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Police beat: D&D, a soap dispenser was dispensed of, and a violent threat

Courtney Green, News Editor | Mar 10, 2020

D&D ends with a hospital visit Drunk & Disorderly, that is. A man had a little too much to drink and found himself at Shands hospital. On February 27, three UPD officers were dispatched...

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SG seeks Sawmill Slough Expansion

Emily Echevarria, Student Government Reporter | Mar 9, 2020

Most universities in Florida can’t boast that they have over 300 acres of protected green space directly on campus-- but UNF can. The Sawmill Slough, a 383 acre nature preserve located right on campus,...

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SG proposes a new plan for student employee wage increase

Emily Echevarria, Student Government Reporter | Mar 9, 2020

Earlier this semester, Student Government approved budget changes to raise the minimum wage to $9 for student employees funded by the A&S Fee. Now, SG is seeking to make this the minimum wage for all...

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AP: As virus outbreaks multiply, UN declines to declare pandemic

MARIA CHENG, Associated Press | Mar 7, 2020

LONDON (AP) — As cases of the coronavirus surge in Italy, Iran, South Korea, the U.S. and elsewhere, many scientists say it's plain that the world is in the grips of a pandemic — a serious global outbreak. The...

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UNF's Fall 2019 Commencement on Friday, December 13, 2019. Photo credit Lili Weinstein.

Correction: Graduation Information

Courtney Green, News Editor | Mar 6, 2020

Today is the deadline to apply for graduation, and Spinnaker wants to make sure there isn't any confusion surrounding the big day. Spinnaker spoke to Colin McKinney, the Records and Registration Coordinator...

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University of No Fun? Apathy at UNF

University of No Fun? Apathy at UNF

Darvin Nelson, Features Editor | Mar 6, 2020

You may not be involved in your school, be a member of an organization that helps you work towards your goal, or participate in a student club.  Like you, many students are not involved on campus and...

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Here is what you need to know about Census 2020

Here is what you need to know about Census 2020

Zach Yearwood, General Assignment Reporter | Mar 5, 2020

With a new decade upon us, it is time to acknowledge an event that comes with it: the U.S. Census. Very few college students are old enough to remember their parents participating in the last census...

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Starbucks suspends use of personal cups; James Bond film release date pushed back

Starbucks suspends use of personal cups; James Bond film release date pushed back

Courtney Green, News Editor | Mar 5, 2020

As fears of COVID-19 rise, companies are reacting with counter-moves against the spread of the virus. On Wednesday, Starbucks announced they are halting the use of personal-use, reusable cups in an effort...

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Elizabeth Warren

Bloomberg, Warren drop after poor Super Tuesday show out

Courtney Green, News Editor | Mar 5, 2020

Elizabeth Warren and Mike Bloomberg have dropped their bids for the Democratic nomination post-Super Tuesday. https://twitter.com/MikeBloomberg/status/1235224092439187460 In a re-tweet, Elizabeth...

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UNF looks to improve campus security

UNF looks to improve campus security

Christian Ayers, Intern Reporter | Mar 4, 2020

Campus security and personal safety are high priority needs for both students and university officials. At UNF, crime and other unfortunate incidents happen almost every day, but while most of these events...

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Mayor responds to ill passenger concern on Jax cruise ship; Conflicting information about monitoring coronavirus in Jacksonville

Mayor responds to ill passenger concern on Jax cruise ship; Conflicting information about monitoring coronavirus in Jacksonville

Darvin Nelson, Features Editor | Mar 3, 2020

Recently, there has been conflicting information about people in Jacksonville being monitored for the coronavirus.  According to News4Jax, “The local Health Department said Monday there are no suspected...

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What is Super Tuesday and why is it significant?

What is Super Tuesday and why is it significant?

Courtney Green, News Editor | Mar 3, 2020

Today is Super Tuesday, one of the most critical days in an election year. Today, 1,357 delegates will be awarded to the five remaining candidates in the Democratic Primary. To put that in perspective,...

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