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Swoop Troupe Director Anvar Gashimov and Treasurer Gianna Patrick presenting during the senate meeting.

Oct. 18 SG Senate meeting recap – senator removals, Swoop Troupe funding, Chief Justice on leave

Mindy McLarty, Government Reporter | Oct 23, 2024

At the Oct. 18 UNF Student Government Senate meeting, four senators have been removed from the Senate following their absences at appeal hearings, Swoop Troupe was granted funding in a unanimous vote and...

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Student Government releases unofficial fall 2024 election results

Madelyn Schneider, Editor-in-Chief | Oct 23, 2024

The Student Government Office of Elections released the names of the 17 winning candidates of its uncontested fall mid-term elections Wednesday afternoon, after canceling the voting process earlier this...

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The UNF Chamber Singers stand and sing in an arc shape in their black uniforms and blue scarves at the UNF Recital Hall

UNF Chamber Singers host preview concert ahead of Orlando performance

Lena Perkins, Staff Writer Intern | Oct 23, 2024

The University of North Florida’s Chamber Singers shared an exclusive preview with select audience members of their performance on Oct. 18 in the UNF Recital Hall in the Fine Arts Center for their upcoming...

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Trustees sit at around the table for their quarterly meeting at UNF Mednexus on Sept. 30, 2024.

BOT approves freedom of expression amendments, grants Limayem $100,000 bonus and raise

The University of North Florida Board of Trustees passed an amendment last month to a university regulation that changes the way people can demonstrate and protest on campus. The passing of this amendment...

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UNF professors, guitarists to be honored in upcoming concert

Sierra Parsons, Volunteer Reporter | Oct 16, 2024

Three UNF professors and Benedetto guitarists will be honored by the second performance of the 37th Annual Great American Jazz Series. An ensemble consisting of UNF’s Jazz Ensemble One and musicians...

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a white and black university police car parked outside the student union at UNF

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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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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