controversy Archives - UNF Spinnaker

Spinnaker employee unethically gives Forward Party interview questions

Hannah Lee • Mar 5, 2018

UNF Spinnaker holds a strong belief in ethical journalism. We seek out the truth on campus and we believe in an independent media. We are sad to report one of Spinnaker’s own violated this belief. Last...

OPINION: Super Bowl Dodge Ad Controversy

Charlie Needles • Feb 6, 2018

[embedyt] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SlbY1tGARUA[/embedyt] During the Super Bowl, Dodge Ram aired an ad that featured a quote from Martin Luther King’s “The Drum Major Instinct” sermon. People...

Letter to the editor: SDS responds to “anti-black video” allegedly posted by UNF student

Students for a Democratic Society • Oct 12, 2017

"UNF SDS LETTER IN RESPONSE TO THE RECENT ANTI-BLACK VIDEO BY UNF STUDENTS" "Dear President Delaney and the UNF Administration, It has recently been brought to the attention of UNF Students for...

Jax locals support nudes: skin is not a sin, it’s art

Lee Watters • Dec 4, 2014

After the recent controversy surrounding a city councilman's remarks on a nude photograph displayed at MOCA, Jacksonville locals joined together on Wednesday night, Dec. 3, in a rally to promote the freedom of artistic expression.

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Anti-abortion group comes to UNF

Max Hochman • Feb 13, 2014

Anti-abortion activists exhibiting outside the Student Union. Warning: the following images may be considered graphic.

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Boy Scouts’ policies are outdated, intolerant

Taylor Leckie • Jun 15, 2013

The Boy Scouts of America are now allowing openly gay scouts but not adult counselors into the organization. This is not the first instance the organization has been behind the times, and the question must be asked: What kind of principles are the Boys Scouts preaching to the future leaders of America?

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Campus pastor sparks controversy on green

Gordon Rhyne • Jan 23, 2013

A Christian, an Atheist and a pastor walked onto the UNF Green. The pastor said, “She pulled out her breasts and they were like big ole’ cantaloupes.” The surrounding students broke out...

Seven refreshing theme park rides

Spinnaker • Jul 25, 2011

Waiting in hot lines and sweating isn’t enjoyable, but check out seven thrilling alternatives that are worth chilling in the queues.

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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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Professional surfer Hangs Ten with surf club, premieres film in Neptune Beach

Spinnaker • Oct 19, 2010

Innovative pro-surfer screens his film in Jacksonville, swapping secrets with the UNF surf team.

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Global cage fighting main event ends in controversy

Spinnaker • Sep 21, 2010

Global cage fighting main event ends in controversy. Click here to read more about the throw down match.

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Wizarding World wows with Butterbeer, actually in-the-book feel

Spinnaker • Jul 22, 2010

My 18-year-old sister Laura has read all the Harry Potter books more times than she can remember, owns all the movies and probably knows how to properly perform more spells than Ron Weasley. So when...