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The slogan, "North or Nowhere," could be seen on the backs of T-shirts everywhere around campus after the university rolled out its brand refresh last October. 
Model: Molly Abbott

[Photo] Identity Crisis: ‘It’s a North Thing’

The slogan, "North or Nowhere," could be seen on the backs of T-shirts everywhere around campus after the university rolled out its brand refresh last October. Model: Molly Abbott

A sticker that reads "I Voted in Duval County."

2024 Election: Key North Florida races, live updates

Candidate Guides U.S. Senate: Florida In the U.S. Senate race, Republican and incumbent Sen. Rick Scott faces Democrat Debbie Mucarsel-Powell in a statewide election.  Rick Scott (R) Scott is a former...

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Carter began his time as Spinnaker as government reporter in 2021 before being promoted to news editor and eventually editor-in-chief later that year.

[Photo] Former Spinnaker editor-in-chief places for Hearst investigative journalism award

Jeanne Gilbert, Editor-in-Chief May 15, 2024

Carter began his time as Spinnaker as government reporter in 2021 before being promoted to news editor and eventually editor-in-chief later that year.

Student protesters sit on the Green past the 10 p.m. curfew installed by police.

[Photo] Eight fanfictions to read over summer break

Alyssa Schneider, Features Intern May 19, 2024

Student protesters sit on the Green past the 10 p.m. curfew installed by police.

Student protesters sit on the Green past the 10 p.m. curfew installed by police.

Student protesters sit on the Green past the 10 p.m. curfew installed by police.

Many of the student protesters who left the Green before 10 p.m. opted to stay on the side and chant along with those on the Green.

Many of the student protesters who left the Green before 10 p.m. opted to stay on the side and chant along with those on the Green.

Officers on bikes created a perimeter around the protesters, using their bikes as shields and blockades.

[Photo] Multiple UNF students arrested after pro-Palestine protest

Carter Mudgett, Reporter May 3, 2024

Three officers give protesters a warning after 10 p.m.

Student protesters sit on the Green past the 10 p.m. curfew installed by police.

Student protesters sit on the Green past the 10 p.m. curfew installed by police.

Many of the student protesters who left the Green before 10 p.m. opted to stay on the side and chant along with those on the Green.

Many of the student protesters who left the Green before 10 p.m. opted to stay on the side and chant along with those on the Green.

An officer puts on blue gloves as protesters stay on the Green.

An officer puts on blue gloves as protesters stay on the Green.

Student protesters sit on the Green past the 10 p.m. curfew installed by police.

Student protesters sit on the Green past the 10 p.m. curfew installed by police.

A university police officer stands over the water, snacks and other supplies left after protesters were arrested.

A university police officer stands over the water, snacks and other supplies left after protesters were arrested.

A protester is moved into a police vehicle.

A protester is moved into a police vehicle.

A protester is moved into a police vehicle.

A protester is moved into a police vehicle.

A protester is moved into a police vehicle.

[Photo] UNF pro-Palestine protestors released from jail after initial court hearing

Jeanne Gilbert, Editor-in-Chief May 3, 2024

A protester is moved into a police vehicle.

Police begin leaving the university after arresting protesters.

Police begin leaving the university after arresting protesters.

Protesters sit in zip cuffs along the Fine Arts Center on Thursday.

Protesters sit in zip cuffs along the Fine Arts Center on Thursday.

An officer walks a protester to sit along the Fine Arts Center.

[Photo] UNF protestors plead not guilty, set date for pre-trial hearing

Jeanne Gilbert, Editor-in-Chief May 13, 2024

An officer walks a protester to sit along the Fine Arts Center.

One of the protesters arrested on the Green Thursday.

One of the protesters arrested on the Green Thursday.

Police officers on bikes rode around the Green.

Police officers on bikes rode around the Green.

Officers stand as protesters sit in custody.

Officers stand as protesters sit in custody.

Officers stand as protesters sit in custody.

[Photo] Arrested UNF student protestors awaiting first court appearance

May 3, 2024

Officers stand as protesters sit in custody.

At least 50 officers arrived to help University police officers arrest protesters on Thursday.

At least 50 officers arrived to help University police officers arrest protesters on Thursday.

At least 50 officers arrived to help University police officers arrest protesters on Thursday.

At least 50 officers arrived to help University police officers arrest protesters on Thursday.

Officers pat down a protester.

Officers pat down a protester.

Officers arrested protesters one by one.

Officers arrested protesters one by one.

Officers arrested protesters one by one.

Officers arrested protesters one by one.

Officers arrested protesters one by one.

Officers arrested protesters one by one.

The sprinklers were on as protesters were arrested on Thursday.

The sprinklers were on as protesters were arrested on Thursday.

The sprinklers were on as protesters were arrested on Thursday.

The sprinklers were on as protesters were arrested on Thursday.

Officers in riot gear arrived to assist. They stood off to the side before marching onto the Green.

Officers in riot gear arrived to assist. They stood off to the side before marching onto the Green.

Officers on bikes created a perimeter around the protesters, using their bikes as shields and blockades.

Officers on bikes created a perimeter around the protesters, using their bikes as shields and blockades.

Officers on bikes created a perimeter around the protesters, using their bikes as shields and blockades.

Officers on bikes created a perimeter around the protesters, using their bikes as shields and blockades.

Officers on bikes created a perimeter around the protesters, using their bikes as shields and blockades.

Officers on bikes created a perimeter around the protesters, using their bikes as shields and blockades.

Officers on bikes created a perimeter around the protesters, using their bikes as shields and blockades.

Officers on bikes created a perimeter around the protesters, using their bikes as shields and blockades.

Officers on bikes created a perimeter around the protesters, using their bikes as shields and blockades.

Officers on bikes created a perimeter around the protesters, using their bikes as shields and blockades.

UNF students arrived on the Green Tuesday afternoon to voice their support for other pro-Palestine encampments.

[Photo] UNF students join nationwide pro-Palestine encampments, protest on the Green

Carter Mudgett, Reporter Apr 30, 2024

A protester is moved into a police vehicle.

Around 1,500 people showed up to the protest on Saturday.

Close to 1,500 call for ceasefire overseas at pro-Palestine rally in Jacksonville

Carter Mudgett, Rachel Bacchus, and Collin Frye Nov 11, 2023

Chants from close to 1,500 mouths echoed from the grassy area in front of the Town Center Publix Saturday afternoon, where people peacefully protested in support of Palestine, called for a ceasefire overseas...

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Marlo Crosby, vice president of UNF SDS, chants into a megaphone as they walk across the Green during a student walkout in support of Palestine on Wednesday, Oct. 25, 2023.

Pro-Palestine, pro-Israel protesters clash at student walkout Wednesday

Coinciding with similar protests across the country, a few dozen students at the University of North Florida held a walkout Wednesday to demonstrate their support of Palestine. A small group of counter-protesters...

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