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Sep 13, 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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Fullstack/UNF Coding Bootcamp offers separate Intro to Coding course

Courtney Green, News Editor | Sep 12, 2019

Still thinking about UNF’s new IT program, the Coding Bootcamp, that starts next month? Maybe you aren’t sure if coding is for you but you’re still interested. Well, good news: Fullstack and the...

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For the first time, UNF ranks nationally among top universities

Courtney Green, News Editor | Sep 12, 2019

It’s official: UNF isn’t just where Ospreys swoop. It’s where we soar. For eight years, UNF has ranked as “Best Regional” university by U.S. News & World Report’s Best Colleges. That...

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Fullstack scholarship available for UNF Coding Bootcamp

Courtney Green, News Editor | Sep 11, 2019

Have your eyes on UNF’s new IT program? Don’t let the cost turn you off! Fullstack Academy is providing a $2000 scholarship to the first class of UNF students to participate in the program.  The...

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Coding boot camp comes to UNF

Coding boot camp comes to UNF

Alex Bowman, Police Reporter | Sep 9, 2019

If you’re interested in learning code, the UNF coding boot camp may be for you. The application deadline for the program is Sep. 30 and is coming up fast! The curriculum will run from Oct. 14, 2019...

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Uni News

Lianna Norman, Editor in Chief | Sep 6, 2019

Welcome to Uni News, Spinnaker’s new rundown of the top stories of the week – every Friday at 3 p.m. On this new podcast, our editors will give a quick recap of the top story from their department...

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Uni News

Uni News

Lianna Norman, Editor in Chief | Aug 30, 2019

Welcome to Uni News, Spinnaker's new rundown of the top stories of the week - every Friday at 3 p.m. On this new podcast, our editors will give a quick recap of the top story from their department that...

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Text that says "Tracking Dorian" over an arial picture of a hurricane

Tracking Dorian: UNF begins hurricane preparations

Courtney Green, News Editor | Aug 28, 2019

Spinnaker has confirmed that UNF Physical Facilities has already removed umbrellas from around campus as of today. They will either begin moving other items indoors or secure them down outdoors as Hurricane...

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Blue, gray, and...green? The UNF Bookstore and sustainable practices

Blue, gray, and…green? The UNF Bookstore and sustainable practices

Courtney Green, News Editor | Aug 28, 2019

Have you ever wondered where those old, no-longer-used textbooks go after you drop them in the donation box outside of the UNF Bookstore? Maybe you’ve never even noticed the donation box or you’ve...

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UNF Writing Center. Photo by Courtney Green.

A guide for Freshmen: What is the UNF Writing Center?

Courtney Green, News Editor | Aug 26, 2019

In the floating halls above the ground-level of UNF’s sidewalks lies a land of myth spoken about only by concerned professors and dedicated students. It’s rumored that this place can provide you with...

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A deeper dive into Confucius Institutes: What happened? Why?

Breanna Cataldo, Features Editor | Aug 22, 2019

Last year, UNF sent out a mandatory notice warning students that our Confucius Institute would be closing, as you may have read on our website. UNF wasn't alone in this decision, though. Over the past...

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What to expect from the LGBT Resource Center this semester

Courtney Green, News Editor | Aug 21, 2019

The LGBT Resource Center is ready to start this semester off with pride. Spinnaker sat down with Dwan Love-Dinkens, Program Coordinator for the LGBT Resource Center, to get the SWOOP on everything the...

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