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Police cars. Photo by Spinnaker Media.

Reported burglary at the Crossings

Jessica May
March 11, 2019
Cheryl Gonzalez. Courtesy of UNF's Equal Opportunity and Diversity.

Director of Equal Opportunity and Diversity to leave UNF to pursue passion

Jessica May
January 10, 2019
Photo by Mark Judson

Greek-life culture at UNF: What is it and how does it function?

Jessica May
January 2, 2019
Graphic by Rachelle Keller

Police Beat: Stolen laptop, wallet, and reported damage

Jessica May, Police Reporter
December 4, 2018
Graphic by Rachelle Keller

Police Beat: Mysterious biohazard, missing bike and unknown male

Jessica May
November 24, 2018
Graphic by Jessica May

How to have a Friendsgiving on a budget

Jessica May
November 21, 2018
Graphic by Rachelle Keller

Police beat: marijuana and stolen clothes

Jessica May, Police Reporter
November 18, 2018
UNFPD police cars. Photo by Lili Weinstein

UNF Clery Act Committee reflects on other universities’ mistakes

Jessica May, Police Reporter
November 16, 2018
Graphic by Kaitlyn Sinardi

Getting hooked on campus: phishing scams

Jessica May
November 8, 2018
Courtesy of the Jacksonville Fairgrounds' Facebook page.

The perfect fall escape: The Jacksonville Fair is only here for a few more days

Jessica May
November 8, 2018
Graphic by Sam Chaney

Amendments 6, 10 and 11 pass

Sam Chaney, Jessica May, and Aisling Glocke
November 7, 2018
Graphic by Sam Chaney

Amendments 2, 5 and 7 passed

Sam Chaney, Aisling Glocke, and Jessica May
November 6, 2018
Graphic by Sam Chaney

Amendments 3, 12, and 13 pass

Sam Chaney and Jessica May
November 6, 2018
Jason Fischer

Jason Fischer wins State House District 16

Jessica May
November 6, 2018
Joyce wins school board district 6

Joyce wins school board district 6

Jessica May
November 6, 2018
Elizabeth Andersen

UNF Alum wins District 2 School Board

Jessica May
November 6, 2018
Nancy Soderberg

Soderberg takes a loss to Maltz for a representative seat

Jessica May
November 6, 2018
Amendment 9 passes: Indoor vaping and offshore drilling are over with

Amendment 9 passes: Indoor vaping and offshore drilling are over with

Jessica May
November 6, 2018
Photo courtesy of Ballotpedia.

John Rutherford re-elected as Florida Representative

Jessica May
November 6, 2018

Florida’s Ninth Amendment forces voters to choose between two obscure decisions

Jessica May
November 4, 2018

Attorney General and Commissioner of Agriculture Breakdown

Jessica May and Carly Kramer
November 4, 2018
Photo by Ronnie Rogers

Reported sexual assault at the Flats

Jessica May
November 3, 2018
Graphic by Sam Chaney

According to a United Nations report, we will start seeing the effects of climate change in 12 years

Jessica May
October 30, 2018
Overview of local Halloween events

Overview of local Halloween events

Jessica May
October 29, 2018
Vigil to be held at UNF following synagogue shooting in Pittsburgh

Vigil to be held at UNF following synagogue shooting in Pittsburgh

Jessica May, Police Reporter
October 27, 2018
Florida Department of Transportation’s initiative of pedestrian safety at UNF

Florida Department of Transportation’s initiative of pedestrian safety at UNF

Jessica May
October 25, 2018
Graph by Jessica Graph.

UNFPD releases campus crime statistics in Annual Security Report

Jessica May
October 24, 2018
Photo courtesy of Ballotpedia.

The 2018 midterm election: The Congressional candidates for Florida’s Fourth District

Jessica May
October 23, 2018
Students speak to Spinnaker following the Democratic Rally hosted on-campus

Students speak to Spinnaker following the Democratic Rally hosted on-campus

Jessica May
October 23, 2018
UNF hosted a lecture on America's role in the changing world. photo by Jessica May.

UNF hosts lecture on America’s role in the changing world

Jessica May
October 17, 2018
Police Beats: Pulled over, a swinging gate, and vandalism in the restroom

Police Beats: Pulled over, a swinging gate, and vandalism in the restroom

Jessica May
October 12, 2018
Entry to the LGBT Resource Center. Photo by Tiffany Butler.

LGBT Resource Center granted $30,000

Jessica May
October 12, 2018
JU will be closing as a result of Hurricane Michael. Courtesy of JU.

JU closes due to Hurricane Michael

Jessica May
October 10, 2018
Richard Kimball spoke at the "Vote Smart" lecture event on campus. Photo by Jessica May.

President of “VoteSmart” speaks to students about making informed decisions when voting

Jessica May
October 10, 2018
Courtesy of the National Weather Service.

Tornado watches are expected in Jacksonville today due to Hurricane Michael

Jessica May
October 10, 2018
Courtesy of Florida State University.

Florida State University closes campus through Friday due to Hurricane Michael

Jessica May
October 9, 2018
Recently appointed Supreme Court Judge Brett Kavanaugh. Photo courtesy of the U.S. Court of Appeals.

Woman on the Street: Students react to the appointment of Judge Brett Kavanaugh

Jessica May
October 9, 2018
The Gandhi Statue in Peace Plaza is continuing to rust.

Celebrating Gandhi’s birthday

Jessica May
October 7, 2018
Graphic by Rachelle Keller

Police Beat: A fraudulent ID, a stolen bike, notes on a truck and a drunk guy

Jessica May
October 4, 2018
Red tide forces the Florida Wildlife Conservation to regulate snook and redfish in Southwest Florida

Red tide forces the Florida Wildlife Conservation to regulate snook and redfish in Southwest Florida

Jessica May
October 4, 2018
Courtesy of iTunes.

The FAFSA application for the 2019-2020 school year is open and includes a new app

Jessica May
October 1, 2018
The Chegg Logo

Chegg data breach may affect students

Jessica May
September 28, 2018
Graphic by Sam Chaney

Study shows that parental pressure affects students’ decisions for college

Jessica May
September 28, 2018
Courtesy of the Career Success Center.

UNF presents the Osprey Career Fair

Jessica May
September 27, 2018
Gathering of attendees at Black Lives Matter rally listening to guest speaker speak.

UNF SDS holds a Blacks Lives Matter rally to stand against racial injustice and police brutality

Jessica May, Khorri Newton, and Heydi Ortiz
September 27, 2018
Students waiting outside of the Thomas G. Library.

Students evacuate library after fire alarm goes off

Hannah Lee and Jessica May
September 26, 2018
Signs given by the SDS rally.

Graphic by Rachelle Keller

Police Beat: An abundance of car issues

Jessica May
September 23, 2018
Anthony Stagnitta mugshot. Courtesy of Bradford County Sheriff's Office.

Jury trial set for UNF student Anthony Stagnitta

Jessica May
September 23, 2018
Photo courtesy of Tinder

Right-swipe Romeo: UNF Professor discusses romance and modern online dating

Jessica May
September 20, 2018
Photo by Camille Shaw

UNF student and mother express safety concerns after being allegedly tracked by father

Jessica May
September 19, 2018
Graphic by Sam Chaney

Professional U: Preparing UNF students for their future

Jessica May
September 17, 2018
Graphic by Rachelle Keller

Police Beat: A variety of stolen items and a marijuana arrest

Jessica May
September 17, 2018
Photo by Camille Shaw

UNF student refused service after alleged assault

Jessica May, Police Reporter
September 16, 2018
Photo by Camille Shaw

Suspicious activity around vehicles in the Osprey Flats

Jessica May
September 15, 2018
Graphic by Sam Chaney

Early screening of The Mayo Clinic brings Ken Burns to UNF

Jessica May and Leonardo Paley
September 14, 2018
Graphic by Sam Chaney

Heavy agenda of in-progress projects with the UNF Space Committee

Jessica May
September 12, 2018
Photo courtesy of WJCT website.

Advanced screening of Ken Burn’s “Mayo Clinic: Faith, Hope and Science” on campus

Jessica May and Leonardo Paley
September 12, 2018
Courtesy of the National Hurricane Center.

Hurricane Florence downgrades to a Category 3 hurricane

Jessica May
September 12, 2018
Marketing strategy mistaken for sex trafficking scheme

Marketing strategy mistaken for sex trafficking scheme

Jessica May
September 10, 2018
Courtesy of Student Government

Student Government: Passing big bills and confirming new members

Jessica May, Police Reporter
September 8, 2018
Photo courtesy of UNF.

UNF alum gets promoted to UNF’s executive director

Jessica May
September 7, 2018
Woman on the Street: What are students' semester goals?

Woman on the Street: What are students’ semester goals?

Jessica May
August 30, 2018
Photo by Sam Chaney.

UNF Panhellenic Council plans to change rules to abide by new alcohol policies

Jessica May
August 29, 2018
The Jacksonville Landing shortly after the shooting on Aug. 26.

Woman on the Street: UNF students react to Jacksonville Landing shooting

Jessica May
August 27, 2018
Woman on the Street: Students respond to the myWings update

Woman on the Street: Students respond to the myWings update

Jessica May
August 25, 2018
Graphic by Sam Chaney

A look at the Republican primary ballot

Jessica May
August 16, 2018
Storm clouds pass over the St. Johns River.

Toxic waters cause crisis in South Florida

Jessica May
August 13, 2018
The St. Johns River.

The St. Johns River at sunset.

The Main Street Bridge is one out of several that goes over the St. Johns River.

Democratic hopefuls thank the audience for their time.

A one-on-one take with Democrats top five candidates

Jessica May, Carly Kramer, Alan Vargas, and Hannah Lee
August 10, 2018
A crowd forms for Adam Putnam outside of Terry Concert Hall.

GOP Debate brings division and determination to the Republican Party

Hannah Lee and Jessica May
August 9, 2018
A look at first semester experiences for first-time college students

A look at first semester experiences for first-time college students

Jessica May
August 3, 2018
400 Alligator eggs are at UNF to study climate change.

Climate Change effects on Alligators: Research at UNF

Jessica May
August 2, 2018
Posters and lit candles for black transgender lives lost due to gun violence in Jacksonville.

Staff member of the Utah Gun Exchange asking the panelists a question.

Motivated young adult asking a question to the panelists.

Young adult asking a question to the panelists.

Monique Sampson, UNF student and aspiring teacher, speaks on how the use of guns in the classroom would not make students or teachers feel safe.

Motivated teens dressed in merchandise from the March for Our Lives cause.

Asking a question to the panelists about the future of gun safety.

Former Stoneman Douglas student, Sofie Whitney answering a question from an attendee of the town hall.

Student and activists on the panel answering questions and motivating others to get involved.

[Photo] Road to Change reaches Jacksonville: A discussion on guns, law enforcement, respect in the community

July 28, 2018
Panelist, Kaelan Kindy, the Jacksonville leader for March for Our Lives, answering a question on the topic of transgender deaths in Jacksonville.

Town Hall attendee wearing a #NeverAgain shirt.

Town Hall attendees looking at posters of people who fell victim to gun violence.

Group wearing #MSDStrong to commemorate students who died at Stonemen Douglas.

Volunteer sharing information on voting and how people can make a change by voting.

Gun violence victim Maurice Hobbs was only 18-years old when he died while just walking outside.

Headmistress Dale Regan, who was killed by a fired teacher at Episcopal High school in Jacksonville.

Event planners and Volunteers putting up posters of gun violence victims.

Aiden McClendon of just 22 months who fell victim to gun violence.

Student and activists on the panel answering questions and motivating others to get involved.

[Photo] Road to Change reaches Jacksonville: A discussion on guns, law enforcement, respect in the community

Sam Chaney and Alan Vargas
July 28, 2018
Poster of the victims from the school shooting at Stoneman Douglas.

Poster of Keegan Roberts, 22 who was a victim of gun violence.

Courtesy of the UNF Astronomy Club.

Rare appearance of Mars with the UNF Astronomy Club

Jessica May
July 24, 2018
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