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Black Student Union Puts the Jam in Pajamas

Black Student Union Puts the Jam in Pajamas

Aisling Glocke, Station Manager | Oct 20, 2019

Pajamas, dancing, and fun. These three words perfectly sum up the annual Pajama Jam, hosted by Black Student Union.   “This is an annual thing that we’ve done throughout the years,” Psychology...

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Uni News

Uni News

Lianna Norman, Editor-in-Chief | Oct 18, 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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UNF has an accelerated master’s program

Sarah Glenn, Volunteer reporter | Oct 16, 2019

Earning a master’s degree can increase potential earnings and make you more desirable to employers. It’s an extra step that many students consider. The University of North Florida has recently started...

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Money moves: UNF ranks nationally for low student loan default rates

Courtney Green, News editor | Oct 16, 2019

Student loans are the bane of a college student’s existence. The idea of taking on debt in exchange for a degree that might land you a job that can then pay off that debt may even be anxiety inducing...

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Uni News

Lianna Norman, Editor-in-Chief | Oct 11, 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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Dean of Students and Ombuds respond to preachers and protesters on the Green

Courtney Green, News Editor | Oct 10, 2019

For the second week in a row now, students protested preachers on the Green. This time, it got the attention of the Dean of Students and the Ombuds. Dr. Andrea Adams-Manning, Dean of Students, along...

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School of Computing Recognized for Cyber Defense Education

School of Computing Recognized for Cyber Defense Education

Rachel Tucker, Reporter | Oct 10, 2019

UNF’s School of Computing has been designated a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense Education by the National Security Administration and the Department of Homeland Security. This...

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UNF & the vaping epidemic: A generation going up in smoke?

Courtney Green, News Editor | Oct 4, 2019

“It looks like it is almost coating the inside of the lungs with Saran-wrap.” You’ve heard the horror stories of young adults with breathing issues. You’ve seen the pictures of cloudy lungs...

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Uni News

Uni News

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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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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