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Rare appearance of Mars with the UNF Astronomy Club

Jessica May | Jul 24, 2018

The UNF Astronomy Club and the UNF Department of Physics are hosting a wonder-filled Astronomy Night on Friday, July 27. This event will primarily focus on Mars. The night will be prefaced by a...

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Police Beat: Sticker vandalism, a misplaced backpack and stolen items

Sam Chaney, News Editor | Jul 24, 2018

When It Just Won’t Stick UNFPD was dispatched to Bldg. 51, Rm. 1208 in response to a report of criminal mischief. Upon arrival, a staff member told officials he had previously had a “Safe...

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Register now to vote in primary elections

Register now to vote in primary elections

Alan Vargas | Jul 23, 2018

Elections are upon us and if you want your voice to be heard, you better be registered to vote. Florida law requires voters to register with the state 29 days prior to an election. The Democratic and Republican...

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Lightning-related deaths are increasing at an alarming rate

Jessica May | Jul 22, 2018

More people have died in the first seven months of 2018 than all of 2017. Although lightning strike fatalities vary from year to year, this year has already hit the state’s average of 5, according to...

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Photo by Alex Torres-Perez

Parkland students coming to UNF

Hannah Lee, Editor-in-Chief | Jul 21, 2018

On Friday, July 27, several students from Marjory Stoneman Douglas High are planning to come to Jacksonville as part of the March For Our Lives bus tour. The stop in Jacksonville will include two major...

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The UNF Flats housing dilemma

Aisling Glocke | Jul 19, 2018

Students taking summer courses that live in the Flats are beginning to question if choosing the Flats was the right idea. According to UNF’s Housing and Residence Life website, the move-out day for...

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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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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
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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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