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Dean of Students and Ombuds respond to preachers and protesters on the Green

Courtney Green, News Editor Oct 10, 2019

For the second week in a row now, students protested preachers on the Green. This time, it got the attention of the Dean of Students and the Ombuds. Dr. Andrea Adams-Manning, Dean of Students, along...

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FSCJ denies claims of alleged attacker on campus

Heydi Ortiz, Managing Editor Oct 10, 2019

Yesterday morning, a tweet about an FSCJ student who was allegedly attacked at Kent Campus was the topic of conversation for Jacksonville college students.  According to FSCJ, this incident never happened. The...

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School of Computing Recognized for Cyber Defense Education

School of Computing Recognized for Cyber Defense Education

Rachel Tucker, Reporter Oct 10, 2019

UNF’s School of Computing has been designated a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense Education by the National Security Administration and the Department of Homeland Security. This...

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Turtles on Turtle Island in Candy Cane Lake

Hidden gems of UNF: Turtle Island

Nathan Turoff, Critter Columnist Oct 7, 2019

One of the most interesting aspects of Candy Cane Lake is its geography.  There are a few floating islands in the lake, one of them being located right next to the bridge spanning the lake. This island...

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Police beat: theft of an iPhone and bumper sticker

Alex Bowman, Police Reporter Oct 7, 2019

The theft of an iPhone On Sep. 30, a UNFPD officer responded to a call in reference to the theft of an iPhone.  The officer met with the student who called in the complaint. The young woman told...

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Plagued by parking

Emily Echevarria, Student Government Reporter Oct 6, 2019

It’s arguably the worst part of the day, a time that inspires dread and malcontent in all. Trying to find parking on UNF’s campus is no joke. Parking on campus can sometimes take up to an hour,...

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UNF & the vaping epidemic: A generation going up in smoke?

Courtney Green, News Editor Oct 4, 2019

“It looks like it is almost coating the inside of the lungs with Saran-wrap.” You’ve heard the horror stories of young adults with breathing issues. You’ve seen the pictures of cloudy lungs...

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Uni News

Uni News

Lianna Norman, Editor-in-Chief Oct 4, 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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File quick! FAFSA is here!

File quick! FAFSA is here!

Darvin Nelson, General Assignment Reporter Oct 4, 2019

October 1 has passed and the FAFSA is now open for the 2020-2021 academic year.  With classes and homework, you might’ve forgotten about free federal aid, but the Spinnaker has your back. Here are...

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UNF Women’s Center speaks on DIY rape kits

Rachel Tucker, Reporter Oct 4, 2019

By now, you might have heard of these so-called “DIY rape kits” and wondered what that phrase even means, the legality of the products, and what advocacy groups think about it. These kits are marketed...

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Protestors on the green at UNF

Students protest preachers on the Green

Heydi Ortiz and Brett Newia Oct 3, 2019

In the mid-afternoon heat of Oct. 2, upset students protested preachers on the Green who they said made them feel uncomfortable and made rude remarks toward others walking by. “ ‘We practice beastiality,’...

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Is it game-over for the Game Room?

Emily Echevarria and Darvin Nelson Oct 3, 2019

Tucked away on the first floor of the Student Union, there’s a place filled with laughter, community, and the occasional battle cry. It’s where students go to relax, explore new worlds, and forge friendships...

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