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University of North Florida Board of Trustee members listen to Marc Miller as he answers a question during his final interview

What is “uniquely UNF?”: First half of final presidential interviews conclude

Carter Mudgett, Editor in Chief May 13, 2022

The sun rose over the University of North Florida Talon Room as the Board of Trustees (BOT) convened to conduct their final interviews of two candidates for the university’s seventh president Friday...

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Recapping the meet-and-greets: What you need to know

Recapping the meet-and-greets: What you need to know

Lauren Fox and Carter Mudgett May 7, 2022

The candidates for the University of North Florida’s presidential search have been narrowed down to four men: David Blackwell, David Brennen, Moez Limayem and Marc Miller. The university’s seventh...

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Courtesy of Osprey Racing’s Instagram. Posted on Dec. 15, 2021.

Osprey Racing prepares for national competition

Julia Croston, Copy Editor May 3, 2022

Since the competition last year, the University of North Florida Osprey Racing Club has been preparing for the Formula SAE (Society of Automotive Engineers) Collegiate Design Series held at the Michigan...

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First, only opportunity for UNF community to meet candidates begins during finals

First, only opportunity for UNF community to meet candidates begins during finals

Carter Mudgett, Editor in Chief Apr 27, 2022

With the candidates announced, the University of North Florida presidential search committee is moving on to its next stage: introducing the candidates to the campus community.  A meet and greet schedule,...

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Candidates comment on UNF presidency

Candidates comment on UNF presidency

Carter Mudgett, Editor in Chief Apr 26, 2022

Before transitioning to MedNexus, the biggest complaint levied against former University of North Florida (UNF) President David Szymanski by faculty was a lack of communication. A list of four candidates...

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Final four UNF presidential candidates announced

Final four UNF presidential candidates announced

Carter Mudgett, Editor in Chief Apr 22, 2022

The University of North Florida Board of Trustees has made four presidential candidates public, ending many months of search Friday morning. With the private portion of the search concluded, final interviews...

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Balancing dietary and religious restrictions in college

Lauren Fox, General Assignment Reporter Apr 18, 2022

Students adhering to dietary restrictions for spiritual purposes or because of allergies must approach foods with caution as it’s essential for preserving their morals or even their lives.  On-campus...

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UNF Presidential Search Committee meets, plans for future

Nathan Turoff, Features Editor Apr 11, 2022

The Presidential Search Committee delivered updates on their search for the new University of North Florida (UNF) president and confirmed they will have a nominee to submit to the Board of Governors (BOG),...

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UNF Sculpture Program to bring potatoes to Germany

UNF Sculpture Program to bring potatoes to Germany

Nathan Turoff, Features Editor Apr 8, 2022

Potatoes are one of the most popular vegetables in the world. People may be familiar with red, gold or even sweet potatoes, but two University of North Florida (UNF) professors are working to add “sculpture”...

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UNF celebrates Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month with upcoming events

Darvin Nelson, General Assignment Reporter Apr 8, 2022

The University of North Florida (UNF) has several special events coming up to celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month. Spinnaker reached out to UNF’s Asian Students in Alliance...

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The University of North Florida Surf Team holds their trophies at the East Coast Championship in New Smyrna Beach.

UNF Surf Team places among best collegiate surfers in America

Lauren Fox, General Assignment Reporter Apr 8, 2022

The University of North Florida (UNF) Surf Team is now eight-time consecutive East Coast champions in the National Scholastic Surfing Association (NSSA) league, preparing to compete in California for the...

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UNF Interfaith Center hosting conference Thursday

Julia Croston, Managing Editor Apr 5, 2022

The University of North Florida Interfaith Center will host a conference, at the Robinson Theater on April 7, to discuss “Religious Literacy for a Diverse Democracy.” “We are excited for this...

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