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The Month of Diversity: Religious Holidays in December

Alex Wilson | Dec 25, 2017

December is a hectic time of year, especially for students. Finals sneak up on you, and the thought of winter break might be the only thing that keeps you going. When it’s finally over, we can all...

Facebook comments lead to at least one class being cancelled

Pierce Turner, Alex Wilson, and Tiffany Salameh | Nov 14, 2017

Despite President Delaney’s request for students and faculty to remain calm, at least one professor cancelled class in response to a perceived threat from Ken Parker’s social media...

Don’t go hungry: Former President Bill Clinton visits UNF

Alex Wilson | Oct 31, 2017

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bP-xobJX4qM Former President Bill Clinton made a surprise visit to UNF today for the launch of the Center for Nutrition and Food Security (CNFS). The CNFS, which...

Protests rage as white nationalist Richard Spencer speaks at UF

Tiffany Salameh, Alex Wilson, and Thomas McCormick | Oct 19, 2017

Tensions were high in Gainesville on Thursday as Richard Spencer, a self-proclaimed white nationalist, spoke at the University of Florida. Hundreds of people gathered on UF’s campus, with the...

UNF student behind racist video identified as Zack Morse

Alex Wilson and Tiffany Salameh | Oct 12, 2017

Spinnaker confirmed that the Snapchat account which posted the racially controversial video belongs to University of North Florida student Zack Morse. The ROTC on campus also confirmed he is a member...

Upheaval on the Third Floor: A timeline of the Mims presidency

Alex Wilson | Oct 10, 2017

The past few months have been a roller coaster of conflict within student government. A close election and a rocky start in the spring seems to have set the tone for the Mim's presidency, which is...

Tropical Storm Emily moves across central Florida

Alex Wilson | Jul 31, 2017

Students heading south should travel with caution, as Tropical Storm Emily is expected to make landfall today on the Gulf coast near Tampa, according to the National Hurricane Center. The NHC reports...

Important Dates for Summer 2017

Alex Wilson | May 11, 2017

With so little time between spring and summer semesters, it’s easy to lose track of important deadlines. In an effort to keep summer relaxed, here are the most important deadlines students should...

UNF sorority sister passes away

Alex Wilson | Dec 7, 2015

Members of the UNF Greek community unite in offering their support and honoring Nycole Branch.

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Third message from the president: Investigation on-going

Alex Wilson | Nov 21, 2015

President Delaney released a third message regarding the investigation of the hanging of the Sigma Beta Rho jacket.

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Big research money for tiny research project

Alex Wilson | Sep 25, 2015

National Science Foundation issues research grant to three UNF professors from the physics and chemistry department.

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UNF rates “Above Average” on new College Scorecard

Alex Wilson | Sep 25, 2015

The U.S. Department of Education released this year's College Scorecard providing information on universities and colleges.

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Lot 12 traffic disrupted due to repairs

Alex Wilson | Sep 24, 2015

UNF is making the closures in an effort to repair a broken pipe in the area.

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Student Wellness Complex ranks seventh in Florida buildings

Alex Wilson | Sep 18, 2015

Student Wellness Complex ranks seventh at the American Institute of Architects Florida Convention. This is the second time the UNF building has been recognized by the AIA in the past 2 years.

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Police Beat: Grand theft auto in the garage

Alex Wilson | Sep 11, 2015

A student reported her white 2000 Toyota 4Runner was stolen after losing track of her keys in the Arena garage.

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Bomb threat made on Yik Yak was joke post, user turns himself in

Alex Wilson | Sep 11, 2015

The man told authorities that the post was a joke, and after realizing that people were taking it seriously, he contacted the Jacksonville’s Sheriff's Officer.

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Student passes out near Building 51

Alex Wilson | Sep 10, 2015

Both Jacksonville Fire Rescue and UNFPD were on scene.

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UNF student allegedly shot and killed by girlfriend’s ex-boyfriend

Alex Wilson | Aug 31, 2015

A woman's ex-boyfriend breaks into home and shoots her current boyfriend, a UNF engineering student.

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Police Beat: Three thefts on campus

Alex Wilson | Aug 11, 2015

Two debit cards and a credit card were stolen from an employee's purse, a suspect stole a pair of headphones and two Roku sticks from the UNF Bookstore, and a student's wallet was stolen.

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Police Beat: Two thefts, bathroom weed found

Alex Wilson | Aug 4, 2015

Two students reported thefts on campus, someone else found and reported marijuana they found in a bathroom stall.

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Student dies two days after first solo flight

Alex Wilson | Aug 3, 2015

Darien Matay was a UNF student majoring in Clinical Psychology and died July 16.

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Theta Chi announced as UNF’s newest fraternity

Alex Wilson | Jul 30, 2015

After working to recruit throughout Spring and Summer 2015, Theta Chi petitioned to join the Interfraternity Council at UNF and were offered membership on July 28.

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Student union fire alarm caused by cafeteria construction

Alex Wilson | Jul 28, 2015

Construction in the Student Union cafeteria was likely the case of a fire alarm that led to everyone evacuating the building.

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Parking changes next week, students advised to certain parking lots

Alex Wilson | Jul 24, 2015

Due to unavailability of parking spaces in Garage 38 and Lot 18 during events next week, students can park in Lot 53 (by Hicks Hall), which requires use of the shuttle, or the second, third and fourth floors of the Fine Arts Parking Garage (Bldg 44).

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Police Beat: Burglary, staff meeting dispute, stolen flower pots

Alex Wilson | Jul 24, 2015

A student realized items were missing from his car when an officer found his backpack on the side of the road, and more.

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Jersey Mike’s to hold fundraiser for John Leone

Alex Wilson | May 28, 2015

John C. Leone will be honored at a fundraiser where part of the proceeds go towards a scholarship.

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United Party candidates sworn in

Alex Wilson | May 5, 2015

Joseph Turner officially passed the torch to Shomari Gloster. The United Party presidential candidate and his Vice President Hailey Guerra were sworn in in the Student Government Judicial Chambers on May 1 with a reception in Gloster's office afterward.

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Oxymoronic: fire in the Aquatic Center

Alex Wilson | Mar 17, 2015

The silence that normally accompanies nighttime on campus was broken by the wail of sirens Tuesday, March 17 when a fire broke out around 10 p.m. at the Aquatic Center.

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BOT takes spring break to review
self-conducted audits

Alex Wilson | Mar 17, 2015

While most students were sleeping, tanning or traveling, UNF’s Board of Trustees was busy over Spring Break as they reviewed a number of items including several self-conducted audits.

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Something jumped up and bit me: Deputy Police Chief shoots carjacker in the buttocks

Alex Wilson | Mar 17, 2015

UNFPD Deputy Police Chief Charles “Bill” Strudel shot a suspect three times in the butt during a botched carjacking attempt at 10:45 p.m. on March 16, according to a phone interview with Police Chief Frank Mackesy and a police report from the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office (JSO.)

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#SWOOPlife: Ospreys get in gear with March Madness Spirit Week

Alex Wilson | Mar 11, 2015

UNF Campus Life is celebrating the men's basketball team's invitation to the Big Dance with a special March Madness Spirit Week. Throughout the week, the Swoop Coupe will be giving away Osprey swag, and the office of Campus Life will be giving out free sidewalk chalk so students can show their Osprey pride by chalking the campus.

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Comedian Jim Gaffigan to perform at UNF

Alex Wilson | Jan 12, 2015

Osprey Productions announced this year's Homecoming Comedy Show will feature comedian Jim Gaffigan, who will perform Feb. 22.

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CNN Legal Analyst Mark O’Mara on race and justice

Alex Wilson | Oct 8, 2014

Lawyer turned Legal Analyst Mark O'Mara visited UNF on Oct. 2 to speak on the topics of race and justice.

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Pride and prejudice: breaking down LGBT discrimination

Alex Wilson | Sep 29, 2014

Over the past decade, UNF has made significant improvements in stopping discrimination based on gender or sexuality. From adding a non-discrimination policy to a full-time staffed LGBT Resource Center, UNF continues to advocate for LGBT rights.

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Sigma Chi charged with providing alcohol to minors

Alex Wilson | Jul 3, 2014

According to UNF President John Delaney, Sigma Chi is due for reorganization and expulsion of members in the Fall. More specific sanctions will be decided by the university on June 26. JSO has yet to verify that no charges are being pursued concerning the alleged sexual assault.

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Archaeology students dig up a little of the past at Big Talbot Island

Alex Wilson | Jun 11, 2014

This year students of Dr. Ashley's Summer A - Archaeological Field Methods are digging up the past at a site on Big Talbot Island. This hands-on unique experience is a full credit class available each summer for interested students--anthro majors and enthusiasts alike.

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UNF crisis response teams prepared for on-campus shootings

Alex Wilson | Jun 2, 2014

Do you feel safe at UNF? The school has two teams dedicated to crisis prevention and response, as well as a system derived from FEMA protocols.

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Nothin’ but static: SG tunes out Spinnaker broadcast equipment request

Alex Wilson | May 27, 2014

In a budget committee meeting last Thursday, SG refused to even vote on the approval of $38,000 for the one-time cost of acquiring the required LPFM equipment. The issue was on the agenda. Spinnaker leaders and its advisor spoke before the committee. But no one on the committee said anything.

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Ceramics artwork stolen from alumnus on campus

Alex Wilson | May 22, 2014

Rajiv Maraj, a Fine Arts student who graduated this Spring, had left 15 ceramic pieces outside behind the Fine Arts Center near the Photography Lab. They were stolen May 20th.

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Driver pulls bat over argument, theft and more

Alex Wilson | Apr 3, 2014

A driver brandished a bat over some harsh words and a middle finger, someone slashed a tire, and a wallet went missing in the library.

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FSCJ student charged with Spring Break burglary

Alex Wilson | Mar 27, 2014

UNFPD responded to a suspicious person report and ended up arresting a suspect for a different crime.

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Reported hostage situation ends in mystery

Alex Wilson | Mar 26, 2014

A complainant told UNFPD she saw a man in the Osprey Landing court yard taped to a chair with a pillow case over his head.

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Driver arrested for marijuana possession, and more

Alex Wilson | Mar 26, 2014

Apparently unlocked car burglarized, and two marijuana cases result in the arrest of a non-student.

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Crashed car pulled from retention pond

Alex Wilson | Mar 18, 2014

FHP and UNFPD officers on scene said the victim was driving their vehicle when they lost control and went down the hill and submerged their vehicle.

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Sleeping student’s hand used without permission

Alex Wilson | Mar 13, 2014

A student reported to UNFPD that her male friend inappropriately used her hand while she was sleeping.

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Golf cart stolen, fourth water fountain broken, and more

Alex Wilson | Mar 8, 2014

UNFPD found a missing golf cart on the wooden walkway between the Hall and Cove, and a fourth instance of a water fountain being ripped down, as well as other thefts and an intoxicated student.

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Sex Column: Pubic Hair

Alex Wilson | Mar 5, 2014

To shave or not to shave? It's a hairy situation. Three sex columnists give the low-down on trimming downtown.

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Three marijuana busts

Alex Wilson | Mar 4, 2014

A total of four students were sent to Student Conduct for marijuana.

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Two students issued Notice To Appear, homeless man taken to Mayo

Alex Wilson | Feb 27, 2014

UNFPD issued two students with a Notice To Appear for marijuana possession, and a homeless man went to the Mayo Clinic.

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Dorm Sex: ‘Do you wanna’ watch?

Alex Wilson | Feb 19, 2014

When you’re living in the dorms, sex can be inconvenient -- roommates, RAs, bothersome friends, small beds, and thin walls contribute to the problem.

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Cellular disturbance: It pays to have the ringer on

Alex Wilson | Feb 11, 2014

It’s been a fun night, drinks have been had, and the two of you have safely gotten back to the apartment. Things are getting hot and heavy -- real hot and heavy. Ten minutes go by and then you both...

Introduction: Sex mythbusting

Alex Wilson | Feb 3, 2014

Men like to talk about sex. It’s a fact. We joke about it all day long, we think about it constantly and even dream about it at night. But, when it comes to serious conversation, not only is there...

Parking: It’s there, just not where you want it

Alex Wilson | Nov 7, 2013

“There’s always a place to park,” said Vince Smyth, Assistant Vice President of Administration and Finance. “The issue is people want to park right beside their office or class or residence hall. That’s why you end up with what’s perceived as a problem.”

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Osprey Racers turn Lot 18 into a racetrack

Alex Wilson | Sep 28, 2013

The Osprey Racers are a student group that was started by students a few years ago all on there own initiative. They are currently preparing for their third racing competition.

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Office of Governmental Affairs Created within Student Government

Alex Wilson | Jul 29, 2013

Office of Governmental Affairs Created within Student Government.

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State audit questions loan

Alex Wilson | Apr 17, 2013

The state of Florida audited UNF this March due to a loan and several accounting errors. State auditors noted significant deficiencies within UNF’s accounting books. Issues include an overstatement...

Student petition leads to questions about tenure

Alex Wilson | Apr 16, 2013

Student concern sparked a petition this March to have a UNF professor moved to tenure-track.

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Interim replacement for VP of Academic Affairs hired

Alex Wilson | Mar 26, 2013

Dr. Earle Traynham will temporarily hold office as Provost and Vice President of Academic Affairs while the university searches for a permanent replacement.

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Religion in America, presented by Ken Starr

Alex Wilson | Mar 7, 2013

Former Solicitor General Ken Starr spoke at UNF on Tuesday about religious freedom in America. His seminar “The Conflict over Religion in America” covered topics from the 9/11 attacks to current civic matters.

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VP of Institutional Advancement accepts outside position

Alex Wilson | Feb 21, 2013

After 17 years, Pierre Allaire will step down from his position at UNF. Allaire has held office as vice president of Institutional Advancement and executive director of the UNF Foundation since...