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Delaney

Delaney on witness list for former Congresswoman accused of fraud

Cassidy Alexander
Apr 25, 2017
Former VP-elect apologizes for emotional abuse

Former VP-elect apologizes for emotional abuse

Cassidy Alexander
Apr 10, 2017
Bored over break? We have some suggestions.

Help! I’m stuck on campus for Spring Break

Cassidy Alexander
Mar 20, 2017
UNF celebrated International Women’s Day with a unique twist on a fashion show

UNF celebrated International Women’s Day with a unique twist on a fashion show

Cassidy Alexander
Mar 13, 2017
Photo by Mark Judson

EDITORIAL: Suck it up and vote — it’s not going to kill you

Cassidy Alexander
Mar 7, 2017
Photo by Lili Weinstein

UNF to host ASUN tournament game against JU

Cassidy Alexander
Feb 23, 2017
UPDATE: Issues resolved after UNF experiences network problems

UPDATE: Issues resolved after UNF experiences network problems

Cassidy Alexander
Feb 16, 2017
George Louissaint, Jr.

TIMELINE: The search for Louissaint

Cassidy Alexander
Feb 16, 2017
EXCLUSIVE: Delaney talks missing students, and what comes next as search continues

EXCLUSIVE: Delaney talks missing students, and what comes next as search continues

Cassidy Alexander
Feb 15, 2017
An officer entered the woods on Tuesday to search for Louissaint. Photo by Pierce Turner

‘Needle in a haystack’: Search for missing UNF student comes up short on third day

Cassidy Alexander and Nick Blank
Feb 14, 2017
UNF President John Delaney was awarded President Emeritus status by the Board of Trustees

President Delaney speaks out about missing student

Cassidy Alexander
Feb 14, 2017
George and his girlfriend. Photo from Facebook

UNFPD still searching for missing student

Cassidy Alexander
Feb 13, 2017
George Louissaint, Jr.

Police searching for missing UNF student

Cassidy Alexander
Feb 12, 2017
Delaney addresses UNF community after Trump’s immigration ban

Delaney addresses UNF community after Trump’s immigration ban

Cassidy Alexander
Jan 30, 2017
Photo courtesy Ponte Vedra Valley

UNF student dies at 24

Cassidy Alexander
Jan 5, 2017
The Border Collies would herd geese away from the center of campus and resolve some health hazards associated with the birds. Photo courtesy Goose Masters.

UNF moves forward with Border Collies as goose control

Cassidy Alexander
Jan 3, 2017
Spinnaker's most viewed stories of 2016

Spinnaker’s most viewed stories of 2016

Cassidy Alexander
Dec 30, 2016
Photo by Joseph Basco

Computer error announces refunds students won’t receive

Cassidy Alexander
Dec 22, 2016
A new program joins the ASUN Conference

A new program joins the ASUN Conference

Cassidy Alexander
Dec 18, 2016
The geese sometimes make it hard for students to enjoy campus amenities, like the green. Photo by Nick Blank

Students react to proposal to control geese with dogs

Cassidy Alexander
Dec 16, 2016
Frank Brown Photo courtesy News4Jax

UNF custodial worker played “key role” in release of hostages

Cassidy Alexander
Dec 2, 2016
Knife attack at Ohio State leaves 11 hospitalized, attacker dead

Knife attack at Ohio State leaves 11 hospitalized, attacker dead

Cassidy Alexander
Nov 28, 2016
Larenzo Quincy Askew Photo courtesy Thomas van Schoor

Student bites officer while allegedly on acid, police say

Cassidy Alexander
Nov 21, 2016
UPDATE: Man who groped student banned from campus, police say

UPDATE: Man who groped student banned from campus, police say

Cassidy Alexander
Nov 10, 2016
Clinton concedes, tells young voters to keep fighting for what’s right

Clinton concedes, tells young voters to keep fighting for what’s right

Cassidy Alexander
Nov 9, 2016
A minute-by-minute look back at election night

A minute-by-minute look back at election night

Cassidy Alexander
Nov 9, 2016
Sophomores Alexis Kmieck and Albaro Barrios got in line at 1 a.m. so they could be the first ones in. Photo by Tiffany Butler

Students waiting in line respond to Obama on campus

Cassidy Alexander
Nov 3, 2016
Students wait to be let into the UNF Arena. Photo by Jack Drain

Arena entry pushed back to 12:30; Field House set up for overflow

Cassidy Alexander
Nov 3, 2016
Students wait to be let into the UNF Arena. Photo by Jack Drain

Obama speech pushed back

Cassidy Alexander
Nov 3, 2016
Flowers planted in front of the arena. Photo by Tiffany Salameh

Getting ready for Obama: Prep, parking, and more

Cassidy Alexander
Nov 2, 2016
Students can expect several closures around campus during President Obama's visit. Photo by Morgan Purvis

Lot 18 closed for Obama’s visit; Ticket doesn’t guarantee entry to rally

Cassidy Alexander
Nov 1, 2016
Green Arrow. Courtesy of Flickr

Next on Netflix

Cassidy Alexander
Oct 17, 2016
Photo by Nick Blank

No classes, but campus open on limited schedule

Cassidy Alexander
Oct 10, 2016
Matthew expected to strengthen to Category 4

Matthew expected to strengthen to Category 4

Cassidy Alexander
Oct 6, 2016
Graphic by Randall Johnson

Clown sighted on campus

Cassidy Alexander
Oct 5, 2016
Jecorian McCray Photo courtesy JSO.

New details arise in case of killed UNF employee

Cassidy Alexander
Oct 3, 2016
Graphic by Ben Cross

Elections Commissioner suggests SG members not wear red; Senator accused of stealing campaign materials

Cassidy Alexander
Sep 28, 2016
Photo courtesy of St. John's County Sherriff's Office

Student admits to sexual exploitation of a 4-year-old, deputies say

Cassidy Alexander
Sep 26, 2016
Neal Buckles. Image courtesy Facebook

Student arrested for child pornography

Cassidy Alexander
Sep 22, 2016
Dara Kusiv. Photo by Darrah Shea Photography

Former student found guilty after 2013 crash killed another student

Cassidy Alexander
Sep 22, 2016
Photo by Randall Johnson

Students dance during A Night in Hispaniola

Cassidy Alexander
Sep 15, 2016
Image courtesy the National Hurricane Center

TS Julia develops over Jax; Wednesday classes will continue as scheduled

Cassidy Alexander
Sep 14, 2016
Graphic courtesy the National Hurricane Center.

Classes canceled for Friday, late Thursday; Storm now hurricane

Cassidy Alexander
Sep 1, 2016
UNF will announce if classes are cancelled Wednesday morning.

UNF preparing for Tropical Depression 9

Cassidy Alexander
Aug 31, 2016
Tropical Depression Nine could hit UNF

Tropical Depression Nine could hit UNF

Cassidy Alexander
Aug 29, 2016
Students attended the Welcome to College Luau to learn what's going on around campus. Photo by Lili Weinstein

How to get involved on campus

Cassidy Alexander
Aug 24, 2016
Graphic by Ben Cross

Complaints filed in October election

Cassidy Alexander
Aug 24, 2016
photo courtesy sam herb

Student musician Samuel Herb to open for Rodney Atkins on campus

Cassidy Alexander
Aug 16, 2016
Photo by Mark Judson

Procrastinators beware: Parking permits expire today

Cassidy Alexander
Aug 15, 2016
UNF professors to speak at TEDx event

UNF professors to speak at TEDx event

Cassidy Alexander
Aug 5, 2016
Supporters wait for Donald Trump to speak at the Jacksonville Landing. Photo by Kristen Smith

Trump coming to town again

Cassidy Alexander
Aug 3, 2016
UNF professor Beth Nabi interviews a fan as part of the U2 Tattoo Project. Photo courtesy Chris LeClere

UNF professor studying U2 tattoos to display work at gallery

Cassidy Alexander
Aug 2, 2016
Pokemon Go Tournament — in photos

Pokemon Go Tournament — in photos

Cassidy Alexander
Aug 1, 2016
Harry Potter and the Cursed Child picks up where the Deathly Hallows left off. Photo by Cassidy Alexander

Harry Potter and the Cursed Child: Inferior, sloppy and disappointing

Cassidy Alexander
Jul 31, 2016
The parking spaces noted above will be inaccessible until Sept. 16. Graphic by Cassidy Alexander

Lot 53 is getting a facelift; will be partially inaccessible

Cassidy Alexander
Jul 29, 2016
The accident at JTB has reported injuries, according to JTB. Photo by Tiffany Salameh

UPDATE: Crash at JTB did not involve UNF students

Cassidy Alexander
Jul 26, 2016
‘I’d make a lousy superhero’: Student does good deed

‘I’d make a lousy superhero’: Student does good deed

Cassidy Alexander
Jun 9, 2016
Sometimes, students are faced with tough decisions. But some safety nets in place may help them make the right choice. Photo by Madison Davell.

To do the right thing

Cassidy Alexander
Jun 1, 2016
. Photo by CS

False imprisonment charges against UNF student dropped

Cassidy Alexander
May 12, 2016
This residence off Kernan Blvd. where three UNF students live was burglarized early on April 25. Photo by Mark Judson

$15,000 burglary led to alleged false imprisonment incident

Cassidy Alexander
May 6, 2016
Screenshot of myWings homepage.

UPDATE: MyWings running again after unexpected error

Cassidy Alexander
May 2, 2016
Holly Skinner pauses in her studies in France to take a photo. Skinner, a public relations student, is studying at the Audencia School of Management in Nantes, France until Spring 2016. Photo courtesy International Center

For International Center, keeping students safe while studying abroad always a priority

Cassidy Alexander
Dec 11, 2015
Graphic by Cassidy Alexander

Admins vs. Professors: Why UNF has more professors than administrators

Cassidy Alexander
Dec 9, 2015
The adaptive toys were custom fit to the users, most toys have extensive modifications done to them. Photo by Michael Herrera

Engineering students develop hi-tech toy cars for kids with disabilities

Cassidy Alexander
Dec 8, 2015
ISQs made simpler, shorter and easier for students

ISQs made simpler, shorter and easier for students

Cassidy Alexander
Nov 24, 2015
Students sometimes snooze through class. But what is it costing them? Photo by Cassidy Alexander

The cost of cutting class: why your dollars go down the drain when you skip

Cassidy Alexander
Nov 23, 2015
Brittany Gorelick works on a printmaking project in the Fine Arts Building. Printmaking classes are offered through the Art and Design Department. Photo by Cassidy Alexander

Art and design department seeks specialized accreditation

Cassidy Alexander
Nov 23, 2015
Tom and Betty Petway Hall Photo courtesy of UNF Digital Commons

ASL lends a helping hand at Starbucks

Cassidy Alexander
Nov 13, 2015
The Student Union is home to a number of free events for UNF Students. Photo by Alexis Molinaro.

Table tennis tournament calls for costumes

Cassidy Alexander
Oct 29, 2015
Photo by Luiza Motta

Vegemite and pork brains: students try Ghastly Gourmet at Market Day

Cassidy Alexander
Oct 28, 2015
Supporters wait for Donald Trump to speak at the Jacksonville Landing. Photo by Kristen Smith

Trump rally brings large crowd to Jacksonville Landing

Cassidy Alexander
Oct 26, 2015
Trump making a campaign stop in Jacksonville this Saturday

Trump making a campaign stop in Jacksonville this Saturday

Cassidy Alexander
Oct 21, 2015
On-campus options: Go get your flu shot

On-campus options: Go get your flu shot

Cassidy Alexander
Oct 21, 2015
Volunteers gather at the resource fair before the march through campus, ready to offer resources to anyone interested. Photo by Michael Herrera

Take Back the Night empowers survivors of domestic violence and abuse

Cassidy Alexander
Oct 7, 2015
Health Promotions kicks off Healthy Campus Week with "Fresh" block party

Health Promotions kicks off Healthy Campus Week with “Fresh” block party

Cassidy Alexander
Oct 1, 2015
Osprey LiNK, an organization dedicated to helping people in North Korea, brought this informational board to the showing of The People's Crisis- a documentary showing the problems refugees from the country face. Photo by Cassidy Alexander

Osprey LiNK schools students with The People’s Crisis documentary

Cassidy Alexander
Sep 28, 2015
Honors students host an event for local refugees to help them learn about American traditions like Thanksgiving. Each year the Honors Program works with refugees in numerous ways as part of a semester-long service project. Photo courtesy Dr. Leslie Kaplan, Honors Program

Refugee crisis hits close to home

Cassidy Alexander
Sep 28, 2015
Graphic by Rachel Rector

Unintentional injury is leading cause of death for college-aged students

Cassidy Alexander
Sep 17, 2015
The Taser Axon Flex body camera Photo by Michael Herrera

UNFPD implements body cameras, mixed feelings all around

Cassidy Alexander
Sep 17, 2015
Patty Klocko is a recent UNF graduate who used GoFundMe to help raise money for a summer class. Klocko is one a many students across the country who are turning to crowdfunding to help pay for their education. Photo courtesy Patty Klocko

Students turn to crowdfunding to cover rising cost of college

Cassidy Alexander
Sep 15, 2015
Photo by Spinnaker Media

Opinion: Busting the ‘best years of our lives’ myth

Cassidy Alexander
Sep 10, 2015
Opinion: Elected representatives taking advantage of students’ summertime absence

Opinion: Elected representatives taking advantage of students’ summertime absence

Cassidy Alexander
Aug 26, 2015
Graphic by David Guerrero

Less preparation in high school leads to roadblocks in college

Cassidy Alexander
Jul 27, 2015
A symbol for equality. Photo courtesy Facebook

Opinion: Florida poised to take another step for LGBT rights

Cassidy Alexander
May 4, 2015
Opinion: The future is now, and it’s kind of creepy

Opinion: The future is now, and it’s kind of creepy

Cassidy Alexander
May 1, 2015
Opinion: One Spark has some fine-tuning to do

Opinion: One Spark has some fine-tuning to do

Cassidy Alexander
Apr 22, 2015
Photo courtesy of Dollar Photo Club

Opinion: Efforts to get students to graduation may be futile

Cassidy Alexander
Apr 13, 2015
Graphic by Michael Salussolia

Opinion: FM radio station helps legitimize UNF

Cassidy Alexander
Apr 13, 2015
Opinion: In defense of our generation

Opinion: In defense of our generation

Cassidy Alexander
Apr 7, 2015
New SG vice president resigns from Senate

New SG vice president resigns from Senate

Cassidy Alexander
Apr 3, 2015
According to Serwatka, UNF is tied with Florida State University for eighth place among the 11 universities ranked by the Board of Governors. Photo by Morgan Purvis

Board of Trustees expresses dissatisfaction with funding, audits

Cassidy Alexander
Apr 2, 2015
In Florida, a bill is working its way through the House of Representatives that would make it illegal for someone to use a public restroom if the restroom is not specifically for their gender. Graphic by Mike Salussolia

Opinion: UNF’s acceptance not reflected elsewhere

Cassidy Alexander
Mar 27, 2015
Spring break just isn’t what is used to be. Photo courtesy Twitter

Opinion: Spring break is a chance to catch your breath

Cassidy Alexander
Mar 22, 2015
Students celebrate by "Swooping" with Head Coach Matt Driscoll.

Opinion: March madness helps UNF realize its potential

Cassidy Alexander
Mar 16, 2015
Graphic by Michael Salussolie

Opinion: Students are humans too, who deserve privacy

Cassidy Alexander
Mar 13, 2015
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Opinion: Will more information cure student apathy?

Cassidy Alexander
Mar 7, 2015
Graphic by Emelie Pineda

Opinion: “Binge-culture” not bad, just new

Cassidy Alexander
Mar 6, 2015
Photo by Camille Shaw

Opinion: Student media publish the truth, people get upset

Cassidy Alexander
Feb 26, 2015
Opinion: Feminism faux pas at the Oscars

Opinion: Feminism faux pas at the Oscars

Cassidy Alexander
Feb 25, 2015
Graphic by Emelie Pineda

Opinion: Sorry meninists, feminists beat you to the punch

Cassidy Alexander
Feb 23, 2015
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