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Lianna Norman, Editor-in-Chief Oct 4, 2019

Welcome to Uni News, Spinnaker’s rundown of the top stories of the week – every Friday at 3 p.m. On this podcast, our team will give a quick recap of the news room’s favorite stories that week. All...

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File quick! FAFSA is here!

File quick! FAFSA is here!

Darvin Nelson, General Assignment Reporter Oct 4, 2019

October 1 has passed and the FAFSA is now open for the 2020-2021 academic year.  With classes and homework, you might’ve forgotten about free federal aid, but the Spinnaker has your back. Here are...

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The Women's Center.Photo by Bronwyn Knight

UNF Women’s Center speaks on DIY rape kits

Rachel Tucker, Reporter Oct 4, 2019

By now, you might have heard of these so-called “DIY rape kits” and wondered what that phrase even means, the legality of the products, and what advocacy groups think about it. These kits are marketed...

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Darvin Nelson

Is it game-over for the Game Room?

Emily Echevarria and Darvin Nelson Oct 3, 2019

Tucked away on the first floor of the Student Union, there’s a place filled with laughter, community, and the occasional battle cry. It’s where students go to relax, explore new worlds, and forge friendships...

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Society of Women in Engineering brings SWENext to UNF

Society of Women in Engineering brings SWENext to UNF

Ambar Ramirez, Reporter Oct 1, 2019

On Thursday, Sept. 26, SWENext held its first informational meeting. Co-hosted by the Society of Women in Engineering and the Center for the Advancement of Women in Engineering, the event was aimed at...

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UPD training on campus

UPD training on campus

Lianna Norman, Editor-in-Chief Oct 1, 2019

According to an alert released by the University Police Department, Run, Hide, Fight training will be taking place on campus on Oct. 1 at 2 p.m. "This is a practical exercise; if you see people running...

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Uni News

Uni News

Lianna Norman, Editor-in-Chief Sep 27, 2019

Welcome to Uni News, Spinnaker’s rundown of the top stories of the week – every Friday at 3 p.m. On this podcast, our team will give a quick recap of the news room’s favorite stories that week. All...

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Mark Tumeo. Photo courtesy of UNF.

UNF wins against former Dean Mark Tumeo in lawsuit

Lianna Norman, Editor-in-Chief Sep 26, 2019

**This story was updated at 2:26 p.m. on Sept. 27** On Thursday, Sept. 26,  it was ruled by a Duval County judge that former UNF Dean Mark Tumeo will not be allowed to return to UNF.  On Oct. 2,...

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UNF Wellness Center hosts a mental health first aid training

UNF Wellness Center hosts a mental health first aid training

Lianna Norman, Editor in chief Sep 26, 2019

First aid isn't just for cardiac arrest. The UNF Recreation and Wellness center is hosting a first aid training for mental health. The training is free to attend. The event will be hosted in Founders...

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Free (or discounted) services for students

Free (or discounted) services for students

Courtney Green and Jessica Volz Sep 25, 2019

Being a college student has its perks. Check out these free -- or discounted -- services for uni students. Microsoft Office 360 Oh, the dread -- a professor has requested that you submit an assignment...

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Diverse hands.

UNF receives 2019 diversity award

Darvin Nelson, General Assignment Reporter Sep 24, 2019

INSIGHT Into Diversity magazine has awarded UNF its fourth Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) award. UNF also has been awarded the title as a Diversity Champion for the third time. The...

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Photo by Sam Chaney.

UNF chapter of Chi Phi uses controversial questionnaire

Darvin Nelson, General assignment reporter Sep 24, 2019

Love it or hate it, Greek life has a certain stigma surrounding it. Perpetuating this stigma, the UNF chapter of Chi Phi has recently created a questionnaire for its new members that seems to have raised...

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