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Senate committees discuss Boathouse renovation, senator absences

Senate committees discuss Boathouse renovation, senator absences

Jeremy Collard | Apr 7, 2015
Senate committees met to discuss renovations to the Boathouse and senator absences.
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A night in the life of the UNF Police Department

A night in the life of the UNF Police Department

Patrick Lloyd | Apr 6, 2015
I’ve been working as Spinnaker’s police reporter since January, and if there’s one thing I’ve noticed, it’s that most of the “action” happens late at night on weekends. The hardcore journalist inside me wanted to be there for something crazy. At the same time, I would never want to see a fellow Osprey in danger. That said, I think I experienced the best of both worlds...
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News in brief: drag show, Tough Talons race and a dinner dance

News in brief: drag show, Tough Talons race and a dinner dance

Spinnaker | Apr 6, 2015
This week's "News in brief" includes information about a drag show, a pool party, an international dinner dance and more.
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New SG vice president resigns from Senate

New SG vice president resigns from Senate

Cassidy Alexander | Apr 3, 2015
Student Government Vice President Hailey Guerra resigned to focus on her new duties as SG vice president, according to Cody Quattlebaum, who handles public relations for the United Party.
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DivestUNF meets weekly on campus to discuss strategies in their fight for climate justice.
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UNF students look for support in mission to divest

Amanda Dawson | Apr 2, 2015
A student-led initiative at the University of North Florida is coming to One Spark 2015 to gain support from the community in order to get the university to sell its investments in fossil fuel companies.
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According to Serwatka, UNF is tied with Florida State University for eighth place among the 11 universities ranked by the Board of Governors. 
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Board of Trustees expresses dissatisfaction with funding, audits

Cassidy Alexander | Apr 2, 2015
At the April 1 Board of Trustees meeting, President John Delaney spoke about reserving as much money as possible because the metric allows for no predictability for funding in the coming year. Several members expressed discontent with the funding model...
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Hindered baby coral development leads biology professor and students to the Florida Keys

Hindered baby coral development leads biology professor and students to the Florida Keys

Rachel Cazares | Apr 1, 2015
Dr. Cliff Ross, UNF biology professor, and some of his students researched coral growth in the Florida Keys last summer.
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Police Beat: Student concerned for safety because of clothing disagreement

Kalee Ball | Mar 31, 2015
One student was concerned for their safety after having a disagreement with two other students and one former student.
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Student Government Senate seats are split Red and United

Cameron Garrett | Mar 31, 2015
With the validation of the spring elections on March 30, the Student Government Senate is split between Red Party and United Party.
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Spring elections validated at March 30 Senate meeting

Jeremy Collard | Mar 31, 2015

The Spring 2015 elections results were validated in a 19-3-2 Senate vote on March 30, solidifying the United Party’s sweep of the polls earlier this month. With the vote, no further judicial complaints...

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Suspicious person at Alumni Hall waves stick and flees

Suspicious person at Alumni Hall waves stick and flees

Kalee Ball | Mar 30, 2015
After a suspicious person waved a large stick in a threatening manner in front of UNF Alumni Hall, he was tased by UNFPD officers. The suspect fell to the ground and then got back up and fled north into the woods, parallel to Kernan Boulevard.
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Police Beat: A missing wallet and a suspect at large

Patrick Lloyd | Mar 27, 2015
A wallet goes missing out of a UNF student's car. A man who punched a UNF student in the face is still at large.
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