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UNF's Fall 2019 Commencement on Friday, December 13, 2019. Photo credit Lili Weinstein.

Correction: Graduation Information

Courtney Green, News Editor Mar 6, 2020

Today is the deadline to apply for graduation, and Spinnaker wants to make sure there isn't any confusion surrounding the big day. Spinnaker spoke to Colin McKinney, the Records and Registration Coordinator...

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University of No Fun? Apathy at UNF

University of No Fun? Apathy at UNF

Darvin Nelson, Features Editor Mar 6, 2020

You may not be involved in your school, be a member of an organization that helps you work towards your goal, or participate in a student club.  Like you, many students are not involved on campus and...

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UNF looks to improve campus security

UNF looks to improve campus security

Christian Ayers, Intern Reporter Mar 4, 2020

Campus security and personal safety are high priority needs for both students and university officials. At UNF, crime and other unfortunate incidents happen almost every day, but while most of these events...

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UNF elevates response to coronavirus

UNF elevates response to coronavirus

Courtney Green, News Editor Mar 2, 2020

UNF has announced the suspension of all University-related travel to China, South Korea, Italy, Japan and Iran for the Spring 2020 term. This includes study-abroad and research-related travel. Previously,...

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Social Sciences building. Photo credit Jonathan Merin.

UNF History graduate program ranked #7 in nation

Courtney Green, News Editor Feb 25, 2020

The Masters Program Guide has ranked UNF’s History graduate program seventh out of the top ten in the entire nation. Factors considered to make the ranking include: Earnings potential, affordability,...

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UFF-UNF Faculty Matters Button. Photo credit Christian Ayers.

UNF faculty still at odds with BOT over raises

Christian Ayers, Intern Reporter Feb 24, 2020

The United Faculty of Florida’s UNF representatives have yet to agree with the Board of Trustees (BOT) on pay raises for the 2019-2020 school year after another bargaining session on Feb. 21.  The...

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Albert Colom is UNF’s new Associate Vice President for Enrollment Services.
Photo courtesy Oklahoma State University.

Former UNF employee resigns from University of Wisconsin amid gender discrimination allegations

Courtney Green, News Editor Feb 24, 2020

Albert Colom, a former UNF Associate Vice President of Enrollment Services, has resigned from his position at University of Wisconsin Eau Claire after an investigation was launched, prompted by allegations...

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Preserved human tongues found under home of former U of Florida professor

Preserved human tongues found under home of former U of Florida professor

Courtney Green, News Editor Feb 18, 2020

The home of a former University of Florida professor had a secret beneath its floorboards... According to reporting by WCJB, human remains were found under a home in northwest Gainesville during an...

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UNF Student Health Services adds additional screening tool for coronavirus

UNF Student Health Services adds additional screening tool for coronavirus

Courtney Green, News Editor Feb 17, 2020

While University of Florida professors have asked students to leave class for health testing related to the novel coronavirus, University of North Florida has added an additional screening tool for the...

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University of Florida logo.

AP: U of Florida: Professors can’t make sick kids leave class

AUDREY MOSTEK, Fresh Take Florida via Associated Press Feb 17, 2020

GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Florida's flagship university is warning its professors to stop requiring students who may be visibly sick to leave class and be tested for the new coronavirus. The orders from...

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Graphic abortion display on Campus: Why they’re here and what students think about it

Darvin Nelson, General Assignment Reporter Feb 11, 2020

Organizations like the Canadian Center for Bio-ethical Reform (CCBR) have held anti-abortion demonstrations at UNF before. The CCBR is an educational human rights organization that is against abortion....

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UNF SDS comes out to the Abortion Awareness Project on February 11, 2020. Photo credit Courtney Green.

Students for a Democratic Society makes an appearance at anti-abortion event

Courtney Green, News Editor Feb 11, 2020

Students for a Democratic Society made an appearance the second day of the anti-abortion demonstration in front of the UNF Student Union. With signs and chants, UNF SDS stood with NextGen as both...

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