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A stellar evening at astronomy night

A stellar evening at astronomy night

Kristina Smith | Apr 13, 2019

At the latest installment of Astronomy night, the Astronomy club welcomed NASA Ambassador Sam Turley and delved into the matter of NASA's Apollo projects. After a short lecture on the history of humankind's...

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Student Government makes shifts heading into the new school year

Alex Del Dago, Government Reporter | Apr 13, 2019

It was a long and emotional day in the Senate meeting on Friday, April 12, as it was the last for many and the start of something new for some. It was the last day in office for the DuPilka-Bermudez administration...

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Student Body President Jenna DuPilka

UNF Student Body President DuPilka’s last day

Alex Del Dago, Government Reporter | Apr 12, 2019

In her final days of packing, preparing transition binders, and saying goodbyes, Spinnaker got the chance to sit down with Jenna DuPilka one last time and ask about her time as a student at UNF and role...

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Stronger than Stigma: Downtown Jax participates in mental health awareness month

Stronger than Stigma: Downtown Jax participates in mental health awareness month

Lianna Norman, News Editor | Apr 12, 2019

Stronger than Stigma is an organization in Jacksonville dedicated to eliminating the stigma surrounding mental health for local millennials and Gen Zs. The organization is holding a month-long event in...

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Photo by Camille Shaw

UNF Police Sergeant arrested for indecent exposure

Hannah Lee, Editor-in-Chief | Apr 10, 2019

*UPDATED: April 11, 1:06 p.m.* UNF Police Sergeant Mark Milton was arrested Wednesday for indecent exposure, according to police. According to the police report, Milton was arrested on UNF's campus...

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The entrance to the UNF Counseling Center. The walls are gray and there are silver double doors with large windows, and a sign above the doors reading, "UNF Counseling Center"

How to de-stress before finals

Teeryana Bryant | Apr 10, 2019

It can be argued that one of the most nerve-racking things about college is finals week. Often, students can be made to feel that these final tests are make-or-break. Of course, this feeling of panic can...

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photo by Teeryana Bryant

Our Diverse World: Robin Magnelli speaks at UNF

Teeryana Bryant | Apr 10, 2019

UNF hosted an event with guest speaker Robin Magnelli. The event was titled “Our Diverse World,” and addressed evolution and creation. Magnelli discussed the different theories that have been used...

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Does the “Florida Man” trend have anything to do with mental health?

Heydi Ortiz, Police Reporter | Apr 9, 2019

There seems to be a new challenge circulating throughout social media every week. The most recent twitter craze is the Florida Man challenge. The trend has sparked debate about its role in exploiting mental...

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Free Coffee at Wawa

Jack Cunha, Video Director | Apr 9, 2019

This Thursday, April 11, Wawa will be giving away any size cups of coffee, no purchase necessary.  This includes hot tea and self-serve cappuccinos. The free coffee will be given out for the fifty-fifth...

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Students can expect several closures around campus during President Obama's visit. Photo by Morgan Purvis

Road Detours around campus this weekend

Hannah Lee, Editor-in-Chief | Apr 9, 2019

A section of UNF Drive will be blocked on Saturday, April 13, for the One Walk event. From 8 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. UNF Drive will be blocked. Students, faculty and visitors who want to visit the Thomas...

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Graphic by Ben Cross

Student Government rounds the corner on finalizing stipends for senators

Alex Del Dago, Student Governnment Reporter | Apr 7, 2019

The newly proposed senator stipends faced some confusion Friday afternoon in the Constitution and Statutes Committee. Senate President Thomas Pluchon and Student Government Branch Advisor Victoria Shore...

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Osprey Productions.

Out of this world: Osprey Productions themes this year’s OZ FEST

Lianna Norman, News Editor | Apr 5, 2019

It’s concert time again at UNF. The annual performance sponsored by Osprey Productions is here. In the past, OZ FEST has featured performances from Palm Trees and Powerlines, Desiigner and Juicy J. This...

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