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Arena entry pushed back to 12:30; Field House set up for overflow

Cassidy Alexander | Nov 3, 2016

A representative from the Clinton campaign told Spinnaker the public won't be allowed into the Arena until 12:30 p.m. for President Barack Obama's speech. Originally, people were supposed to be let...

Getting ready for Obama: Prep, parking, and more

Cassidy Alexander | Nov 2, 2016

With President Barack Obama less than 24 hours away from stepping on UNF soil, Spinnaker checked in with UNF Vice President of Public Relations Sharon Ashton to see how the university is preparing for...

Obama coming to UNF

Tiffany Butler | Oct 31, 2016

President Barack Obama will be on campus Thursday, Nov. 3. He will lead a rally for the Clinton campaign at the UNF Arena. Arena doors will open at noon and the event begins at 1:30, according to an...

Bob Woodward talks journalism and politics

Jessica Harden | Jan 27, 2014

Standing in front of a more-than-sold-out crowd, Bob Woodward captivated his audience. No politician was safe from his remarks as he shared stories from his years in journalism. Woodward is a two-time...

SG approves funds for veterans memorial park

Natalie Logan | Sep 27, 2013

Student Government approved $25,000 in leftover student fees for building a veterans memorial park on campus. The park will be between Petway Hall and the Coxwell amphitheatre.

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Obama re-elected

Catherine Byerly | Nov 7, 2012

President Barack Obama will remain president for a second term, after winning 49 percent of the popular vote in Florida in a series of tight races across the state. The electoral vote totals went...

CNN projects Obama to be re-elected

Spinnaker | Nov 7, 2012

CNN just called the election in favor of President Barack Obama after major swing states Iowa, Wisconsin, Minnesota and New Mexico leaned toward Obama.

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UNF poll reveals tie between Obama, Romney

Spinnaker | Apr 10, 2012

UNF Assistant Professor of Political Science Dr. Michael Binder and Chair of the Department Political Science Dr. Matthew Corrigan, as well as approximately 180 UNF political science students conducted...

Gingrich Speaks at UNF

Hali Harden | Jan 26, 2012

Gingrich focuses on military affairs at veterans rally

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UNF Poll Shows Obama/Romney Tied for 2012 Presidential Race

Spinnaker | Nov 17, 2011

Among Jacksonville voters in potential voting matchups with Republican candidates, President Barack Obama tied with Mitt Romney...

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Science education soars on

Spinnaker | Jul 19, 2011

The end of NASA's 30 year manned-space program was signaled by the July 8 launch of Atlantis.

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College Democrats: Where are you now?

Spinnaker | Oct 28, 2010

Two years ago, our nation nervously awaited the final days of Barack Obama and John McCain’s campaign-leading up to the most anticipated election in history. Obama sings in dorm windows and on office...