After three semesters of no elections, students now have the opportunity to vote for student leaders starting next Tuesday.

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UNF students hunt for parking

Sarah Ricevuto | Oct 2, 2014

Every year, parking is a common complaint among UNF students and faculty. Does the problem lie with the availability of spots or how far drivers are forced to walk?

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The “teaching” university is not afraid to get practical

Sarah Ricevuto | Sep 22, 2014

UNF took its classification as a “teaching” university, added some research and created a uniquely practical and hands-on education for its students.

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Thomas G. Carpenter Library soon to be under renovations

Saphara Harrell | Sep 1, 2014

The Library Learning Commons initiative will add new renovations, adding more study spaces and resources at the Thomas G. Library. Funded by Florida's BOG, the construction is expected to begin late July and completed by late Jan. 2015.

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STI epidemic: Half of all sexually-active college students will be infected by age 25

Carter Roush | Jun 3, 2014

With about 50% of college students likely to be STI-positive in their lifetime, this silent epidemic is worth more awareness and education than free condoms and sex-ed fliers.

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