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What incoming freshmen need to know about UNF's Student Wellness Complex

What incoming freshmen need to know about UNF’s Student Wellness Complex

Courtney Green Jun 24, 2019

College is a time to reinvent yourself, and many people see physical fitness as an integral part of reinvention. To get our new students acquainted with UNF’s Student Wellness Complex, Spinnaker spoke...

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UNF offers full scholarships to future educators

UNF offers full scholarships to future educators

Victoria Reed Jun 20, 2019

[embedyt] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ah9tDYEQlNg[/embedyt] UNF is offering scholarships that will help historically underrepresented students who want to pursue careers in education. UNF plans...

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Dr. Brent Mai, the new Thomas G. Carpenter Library Dean

UNF welcomes new dean of Thomas G. Carpenter Library

Heydi Ortiz, News Editor Jun 14, 2019

After a long search, Dr. Brent Mai, who currently serves a position as dean of libraries and university librarian at Fairfield University, has accepted UNF’s offer to become the new dean of the Thomas...

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UNF named 2019 Best and Most Affordable LGBTQ-Friendly Online College

UNF named 2019 Best and Most Affordable LGBTQ-Friendly Online College

Erik Feliciano Jun 4, 2019

The University of North Florida has been named the Best and Most Affordable 2019 LGBTQ-Friendly Online College by SR Education Group, a leading education research publisher. “This recognition spotlights...

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Student Government discusses the passing of three bills

Samantha Addy, Student Government reporter Jun 2, 2019

On Friday, May 31, the Student Government Senate gathered to hear the remarks of the public, discuss the passing of three bills, and appoint a new associate justice and senator. One Stop Director,...

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College Board’s new ‘Adversity Score’

Victoria Reed May 31, 2019

Jay Coleman, UNF’s VP of Data Analytics, disagrees with the new addition of the adversity score to the SAT, matter of fact, he wants to do away with the SAT entirely. The College Board recently created...

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UNF's Small Business Development Center helps with development of a non-profit

UNF’s Small Business Development Center helps with development of a non-profit

Victoria Reed May 22, 2019

A former school teacher and UNF alumni, Jennifer Smith, went from washing clothes for her homeless student to starting a non-profit benefiting many students called The Giving Closet Project.     Smith...

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UNF redesigns student IDs to function as voter IDs

Heydi Ortiz, News Editor May 16, 2019

NextGen Florida met with students, administrators, and student government, so you can now have the shot at voting with your student ID. According to Student Body President, John Aloska, the new ID’s...

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New updates coming to UNF Wi-Fi

New updates coming to UNF Wi-Fi

Heydi Ortiz, News Editor May 15, 2019

You might see a change in the UNF wi-fi as  UNF's ITS Help Desk says additional updates to the “UNF- Wireless” network are  being applied this week. Students and employees may be asked to accept...

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 Graphic by Kaitlin Sinardi.

Get your paddles with summer kayaking lessons

Heydi Ortiz, News Editor May 13, 2019

Thanks to UNF’s Division of Continuing Education, you can now check learning how to kayak off your bucket-list. You can now learn the different types of kayaking, equipment, safety, the rules and regulations,...

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Summer A hours on campus

Summer A hours on campus

Heydi Ortiz, News Editor May 13, 2019

  If you’re on campus and wondering what’s open or deciding between things to do, look no further. Here’s a list of Summer A hours: Bookstore: Monday, May 13 to Wednesday, May 15:...

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The Thomas G. Carpenter library.  Photo by Colin McCann

You can go to the library to … relax?

Victoria Reed May 10, 2019

The River of Knowledge Garden located in front of  UNF’s Library is a reflexology sensation path where students and faculty can enjoy a foot massage and improve overall health, according to the signage. The...

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