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Emails show former dean did not want one incident to affect his career and marriage

Hannah Lee, Editor-in-Chief | Oct 9, 2018

The former Dean of the College of Computing, Engineering, and Construction resigned last week after engaging in a sexual act on campus. According to emails and a police report obtained by Spinnaker, Mark...

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Courtesy of Florida State University.

Florida State University closes campus through Friday due to Hurricane Michael

Jessica May | Oct 9, 2018

Florida State University will be closing its doors due to incoming Hurricane Michael, which is currently a Category 1 hurricane. FSU released a statement early Oct. 8 telling students that Tallahassee...

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A voter registration form.

No time like the present: Today marks the voter registration deadline

Chelsea Foster | Oct 9, 2018

Didn’t get a chance to vote during the primary election? Here is your last chance. Tuesday, Oct. 9, is Florida’s deadline to register to vote. If you are 18 and older and have not done so already,...

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UNF is "monitoring Hurricane Michael" but will continue operating as normal

UNF is “monitoring Hurricane Michael” but will continue operating as normal

Sam Chaney, Managing Editor | Oct 9, 2018

The University of North Florida sent out a Special Edition Osprey Update on the morning of Tuesday, Oct. 9 declaring that the University will "continue to operate on a normal schedule" in light of Hurricane...

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Hurricane Michael upgrades to a Category 2

Hurricane Michael upgrades to a Category 2

Hannah Lee | Oct 9, 2018

Hurricane Michael upgraded to a Category 2 hurricane Tuesday morning, according to the National Hurricane Center. It is expected for the hurricane to make landfall as a Category 3. A storm surge...

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Hurricane Michael will make landfall on Wednesday.

Michael upgrades to a Category 1 Hurricane

Hannah Lee | Oct 8, 2018

Tropical Storm Michael upgraded to a Category 1 Hurricane Monday morning, according to the National Hurricane Center. A hurricane watch is in effect for the Florida border on the west coast. This...

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The tropical depression turned into Tropical Storm Michael Sunday afternoon.

Tropical Storm Michael expected to be a hurricane

Hannah Lee, Editor-in-Chief | Oct 7, 2018

Tropical Storm Michael is expected to become a hurricane mid-week, according to the National Hurricane Center. To prepare for the expected hurricane on the west coast, Governor Rick Scott declared for...

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the UNF Senate Chambers. Photo by Alan Vargas.

Student Government: Proposal to amend the University alcohol policy, expanding Medical Amnesty and upcoming Lend-a-Wing food drives

Alan Vargas | Oct 7, 2018

The UNF Student Government Senate met on Oct. 5 to hear reports from officers, confirm a Judicial Branch and Legislative Branch appointment and to vote on funding for rentable laptop chargers. Attorney...

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Courtesy of the National Hurricane Center.

Gov. Rick Scott declares state of emergency in preparation for Tropical Depression 14

Sam Chaney, Managing Editor | Oct 7, 2018

Tropical Depression 14 may not have yet graduated to the point where it has received its official name, but on Sunday, Oct. 7, Florida Gov. Rick Scott declared a state of emergency for the Florida Panhandle...

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Coming Out Week 2018

Coming Out Week 2018

Sarah Bethea | Oct 5, 2018

Thursday, Oct. 11 is the 30th anniversary of National Coming Out Day. To celebrate, UNF’s LGBT Resource Center is hosting Coming Out Week from Oct. 8 through Oct. 12 with events, discussions and programs...

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Graphic by Rachelle Keller

Police Beat: A fraudulent ID, a stolen bike, notes on a truck and a drunk guy

Jessica May | Oct 4, 2018

A lost backpack found trouble UNFPD, as well as staff members from the Osprey Clubhouse, responded to reports of a found backpack on Sept. 28. According to the police report, the officer found...

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Red tide forces the Florida Wildlife Conservation to regulate snook and redfish in Southwest Florida

Red tide forces the Florida Wildlife Conservation to regulate snook and redfish in Southwest Florida

Jessica May | Oct 4, 2018

The Florida Wildlife Conservation has temporarily made snook and redfish catch-and-release only from the northernmost point of Anna Maria Island in Manatee County to Gordon Pass in Collier County, according...

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