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UNF sent out a crime alert about a burglary at their most recently acquired housing, the Flats.Photo by Blake Middleton

Suspect in The Flats wakes sleeping student

Lydia Moneir Dec 28, 2014

There was a series of burglaries at The Flats on Kernan on Dec. 27, according to a crime alert UNF emailed campus-wide later the same morning. UNFPD and the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office (JSO) responded...

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Kaitlin Ramirez on noncompliance, vague statutes and the tension in SG

Kaitlin Ramirez on noncompliance, vague statutes and the tension in SG

Sarah Ricevuto Dec 5, 2014
Spinnaker sat down with former Senate President Kaitlin Ramirez to discuss her perspective on the noncompliances issued against her, the vague statutes and the tension in Student Government while she was senate president that preceded her decision to not seek re-election in the legislative cabinet.
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Professor Paul Mason chosen as acting dean for Coggin College

Professor Paul Mason chosen as acting dean for Coggin College

Lydia Moneir Dec 5, 2014
Paul Mason, professor of economics at UNF, will be the acting dean of the Coggin College of Business at least through Spring of 2015 while the university searches for a permanent dean.
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Athletics fee to increase in 2015, counseling request denied

Athletics fee to increase in 2015, counseling request denied

Christian Ayers Dec 3, 2014
On Dec. 2, the Student Fee Assessment Committee approved an increase of 29 cents per credit hour to the Athletics fee, and no recommendation was made to increase the fee for the Counseling Center.
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Student Government misrepresented by fake coffee offers and banner

briannadillon Dec 2, 2014
A random banner signed by "Students Gov." and free coffee offers were seen around campus, misrepresenting Student Government. These advertisements are not affiliated with the actual student government organization. The free coffee offers can, however, be turned in to SG for a free T-shirt.
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Student Government takes over 35 business hours to forward one email

briannadillon Dec 2, 2014
Due to a delay in Student Governments end on forwarding records request and the redaction of information through UNF General Counsel, Spinnaker's record requests concerning SG noncompliances were responded to after 7 business days.
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Plumbing leak in Building 39A causes evacuation

Nick Blank Dec 2, 2014
Earlier today, students and faculty evacuated Bldg 39 after a fire alarm was set off by a water leakage.
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News in brief: lights, carols, feminism, Lewis Black and a piano play-off

Jasmine Marshall Dec 1, 2014
This week's news in brief includes information about the start of Lewis Black presale tickets, faculty award nominations, many upcoming winter and musical events, a JASMYN youth panel discussing HIV and a student-led discussion on feminism.
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Lewis Black to perform at UNF, discounted student tickets available

Kathleen Godfrey Nov 26, 2014
Specially priced student, faculty and staff tickets for the Lewis Black comedy show at UNF will go on sale Dec. 1
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Police Beat: student found passed out in car while still in drive

Robert Curtis Nov 24, 2014
The following information is according to reports from the UNF Police Department.
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Police Beat: car robberies, a stolen $1,200 check and a juvenile student smoker

Robert Curtis Nov 24, 2014
The following information is according to reports from the UNF Police Department.
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Senate president found in violation for fourth time, senate pro-tempore also in violation

Cody Quattlebaum Nov 24, 2014
Three Student Government hearings, Ramirez v. Gloster, Ramirez v. Gloster II and Gloster v. Ramirez, took place on Nov. 24 to address three separate noncompliance charges.
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