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“No Trump! No KKK! No Fascist USA!”: Students for a Democratic Society hold anti-neo-Nazi speakout

Ethan Mclaughlin, Reporter Nov 21, 2019

“No Trump! No KKK! No Fascist USA!”  The Students for a Democratic Society (SDS) held a speakout protesting the presence of neo-Nazis on UNF campus. At the speakout, there were poetry readings,...

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A neo-Nazi flyer next to what appears to be a UNF pre-law program poster.

Students publicly condemn Neo-Nazi propaganda

Morgan Holbrook, Staff Reporter Nov 8, 2019

Earlier this week, Spinnaker published a story about alleged neo-Nazi propaganda being placed around campus. It didn’t take long for one well-known student group to release a statement, taking a stance...

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Q&A with the UNF Young Democratic Socialists of America

Q&A with the UNF Young Democratic Socialists of America

Alex Del Dago, Government reporter Apr 15, 2019

Spinnaker got the chance to conduct a Question and Answer session with Nolan Hammond, President of UNF’s Young Democratic Socialists of America, to ask him about the club, what he wants students to know...

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UNF SDS at protest in D.C. Courtesy of Michela Martinazzi

UNF responds to a letter from the Students for a Democratic Society

Lianna Norman, News Editor Mar 7, 2019

The Students for a Democratic Society have been anything but quiet on UNF campus. Their latest rally immediately followed an unanswered letter sent to the office of President David Szymanski, regarding...

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SDS marches to the President's Office and held their rally, even though it was raining.

SDS hosts rally advocating for rights of immigrants

Jay Mafela Feb 22, 2019

While the rainy weather kept most students indoors, it didn't stop some students from stepping out to the green to spread their message to others. The Students for a Democratic Society held a rally...

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Recently appointed Supreme Court Judge Brett Kavanaugh. Photo courtesy of the U.S. Court of Appeals.

Solidarity circle: Discussing sexual assault and proper consent

Heydi Ortiz Oct 11, 2018

On a rainy Wednesday afternoon, hidden from the storm’s downpour, a group of students gathered to talk about sexual assault and what to do now that Brett Kavanaugh is an associate justice on the Supreme...

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Gathering of attendees at Black Lives Matter rally listening to guest speaker speak.

UNF SDS holds a Blacks Lives Matter rally to stand against racial injustice and police brutality

Jessica May, Khorri Newton, and Heydi Ortiz Sep 27, 2018

Students gathered on the Green on Wednesday, Sept. 26 for a Black Lives Matter rally hosted by the Students for a Democratic Society. The event was hosted as a means of standing against social and racial...

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UNF SDS drops banner recognizing victims of police brutality

UNF SDS drops banner recognizing victims of police brutality

Joseph Girouard Sep 19, 2018

On Monday afternoon, Students for a Democratic Society revealed a banner in Alumni Square displaying victim names of police brutality.  [embedyt] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h_fyia59z5o[/embedyt] The...

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Activists gather outside of the Duval County Courthouse in response to the recent death of transgender community members.

PHOTOS: A call for justice for the transgender community

Khorri Newton, Staff Photographer Jun 28, 2018

Members of the Students for a Democratic Society,  Jacksonville Transgender Action Committee, JASMYN, and Equality Florida were present at the rally for justice in front of the Duval Courthouse Wednesday,...

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UNF SDS at protest in D.C. Courtesy of Michela Martinazzi

SDS responds to Morse’s punishment

Tom McCormick Nov 12, 2017

UNF Students for a Democratic Society (SDS) released a statement Friday condemning the university’s investigation and response to the recent racist Snapchat video incident involving several UNF students....

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Members of the SDS stand outside President Delaney’s office.
Photo by Pierce Turner

SDS to host a study-in at the President’s office

Andy Castro Oct 20, 2017

The UNF Students for a Democratic Society will hold a "study-in" on Monday, Oct. 23 to draw attention to racism as a serious student issue after recent incidents on campus. Students will march from...

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UNF President John Delaney. Photo by Lili Weinstein

Week in rewind: Racist video, no SG president and more

Ronnie Rodgers Oct 19, 2017

Mims Steps down as President Student Body President Samantha Mims resigned via email last week after being given an ultimatum by the Attorney General Jaclyn Glosson to step down or face impeachment....

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