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UNF's 3D printing lab

UNF’s 3D printing lab

Joshua Portillo Nov 1, 2017

3D printing has become a new, futuristic tool for us to use on a daily basis. By just waiting a short period of time, a small figure of almost anything can go from a picture on a computer screen to...

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Photo by Tiffany Salameh

Protests rage as white nationalist Richard Spencer speaks at UF

Tensions were high in Gainesville on Thursday as Richard Spencer, a self-proclaimed white nationalist, spoke at the University of Florida. Hundreds of people gathered on UF’s campus, with the...

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Zack Morse explains "racist" Snapchat video

Zack Morse explains “racist” Snapchat video

Ronnie Rodgers Oct 19, 2017

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SFg4lMe71cQ Zack Morse sat down exclusively with Spinnaker News to give his side of the story. Morse has been at the center of the controversial Snapchat video, that...

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Photo courtesy Madisen Smith

Racially disturbing video allegedly features UNF student

Tiffany Salameh Oct 11, 2017

UPDATE (9:45 p.m.) - The university has made an official statement, acknowledging they have started looking into the video. A racially disturbing video of who some say is a UNF student is making...

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Student Body President resigns

Student Body President resigns

Ronnie Rodgers Oct 9, 2017

Student Body President Samantha Mims sent an email to all UNF students on Oct. 9 announcing her resignation because she wants to focus on her “health and well-being.” “When I took the Oath...

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Some animals stick the storm out. Photo by Alex Morman

Where do the animals go during a hurricane?

Samantha Chaney Sep 28, 2017

Just over two weeks ago, Hurricane Irma blew through Florida, resulting in the cancellation of classes and evacuation of students on campus. But where do the animals on campus go during a hurricane? Dr....

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Students gather to discuss whether or not the Confederate monuments should be removed. Photo by Alexandra Torres-Perez

UNF discusses local Confederate monuments

Alexandra Torres-Perez, Managing Editor Sep 23, 2017

After the Charlottesville incident in August, a panel of UNF professors from several departments came together with students to discuss whether the Confederate monuments in Jacksonville should be removed....

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Photo courtesy Yangel Rosario.

Hurricane Maria leaves Caribbean island devastated; UNF Puerto Rican students react

Alexandra Torres-Perez Sep 20, 2017

To many, a trip to Puerto Rico’s sandy, clear beaches and tropical rainforests sounds like paradise, but to me Puerto Rico is more than just a paradise island–it’s my home. It is a place I am...

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Hurricane Harvey has caused catastrophic damage across Texas. Photo courtesy of CNN

How students can help Hurricane Harvey victims

Hannah Lee Aug 28, 2017

Hurricane Harvey has affected thousands of people in Texas and there will be a long rebuilding process following catastrophic storm. Here are some ways students can help the victims of Hurricane...

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UPDATE: I-295 entrance reopened after crash

Ronnie Rodgers Aug 28, 2017

Update: The I-295 entrance into campus has been reopened after a car accident earlier in the day shut down the entrance indefinitely. Florida Highway Patrol arrived on the scene of the crash at...

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The university offers many initiatives to help with diversity. Photo by Hannah Lee

Diversity at UNF: How the numbers have changed over the years

Hannah Lee Aug 2, 2017

President John Delaney sat down with Spinnaker to talk about diversity at UNF and some of the improvements that happened during his time at the university. “When I got here, we were roughly 12...

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Joe Brenton. Photo courtesy Joanna Norris

UNF IT engineer killed in home invasion

Tiffany Butler Sep 21, 2016

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2YHJ6-O9sKg Update — 9/21/16 @ 5:31 p.m. Spinnaker was on the scene outside Joe Brenton's northside home, and spoke to a neighbor who was surprised that something like...

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