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OPINION: The Unjust Firing of Mauricio Gonzalez

Noah Meyer, Opinions Editor Nov 5, 2018

On Aug. 13, 2018, Mauricio Gonzalez, the Vice President of Student and International Affairs, was suddenly fired by President David Szymanski. This firing comes after 18 years of service to the university...

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Student and International Affairs is being moved to be part of Academic Affairs

Gonzalez speaks out on his firing after 18 years at UNF

Hannah Lee Oct 29, 2018

Mauricio Gonzalez dedicated 18 years of his life to students at UNF. As Vice President of Student and International Affairs, he oversaw the development of several programs dedicated to students. On Aug....

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Graphic by Sam Chaney

Vice President of Student and International Affairs leaves UNF

Aisling Glocke Aug 20, 2018

On Thursday, Aug. 16, Vice President of Student and International Affairs Mauricio Gonzalez announced in an Osprey Update that he is leaving UNF. In the update, Gonzalez was recognized for his...

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The Women's Center.Photo by Bronwyn Knight

UNF Women’s Center offers scholarship opportunity

Valeree Del Guidice Jan 18, 2018

As Estée Lauder said, “I didn’t get there by wishing for it or hoping for it, but by working for it.” The Women’s Center is offering a $1,000 scholarship to students in honor of Women’s History...

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AOC plows through stacked agenda at meeting

AOC plows through stacked agenda at meeting

Kalee Ball May 18, 2015
Funding requests heard at the May 13 meeting included Wellness Center membership for Connect students, a shuttle stop at the Flats, and an Einstein Bros. at the Student Union.
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From chief to armed escorts

Emelia Hitchner Feb 4, 2014

Although John Dean resigned from his position as chief of police months ago, he’s still working for an $85,000 annual salary on campus. Sharon Ashton, vice president for Public Relations, confirmed...

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Letter to the Editor: marijuana at UNF

Spinnaker Apr 15, 2013
UNF Vice President of Student Affairs Mauricio Gonzalez's responds to the Spinnaker's recent articles on marijuana busts around campus.
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The protesters are coming, the protesters are coming

Josh Brannock Jan 25, 2012
Groups of protesters to be situated throughout campus, some have canceled, some to go on as planned.
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Beeline: It’s getting harder and harder to play defense in the NFL

Spinnaker Nov 17, 2010
The UNF Spinnaker Sports Editor is getting fed up with how difficult it has become to play defense in the NFL.
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Bruisin and cruisin with the one and only, Jacksonville RollerGirls

Spinnaker Oct 12, 2010
Pain for pleasure: Jacksonville roller girls tear up the track
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Studying abroad may improve chances of securing a job

Spinnaker May 7, 2009

A background in foreign cultures through the study abroad programs may help students who often realize that being hired is a greater challenge now than it has ever been since the Great Depression. Besides...

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Campus sanctuary on the way

Spinnaker Feb 25, 2009

A campus religious center is scheduled to be built in the surrounding woods at UNF, and up to four religious centers could be built on campus as part of UNF’s 10-year Master Plan. The Hidden Lake...

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