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Police Beat: Ogler on Osprey Connector, bicycle and electric scooter thefts  

Brennan Ambrose, Police Reporter | Oct 16, 2024

Ogler on the Osprey Connector  Students who ride the Osprey Connector should be on the lookout for an alleged ogler.  According to an Oct. 1 UPD incident report, a University of North Florida student...

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Panelists (pictured left to right): Nicholas Seabrook, Justin Sorrell and Adrienne Lerner.

How ‘just’ are Supreme Court justices?: Experts from UNF examine judicial ethics at panel event

Lena Perkins, Staff Writer Intern | Oct 16, 2024

Experts from the University of North Florida spoke on how the judicial branch can restore public trust at a panel event on Monday night at the Student Union.  The free public event, “Trust in Justice:...

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SG announces fall mid-term elections uncontested, cancels voting process

SG announces fall mid-term elections uncontested, cancels voting process

Ethan Leckie, Managing Editor | Oct 15, 2024

In an email sent to Spinnaker on Oct. 15, the UNF Student Government shared that there will be "no active elections" for the candidates in the upcoming Senate election. According to the email, Kiley...

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Skaters use Riverside Skate Park located on Park Street.

UNF students share their thoughts on now-open Artist Walk Skate Park

Savanna Stillwagner, News Editor | Oct 15, 2024

After several long delays, the new Artist Walk Skate Park in Jackosnville’s Riverside community has become a place for skaters from all walks of life to enjoy their hobby, find community and stay active. University...

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Courtesy of UNF Florida Blue Center for Ethics

Ethics is all around us—a schedule of all UNF Ethics Week events

Lena Perkins, Staff Writer Intern | Oct 15, 2024

Students can join The Florida Blue Center for Ethics at the University of North Florida for the celebration of Ethics Week from Oct. 14 through Oct. 18 to examine and raise awareness about ethical issues. With...

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What students need to know about fall SG elections

Mindy McLarty, Government Reporter | Oct 14, 2024

Student Government elections will be open next week for students to vote online or in person at the Student Union Plaza.  The Fall 2024 University of North Florida Student Government elections will...

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Homes destroyed by Hurricane Milton are seen in Grove City, Fla., Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024. (AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell)

AP: Floridians cleaning up from Hurricane Milton are hampered by a widespread fuel shortage

The following story was first published by the Associated Press on Oct. 10, 2024, at 10:03 p.m.  CORTEZ, Fla. (AP) — Floridians recovering from Hurricane Milton, many of whom were journeying home...

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The Lufrano Intercultural Gallery being prepared for "The Art of Hope" exhibit.

New art exhibit tells story of life after incarceration

Sierra Parsons, Volunteer Reporter | Oct 14, 2024

According to data from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, more than 600,000 people are released yearly from state and federal prisons. Within three years of their release, almost two-thirds...

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Highway signage announces the impending arrival of Hurricane Milton and the evacuations zones on Tuesday, Oct. 8, 2024, in Port Richey, Fla. (AP Photo/Mike Carlson)

AP: What to know about Hurricane Milton as it churns toward Florida’s Gulf Coast

The Associated Press | Oct 9, 2024

This story was first published by the Associated Press on Oct. 8, 2024, at 5:33 p.m.  Hurricane Milton strengthened as it churned through the Gulf of Mexico toward Florida on Tuesday and could wallop...

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One of the display cases where students embroidered injustice and food sovereignty and images of side profiles, flowers, peace signs, and more.

Embroidered Expression: UNF students express themselves through hand-stitched embroidery

Kaili Cochran, General Assignment Reporter | Oct 9, 2024

Students are stopping by the Thomas G. Carpenter Library at the University of North Florida to view a student-led exhibit of hand-embroidered sheets as part of the Embroidery for Peace and Memory event. Located...

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A screenshot of the Cyber Bowl scoreboard. View an updated version of the scoreboard here.

The Cyber Bowl: Compete to win prizes and learn about cybersecurity

Lena Perkins, Staff Writer Intern | Oct 9, 2024

As part of Cybersecurity Awareness Month, students can participate in the Cyber Bowl for a chance to win a prize and gain awareness about cybersecurity issues. Students can be entered to win an exclusive...

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OLSCE moved to its new office space this year to Suite 2750, in Tom and Betty Petway Hall, Building 57.

OSLCE marks new center space with open house, free refreshments and swag

Lena Perkins, Staff Writer Intern | Oct 8, 2024

The University of North Florida’s Office of Service-Learning and Civic Engagement held an open house on Oct. 8 to introduce the center's new space and staff. The event provided light refreshments and...

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