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AASU voted on changing name to Black Student Union

Courtney Stringfellow | Sep 12, 2016

Members of UNF’s African American Student Union (AASU) gathered in a Student Union Ballroom to discuss whether they should change their name to the Black Student Union on Friday, Sept. 9. After...

Lt. Gov. Jennifer Carroll shares story, advice with students

Dargan Thompson | Mar 1, 2012

As part of Black History Month, the AASU invited Lt. Gov. Jennifer Carroll as a keynote speaker. She spoke about working hard and overcoming adversity.

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AASU no longer a Student Government Agency

Spinnaker | Mar 9, 2011

The African American Student Union becomes a part of Student Affairs instead of Student Government.

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Byll-Cataria leads discussion of AASU, students unhappy with result

Spinnaker | Feb 23, 2011

SG President Sitou Byll-Cataria's forum addresses protest by AASU.

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News in Brief Feb. 23, 2011

Spinnaker | Feb 23, 2011

Check out what's going on around campus in this week's edition of News in Brief.

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News in Brief Feb. 9, 2011

Spinnaker | Feb 8, 2011

Check out what's going on around campus in this week's edition of News in Brief.

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Letter to the Editor – Nov. 15

Spinnaker | Nov 17, 2010

A Letter to the Editor from former director of AASU, Jennifer Dykes.

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Top Five Ways to Keep Your Energy Bill Low

Spinnaker | Nov 17, 2010

Top Five isn't just for music anymore. College students are always looking for ways to save money, so we've provided you with some tips on how to keep your energy use low and decrease your monthly bill.

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Funding Compassion doesn’t make cents in an era of tight budgets

Spinnaker | Mar 3, 2010

Mantra of fiscal responsibility betrayed with superfluous spending

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Exhibit shows Jacksonville’s unsavory history of racial tension

Spinnaker | Feb 17, 2010

February is black history month. You probably already knew that. But what you might not know about is Jacksonville’s sordid and shameful history of segregation and racial discrimination. This summer will mark the 50th anniversary of Axe Handle Saturday, a somber day of racial unrest that swept our River City into the ferocious maelstrom of the Civil Rights struggle.

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Making history: Inauguration draws hundreds to UNF Library

Spinnaker | Jan 21, 2009

Growing up in Kenya, Libran Jirmo never thought he would see a black president of the U.S. in his lifetime. Facing stereotypes, racism and a lack of freedom every day throughout the majority...