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What to know about cyberstalking

Pierce Turner | Jun 2, 2017

Following the arrest of a UNF student accused of cyberstalking another student, it's important to detail what cyberstalking is, hear reactions from the UNF community and offer tips to prevent it. What...

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University replacing water lines

University replacing water lines

Ronnie Rodgers | Jun 1, 2017

  https://youtu.be/1GMjESCCPtc If you’ve walked past the Brooks College of Health, then you’ve seen the huge mounds of dirt and construction workers. The construction is due to the university...

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University parking limited due to multiple events

University parking limited due to multiple events

Pierce Turner | Jun 1, 2017

Parking on campus will be difficult this Saturday, June 3 when the Jacksonville Armada FC face Miami FC. Lots 5, 18 will be reserved from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. and lot 46 will be reserved from 2 p.m....

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Student fee overview: where are your fees going?

Student fee overview: where are your fees going?

Pierce Turner | May 31, 2017

Students pay student fees, a lot of student fees, every semester. What may seem like a large sum is actually several small fees that go towards various functions and departments in the university....

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Florida to implement new Tax Free Weekend

Florida to implement new Tax Free Weekend

Hannah Lee | May 31, 2017

  In a long line of Florida Legislation that has been signed into law by Governor Rick Scott, this weekend will be tax free for certain items for ‘disaster preparedness’. The legislation...

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Board of Trustees discuss budget plans

Board of Trustees discuss budget plans

Alexandra Torres-Perez | May 30, 2017

With an estimated $163 million budget, the university discussed the proposed budget that would grant the president’s unit almost $700,000 to find a new president among other things. On May 24,...

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Ride Along with Jim Carey

Ride Along with Jim Carey

Alexandra Torres-Perez | May 30, 2017

On April 20, I spent several hours doing a ride along with Officer Jim Carey. Despite it being the infamous holiday, the night passed reasonably quietly, except for the time spent talking between us....

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Former student pleads not guilty to soliciting sex from minor

Former student pleads not guilty to soliciting sex from minor

Ronnie Rodgers | May 26, 2017

  A former UNF student has plead not guilty to soliciting sex from a minor, according to the Duval County Clerk of Courts. Abdulrahem Mohamd Alkhaedei, 25, pleaded not guilty to all on...

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A look into the early days of President Mims

A look into the early days of President Mims

Hannah Lee | May 26, 2017

Student Government President Samantha Mims sat down with Spinnaker to discuss her plans for the summer and some of her plans for the fall. “The first couple of weeks have been great,” said Mims....

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UNF confirms $110,000 for search firm to seek new president

UNF confirms $110,000 for search firm to seek new president

Pierce Turner | May 25, 2017

The UNF Presidential Search Committee and the UNF Board of Trustees have met and decided to spend $110,000 hiring the Parker Executive Search firm to seek candidates for the next university president. The...

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Counseling center and athletics to potentially receive budget increase at the expense of health promotions

Counseling center and athletics to potentially receive budget increase at the expense of health promotions

Pierce Turner | May 25, 2017

The counseling center and athletics department will receive a budget increase if a motion to subtract from the health promotions budget passes. The budget shift will be discussed by the UNF Board...

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Heavy rains are expected through the night. Photo courtesy National Weather Service

Duval County under tornado watch; Severe T-Storms expected

Ronnie Rodgers and Tiffany Salameh | May 24, 2017

https://youtu.be/_1M4aGPVwj4 Jacksonville and Northeast Florida are under severe thunderstorm warnings all day Wednesday, according to the National Weather Service. Due to the severe weather,...

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