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Warren’s war on student debt

Warren’s war on student debt

Emily Echevarria, Government Reporter Jan 17, 2020

In bright blue letters, the website proclaims, “You’ll be debt free!” One of the tenants of Elizabeth Warren’s presidential campaign has been, from the start, the elimination of student loan debt,...

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In this image from video, presiding officer Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts swears in members of the Senate for the impeachment trial against President Donald Trump at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, Thursday, Jan. 16, 2020. (Senate Television via AP)

AP: Chief justice, senators sworn in for Trump impeachment

LISA MASCARO, Associated Press Jan 16, 2020

WASHINGTON (AP) — Chief Justice John Roberts was sworn in Thursday to preside over President Donald Trump's impeachment trial, then immediately administered the oath to the full Senate to ensure "impartial...

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Darvin Nelson

A Level-Up for the Gameroom

Darvin Nelson, General Assignment Reporter Jan 15, 2020

Back in October, UNF’s Student Government had plans to place a Lend-A-Wing Pantry in the Student Union between Fall and Spring semester, including downgrading the size of the Gameroom to make room for...

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Democratic presidential candidates former South Bend Mayor Pete Buttigieg, left, and Sen. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn., talk while Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., heads off stage at a break Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2020, during a Democratic presidential primary debate hosted by CNN and the Des Moines Register in Des Moines, Iowa. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)

Key takeaways from Democratic presidential debate in Iowa

THOMAS BEAUMONT and NICHOLAS RICCARDI, Associated Press Jan 15, 2020

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Some key takeaways from Tuesday's Democratic presidential debate in Des Moines, the final forum before the Iowa caucuses: CIVILITY AND SUBSTANCE OVER FIGHTING AND FRICTION After...

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Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., speaks during a campaign event, Sunday, Jan. 12, 2020, in Marshalltown, Iowa. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)

AP: Warren vows to cancel college debt without awaiting Congress

WILL WEISSERT, Associated Press Jan 14, 2020

WASHINGTON (AP) — Presidential candidate Elizabeth Warren says she'd order her secretary of education to cancel up to $50,000 in college debt for about 95% of student borrowers on her first day in office,...

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Shari Shuman looks back on her time at UNF and ahead to the future

Shari Shuman looks back on her time at UNF and ahead to the future

Courtney Green, News Editor Jan 14, 2020

Vice President of Administration and Finance Shari Shuman is preparing to swoop out of the Osprey nest as her last day of work -- Friday, January 31 -- approaches. Spinnaker sat down with Shuman to discuss...

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OneJax named lead partner and facilitator of anti-hate-group task force

OneJax named lead partner and facilitator of anti-hate-group task force

Alex Bowman, Police Reporter Jan 14, 2020

Last semester, UNF had multiple incidents involving neo-Nazi posters and other propoganda found on campus. After an instance of vandalism involving swastika imagery, President David Syzmanski announced...

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A group of protesters join in a chant protesting a possible Iran war, in the HSS amphitheater on Thursday, January 9th, 2020.

University of Tennessee: Students hold protest against war with Iran

Alexandra DeMarco, The Daily Beacon Jan 13, 2020

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (CMG) - Amid chilly weather and gray skies, a crowd of students gathered in the HSS Amphitheater on Thursday evening to protest the possibility of an American war with Iran. Around 40...

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Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Cory Booker, D-N.J., poses for a selfie with an attendee after speaking at a campaign event at the home of Polk County Democratic Chair Sean Bagniewski, Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2020, in Des Moines, Iowa. Booker said a looming impeachment trial and other pressing issues in Washington could deal a “big, big blow” to his Democratic presidential campaign by keeping him away from Iowa in the final weeks before the Feb. 3 caucuses. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)

Senator Cory Booker ends his bid for the presidency

Christian Ayers, Intern Reporter Jan 13, 2020

U.S. Senator Cory Booker suspended his campaign for Democratic Presidential nominee in an open letter on Jan. 13. The Senator from New Jersey dropped out less than two weeks after fellow Democrat Julian...

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Senate sets up new semester

Emily Echevarria, Government Reporter Jan 13, 2020

According to Student Body President John Aloszka, “SIC” isn’t just an acronym to represent the new Student Involvement Center. It also stands for, “Slowly, it’s coming.”  The new Student...

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The words "Police Beat" are written in red and white, surrounded by a white square outline. In the background, a University of North Florida Police Department cruiser is tinted blue.

Police beat 1/8: new year, new police beats

Alex Bowman, Police Reporter Jan 13, 2020

Drunk before 6 p.m. Late Tuesday afternoon, a UPD officer responded to a call about a woman who was passed out in the dirt, face down, between Building 1 and 10, according to a report. When the officer...

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UNF Women's Center 33rd annual Celebration of Women in the Arts. Photo credit Alex Bowman.

UNF Women’s Center hosts annual Celebration of Women in Arts

Alex Bowman, Police Reporter Jan 9, 2020

The Celebration of Women in the Arts is a variety show featuring local, woman-centered talent and has been annual event since 1987. Last night was the 33rd annual showcase of talented women in Jacksonville. The...

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