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