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UNF redesigns student IDs to function as voter IDs

Heydi Ortiz, News Editor May 16, 2019

NextGen Florida met with students, administrators, and student government, so you can now have the shot at voting with your student ID. According to Student Body President, John Aloska, the new ID’s...

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New updates coming to UNF Wi-Fi

New updates coming to UNF Wi-Fi

Heydi Ortiz, News Editor May 15, 2019

You might see a change in the UNF wi-fi as  UNF's ITS Help Desk says additional updates to the “UNF- Wireless” network are  being applied this week. Students and employees may be asked to accept...

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Get your paddles with summer kayaking lessons

Heydi Ortiz, News Editor May 13, 2019

Thanks to UNF’s Division of Continuing Education, you can now check learning how to kayak off your bucket-list. You can now learn the different types of kayaking, equipment, safety, the rules and regulations,...

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Walmart raises minimum smoking age to 21

Walmart raises minimum smoking age to 21

Heydi Ortiz, News Editor May 13, 2019

If you’re 18 and planning on buying tobacco related products, then Walmart and Sam’s Club aren't the places to go. Starting July 1, the company will no longer sell tobacco products or e-cigarettes...

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Summer A hours on campus

Summer A hours on campus

Heydi Ortiz, News Editor May 13, 2019

  If you’re on campus and wondering what’s open or deciding between things to do, look no further. Here’s a list of Summer A hours: Bookstore: Monday, May 13 to Wednesday, May 15:...

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UNFPD police cars. Photo by Lili Weinstein

Florida’s new texting and driving ban awaits approval

Heydi Ortiz, News Editor May 12, 2019

Though texting and driving is technically illegal in the state of Florida, there hasn’t been a law put in place to allow police officers to enforce it. For years, we’ve heard countless stories of car...

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Summer kicks off with Aloszka’s first executive order

Samantha Addy, Government Reporter May 11, 2019

On the morning of May 10, a few hours before the first Senate meeting of the Summer semester, Student Government President John Aloszka announced the creation of an ad-hoc committee for elections engagement...

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UNF Student, Jesse Martinez, was arrested on April 9.

Martinez sentenced to 6 years in prison

Heydi Ortiz, News Editor May 10, 2019

[embedyt] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OYLxobEoIu0[/embedyt] 23-year-old, Jesse Martinez, was described by his mother as a “bundle of joy” and by the rest of his family and friends as a “quiet”...

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The Thomas G. Carpenter library.

You can go to the library to … relax?

Victoria Reed May 10, 2019

The River of Knowledge Garden located in front of  UNF’s Library is a reflexology sensation path where students and faculty can enjoy a foot massage and improve overall health, according to the signage. The...

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UNFPD responds to reports of a deceased employee on the third floor of the Student Union West.

Police Beat: Tent vs. car, stolen phone and stolen athletic gear

Heydi Ortiz, News Editor May 9, 2019

Tent vs. Car UNFPD was dispatched to parking lot 18 on May 4 in response to a damaged vehicle. The complainant stated that unknown individuals set up a tent behind his car which had caused damage to...

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The Boathouse is located on the second floor of the Student Union.

Student Government surveys student restaurant preferences

Victoria Reed May 8, 2019

Student Government released a survey that showed students are interested in Tex-Mex/Hispanic and Deli or Sandwich as cuisine options in the Student Union, which if chosen, might replace the Slice pizza...

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Chick-fil-A left a flyer for students who wondered why the establishment is closed.

What to expect from the newly renovated Chick-fil-A on campus

Drew McDonald, Sports Editor May 8, 2019

Keep an eye out for new features as Chick-fil-A opens their doors to students returning for Summer B after undergoing mandatory changes. Spinnaker spoke with Joe Lachina, the Resident District Manager...

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