investigation Archives - UNF Spinnaker

Biology professor accused of sexually harassing a student, retires

Hannah Lee, Editor-in-Chief • Dec 3, 2018

Gregory Ahearn, the UNF professor that was under investigation on alleged sexual harassment claims, has retired, according to university officials. According to Public Relations Director Joanna Norris,...

Suspicious liquid found in UNF dorm

Tiffany Butler • Apr 29, 2016

The Jacksonville Sheriff's Office (JSO) was called to campus to help remove a possible hazardous liquid from Osprey Landing on the 2nd floor of Building Y.

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Man kisses woman against her will

Saphara Harrell • Feb 19, 2014

An unknown suspect asked a woman for sex, kissed her and ran away.

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Employee reports fraudulent money transfer

Rebecca Rodriguez • Feb 13, 2014

An unknown suspect misled a private campus employee into giving him access to her work computer, and then transferred money to a Visa gift card.

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“Sustained” —Atlantic Beach Police internal affairs investigation offers insight into UNF hiring decision

Noor Ashouri • Sep 4, 2013

At an Atlantic Beach crosswalk March 31, 2010, Ashley Stump pressed the button, the walk light turned on and she started pedaling her bicycle across Fairway Villas Lane. She said it was then an Atlantic Beach Police patrol car pulled forward, and the two collided. Stump was knocked off her bicycle, which was then lodged under the tire of the patrol car.

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Police Beat, March 21

Maggie Seppi • Mar 21, 2012

March 5 Suspicious Bathroom Poetry (Library) - A suspicious message was found written on the inside of the fourth floor bathroom wall stall. The message read, “You shattered my heart to be with her,...

Fraternity and Sorority Life suspends UNF chapter of Pi Kappa Phi for hazing

Maggie Seppi • Feb 13, 2012

Zeta Zeta chapter suspended as the investigation continues.

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Shooting for awareness: Campus club aims to hit their target

Spinnaker • Nov 10, 2010

Armed and ready; UNF shooting club quickly gains success and popularity on campus and on the field

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Professor Giuma Update

Spinnaker • Nov 24, 2009

The controversy surrounding Prof. Tayeb Giuma has continued. He is currently on administrative leave while the university's investigation continues, said Sharon Ashton, spokesperson for UNF. Giuma...

Court proceedings begin for Giuma

Spinnaker • Nov 18, 2009

Norris: He still has his job Dr. Tayeb Giuma’s first pretrial date was Nov. 16, and the proceedings have begun for the UNF professor who could spend up to a year in county jail. Steve Siegel, assistant...

Candidates speak of vision for future

Spinnaker • Mar 4, 2009

John Barnes Student Body President Running for Second Term Mike Saathoff Student Body Vice President Running for Second Term News Editor What have you been able to accomplish so far in...