dorms Archives - UNF Spinnaker

Tracking Dorian: Dorms reopening and classes resuming

Breanna Cataldo, Features Editor • Sep 4, 2019

Around 5 p.m. this evening, UNF sent out an alert regarding the UNF campus reopening. Dorms will be reopening tonight at 7 p.m, but the rest of the campus will be closed through Thursday, Sept. 5. All...

Students react to end of freshman housing requirement

Tiffany Butler • Sep 23, 2016

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E3gPlqMTheE Video by Jack Drain When Spinnaker broke the news that the freshman housing requirement would end starting Fall 2017, we knew students would have a...

Destructive student, pot bust, and stolen bikes

Patrick Lloyd • May 26, 2015

A student frustrated with his parking ticket appeal broke the Parking Services door, the last pot bust of Spring and more bikes get stolen.

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New dorm key system undergoing negotiations

Kalee Ball • Feb 5, 2015

Housing and Residence life is looking to replace the Intellikey system with new locks in the dorms. The locks might begin to change as soon as this summer.

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Do’s and Don’ts of being a good roommate

Clark • Aug 18, 2014

Having roommates can sometimes be difficult--you might not get along, or you might run into other issues. No matter what, you will most likely have to live with your roommates for a while. Here are a few general guidelines to assist you in your roommate endeavors.

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Dorm Sex: Are you sure you want to do that?

Cassidy Alexander • Feb 20, 2014

"RED ALERT! RED ALERT! I HAVE A BOY OVER PLEASE DO NOT COME HOME UNTIL AFTER 10! I REPEAT RED ALERT!" I have received this text from one of my roommates in the dorms.

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Dorm Sex: ‘Do you wanna’ watch?

Alex Wilson • Feb 19, 2014

When you’re living in the dorms, sex can be inconvenient -- roommates, RAs, bothersome friends, small beds, and thin walls contribute to the problem.

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UNF to switch to sticker permits next fall

Spinnaker • Mar 9, 2011

UPD hopes to nix parking permit theft by sticking permits to windshields.

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Trash talk ignites friendly competition, reduces landfill waste

Spinnaker • Mar 2, 2011

One man’s trash can be everyone’s treasure. UNF keeps it clean by participating in nationwide recycling competition.

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Grand Master key to all dorms goes missing, students must reprogram

Spinnaker • Sep 1, 2010

A UNF Grand Master INTELLIKEY was reported missing to UPD Aug. 27. The key has access to every door in UNF student housing. Paul Riel, Director of Housing and Resident Life, said the staff member misplaced...