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UNF announces vaccine incentive program

Carter Mudgett, News Editor Aug 9, 2021

UNF will be giving students $100 in Ozzie Bucks if they qualify for the vaccine incentive program. In order to qualify, students must scan and electronically submit a copy of their CDC vaccination card...

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COVID testing available at Osprey Landing

COVID testing available at Osprey Landing

Darvin Nelson, General Assignment Reporter Aug 9, 2021

Walk-in COVID-19 testing is free for all UNF students, faculty, and staff at the Osprey Landing on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday from 1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. The site is at Building W, outside room 106.  Courtesy...

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UNF students share what degrees and programs they wish UNF offered

Nathan Turoff, Features Editor Aug 6, 2021

It's not a controversial statement to say that UNF does not have every major someone could want. Among several different Colleges, there are numerous programs, degrees, and majors that are noticeably absent. But...

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In this 2021 photo, David Szymanski (second from right) stands beside Kevin Hyde, UNF Board of Trustees chair (far left); Sydney Kitson, then-Florida State University System Board of Governors chair (second from left); Marshall M. Criser, then-Florida State University System chancellor (far right). (Photo courtesy of UNF)

Szymanski to transition from UNF President to CEO of UNF MedNexus

Darvin Nelson and Carter Mudgett Aug 5, 2021

Today’s Board of Trustees meeting (B.O.T.) concluded with UNF President Szymanski being officially named as the CEO and Executive Director of UNF MedNexus, a medical program created back in 2020. The...

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UNF Board of Trustees meeting expected to discuss amendment of President Szymanski’s employment agreement

Darvin Nelson and Carter Mudgett Aug 5, 2021

“The University of North Florida’s Board of Trustees is convening a special meeting where an important institutional announcement will be shared,” UNF says. Officials will be discussing the proposed...

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Student Body President Selma Besirevic appoints Attorney General John Grosso as Acting Student Body Vice President

Carter Mudgett, News Editor Aug 4, 2021

On the heels of numerous resignations within Student Government, Student Body President Selma Besirevic has appointed Attorney General John Grosso to the position of Acting Student Body Vice President.  The...

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University releases statement on rising COVID-19 cases

Nathan Turoff, Features Editor Aug 4, 2021

COVID cases are rising throughout Florida, which comes as UNF is preparing to fully reopen in the fall semester.  UNF itself is seeing a large increase in COVID-19 cases to their highest levels in...

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UNF student tragically passes away in car accident

Darvin Nelson, Editor-in-Chief Aug 2, 2021

UNF is mourning the loss of fellow Osprey Megan Mooney who passed away after a car accident around U.S. Highway 1 and Gran Bay Parkway around 3 a.m. on Saturday morning, according to First Coast News....

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UNF sees significant increase in COVID cases

Nathan Turoff, Features Editor Aug 2, 2021

It would seem that COVID cases continue to rise at UNF. Compared to the previous week, overall COVID-19 cases have risen to a total of 22 cases among students, and nine among employees. Compared...

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UNF Student Government Lend-a-Wing Director resigns, the second resignation this week

Carter Mudgett, News Editor Jul 29, 2021

Already reeling from the loss of former Student Body Vice President Darryl Boyer yesterday, Student Government takes another blow as Lend-a-Wing Director David Catone submits his resignation.  Citing...

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UNF President Szymanski urges students to get vaccinated after the CDC renews mask guidance and the Delta variant surges

Carter Mudgett, News Editor Jul 28, 2021

President Szymanski has written a letter to UNF encouraging all students, faculty, and staff to get vaccinated and “embrace the philosophy of shared responsibility for the safety of our students, faculty,...

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Student Body Treasurer delves into her role and involvement with the budget at UNF

Carter Mudgett, News Editor Jul 27, 2021

To better understand Student Government’s role in deciding the budget at UNF, Spinnaker met with Student Body Treasurer Mikhaela Alforque earlier this week to discuss the importance of her role.  Rather...

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