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Fullstack/UNF Coding Bootcamp offers separate Intro to Coding course

Courtney Green, News Editor | Sep 12, 2019

Still thinking about UNF’s new IT program, the Coding Bootcamp, that starts next month? Maybe you aren’t sure if coding is for you but you’re still interested. Well, good news: Fullstack and the...

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UNFPD patrols for students riding bikes and skateboards through the Student Union. Photo by Alex Bowman.

UNFPD monitoring the Student Union for skateboarders and bicyclists

Alex Bowman, Police Reporter | Sep 12, 2019

This morning around 9 a.m., UNFPD officers watched the Union for anyone skateboarding or riding a bike through. According to signs posted, riding bikes and skateboards through the Student Union is not...

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For the first time, UNF ranks nationally among top universities

Courtney Green, News Editor | Sep 12, 2019

It’s official: UNF isn’t just where Ospreys swoop. It’s where we soar. For eight years, UNF has ranked as “Best Regional” university by U.S. News & World Report’s Best Colleges. That...

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Fullstack scholarship available for UNF Coding Bootcamp

Courtney Green, News Editor | Sep 11, 2019

Have your eyes on UNF’s new IT program? Don’t let the cost turn you off! Fullstack Academy is providing a $2000 scholarship to the first class of UNF students to participate in the program.  The...

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Convoy of Care: Bahamas Hurricane donations at St. Johns Town Center

Action News Jax joins forces in aide for storm-ravaged Bahamas

Jessica Volz, Reporter | Sep 10, 2019

Action News Jax partnered with other local businesses to bring hurricane relief to the Bahamas. Brittany Austin, the community relations manager at WJAX, said donations will be driven to Melbourne and...

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Walmart making an exit from the sale of military-style ammunition

Erik Feliciano, General Assignment Reporter | Sep 10, 2019

Earlier in August, Walmart received a large amount of scrutiny for continuing the sale of firearms and allowing the open carry of firearms in their stores after two shootings happened in one week, one...

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There's a shortage on what?

There’s a shortage on what?

Heydi Ortiz, Managing Editor | Sep 10, 2019

There may not be any laws when you’re drinking Claws but there are some flaws. First it was Popeye's Chicken Sandwich and now it’s one of the most recent, popular alcoholic drinks in America. Yes,...

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Police beat: An unexpected delivery, a stolen bike, dorm disputes and a parking ticket

Alex Bowman, Police Reporter | Sep 9, 2019

Did Pacific Sun deliver a pair of jeans or a piece of rusty metal? On Aug. 28, UNFPD was dispatched to The Flats in response to a call about a theft. Upon arrival, the officer met with the victim...

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Coding boot camp comes to UNF

Coding boot camp comes to UNF

Alex Bowman, Police Reporter | Sep 9, 2019

If you’re interested in learning code, the UNF coding boot camp may be for you. The application deadline for the program is Sep. 30 and is coming up fast! The curriculum will run from Oct. 14, 2019...

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Reserved parking in the Arena Garage

Reserved parking in the Arena Garage

Breanna Cataldo, Features Editor | Sep 9, 2019

Make sure you plan ahead for the 50 blue lot parking spaces that will be reserved on Wednesday, September 11. Parking Services sent out an alert warning students that the third floor of Garage 38 would...

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Uni News

Uni News

Lianna Norman, Editor in Chief | Sep 6, 2019

Welcome to Uni News, Spinnaker’s new rundown of the top stories of the week – every Friday at 3 p.m. On this new podcast, our editors will give a quick recap of the top story from their department...

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Text that says "Tracking Dorian" over an arial picture of a hurricane

Tracking Dorian: Dorms reopening and classes resuming

Breanna Cataldo, Features Editor | Sep 4, 2019

Around 5 p.m. this evening, UNF sent out an alert regarding the UNF campus reopening. Dorms will be reopening tonight at 7 p.m, but the rest of the campus will be closed through Thursday, Sept. 5. All...

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