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UNF graduate playing key role in Disney-led sea turtle research

Riley Platt, Sports Editor Aug 16, 2023

Rachel Smith, a University of North Florida graduate, is making waves due to her role in Disney Conservation’s recent findings regarding sea turtles in Florida. The Tour de Turtles, an educational...

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Asbestos found during UNF’s remodel of Building 10 removed, given all-clear

Mallory Pace and Carter Mudgett Aug 16, 2023
Trace amounts of asbestos — fibers linked to breathing issues and some major health problems — were found and removed during construction on part of the University of North Florida’s Building 10 last week.
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Princeton Review ranks UNF among “Best in the South”

Riley Platt, Sports Editor Aug 15, 2023

The University of North Florida once again received national recognition as a top university in a national publication on Tuesday, this time named as part of the Princeton Review’s “Best in the South”...

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The Reflection Room in the University of North Florida's Interfaith Center can hold up to four people at once.

Unpacking SG’s case for a new Interfaith room at UNF

Carter Mudgett, Editor in Chief Aug 1, 2023
The day news broke that Student Government was discontinuing the interfaith room in the University of North Florida's Student Union was being discontinued by Student Government, it was met with outrage from interfaith students, student activists and even current members of the legislative branch. 
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UNF awarded as “one of America’s Best Colleges” by Money magazine

Carter Mudgett, Editor in Chief Jul 18, 2023
New rankings from Money magazine placed the University of North Florida among the best colleges in America on Tuesday, earning four out of five stars from the analysis. 
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Ethan Leckie (left) and Lauren Fox (right) each won second in their respective categories in the Green Eyeshade Awards student division.

Spinnaker writers recognized in Green Eyeshade Awards, only Florida students to place

Mallory Pace, News Editor Jul 14, 2023

For the second year in a row, two of Spinnaker’s reporters have again landed a spot on the Green Eyeshade Awards’ podium for their work. Stacked up against other student reporters across the U.S. southeast,...

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UNF Board of Trustees approves new honors housing, SB 266 updates

Mallory Pace, News Editor Jul 11, 2023

The University of North Florida Board of Trustees met Wednesday to approve a new honors housing project and heard an update from the university president on student trends and the recently implemented...

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UNF President Limayem receiving Sentinel Award from Dr. Paul Sanberg at NAI's 12th annual meeting. Mark Skalny (c)2023

UNF president wins National Academy of Inventors “Sentinel Award”

Mallory Pace, News Editor Jul 10, 2023

Moez Limayem, the University of North Florida’s seventh president, was awarded the National Academy of Inventors (NAI) Sentinel Award for his contributions to innovation and invention, the university...

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The United Faculty of Florida are the state's largest faculty union, representing over 25,000 faculty members at all 12 of Florida's public universities.

“Comply now, grieve later” Florida faculty union releases guidance for SB 266 compliance

Mallory Pace, News Editor Jul 7, 2023

The day for diversity, equity and inclusion to be removed from Florida state public universities has arrived, and faculty union members are preparing for its implementation. The law, SB 266, drastically...

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Anger, anxiety, uncertainty mark last six months of battle waged over Florida university diversity centers’ fight for existence

Mallory Pace and Carter Mudgett Jun 30, 2023

It’s been six months since Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis pledged to defund all diversity, equity and inclusion programs at Florida state universities and the battle that has raged since has placed DEI staff...

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The welcome sign to the Interfaith Space on the second floor of the University of North Florida Student Union.

SG created an interfaith space last year, now they’re turning it back into a lounge

Carter Mudgett, Editor in Chief Jun 29, 2023

The prayer and meditation room in the University of North Florida’s Interfaith Center was originally built as a closet. The room is a box—approximately 10 feet by 10 feet—that can support about four...

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Graphic of "A Fair to Remember" event provided by Gabriella Marquez from UNF's Women's Center.

ODI to present “A Fair to Remember” Thursday, here’s what to know

Mallory Pace, News Editor Jun 27, 2023

The University of North Florida’s Office of Diversity and Inclusion will host A Fair to Remember on Thursday, June 28 as a part of the Summer B Kickoff programs for incoming and returning students. The...

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