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UNF SDS asks for students to call the Dean of Students and Student Conduct to overturn the charges brought on by their silent banner drop on February 5, 2020. From UNF SDS Facebook.

Students for a Democratic Society asking students to demand Student Conduct charges be dropped

Courtney Green, News Editor Feb 8, 2020

"This is unfair, repressive, and an obvious double standard." -- Monica Martinez, UNF SDS President. On February 5, members of UNF Students for a Democratic Society (SDS) were referred to Student Conduct...

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Uni News

Uni News

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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SDS speaks on why they attended Madeleine Albright’s lecture

Hayley Simonson Feb 7, 2020

On Wednesday night, three UNF students protested the appearance of former Secretary of State, Madeleine K. Albright. “If you pluck the feathers off a chicken one at a time, no one will notice,”...

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Rev. Webb demonstrates the "love chain" with attendees. Photo credit Christian Ayers.

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Scholarship Luncheon features leader of children’s movement

Christian Ayers, Intern Reporter Feb 7, 2020

UNF's University Center hosted the 39th annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Scholarship Luncheon on Feb. 5. The luncheon featured Reverend Gwendolyn Cook Webb, a prominent voice of the civil rights movement...

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What is the Excess Credit Hours Surcharge?

What is the Excess Credit Hours Surcharge?

Emily Echevarria, Government Reporter Feb 7, 2020

Most students are aware that 120 credit hours are required to graduate with a Bachelor’s degree. Within each program of study, there are more detailed requirements, but 120 credit hours is the universal...

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election coverage graphic

Five days after the Iowa Caucus, we finally have the results

Courtney Green, News Editor Feb 7, 2020

After a mess of epic proportions thanks to a failing app and then jammed phone lines, we finally know who won the Iowa Caucus: Pete Buttigieg and, trailing closely behind, Bernie Sanders. Buttigieg...

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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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Flyer for OZ Fest, Spring 2020.

OZ fest line up announced

Courtney Green, News Editor Feb 6, 2020

Osprey Life and Productions has officially announced the line up for OZ Fest -- Gunna and TiDDY. For those unfamiliar, Gunna is a rapper who has previously collaborated with Lil Baby and Young Thug....

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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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AP: China opens new hospitals for virus patients, deaths top 560

AP: China opens new hospitals for virus patients, deaths top 560

KEN MORITSUGU, Associated Press Feb 6, 2020

BEIJING (AP) — China on Thursday finished building a second new hospital to isolate and treat patients of a virus that has killed more than 560 people and continues to spread, disrupting travel and people's...

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