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People attend an abortion access rally in front of the San Pedro Playhouse in San Antonio, Texas, USA on September 1, 2021. The rally is in response to SB8, a new Texas state law that bans abortion after as early as six weeks into pregnancy.

UNF Professor elaborates on abortion law passed in Texas

Nathan Turoff, Features Editor Sep 20, 2021

Earlier this month, Texas's new abortion law went into effect after the Supreme Court declined to block it. This is, as of writing, the most restrictive abortion law currently in effect in the country....

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UNF’s biggest poster sale makes its return

UNF’s biggest poster sale makes its return

Darvin Nelson, General Assignment Reporter Sep 19, 2021

Sponsored by the UNF Bookstore, the UNF Poster Sale will have thousands of options to choose from. The event will begin on Monday, Sept. 20 through Friday, Sept. 24. It will be held at the Student Union...

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Spinnaker Media finishes as finalist for an ACP Online Pacemaker Award

Spinnaker Media finishes as finalist for an ACP Online Pacemaker Award

Carter Mudgett, Editor in Chief Sep 17, 2021

Finishing among “the best of the best,” the Associated Collegiate Press (ACP) has recognized Spinnaker Media alongside 31 other online news and magazine sites as finalists in the Online Pacemaker competition.  Congratulations...

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UNF Coggin College of Business. Courtesy of Google

Back in the saddle again; Coggin College of Business hosts their first study abroad fair in two years

Michael Tracey, General Assignment Reporter Sep 17, 2021

The Coggin College of Business is hosting a study abroad fair to feature its reinstated programs for students after a two-year absence from the pandemic. The event kicks off on-campus in front of building...

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Student Government Treasurer gives an inside look on SG scholarships

Julia Croston, Government Reporter Sep 17, 2021

On Aug. 23, Student Government (SG) proudly announced they will be giving $68,500 in scholarships to students via the SG Scholarship Fund. Since this announcement, SG has advertised this opportunity through...

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Hispanic Heritage Month: why it’s important and how you can be involved on campus

Hispanic Heritage Month: why it’s important and how you can be involved on campus

Zachary White, Volunteer Reporter Sep 17, 2021

Hispanic Heritage Month celebrates more than the cultures and traditions of Hispanic countries, but also the people from those cultures that help innovate, inspire, and cultivate growth and change in the...

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Stacking milk crates: pleasing or perilous?

Stacking milk crates: pleasing or perilous?

Nathan Turoff, Features Editor Sep 16, 2021

Last month, The milk crate challenge became very popular on TikTok, but for all the wrong reasons. Reckless people dangerously climbing pyramids of milk crates sent several people to the hospital.  The...

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Photo by Hayley Simonson, Managing Editor.

The new Lufrano Gallery exhibition on campus UNF students can experience

Hayley Simonson, Managing Editor Sep 16, 2021

Located in the John A. Delaney Student Union, The Lufrano Intercultural Gallery is presenting a new, unique art experience for students at no cost. The exhibit,‘YET WE ARE: Personal Narrative and Shared...

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Spotty and unreliable, behind UNF’s wifi problem

Spotty and unreliable, behind UNF’s wifi problem

Amelia Simmons, Police Reporter Sep 16, 2021

(Updated at 12:45 a.m. Wednesday, Sep. 22) Students at UNF have always struggled with connecting to the internet on campus. After a majority of students have returned back to campus, staying connected...

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The LGBTQ Center and mental health

The LGBTQ Center and mental health

Majdouline Bakor, Multimedia Journalist Sep 16, 2021

Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, intersex, and queer folk are typically victims of stigmatization and face discrimination solely because of their identity. Due to this phenomenon, they are more likely...

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UNF ranks ‘Best National University’ for the third year in a row

Hayley Simonson, Managing Editor Sep 14, 2021

The U.S. News & World Report’s 2022 edition of Best Colleges list ranks more than 1,400 colleges and universities across the country. Once again, UNF made the list.  Along with this ranking,...

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Balance your health and wellness with these resources on campus

Balance your health and wellness with these resources on campus

Majdouline Bakor, Multimedia Reporter Sep 14, 2021

Today’s students face the usual challenge of college itself, while also facing the new challenge of making that transition from fully remote courses back to in-person learning. After learning the ways...

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