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Members of the University of North Florida LGBTQ Center table in the Student Union after the university was named one of the "Best of the Best" colleges for LGBTQ+ people on Wednesday.

UNF named “Best of the Best” college for LGBTQ+ students in the southeast

Carter Mudgett, Editor in Chief Aug 25, 2022

The University of North Florida was recognized as the “Best of the Best” college in the southeast for LGBTQ+ students on Wednesday by Campus Pride — an organization focused on creating safe and welcoming...

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FILE - The monkeypox vaccine is seen inside a cooler during a vaccination clinic at the OASIS Wellness Center, Friday, Aug. 19, 2022, in New York. A man in Indonesia has tested positive for monkeypox, making him the country’s first confirmed case of the disease, authorities said late Saturday, Aug. 21, 2022. (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer, File)

Monkeypox on UNF radar

Maureen Baker, Reporter Aug 25, 2022

“Anybody, anybody, anybody can get Monkeypox,'' said Director of Student Health Services, Dr. Valerie Morisson. Scary but important information, Morrison said, if students want to stay safe. For the...

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Students, faculty and staff stand between the Student Union East and West buildings after they were evacuated because of a small microwave fire.

UNF Student Union evacuated after microwave fire

Lauren Fox and Carter Mudgett Aug 24, 2022

The Student Union evacuated around 11 a.m. Wednesday in the midst of the Week of Welcome Market Day event after a fire alarm went off.  “It was a small microwave fire that caused the alarm in the...

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Charlie Crist shakes hands with supporters

AP: Florida Democrats choose Rep. Crist to challenge DeSantis

MIAMI (AP) — U.S. Rep. Charlie Crist won the Democratic nomination for governor in Florida, setting him up to challenge Gov. Ron DeSantis this fall in a campaign that the Republican incumbent sees...

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Tuesday is election day

Maureen Baker, Reporter Aug 22, 2022

If you want to have a say in who represents you in Tallahassee, D.C. or who runs the local sheriff’s office, you’ll need to head to the polls tomorrow.   Early voting in the primaries wrapped...

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Students work on the first floor of the library

New improvements are being made to Tommy G’s this fall

Mallory Pace, Government Reporter Aug 22, 2022

The University of North Florida’s (UNF) library offers a variety of accommodations for a student’s preferred study environment, making it one of the most popular areas for students to gather.  To...

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Limayem wears black pants, white shoes and a white striped shirt with UNF and 50 on it

UNF celebrates 50th anniversary at Jumbo Shrimp game

Carter Mudgett, Editor in Chief Aug 22, 2022

In celebration of the University of North Florida's 50th anniversary, President Dr. Moez Limayem delivered the first pitch of the Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp's weekend doubleheader on Friday. Military...

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DeSantis

AP: Judge blocks Florida ‘woke’ law pushed by Gov. DeSantis

CURT ANDERSON, Associated Press Aug 19, 2022

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — A Florida judge on Thursday declared a Florida law championed by Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis that restricts race-based conversation and analysis in business and education...

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Spinnaker to host Open House on August 31, Conan Gray ticket giveaway

Carter Mudgett, Editor in Chief Aug 17, 2022

Spinnaker, the University of North Florida’s student-run media source, is hosting an Open House on August 31 from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. in the Student Union (Building 58E), Room 2200.  Come by our...

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Jacksonville, Florida

UNF poll shows strong opposition for funding of new Jags stadium, voters split on property tax increase

Lauren Fox, Managing Editor Aug 17, 2022

A new poll of likely primary voters in Duval County released Wednesday by the University of North Florida (UNF) Public Opinion Research Lab (PORL) showed a split among party lines regarding a proposed...

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Letter from the Editor: Spinnaker turns 45

Carter Mudgett, Editor in Chief Aug 17, 2022

“Compared to the buried cobblestones and rutted tracks of an old Kings Highway, the advent of a new newspaper may seem of little consequence.” That was the first line published in the first ‘Letter...

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Nikki Fried smiles for a photo, wearing a white flowery necklace and green shirt

Cost of living top concern for Florida voters, Nikki Fried leads in Democratic governor’s primary, UNF poll shows

Carter Mudgett, Editor in Chief Aug 16, 2022

A new poll of likely primary voters in Florida from The Public Opinion Research Lab (PORL) at the University of North Florida shows gubernatorial candidate Nikki Fried ahead of Charlie Crist in the Democratic...

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