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How social media is influencing Gen Z’s political views

Hayley Simonson, Managing Editor Mar 9, 2021

The recent 2020 election brought Generation Z into the spotlight like never before, and University of North Florida professors in the School of Communication are using research to see  exactly how social...

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Boyer raises his concerns on bullying within SG

Spinnaker met with Darryl Boyer and asked him to tell his story, elaborate on the Snapchat messages we received, and address the topic as a whole. He also addressed an email that he sent out to multiple...

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Concerning Snapchat messages and Judicial complaints surface involving Vice-President candidate

Hayley Simonson and Carter Mudgett Mar 8, 2021

In a previous version of this article, Spinnaker displayed a complaint from Joy Bowerman under a quote stating that the complaint was filed from the Ignite Party against Boyer. Bowerman says they are apart...

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UNF’s Ignite Party

Carter Mudgett, Government Reporter Feb 22, 2021

Once again, the UNF election season is in full swing as political parties campaign across campus. Spinnaker met with the Ignite Party to discuss their origins, goals, and initiatives. Having won most senate...

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UNF’s Freedom Party

Carter Mudgett, Government Reporter Feb 16, 2021

Spinnaker takes errors very seriously and works promptly to correct them. In a previous version of this article, Freedom Party co-founder Wyatt Wiltse said they spoke to numerous Senate candidates who...

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Deputy Elections Commissioner Andrew Wills, Photo Courtesy of SG.

Deputy Elections Commissioner Andrew Wills on changes in leadership

Carter Mudgett, Government Reporter Feb 9, 2021

Earlier this week, Spinnaker spoke with Deputy Elections Commissioner Andrew Wills about recent changes in leadership, as well as his thoughts about the upcoming election. With the resignation of Darryl...

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UNF’s Solidarity Party

Carter Mudgett, Government Reporter Feb 8, 2021

A veteran of the UNF political scene, the Solidarity Party is once again campaigning for seats in Student Government this election. Their tagline, “Transparency, Representation, and Results,” continues...

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Photo of David Catone (upper left), Danielle Comeaux (middle left), Darryl Boyer (bottom left), Michael Keough (top right), Dillon Barber (middle right), Selma Besirevic (bottom right), Courtesy of the Charge Party.

UNF’s Charge Party

Carter Mudgett, Government Reporter Feb 8, 2021

Elections are fast approaching here at UNF as the numerous political parties are already actively campaigning across the campus. Compared to two in the last election, five parties are now competing for...

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Biden Reverses Trump’s Transgender-Military Ban

Morgan Jeremy, Reporter Feb 2, 2021

On Jan. 25, 2021, President Joe Biden reversed a Presidential Memorandum from the Trump administration, which barred transgender individuals from serving in the military.  “It is my conviction as...

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Former Vice-President Darryl Boyer, Photo courtesy of SG.

Former Elections Commissioner speaks about his experiences and the future

Carter Mudgett, Government Reporter Feb 2, 2021

Following his recent step-down from the position of Elections Commissioner, Darryl Boyer spoke with Spinnaker about his experiences in Student Government in the past, and his hopes for the future.  “I...

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The history of presidential pardons

Erik Feliciano, Reporter Jan 28, 2021

In his final day in office, former President Donald Trump granted pardons to a large number of people. Throughout history presidents gave out pardons throughout their career, some are incredibly infamous....

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Special Presidential Envoy for Climate John Kerry, left, and Vice President Kamala Harris, center, listen as President Joe Biden delivers remarks on climate change and green jobs, in the State Dining Room of the White House, Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2021, in Washington. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci

President Joe Biden’s plans for public universities

Carter Mudgett, Government Reporter Jan 28, 2021

Even prior to President Joe Biden’s inauguration, he put forth a clear and well-thought out plan for education at public universities. As of 2020, “65% of all jobs in the economy will require postsecondary...

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