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Student tailgating at UNF suspended until 2018-2019 school year

Feb 5, 2018

Lot 18 plans in your future? Not anymore. According to an email sent from the University, student tailgating is suspended for the remainder of the semester. In a press conference, Director of Athletics...

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The Presidential Search Committee Meet to decide on the semi-finalists

The Chosen: UNF President Search Down to 12 Candidates

Colin McCann Feb 2, 2018

On Feb. 1, the Presidential Search Committee met once again. This time to review candidate material in order to narrow down the choices. The committee was given a chance to review the material for the...

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The search committee in 2018. Photo by Colin McCann

Presidential Search Committee says UNF’s new president should display integrity, honesty, inclusion

Colin McCann Jan 31, 2018

On Jan. 30, members of the Presidential Search Committee, along with some faculty, met to talk about online survey results, interview questions, and finalist presentations at the upcoming faculty forums....

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Physic students used their lunch boxes to create a huge tower.

Women in Physics Conference: solidarity matters, discrimination still prevalent

Alexandra Torres-Perez Jan 24, 2018

“Women cannot do physics.” Gabby Gonzalez heard this as a student, but she is now a professor of physics and astronomy at the Louisiana State University and was the spokesperson for the LIGO...

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Rachel Bryant. Photo by Tierney Harvey

Rachel Bryant’s final day as OP director approaches: Change is coming

Colin McCann Jan 23, 2018

In an interview with Spinnaker, Osprey Productions Director Rachel Bryant talked about her resignation and what she hopes for the future. Bryant, who was formerly project manager during the summer...

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Osprey Productions. Courtesy of Facebook

Homecoming events discussed in forum

Colin McCann Jan 23, 2018

Held in the Senate chambers, Homecoming Forums were lead by Director of Osprey Productions Rachel Bryant on Jan. 17 and 18. The forums covered important dates and information about upcoming events. Homecoming...

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The Presidential Search Committee discussing the updates on new candidates. Photo by Tristan Reyes

The search continues for a new UNF president

Colin McCann Jan 22, 2018

On Jan. 18, the Presidential Search Committee, headed by Chair Kevin Hyde, continued their search for the next president of UNF. During the meeting, Parker Executive Search (a company hired by the...

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Game Weekend: Support the Jags and get a Campus Dining Discount

Game Weekend: Support the Jags and get a Campus Dining Discount

Sam Chaney Jan 19, 2018

"DUUUUVAL!" This is all you need to say if you want a 10 percent discount on your food this weekend. From Jan. 19 to Jan 21., UNF Dining Services is offering this discount to guests who are repping...

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Be kind to your mind with Mental Health Awareness Week

Be kind to your mind with Mental Health Awareness Week

Colin McCann Jan 18, 2018

UPDATE: Trivia Night was rescheduled from Tuesday at 6 p.m. to Monday at 6 p.m. Many people, especially students, struggle with mental health on a monthly, weekly, or even daily basis. To help raise...

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The Women's Center.Photo by Bronwyn Knight

UNF Women’s Center offers scholarship opportunity

Valeree Del Guidice Jan 18, 2018

As Estée Lauder said, “I didn’t get there by wishing for it or hoping for it, but by working for it.” The Women’s Center is offering a $1,000 scholarship to students in honor of Women’s History...

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The College of Health is located inside J. Brooks Brown Hall.

The 2018 flu epidemic: staying healthy this season

Sam Chaney Jan 18, 2018

According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), “The United States experiences epidemics of seasonal flu each year,” and the 2017-2018 season is no different. The University recently...

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Student Body President Thomas Beaucham

Exclusive with SG President Beaucham

Colin McCann Jan 17, 2018

Although Student Body President Thomas Beaucham didn’t originally set out to be student body president, he has accepted the role wholeheartedly and has not only continued goals set out by the Mims Administration but...

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