religion Archives | UNF Spinnaker

Interfaith Center hosts “non-religious at the holidays” discussion

Steven Thompson | Nov 30, 2018

The Interfaith Center at the University of North Florida hosted a coffee and conversation seminar on Tuesday to discuss religious and non-religious perspectives as they pertains to holiday celebrations. Coffee...

UNF Krishna Club: an outsider experience

Cori Santucci | Feb 26, 2018

The UNF Krishna Club had a general meeting in the Student Union on Feb. 21. After seeing members sit cross-legged on colorful tapestries, using shakers and chanting to themselves, I decided to attend...

Campus pastor sparks controversy on green

Gordon Rhyne | Jan 23, 2013

A Christian, an Atheist and a pastor walked onto the UNF Green. The pastor said, “She pulled out her breasts and they were like big ole’ cantaloupes.” The surrounding students broke out...

Interfaith chapel coming to campus

Jessica Harden | Jan 22, 2013

Despite protests by some students, UNF is moving ahead with plans to bring an interfaith chapel to campus. The chapel will be located behind the Herbert University Center. A final design is not...

OneJax becomes UNF affiliate

Lindsay Montgomery | Feb 22, 2012

The nonprofit faith organization brings interfaith programs to the university.

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Newt Gingrich speaks in front of veterans, students at the UNF University Center

Hali Harden | Feb 2, 2012

Gingrich focuses on military affairs, healthcare, ‘Islamicism.’

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The GOP debate event recap

Dargan Thompson | Jan 27, 2012

UNF found itself in the national spotlight Jan. 26 as the CNN GOP debate swept through campus.News trucks and hundreds of members of the media took over the Student Union. CNN filmed live from campus all...

Kappa Sigma fraternity raises money for military families, friends

Spinnaker | Mar 9, 2011

Second annual rubber ducky race raises money for military charity

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Pwning n00bs for a cause

Spinnaker | Feb 2, 2011

Read about how three UNF students came up with a gaming charity event called PWNJax for Child's Play charity that benefits children's hospitals.

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Religious intolerance becomes growing issue for Muslims in midst of Ramadan

Spinnaker | Aug 24, 2010

As Muslims proceed to celebrate Ramadan, they must fight off persecution from all sides.

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Show off your college-student-smarts and win some prizes

Spinnaker | Jul 21, 2010

Check out our website for a schedule of Trivia nights around town and don’t forget to study-up at home; smart phones are not welcome.

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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...