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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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Castro drops out of presidential race; endorses Elizabeth Warren

Castro drops out of presidential race; endorses Elizabeth Warren

Emily Echevarria, Government Reporter | Jan 9, 2020

Just a month before the primaries begin, the scene of Democratic candidates is still shifting. Julian Castro announced he was ending his campaign for the presidency in a tweet and video message on January...

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Big changes coming to UNF athletic facilities in 2020 and beyond

Zachary Yearwood, Staff Reporter | Jan 9, 2020

You may have noticed construction near the walkway to campus from Parking Lot 18 and by the softball field. These are just some of the upgrades coming to UNF’s athletics facilities in the next few years....

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President Szymanski announced Shuman's retirement on January 8, 2020.

Shari Shuman to retire

Courtney Green, News Editor | Jan 9, 2020

Shari Shuman, Vice President of Administration and Finance, is retiring.  According to an email announcement made by President Szymanski, Shuman’s last day will be January 31, at which time Scott...

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Extra charges to meal memberships now corrected

Extra charges to meal memberships now corrected

Courtney Green, News Editor | Jan 8, 2020

It might have looked like you bit off more than you could chew at the beginning of this semester, when meal memberships were being charged multiple times. At this time, the issue has been corrected and...

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Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., joined by Majority Whip John Thune, R-S.D., left, and Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, tells reporters he has secured enough Republican votes to start President Donald Trump's impeachment trial and postpone a decision on witnesses and documents Democrats want, at the Capitol in Washington, Tuesday Jan. 7, 2020. The trial could start as soon as this week if House Speaker Nancy Pelosi releases the articles of impeachment. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

AP: McConnell says he has votes to set rules for Trump’s trial

LISA MASCARO, MARY CLARE JALONICK and ALAN FRAM, Associated Press | Jan 8, 2020

WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said he has the votes to start President Donald Trump's impeachment trial as soon as House Speaker Nancy Pelosi releases the documents, winning...

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