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Depression affects 1 in 5 college students worldwide

Johnakeshia Thompson • Sep 16, 2018

Mental health concerns are common amongst college students because of stress and other factors. Anxiety, depression and suicidal thoughts are some mental health issues that many college students overlook,...

Debunking myths about depression

Cassidy Alexander • May 21, 2014

Depression is one of the leading contributors of suicide for college-aged students. Accepting misconceptions and negative stigmas about the mental illness will not heal the hurt--something that is very real and troubles our peers. Several UNF organizations provide counseling services and encourage students to stay educated about this widespread disorder.

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Letter from the Editor: February

Katie Tison • May 16, 2014

From the February 2014 issue, former Editor-in-Chief Kate Tison opens up about her personal anxieties and battles with depression--a brokenness that many college students share.

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Counseling Center creates new after-hours Crisis Line

Natalie Logan • Mar 28, 2013

The UNF Counseling Center has created a new after hours Crisis Line, available 24 hours a day at (904) 620-2602.

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NBA Breakdown

Nick Knudsen • Nov 16, 2012

Atlantic Division - It’s the most entertaining division race except for Toronto. New York is under siege, as the Knicks will try to keep their new neighbor in Brooklyn, the Nets, at bay in what will...

Age requirement or business proposition, you tell me

Jordan Harirchi • Apr 8, 2012

By: Jordan Harirchi, Assistant Sports Editor After a starting lineup chock full of underclassmen won the NCAA National Championship, the only question left to ask is which one of those players won’t...

Inside the Huddle, November 30th

Spinnaker • Nov 30, 2011

Inside the Huddle, By Jordan Harirchi Questions: 1. What’s a bigger surprise, Del Rio getting fired or Weaver selling the Jaguars? 2. With a 5-1 streak as starting quarterback, will Tim Tebow lead the...

SAD affects university student’s energy

Spinnaker • Mar 9, 2011

Cold winter days have effects on the body and mind.

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Beeline: NBA Individual Predictions

Spinnaker • Sep 28, 2010

With the NBA preseason just days away, let's take a look at who is going to win some of the individual awards for the 2010 season.

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Student athletes are being exploited then punished for it

Spinnaker • Sep 24, 2010

The NCAA is taking advantage of its student athletes and something needs to change. If you won't pay your players than don't punish them for accepting other benefits.

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Basketball picks up FAMU transfer

Spinnaker • Sep 24, 2010

FAMU transfer Travis Wallace will sit out his first year for the UNF men’ basketball program, looking into the future to prepare and strengthen for the 2011-2012 season with the team.

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Coping with the stress of war

Spinnaker • Jan 28, 2009

The wildflowers in the median of Interstate 95 through Georgia and South Carolina remind one former Marine of his days in Kosovo, but his sentiments rarely reflect the beauty. On a mid-July day in 1999,...