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UNF raises almost $2,000 for Parkland victims

Alexandra Torres-Perez Mar 8, 2018

Last week, two fundraisers raised $1,840 for the school shooting victims in Parkland, Florida. The UNF Social Work Club hosted a bake sale on Feb. 26. The club wanted to be able to raise at least $100....

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Graphic by Rachelle Keller

Police Beat: Swastika, burglary, and a stolen cell phone

Sam Chaney Mar 8, 2018

Swastika Found In Bathroom UNFPD was dispatched to Bldg. 45 in response to a report of vandalism in a bathroom on Feb. 28. According to the police report, a UNF staff member called UNFPD upon finding...

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Jenna DuPilka and Maria Bermudez, the Presidential and Vice Presidential Candidates of the Forward Party

Forward Party wins SG Election

Colin McCann Mar 7, 2018

On Mar. 7, Student Government and the three parties (Red, Forward, and Howard) gathered together in the Student Union Plaza to hear the election results. The Forward Party won the Presidential Election...

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Behind the Badge: UPD Chief reads to preschoolers

Behind the Badge: UPD Chief reads to preschoolers

Sam Chaney Mar 7, 2018

[embedyt] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rcvlowgHwdU[/embedyt] Video by Jas Chung “Don’t you want a sticker?” Chief Mackesy asked the room of excitable preschool children. “If you want a...

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Stephen Sestanovich will be talking to students about Putin’s plans and U.S. Foreign Policy.
 Photo courtesy of UNF Distinguished Lecture Series

Advisor on Russia policy will talk at UNF

Hannah Lee Mar 6, 2018

Ambassador Stephen Sestanovich will be coming to UNF tonight as a part of the Distinguished Lecture Series. Sestanovich will be talking to students about Putin’s plans and U.S. Foreign Policy. Sestanovich...

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Photo courtesy of Florida Student Financial Aid.

Bill to change Bright Futures and Florida Universities passed to Gov. Rick Scott

Carly Kramer Mar 6, 2018

Bright Futures, the Florida scholarship program that rewards incoming college students for academic achievement, is currently undergoing some changes. According to Miami Herald, the House and Senate are...

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Students have until Wednesday at 6 p.m. to vote for Student Government.

Not sure how to vote? Here’s how…

Colin McCann Mar 6, 2018

Student Government elections are currently taking place, and students get to vote for one of the following parties: Red Party, Forward Party or Howard Party. If you are unsure on how to vote, here are...

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Students have until Wednesday at 6 p.m. to vote for Student Government. Photo by Morgan Purvis

Do UNF students care about Student Government elections?

Cori Santucci Mar 5, 2018

Student Government elections are set to occur March 6 and 7, and each party is making efforts to earn the votes of the student body–or the student body that votes, that is. The voter turnout for...

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Spinnaker employee unethically gives Forward Party interview questions

Spinnaker employee unethically gives Forward Party interview questions

Hannah Lee Mar 5, 2018

UNF Spinnaker holds a strong belief in ethical journalism. We seek out the truth on campus and we believe in an independent media. We are sad to report one of Spinnaker’s own violated this belief. Last...

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Photo courtesy of UNF School of Music.

UNF Opera Ensemble celebrates 10 years at UNF

Valeree Del Guidice Mar 5, 2018

We may not have a phantom, but we do have an opera ensemble here at UNF. This weekend the University of North Florida Opera Ensemble is celebrating their 10 year anniversary by performing La Bohème....

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 Graphic by Kailtyn Sinardi

Crime Prevention: So easy, an Osprey could do it

Sam Chaney Mar 4, 2018

Let’s be honest, it can just be so easy to be lazy with your stuff. I mean, you’re only going to the restroom, right? Your stuff should be fine on the table for five minutes. But then you come back...

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"InterSEXionality" Sex Week 2018

“InterSEXionality” Sex Week 2018

Cori Santucci Mar 4, 2018

Monday, March 5 through Friday, March 9 marks UNF Sex Week 2018, sponsored by the LGBT Resource Center to promote sex education and healthy sexual behavior across campus. This year’s theme is “InterSEXionality,”...

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