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The Arena Parking Garage, located next to the Student Union, is open to students with a blue pass and has faculty reserved spots. During the fall 2022 semester, cars could be seen driving around the garage constantly, searching for an open spot.

What students should know when parking on campus this fall

Madelyn Schneider, News Editor July 19, 2024

Parking permit sales began earlier this month for University of North Florida students. UNF Director of Business and Parking Services, George Androuin, gave his tips for students parking on campus this...

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UNF announces transition to new app for Osprey Connector shuttle

Madelyn Schneider, News Editor July 8, 2024

The mobile app, DoubleMap, used by the University of North Florida’s Osprey Connector shuttle service will be replaced by the TransLoc app this week. UNF announced the app change via an Instagram...

This photo taken from a screen shows the first presidential debate between US President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump in the CNN studio in Atlanta. The first pre-election debate between current US President Joe Biden and Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump will be held on June 27 without spectators or reporters in the CNN studio in Atlanta. (Photo by Artem Priakhin / SOPA Images/Sipa USA)(Sipa via AP Images)

What last week’s presidential debate could mean for the 2024 election

Madelyn Schneider, News Editor July 2, 2024

Last Thursday, former President Donald Trump and President Joe Biden debated for the first time since the 2020 election season, resulting in many false claims from Trump and a performance by Biden that...

Aidan O’Gorman races in the men’s 10,000m final race at Hayward Field in Eugene, Oregon, for the 2024 U.S. Olympic Team Trials. (Photo courtesy of UNF Athletics)

UNF runner places 20th at U.S. Olympic trials

Madelyn Schneider, News Editor July 1, 2024

University of North Florida track and field runner Aidan O’Gorman competed in the U.S. Olympic trials on June 21 for the men’s 10,000-metre run. The event in Eugene, Oregon, was the final qualifier...

UNF biology professor Scott Jones (right) celebrates with ecologist Ches Vervaeke (left) next to the northernmost mangrove in southern Georgia. (Photo courtesy of UNF).

UNF biology professor discovers northernmost mangroves ever recorded

Madelyn Schneider, News Editor June 25, 2024

University of North Florida biology professor Scott Jones recently found mangrove trees in southern Georgia. He said these are the northernmost trees ever recorded. Back in January, Jones headed north...

In this combination photo, President Joe Biden speaks May 2, 2024, in Wilmington, N.C., left, and Republican presidential candidate former President Donald Trump speaks at a campaign rally, May 1, 2024, in Waukesha, Wis. President Joe Biden says he won’t participate in the campaign debates sponsored by a nonpartisan commission, instead challenging Republican Donald Trump to a pair of debates. Biden said Wednesday that Trump lost two debates to him in 2020 and since then, he hasn’t shown up for a debate. Biden proposes debating Trump twice. (Alex Brandon/AP Photo)

Trump vs. Biden: A UNF political science professor’s November forecast

Madelyn Schneider, News Editor June 24, 2024

Donald Trump and Joe Biden will face off in their first 2024 debate on Thursday. University of North Florida political science professor Michael Binder said this November’s election will be neck-and-neck....

The Lycoming Tri-County NAACP organized a Juneteenth Celebration featuring food vendors, music, and speakers at Brandon Park in Williamsport, Pennsylvania on June 19, 2021. Juneteenth was officially made a federal holiday two days earlier. (Photo by Paul Weaver/Sipa USA)(Sipa via AP Images)

The significance of Juneteenth to UNF’s Black Student Union

Madelyn Schneider, News Editor June 18, 2024

Wednesday is Juneteenth, a federal holiday celebrating the end of slavery for African Americans in the United States. The University of North Florida will be closed for the holiday, and members of the...

President Donald Trump and Democratic presidential candidate former Vice President Joe Biden exchange points during their first presidential debate Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2020, at Case Western University and Cleveland Clinic, in Cleveland, Ohio. (AP Photo/Morry Gash, Pool)

What candidates voters might see in this year’s ‘exceptionally close’ election

Madelyn Schneider, News Editor June 17, 2024

As Florida voters begin to line up at polling stations in November, here are the candidates they can expect to see on their ballots and what policies they represent. The Democratic National Convention,...

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UNF campus alert warns of phone scam

Madelyn Schneider, News Editor June 17, 2024

The University of North Florida sent out an alert notification on Monday afternoon to inform the community about a phone call scam. According to the alert, an unknown individual called the family of...

UNF archaeology students dig at Black Hammock Island

UNF archaeology students dig at Black Hammock Island

Madelyn Schneider, News Editor June 10, 2024

A group of UNF archaeology students have begun a new dig at Black Hammock Island on Jacksonville’s Northside to uncover history left behind by the indigenous people of northeast Florida. More than...

The Florida State Capitol building is seen in Tallahassee, Fla., Jan. 11, 2024. (AP photo/Francis Chung)

What will be on Florida ballots this election season

Madelyn Schneider, News Editor June 7, 2024

On August 20, Florida voters will choose which candidates will appear on the November ballot at the federal and state levels. The deadline to register to vote in Florida’s primary election is July...

ChatGPT is a large language model chatbot that Open AI claims can “help with writing, learning, brainstorming and more.”

[Photo] Students using generative AI to write essays and solve problems: Should we be worried?

Thomas Herrold, Reporter Intern June 6, 2024

ChatGPT is a large language model chatbot that Open AI claims can “help with writing, learning, brainstorming and more.”

Rendering of the new Jaguars stadium (Photo courtesy of the City of Jacksonville)

How Duval voters feel about public funding for Jaguars stadium renovations

Madelyn Schneider, News Editor June 3, 2024

The University of North Florida’s Public Opinion Research Lab released results from its Jax Speaks Poll last Tuesday. The poll was conducted from May 21 to May 23. PORL asked 667 Duval County registered...

A rainbow flag waves at the starting line of a Pride Observance Month 5K run at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia, June 21, 2019. The rainbow flag is displayed at lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer or questioning events worldwide as a symbol for diversity in the LGBTQ community. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Monica Roybal)

Members of the UNF LGBTQ community share their stories for Pride Month

Madelyn Schneider, News Editor June 3, 2024

June 1 marked the first day of Pride Month, a time to celebrate and increase the visibility of the LGBTQ community. However, the University of North Florida's LGBTQ Center closed a month before. UNF...

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UNF MedNexus launches three academic programs in Palm Coast

Madelyn Schneider, News Editor June 1, 2024

UNF MedNexus has three new degree programs coming to Palm Coast, as it announced this week. Enrolling now for the fall semester are the Master of Science in Nursing Leadership and Administration, Master...

A QR code sign is displayed at Florida Atlantic University on Thursday, April 11, 2024, in Boca Raton, Fla. for students to register to vote. Abortion and marijuana will be on Floridas November ballot, and these issues are critical issues for young voters. (AP Photo/Cody Jackson)

Florida 2024 ballot measures: Why college students should care

Madelyn Schneider, News Editor May 19, 2024

It's no secret that Americans are divided over Trump and Biden. But there's more to look out for on the November ballot, including the six proposed constitutional amendments Floridians will vote on. According...

Hannah Kalas and other students gather around Tucker. (Madelyn Schneider)

Campus Canines helping students destress before finals week

Madelyn Schneider, News Editor April 29, 2024

Students at the University of North Florida have been flocking to the library before finals week to study for their big exams, and the library organized some events like visits from the Campus Canines...

UNF astrophysics professor Marina Kounkel (Photo courtesy of Marina Kounkel)

NASA awards UNF astrophysics professor Marina Kounkel $500,000 grant

Madelyn Schneider, News Editor April 19, 2024

This month, the University of North Florida received a $500,000 grant from NASA to research young stars and eclipsing binaries over the next three years. Marina Kounkel, an associate professor of physics...

Ilyssa Tomlinson receives $17,000 Gladys Prior Award (Photo courtesy of UNF)

UNF partners with local philanthropist to surprise four Jacksonville teachers with awards

Madelyn Schneider, News Editor April 19, 2024

The University of North Florida’s College of Education and Human Services presented four Duval County teachers with awards of $17,000 each on Tuesday. Philanthropist Gilchrist Berg established the...

Ernesto Zedillo speaking at the Distinguished Voices Lecture on Tuesday night (Photo courtesy of the World Affairs Council)

Ernesto Zedillo’s lecture at UNF: A polarizing speaker with unifying ideas

Madelyn Schneider, News Editor April 15, 2024

Last Tuesday night, former Mexican president Ernesto Zedillo spoke at the Adam W. Herbert University Center to give his perspective on Latin America-U.S. economic relations as part of the Distinguished...

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Summer and fall registration is here: Tips from advisors and students

Madelyn Schneider and Jeanne Gilbert April 15, 2024

Registration for summer and fall classes at UNF began at 7 a.m. on Monday, and time tickets and course schedules were released on April 5 for students to begin planning. Senior Director of Student Success...

UNF spent nearly $300,000 on OzFest performers T-Pain and Flo Milli

UNF spent nearly $300,000 on OzFest performers T-Pain and Flo Milli

Madelyn Schneider, News Editor April 10, 2024

The University of North Florida’s annual homecoming concert, OzFest, took place on February 3, and T-Pain and Flo Milli’s contracts show nearly $300,000 was spent on the featured performers. Headliner...

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Former Mexican President Ernesto Zedillo speaking at UNF Tuesday night

Madelyn Schneider, News Editor April 9, 2024

The University of North Florida will host this semester’s final Distinguished Voices lecture on Tuesday at 7 p.m. at the Adam W. Herbert University Center, where former Mexican president Ernesto Zedillo...

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UNF raises over $2.3 million during sixth annual Giving Day fundraiser

Madelyn Schneider, News Editor April 5, 2024

The University of North Florida held its sixth annual Giving Day event this week. According to the university, the fundraiser raised over $2.3 million from over 4,300 donors, more than double the amount...

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UNF holding several events for Sexual Assault Awareness Month this April

Madelyn Schneider, News Editor April 4, 2024

April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month, and the University of North Florida is hosting several events over the next few weeks as part of an initiative called “Start by Believing.” The events will...

Vendors displayed and sold their art at the queer arts market.

UNF Student Union hosts first queer arts market event

Sydney Teitelbaum and Madelyn Schneider April 4, 2024

Updated April 11, 2024: Spinnaker originally referred to Mack Rush as the president of UNF's Pride Club. However, she is the social media specialist, and the story has been updated to reflect that. Spinnaker...

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UNF’s ASL/English Interpreting program ranked sixth in the nation

Madelyn Schneider, News Editor April 3, 2024

Earlier this month, the University of North Florida’s American Sign Language and Interpreting Program was ranked sixth on Hands Up Communications' list of top six schools for interpreter programs. According...

Career fairs can help UNF students and alumni prepare to enter the workforce and establish valuable connections with employers. (Photo courtesy of Career Services)

UNF’s career fairs are a ‘no-brainer opportunity’

Madelyn Schneider, News Editor March 27, 2024

At the end of February, UNF held its spring 2024 Career Week events at the Adam W. Herbert University Center. This semesterly event featured five job fairs for students interested in STEM and construction,...

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SG spring 2024 election results: uncontested president, Senate sweep and constitutional revisions approved

Madelyn Schneider, News Editor March 14, 2024
The unofficial results from the University of North Florida’s spring 2024 Student Government election are in after voting closed Wednesday afternoon. Michael...
Breaking down proposed constitutional revisions ahead of spring 2024 SG election

Breaking down proposed constitutional revisions ahead of spring 2024 SG election

Madelyn Schneider, News Editor March 11, 2024

The University of North Florida’s Student Government released its revised constitution, and students will determine its approval through a vote in Tuesday and Wednesday’s SG election. Here are some...

U.S. Russia Foundation CEO Matthew Rojansky spoke to UNF students, faculty and other community members Monday night. (Photo courtesy of UNF)

Matthew Rojansky visits UNF to speak on the Russo-Ukrainian War

Madelyn Schneider, News Editor March 10, 2024

On Monday night, Matthew Rojansky, a U.S.-Russia relations analyst, spoke at the University of North Florida about national security, Ukraine and Russia.  Rojansky is president and CEO of the U.S....

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