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UNF alum accused of dismembering teen

UNF alum accused of dismembering teen

Alexandra Torres-Perez Apr 4, 2017

An alumni with two degrees from UNF was accused of dismembering a teenager in a 23-year-old cold case, as well as possessing child pornography, police said. Ronnie Hyde, who also worked as a youth...

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George Louissaint Jr. Photo from Faecbook

Cause of death released for George Louissaint, Jr.

Pierce Turner Apr 4, 2017

  *Correction: This article has been amended to show there were substances found in Louissaint's system according to the toxicology report. Spinnaker highly values accuracy and regrets the...

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Police Beat: hand catching and purse snatching

Police Beat: hand catching and purse snatching

Alexandra Torres-Perez Apr 3, 2017

Cash Me Ousside Officials were dispatched to the Field House after two students started arguing while playing basketball on March 30. According to the police report, one student became violent after...

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Mims found in violation again, one complaint dismissed in post-election fallout

Nick Blank Apr 3, 2017

The Red Party, handling the dismissal of Vice President-elect Tajmaus Johnson, dealt with two new complaints Friday, though the outcome was not as severe. On a Facebook post the Red Party claimed...

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Witnesses shed light on SG Vice President-elect’s disqualification

Hannah Lee Apr 3, 2017

New information from Student Government shows Vice President-elect Tajmaus Johnson was disqualified for shouting “f-- you,” as well as physically intimidating SG President Isabella Genta. According...

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Tove Lo replacing Matt and Kim at Oz Music Festival

Tove Lo replacing Matt and Kim at Oz Music Festival

Alexandra Torres-Perez Mar 31, 2017

https://www.instagram.com/p/BSUUAuWhWMi/?taken-by=ospreyproductions After an unfortunate injury while performing in Mexico, Matt and Kim will no longer be able to perform at the Oz Music Festival on April...

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Friends remember UNF student who died

Friends remember UNF student who died

Alexandra Torres-Perez Mar 31, 2017

A post shared by Delta Sigma Pi - Kappa Pi (@unfdsp) on Mar 27, 2017 at 1:23pm PDT Students and alumni gathered at a lecture hall in the Social Sciences building Thursday evening to remember Tyler...

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Brooks College of Health.Photo by Alexis Molinaro

UNF Nutrition Masters Program Ranks 9th Nationally

Audrey Carpenter Mar 30, 2017

UNF’s Master of Science in Nutrition and Dietetics, ranking 9th nationally according to Gradsource.com, was the only program in the state to achieve national ranking. The online degree program through...

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Universities ask for more money for mental health resources

Wesley Leblanc Mar 29, 2017

Today, the University of North Florida and 11 other public universities asked the state legislature to give additional funding to universities so they can hire more mental health counselors. An increase...

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Memorial service to be held for UNF student Tyler Muldoon

Memorial service to be held for UNF student Tyler Muldoon

Audrey Carpenter Mar 29, 2017

It's with a heavy heart that we had to say goodbye to one of our own, Brother Tyler Muldoon. Tyler was an outgoing, brave, and caring Brother who always put his other Brothers before him and treated...

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Mims, left, and Tajmaus Johnson of the Red Party.Photo courtesy the Red Party Facebook

SG Vice President-elect disqualified for “emotional abuse”

Hannah Lee Mar 29, 2017

For the 2017-2018 school year, Tajmaus Johnson is disqualified from being the next vice president. He is also banned from participating in the Fall 2017 election. Johnson’s disqualification is due...

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UNF President John Delaney was awarded President Emeritus status by the Board of Trustees

Board of Trustees form president search committee

Audrey Carpenter Mar 28, 2017

UNF’s Board of Trustees met Tuesday, March 14 to discuss the process of hiring a replacement for the departing President Delaney. The chair, Joy Korman, asked BOT member Kevin Hyde to chair the search...

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