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UNF student Zeph Kane targeted by an on-campus preacher

Free Speech vs. Inclusiveness: What college students think

Heydi Ortiz, News Editor May 17, 2019

  The first amendment has been the hot topic for universities nationwide as the debate on the limitations of free speech rage on, especially at UNF, where campus preachers seem to be a recurring...

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Letter to the Editor

Letter to the Editor: Policies and Regulations should be updated

Jala Cole Apr 30, 2019

Dear Dr. David Szymanski, To express yourself and to get others to join in something you love is a wonderful feeling. Sharing and engaging in conversation and beliefs brings awareness to many controversial...

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Free speech on campus

Cara Jackson Apr 19, 2019

If you’ve ever happened to walk past the Green, you may have noticed the presence of a campus preacher. They're often seen holding a bible and belting out their various beliefs for students to hear....

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Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg. Photo courtesy Brian Solis, www.briansolis.com and bub.blicio.us.

Facebook extends ban on hate speech to ‘white nationalists’

Associated Press Mar 27, 2019

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Facebook is extending its ban on hate speech to prohibit the promotion and support of white nationalism and white separatism. The company previously allowed such material even...

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President Donald Trump holds up an executive order requiring colleges to certify that their policies support free speech as a condition of receiving federal research grants, after signing, Thursday March 21, 2019, in the East Room of the White House in Washington.

OPINION: Free Speech and College

Austin Belet, Opinons Writer Mar 25, 2019

Just this Thursday, President Trump held a press conference discussing the “attack” of freedom of speech on college campuses, and the executive order he was signing in defense. Freedom of speech...

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New Florida education bill turns public college campuses into free-speech zones

New Florida education bill turns public college campuses into free-speech zones

Hannah Lee Mar 13, 2018

Governor Rick Scott signed a bill last week that bans all designated "free-speech zones" on Florida public college campuses, instead turning the entirety of campus into a free-speech zone.   The bill...

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Photo courtesy of Florida Student Financial Aid.

Bill to change Bright Futures and Florida Universities passed to Gov. Rick Scott

Carly Kramer Mar 6, 2018

Bright Futures, the Florida scholarship program that rewards incoming college students for academic achievement, is currently undergoing some changes. According to Miami Herald, the House and Senate are...

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Creative Commons

Opinion: Not all words have worth, especially not Richard Spencer’s

Rileigh Wilson Oct 18, 2017

Students at the University of Florida are being offered free beer. Why? Because bars are hoping to dissuade students from attending a speech by National Policy Institute leader Richard Spencer Thursday...

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Creative Commons

White nationalist Richard Spencer to speak at UF

Pierce Turner Oct 5, 2017

White nationalist Richard Spencer is scheduled to speak at the University of Florida on Thursday, Oct. 19, despite being previously denied. Spencer and his group had originally requested space...

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Delaney

Delaney: ‘We won’t tolerate intimidation or threats’

Nick Blank Nov 14, 2016

UNF President John Delaney said students should report racial incidents and tolerate opposing viewpoints in an email sent to all students in light of an alleged increase of verbal assaults and discrimination...

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The Spinnaker Will Continue Promoting What It Reports: Spinnaker Editorial of June 12

Spinnaker Jun 18, 2013
The Spinnaker is asked to stop using a certain word in front of freshman.
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Free? Make sure to read the fine print

Jordan Harirchi Apr 18, 2012

By: Jordan Harirchi, Assistant Sports Editor In light of Ozzie Guillen’s five-game suspension for pro-Fidel Castro remarks, what is an apology worth? Hands down, Guillen’s attempt to further the fiery,...

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