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Generation Y do you smoke?

Taylor Leckie | Apr 4, 2013

Our generation was raised knowing full well the health risks of smoking. Yet, so many still smoke.

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Q&A with ‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ winner Chad Michaels

Dargan Thompson | Mar 10, 2013

Standing over six feet tall in heels, outfitted with makeup, a wig and sequined black bodysuit, Chad Michaels makes quite an impression. Unlike other drag queens, Michaels left her female stage...

So, what’s your story? Student works to better LGBT community at UNF and beyond

Taylor Nelson | Jan 23, 2013

Since coming to UNF as a freshman in 2008, Gerald Joseph has made strides to enhance LGBT awareness and acceptance both on campus and in the surrounding community. “Personally, I feel the UNF...

Column: Epic Jacksonville City Council Fail

Catherine Byerly | Aug 30, 2012

The Jacksonville City Council voted Wednesday August 15, 2012 against Ordinance 2012-296 in a 10-9 vote, which sought to protect the gay and lesbian community from workplace and housing discrimination. This decision not only disappointed me as a UNF student, but as a Jacksonville resident. And even as a Republican.

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Smoky Summer Turns Clear

Spinnaker | Jul 18, 2011

The smoke, which subdued Jacksonville at the start of May, dissipated around June 22 but left UNF students with cloudy memories of grey skies, foul smells and migraines

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Closets are for clothes

Spinnaker | Oct 5, 2010

Prepare yourself for LGBT’s Coming Out Week, a celebration including free HIV tests, a photography exhibit and a special guest speaker.

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Editorial: Government should repeal questionable ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’ rule

Spinnaker | Apr 14, 2010

US Senators should repeal questionable 'Don't Ask, Don't Tell' rule People who believe in and reciprocate one another’s belief in one another constitute a nation. One acknowledges another as...

SG Senate denies T-shirt funding for LGBTQ Awareness Days

Spinnaker | Jan 8, 2010

The UNF Student Government Senate blocked a T-shirt funding request from pro-gay rights groups during the Jan. 4 Senate meeting, citing fiscal responsibility as the rationale.

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Our Two Sense – Mar. 4

Spinnaker | Mar 4, 2009

Josh Salman Managing Editor Jonathan Morales News Editor Rebecca McKinnon Staff Writer James Cannon II Assistant News Editor Professors are embracing cell phones in the classroom. What’s...