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Student hospitalized after attending fraternity event dies

Student hospitalized after attending fraternity event dies

Michael Cline, The Daily Aztec Nov 12, 2019

University police is investigating, and all 14 IFC-affiliated fraternity chapters have been suspended. SAN DIEGO (CMG) - A San Diego State student who allegedly attended a fraternity event on Nov. 6...

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Uncontested: Student Government struggles with student participation

Emily Echevarria, Government Reporter Nov 11, 2019

Student government is one of the largest organizations on campus, and yet the Office of Elections recently announced that there would be uncontested elections for Senate for the second year in a row.  Elections...

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UNF stands at attention ahead of ninth annual Veterans Day Tribute

Courtney Green, News Editor Nov 9, 2019

The proud flags of the U.S. military branches billowed in the breeze through UNF’s Veterans Plaza ahead of the ninth annual Veterans Day Tribute.  As set-up for the event was underway, Spinnaker...

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A neo-Nazi flyer next to what appears to be a UNF pre-law program poster.

Students publicly condemn Neo-Nazi propaganda

Morgan Holbrook, Staff Reporter Nov 8, 2019

Earlier this week, Spinnaker published a story about alleged neo-Nazi propaganda being placed around campus. It didn’t take long for one well-known student group to release a statement, taking a stance...

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Uni News

Uni News

Lianna Norman, Editor-in-Chief Nov 8, 2019

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. All stories...

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UNF PR Director mysteriously leaves

UNF PR Director mysteriously leaves

Miller Mott, Weather Anchor Nov 8, 2019

Director of Public Relations Joanna Norris has departed UNF, although it is unclear why. As early as Wednesday, October 23, emails would not go through to her UNF email, and her contact information was...

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SAT and ACT: Is it coming to an end?

Heydi Ortiz, Managing Editor Nov 8, 2019

The dreaded SAT and ACT standardized tests that plagued our entire senior year of high school may no longer be a worry for upcoming generations seeking higher education. This is all due to the increasingly...

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UNF's Thomas G. Carpenter Library is a "no potato zone"

UNF’s Thomas G. Carpenter Library is a “no potato zone”

Courtney Green, News Editor Nov 7, 2019

Want fries with that? It appears an Osprey forgot their cooked sweet potato in a University of North Florida Bookstore vending machine. The Thomas G. Carpenter Library was a good sport about it though,...

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Check your time tickets!

Check your time tickets!

Alex Bowman, Police Reporter Nov 7, 2019

With the semester coming to an end, most students are preparing to register for the Spring semester, but when can you register? UNF released the time tickets on Oct. 25, and they should be available...

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Bicyclist and pedestrian collide, rescue called

Courtney Green, News Editor Nov 6, 2019

A bicyclist and pedestrian collided around 5 p.m. near the Green and Lot 2. One of the individuals involved received a very minor road rash, according to a University statement. As a result, rescue...

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16 year-old suspect in shooting at Jax Beach Skate Park

Darvin Nelson, General Assignment Reporter Nov 6, 2019

This story was updated at 9 a.m., Thursday, November 7. This past Friday, police responded to a shooting at the Jacksonville Beach Skate Park. Jacksonville Beach Police Department (JBPD) are searching...

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Alleged neo-Nazi posters found around UNF’s campus

Darvin Nelson and Rachel Tucker Nov 5, 2019

UNF has seen its fair share of hate groups on campus in the past and now reports and tips received by Spinnaker seem to point towards a well known hate group trying to make its presence known on campus:...

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