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UNF student died in traffic accident over weekend, university confirms

Jeanne Gilbert and Carter Mudgett | Oct 11, 2023

Updated Wednesday, Oct. 11, 2023: The accident happened on Saturday, friends of Dowdy told Spinnaker, not Sunday as the university said. Spinnaker apologizes for the error.  Noah Dowdy, 23, died in...

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Members of the Jewish community wore the Israel flag on their shoulders at Monday night’s vigil. (Photo courtesy of the Chabad of UNF)

“We’re scared but resilient”: War overseas heightens UNF Jewish community’s fears

Carter Mudgett, Editor in Chief | Oct 11, 2023

When Jacksonville and the University of North Florida’s Jewish community members gathered Monday night for a vigil, the mood was solemn. Yet, student leadership at the Jewish Student Union emphasized...

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Waving flags, banners and signs, people rallied for Palestine Monday night.

“Free free Palestine!”: Jacksonville activists decry U.S. support of Israel

Carter Mudgett, Editor in Chief | Oct 9, 2023

Activist groups and many Jacksonville residents joined together Monday evening to speak out against those supporting Israel, drawing a line connecting the conflict overseas and the Black liberation movement...

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UNF reviewing proposed SB 266 guidance from BOG, president says

Carter Mudgett, Editor in Chief | Oct 9, 2023

The University of North Florida is reviewing proposed guidance from the Board of Governors for following SB 266, President Moez Limayem announced on Monday. After months of uncertainty, this draft regulation...

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SG releases survey about student lounge usage, some respondents call for return of Interfaith space

Carter Mudgett, Editor in Chief | Oct 6, 2023

Student Government is looking to hear from the campus community about the usage of student lounges in the University of North Florida Student Union and thoughts on improvements.  The survey, released...

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Spinnaker observed at least two cars that appeared to have been involved in a collision Wednesday afternoon.

“No serious injuries” after two car crash on UNF Drive, university says

Carter Mudgett, Editor in Chief | Oct 4, 2023

Updated 5:05 p.m.  Two cars were involved in a crash outside the University of North Florida Library on UNF Drive Wednesday afternoon, the university confirmed to Spinnaker. Both cars had to be towed,...

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BOG expected to approve proposed bathroom regulation at next meeting

Rachel Bacchus, Reporter | Oct 4, 2023

Mirroring a similar regulation already put into effect by the Florida Board of Education in K-12 public schools, the Board of Governors will meet next month to discuss a new regulation outlining new rules...

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UNF, faculty union agree on post-tenure review procedures

Carter Mudgett, Editor in Chief | Oct 2, 2023

The University of North Florida and faculty union, UFF-UNF, officially came to an agreement over post-tenure review procedures, President Moez Limayem announced in a faculty-wide email last Wednesday.  A...

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Professors Sean Freeder and Seth Warner discussed free speech and affirmative action with students and fellow professors on Sept. 20.

UNF hosts forum for faculty to discuss free speech on college campuses

Jeanne Gilbert, News Editor | Oct 2, 2023

Earlier this year, the Florida House of Representatives passed a bill requiring all Florida state universities to establish an Office of Public Policy Events and host at least four debates or group forums...

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The Osprey Cafe, often called the dining hall, is situated on the southern part of UNF’s campus, close to the dorms. (Photo courtesy of the UNF dining website)

Cockroach found in Osprey Cafe chips by student was an “isolated incident,” UNF dining manager says

Carter Mudgett, Editor in Chief | Sep 28, 2023

After an unidentified University of North Florida student posted to a public Snapchat story that they’d found a cockroach in the Osprey Cafe chips earlier this week, dining officials told Spinnaker on...

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President Moez Limayem speaks to Jacksonville leaders, community members about future collaboration between the city and the university, among other topics, at a Cuppa Jax event on Wednesday, Sep. 27, 2023.

What’s UNF’s dream? “To be the destination of choice,” Moez Limayem tells community leaders at Cuppa Jax

Carter Mudgett, Editor in Chief | Sep 27, 2023

It was just before 8 a.m. when the University of North Florida’s seventh president arrived at the Riverplace Tower’s Skyline Room on Wednesday. About 20 people were already there, ready to hear from...

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President announces 5% raise, extended vacations for eligible UNF faculty and staff

Jeanne Gilbert and Carter Mudgett | Sep 26, 2023

Faculty and staff at the University of North Florida will soon get a 5% pay increase and extended time off for Thanksgiving and Winter Break, President Moez Limayem announced in an email Tuesday morning.  This...

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