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UNF alum Anna Brosche: Her campaign for Mayor of Jacksonville

Lianna Norman, News Editor Jan 23, 2019

As March 19 approaches, City Councilwoman and the newest candidate for Mayor of Jacksonville Anna Brosche is focused on tackling several large issues in her campaign against incumbent Lenny Curry. The...

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Student Government responds to Spinnaker article on third-floor paint request

Alex Del Dago, Government reporter Jan 23, 2019

Late Tuesday night, Student Government’s Communications Coordinator, Paige Garcia, released a statement in response to Spinnaker’s previous student government article on the request for $17,282 to...

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Student Government requests $17,000 to repaint their walls in first committee meetings of Spring

Alex Del Dago, Student Government Reporter Jan 21, 2019

This Friday, Jan. 18 marked the first Student Government committee meetings of the spring semester and it wasn’t slow. During the Budget and Allocations Committee’s meeting, a special request for...

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Campus hours and closures for holiday

Jay Mafela Jan 21, 2019

With Martin Luther King Jr. Day approaching on the 21, everyone is taking time off to observe the holiday. The UNF campus is no exception. For those on campus, here are the modified hours to look out for. Only...

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How is UNF preventing gym germs at the Wellness Center?

How is UNF preventing gym germs at the Wellness Center?

Morgan Holbrook Jan 15, 2019

Even though the UNF Wellness Complex provides sanitizing wipes intended to be used on the equipment after each person, not everyone complies. Typical free weights have 362 times more germs than...

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Police Beat: Car mischief and roommate problems

Heydi Ortiz, Police Reporter Jan 14, 2019

Car mischief UNFPD responded to a call on Jan. 8 regarding alleged criminal mischief to a vehicle on the first floor of lot 38. An unknown suspect reportedly used a sharp object to damage the car....

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First Senate meeting focuses on upcoming Student Government elections

Alex Del Dago, Student Government Reporter Jan 14, 2019

With the spring semester now in full swing, UNF Student Government Senate started the term off strong on Friday. With a number of agenda items being placed on hold over the break, the senators were eager...

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UNF alum files to run for Mayor of Jacksonville

Lianna Norman, News Editor Jan 11, 2019

Incumbent Jacksonville Mayor Lenny Curry will be facing stiff competition this coming Spring. Anna Brosche is a Jacksonville City Council member and Duval county native whose alma mater is none other than...

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Why is Meningitis B a hot topic in university wellness?

Heydi Ortiz, Police Reporter Jan 11, 2019

Flus and viruses are among the most known diseases on university campuses as students don’t always take preventative measures like flu shots. But as flu season continues on, so does arising fear of...

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Cheryl Gonzalez. Courtesy of UNF's Equal Opportunity and Diversity.

Director of Equal Opportunity and Diversity to leave UNF to pursue passion

Jessica May Jan 10, 2019

After eight years of service at the University of North Florida Director of Equal Opportunity and Diversity Cheryl Gonzalez will be leaving the university. Gonzalez’s impact on UNF is seen all throughout...

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Twenty days and counting: How the government shutdown may begin to affect college students

Lianna Norman, News Editor Jan 10, 2019

Many Americans may still be going about their business as usual amidst the current government shutdown, but it has now been 20 days since Senate rejected the funding requested by President Donald Trump...

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Barbara Lagoa, the newest appointee to the Florida Supreme Court. Photo courtesy of AP.

What does Barbara Lagoa’s appointment mean for the Florida Supreme Court?

Paolo Cesar Jan 10, 2019

Florida’s Supreme Court now has its first ever Hispanic woman. Newly inducted Governor Ron DeSantis appointed Cuban-American Judge Barbara Lagoa to a position in Florida’s highest court on Wednesday. Mary...

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