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UNF named as only Florida university to receive a U.S. Department of Education grant

Ambar Ramirez Oct 22, 2019

The College of Education and Human Services was awarded a Teacher Quality Partnership grant of $1.6 million. UNF was the only Florida school to receive the grant, given by the U.S. Department of Education,...

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Money

Swoop up the bucks: Federal Work Study offers new jobs for UNF students

Alex Bowman, Police Reporter Oct 22, 2019

If you qualify for the Federal Work Study program and are looking for a new job, there have been some new openings here at UNF within the last week you might be interested in. The first one is a FWS...

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UNF chemistry professor does office hours in an unconventional way

UNF chemistry professor does office hours in an unconventional way

Heydi Ortiz, Managing Editor Oct 21, 2019

There’s one thing we’re all too busy for: office hours. Yes, we understand it’s crucial to our success as college students but sometimes we just don’t have the time for it between classes and part-time...

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S.W.A.T., UNF computing students storm Grace Hopper Conference

S.W.A.T., UNF computing students storm Grace Hopper Conference

Emily Barrett, Reporter Oct 21, 2019

Imagine being a UNF student walking into a conference hall with 25,000 men and women, with over 300 companies all having the same interests as you. That’s what 10 women from the UNF School of Computing...

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Student Government troubleshoots confusion with senators

Emily Echevarria, Government Reporter Oct 21, 2019

This year’s fall elections will be uncontested, meaning that all individuals who ran for election won their seats. Further, Student Government has noticed a high turnover rate in senators and certain...

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Black Student Union Puts the Jam in Pajamas

Black Student Union Puts the Jam in Pajamas

Aisling Glocke, Station Manager Oct 20, 2019

Pajamas, dancing, and fun. These three words perfectly sum up the annual Pajama Jam, hosted by Black Student Union.   “This is an annual thing that we’ve done throughout the years,” Psychology...

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Uni News

Uni News

Lianna Norman, Editor-in-Chief Oct 18, 2019

Welcome to Uni News, Spinnaker’s rundown of the top stories of the week – every Friday at 3 p.m. On this podcast, our team will give a quick recap of the news room’s favorite stories that week. All...

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graduates

UNF has an accelerated master’s program

Sarah Glenn, Volunteer reporter Oct 16, 2019

Earning a master’s degree can increase potential earnings and make you more desirable to employers. It’s an extra step that many students consider. The University of North Florida has recently started...

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Money moves: UNF ranks nationally for low student loan default rates

Courtney Green, News editor Oct 16, 2019

Student loans are the bane of a college student’s existence. The idea of taking on debt in exchange for a degree that might land you a job that can then pay off that debt may even be anxiety inducing...

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Students weigh in on the 2020 election

Students weigh in on the 2020 election

Elena Curtis, Volunteer reporter Oct 15, 2019

Although the 2020 Presidential Election is just over one year away, young people are already finding themselves engaged in the ongoing election coverage. A 2019 Pew Research Center analysis determined...

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A preacher on the Green.

“Do not engage”: UNF and UPD comment on recent protest against YouTube preachers on the green

Courtney Green, News Editor Oct 14, 2019

After multiple protests against a preaching group known as Untamed Truth, the University has provided Spinnaker with a statement regarding the group’s right to be there, as well as advice for students. “Thus...

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Police beat: weed in a suitcase, stolen wallet and fighting in the dorms

Alexander Bowman, Police Reporter Oct 14, 2019

Weed found in a suitcase A UNF student who is a resident at The Village hid marijuana in her suitcase and was caught by UPD on Oct. 8, according to a police report. An officer was dispatched to The...

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