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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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Photo by Michael Herrera

Summer begins at the Ogier Gardens

Lianna Norman, Editor-in-Chief | May 8, 2019

The Ogier Gardens provide activities frequently that have to do with sustainable gardening habits. Often, these events pop up weekly. They include potlucks, tea time, organic gardening classes and composting...

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Photo by Courtney Stringfellow

Deciding between a higher education or the next meal

Heydi Ortiz, News editor | May 7, 2019

Let’s be honest, we’ve all had to compose a struggle meal at least once in the duration of our college careers. Some may say It’s the price we pay for a higher education. But exactly when do we look...

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A slice of the Big Apple is coming to Duval

Lianna Norman, Editor-in-Chief | May 7, 2019

The Times Union Center frequently hosts traveling Broadway shows, but there are rumors about a particularly exciting year ahead for Broadway in Jacksonville. According to the Broadway Across America...

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Chick fil-A on UNF Campus

Chick-fil-A closes campus location for a six-week renovation

Drew McDonald, Sports Editor | May 6, 2019

Students who are craving a Chick-fil-A Chicken Sandwich combo meal or their trademark sweet tea will have to turn elsewhere as the establishment has shut down six weeks for a “face lift”, according...

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Screenshot courtesy of Lianna Norman

Another Boeing plane went down – on the St. Johns River

Lianna Norman, Editor-in-Chief | May 4, 2019

On Friday, May 3, at around 9:40 p.m. a Miami Air flight fell from the Naval Air Station runway and into the St. Johns River. NAS JAX responded to the issue and later accounted for all of the 136 passengers...

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Why universities are the main target in phishing emails

Why universities are the main target in phishing emails

Heydi Ortiz, News Editor | May 3, 2019

For years, college students and universities have been the target of common spam and phishing emails, which universities warn their students and faculty about. UNF sent out an Osprey update on Tuesday,...

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The Student Union. Courtesy of UNF.

UNF ranks 207th safest university in the nation

Heydi Ortiz, News Editor | May 2, 2019

Every year parents send their kids off to college with the hopes that they’ll be in safe hands. With college comes studying, meeting new people and maybe even going to a party or two. What better...

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Shelley Purser, director of Health Promotions, said the tobacco-free initiative at UNF will require the campus community to encourage each other to keep the university smoke-free.
Photo by Morgan Purvis

Florida Senate approves bill to raise minimum smoking age

Heydi Ortiz, News Editor | May 2, 2019

There are a lot of things you can do once you turn 18. You can purchase lottery tickets, you can vote, you can smoke - or perhaps not anymore. Lawmakers in Florida have approved a bill that will make smoking...

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