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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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Student Government addresses campus safety

Emily Echevarria, Student Government reporter | Oct 14, 2019

Halloween is just around the corner, and at this time of year, we tend to matriculate towards haunted houses, horror movies, and other spooky things. People love to be scared, but one place you shouldn’t...

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Uni News

Uni News

Lianna Norman, Editor-in-Chief | Oct 11, 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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Accomplished Student Health Services Director planning to retire this semester

Accomplished Student Health Services Director planning to retire this semester

Darvin Nelson, General Assignment Reporter | Oct 11, 2019

Since 1987, UNF’s current Student Health Services Director, has been working with the University and improving our campus’ clinic and health access to students. Now, Dr. Doreen A. Perez is planning...

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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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