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UNF's Fall 2019 Commencement on Friday, December 13, 2019. Photo credit Lili Weinstein.

Ospreys get their wings at UNF’s Fall 2019 Commencement

Courtney Green, News Editor Dec 16, 2019

If you missed graduation this past Friday, here are a some photos from the celebration! Congratulations, Ospreys! — For more information or news tips, or if you see an error in this story...

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Kernan road closure sign. Photo credit Lili Weinstein.

Graduating Friday? Prepare for the Kernan Blvd closure

Courtney Green, News Editor Dec 12, 2019

If you're graduating Friday, be prepared for the worst traffic of your life -- and not because of everyone else graduating and their families pouring into UNF's circular campus. The north intersection...

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Graduates displaying their customized caps.

Life after college: Dealing with the real world

Heydi Ortiz, Police Reporter Jan 24, 2019

Moving away from home for the first year of college forces many of us to become independent. After those short four years, moving away from college, job searching, dealing with bad credit while paying...

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Graduates displaying their customized caps.

New security protocols for fall commencement ceremony

Hannah Lee Dec 6, 2018

The University will be implementing new security protocols for commencement ceremonies. Previously, only bags were checked. Now all graduates, guests, faculty, staff and vendors will be screened by metal...

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Graduate wearing her customized cap.

Photo Gallery: Inside look at graduation

Khorri Newton, Photo Editor Aug 8, 2018

Photos by Khorri Newton — For more information or news tips, or if you see an error in this story or have any compliments or concerns, contact editor@unfspinnaker.com.

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Photo by Morgan Purvis

Opinion: Congratulations on graduating, and may the best come your way!

Tamlynn Torchon Aug 3, 2018

When one stops to think about graduation, it brings shivers and even stress. Everything must be perfect: the outfit, the cap design, the makeup...everything. Really, the graduation ceremony is ironically...

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Traffic advisory due to local high school graduations

Traffic advisory due to local high school graduations

Sam Chaney, News Editor May 17, 2018

UNF students and faculty are advised to drive carefully in anticipation of increased traffic from Thursday, May 17 through Saturday, May 19. Roadways around Lot 18 and the UNF Arena (Bldg. 34)...

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Award winning UNF alum encourages environmental activites

Award winning UNF alum encourages environmental activites

Pierce Turner, Features Editor Dec 27, 2017

When was the last time you went rock climbing? What about kayaking? More importantly, when was the last time you did something to help the environment? For all of these questions, the answer is “very...

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The Bookstore shaving a large sale on apparel .Photo by Valeree Del Guidice

Diploma frames, iPads and more included in UNF Bookstore sale

Valeree Del Guidice Nov 14, 2017

Diploma frames, iPads and more included in the Bookstore sale today and tomorrow, Nov. 14 and Nov. 15. All winter clothing is 25 percent off so now’s the time to bundle up. Additionally, all...

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Where to Live Stream UNF's Summer Graduation

Where to Live Stream UNF’s Summer Graduation

Ronnie Rodgers Aug 3, 2017

If you want to see the commencement ceremony, but couldn’t get a ticket, don’t worry! The summer graduations will be live streamed in HD this year thanks to the Spinnaker Media, the Student Wellness...

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University parking limited due to multiple events

University parking limited due to multiple events

Pierce Turner Jun 1, 2017

Parking on campus will be difficult this Saturday, June 3 when the Jacksonville Armada FC face Miami FC. Lots 5, 18 will be reserved from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. and lot 46 will be reserved from 2 p.m....

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Parking to be affected by high school graduations next week

Joslyn Simmons, Sports Editor May 23, 2017

  Parking will be affected throughout the week due to the high school graduations taking place at the UNF Arena. Parking lots 18 and 34 will be reserved from 7 a.m.- 10 p.m. on May 24-25, May 30...

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