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Former VP-elect apologizes for emotional abuse

Former VP-elect apologizes for emotional abuse

Cassidy Alexander | Apr 10, 2017

  Former Vice President-elect Tajmaus Johnson, who was disqualified for emotionally abusing President Isabella Genta when he shouted “f--- you” and physically intimidated her, sent Spinnaker...

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UNF shines a light on domestic violence with 8th annual Take Back the Night

UNF shines a light on domestic violence with 8th annual Take Back the Night

Tierney Harvey | Apr 7, 2017

The UNF Women’s Center and Alpha Chi Omega held the eighth annual Take Back the Night event Wednesday to raise awareness of interpersonal violence. The event featured a march through campus, a candlelight...

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Photo by Lil Weinstein

Community swoop gives discounts to students

Hannah Lee | Apr 5, 2017

Student Government started a new program called “SG Community Swoop” in order to get students more involved in local businesses. They are giving away white wristbands and with those wristbands, students...

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A day in the life of Bee

A day in the life of Bee

Ronnie Rodgers | Apr 5, 2017

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sGfEHuchpRA If you think you’re swamped with things to do on campus, you aren’t nearly as busy as Bee. Bee is a border collie that was enlisted earlier this year to...

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Cole Poppell. Photo from Student Government website

Mims appoints new VP to act as President during her 10 day suspension

Hannah Lee | Apr 5, 2017

After her original VP, Tajmaus Johnson, was disqualified for emotional abuse, SG President-elect Samantha Mims recently announced her new appointment for the Vice Presidential nominee. Cole Poppell,...

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Another unfortunate event: Matt & Kim replaced in spring concert

Another unfortunate event: Matt & Kim replaced in spring concert

Wesley Leblanc | Apr 4, 2017

Adding to the string of UNF music mishaps that started three years ago, Matt & Kim will not be performing at OZ Fest this Friday as planned. Osprey Productions learned last week that Kim Schifino,...

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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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Tajmaus Johnson

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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