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Woman on the street: Should the COVID-19 vaccine be mandatory for schools?

Woman on the street: Should the COVID-19 vaccine be mandatory for schools?

Mariana Mejia, Reporter Sep 15, 2020

Featured image courtesy of CDC via Unsplash Since the first day of school, students have been impacted by COVID-19 and health workers worldwide have been racing for a vaccine. According to WedMD,...

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Constitution (Photo courtesy of Anthony Garand)

UNF hosting events this week to celebrate Constitution Day

Zach Yearwood, Managing Editor Sep 14, 2020

On Sept. 17, 1787, the U.S. Constitution was signed, creating the groundwork of a social contract for a nation in its infancy. This week, UNF will be hosting events leading up to Thursday, Sept. 17 to...

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UNF wins Healthiest Company Award for the 12th year in a row

UNF wins Healthiest Company Award for the 12th year in a row

Hayley Simonson, Police Reporter Sep 14, 2020

The First Coast Worksite Wellness Council's annual 'Healthiest Company Award’ went to the University of North Florida for the 12th year in a row. UNF received this award in August 2020 in partnership...

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Breaking: There will no longer be a Moe's on campus

Breaking: There will no longer be a Moe’s on campus

Nathan Turoff, Student Government Reporter Sep 11, 2020

Nathan Turoff, Student Government Reporter “Welcome to Moe’s!” It’s an iconic phrase numerous students were excited to hear on their own campus. Unfortunately, It will be a long time before...

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UNF receives new Art Gallery Director; Upcoming exhibitions

UNF receives new Art Gallery Director; Upcoming exhibitions

Sep 11, 2020

Darvin Nelson, News Editor UNF has multiple art galleries throughout the campus - some filled with beautiful and compelling imagery. These galleries are now under a new Director, Jessica Borusky. Borusky...

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Office for Civil Rights opens investigation into UNF's handling of Tanisha Crisp case

Office for Civil Rights opens investigation into UNF’s handling of Tanisha Crisp case

Zach Yearwood, Managing Editor Sep 11, 2020

Spinnaker reported in June that Tanisha Crisp, a UNF Army ROTC student claimed the university failed to respond to a complaint of sexual misconduct by the unit’s Assistant Military Science Professor....

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UNF SDS at protest in D.C. Courtesy of Michela Martinazzi

University responds to S.D.S. list of demands

Sep 11, 2020

Darvin Nelson, News Editor Earlier this week, S.D.S. posted a list of demands for the UNF administration. The University responded: “I appreciate your call of accountability and desire for a...

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Board of Trustees reviews COVID stats and construction projects in meeting Thursday

Board of Trustees reviews COVID stats and construction projects in meeting Thursday

Nathan Turoff, Student Government Reporter Sep 10, 2020

On Thursday morning, the UNF Board of Trustees (BOT) met for the first time this month to discuss the budget and how UNF was handling the COVID-19 pandemic. For those who aren’t familiar with the...

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Photo by Ronnie Rogers

Woman on the Street: Students react to burglaries at the Flats

Kaitlyn Bowers and Heydi Ortiz Sep 10, 2020

UNF students living at The Flats reacted to the two burglaries that occurred on the week of Sep.4. Many said they still felt safe despite the alert but have started to double check their doors to make...

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The Thomas G. Carpenter library.  Photo by Colin McCann

Audio/Visual equipment now available for checkout at UNF library

Sep 8, 2020

Darvin Nelson, News Editor UNF’s Thomas G. Carpenter Library is offering audio/visual equipment for students and faculty to checkout. Video cameras, microphones, audio interfaces, and more are available...

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SDS joins Jacksonville protest (photo by Matthew St. Jean).

S.D.S. lists demands for U.N.F. administration

Darvin Nelson Sep 8, 2020

Darvin Nelson, News Editor U.N.F. Students for a Democratic Society (S.D.S.) released a statement on Facebook consisting of demands for the U.N.F. administration.  The S.D.S. demands are the following: ...

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New details surrounding Kappa Sigma expulsion emerge

New details surrounding Kappa Sigma expulsion emerge

Kaitlyn Bowers, Features Editor Sep 4, 2020

New details have emerged surrounding the case that led to the expulsion of the Kappa Sigma fraternity that shed light on when the assault occurred and what happened following that assault.  The Spinnaker...

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