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UPD calls for community assistance as Jesse Martinez is set to receive additional charges

UPD calls for community assistance as Jesse Martinez is set to receive additional charges

Sam Chaney, News Editor Jul 18, 2018

University of North Florida Police Department released a Campus Security Update on Wednesday, July 18 informing the campus community that, though Martinez is currently in the Duval County Jail, further...

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Photo by Camille Shaw.

The Osprey Cafe hosts Meal Membership Sorting Hat event

Sam Chaney, News Editor Jul 18, 2018

The Osprey Cafe is bringing the magic to students and staff alike at their upcoming Meal Membership Sorting Hat event. On Thursday, July 19, the Osprey Cafe will be hosting a Harry Potter-themed...

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Yutuc's Facebook profile picture. Photo from Facebook.

Funeral information regarding recent UNF student death released

Andy Moser and Sam Chaney Jul 18, 2018

New details have emerged in the days after former UNF Student Greg Yutuc, 22, passed away in a car accident. Spinnaker reached out to Greg’s father, Gerry Yutuc, on Facebook, who said Greg saved...

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Board of Trustees: Audit plans, presidential powers and potential leases for downtown

Board of Trustees: Audit plans, presidential powers and potential leases for downtown

Alan Vargas Jul 16, 2018

The UNF Board of Trustees met on Monday, July 16 to discuss and vote on a number of important agenda items. The Office of Internal Auditing (OIA), Office of the General Counsel (OGC), Division of Administration...

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Students could spin prize wheel and win Jaguars swag
Photo by Drew McDonald

UNF Student Government hosts Jaguars pre-registration party at John Delaney Student Union

Drew McDonald, Sports Editor Jul 16, 2018

**UPDATE 7/18/18 10:34 a.m.: An original version of this article stated that both students and staff lined up for tickets. The article has been corrected, however, as staff could not pre-register because...

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Reserved parking in Arena Garage

Reserved parking in Arena Garage

Sam Chaney, News Editor Jul 16, 2018

There will be minor parking unavailability on Monday, July 16 in the UNF Arena Parking Garage. Five blue lot spaces will be reserved on the second floor of the Arena Parking Garage from 7 a.m. to 4...

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Graphic by Sam Chaney

Former UNF student passes away in car crash

Andy Moser and Sam Chaney Jul 15, 2018

*Correction 7/16 @ 11 a.m.: The article originally stated that the former student was 24. His father confirmed that he was 22. Former UNF student Greg Yutuc has passed away, according to his family....

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Colonel Crackers next to Spark Attack. Photo by Nolan Hammond.

Colonel Crackers: Where is our snack that smiles back?

Nolan Hammond Jul 15, 2018

Colonel Crackers is well known for being UNF’s goldfish statue, which is usually located in the pond near the Thomas G. Carpenter Library. However, ever since Hurricane Irma, it would seem he has...

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Final summer Senate meeting: New associate justice, budget requests and resignation of the communications coordinator

Final summer Senate meeting: New associate justice, budget requests and resignation of the communications coordinator

Alan Vargas Jul 13, 2018

On Friday, July 13 the UNF Senate held its final session of the summer term. During this final session, Senate voted to approve a new associate justice, approved an amended budget request and approved...

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Courtesy of the Office of the Dean of Students.

Medical Withdrawal: How and why students temporarily leave for medical emergencies

Jessica May Jul 13, 2018

UNF gives students peace of mind when it comes to leaving school for medical emergencies, according to the Office of the Dean of Students. Through the office, students can take themselves out of...

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A new sculpture to the UNF Sculpture Park.

UNF Seaside Sculpture Park features new art

Khorri Newton and Lili Weinstein Jul 12, 2018

Having originally opened in June 2016, the UNF Seaside Sculpture Park has recently seen the installment of its third round of fresh student art. The new sculptures were installed on Tuesday, July...

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Recently appointed Supreme Court Judge Brett Kavanaugh. Photo courtesy of the U.S. Court of Appeals.

UNF professor says Kavanaugh’s appointment represents rightwards shift for Supreme Court

Nolan Hammond Jul 12, 2018

On Monday, July 9, President Donald Trump nominated D.C. Circuit Judge Brett Kavanaugh to the Supreme Court to fill the vacancy left by the upcoming retirement of moderate conservative Justice Anthony...

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