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The entrance to the UNF Counseling Center. The walls are gray and there are silver double doors with large windows, and a sign above the doors reading, "UNF Counseling Center"

The future of the UNF Counseling Center

Courtney Green, News Editor Jul 31, 2019

Big changes are coming to the UNF Counseling Center in the wake of Dr. Andy King's decision to step down from his position as UNF Counseling Center Director.  Student mental health is one of UNF President...

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Dr. Andrew King. Photo by Audrey Carpenter

Director of UNF Counseling Center resigns

Drew McDonald, Sports Editor Jul 25, 2019

Dr. Andy King, Director of the UNF Counseling Center, has resigned weeks before the Fall 2019 semester has begun. An email from the Interim Associate Provost Dr. Daniel C. Moon said, “Dr. Andy...

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The entrance to the UNF Counseling Center. The walls are gray and there are silver double doors with large windows, and a sign above the doors reading, "UNF Counseling Center"

How to de-stress before finals

Teeryana Bryant Apr 10, 2019

It can be argued that one of the most nerve-racking things about college is finals week. Often, students can be made to feel that these final tests are make-or-break. Of course, this feeling of panic can...

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The entrance to the UNF Counseling Center. The walls are gray and there are silver double doors with large windows, and a sign above the doors reading, "UNF Counseling Center"

UNF Counseling Center limiting individual appointments per student

Paolo Cesar Jan 25, 2019

With students raising concerns about time for appointments, the UNF Counseling Center has started limiting sessions to a maximum of six per student. Last fall, the Counseling Center received concerns...

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National Stress Awareness Month and Taming Finals Anxiety

National Stress Awareness Month and Taming Finals Anxiety

Sam Chaney Apr 21, 2018

With final exams being next week, most UNF students are reaching the point where their stress evolves beyond the usual background hum of discomfort. End of semester burnout will threaten to exacerbate...

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Vigil held at UNF to honor victims of Parkland shooting

Alexandra Torres-Perez, Managing Editor Feb 21, 2018

[embedyt] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NUUjqeIZw28[/embedyt] 17 candles representing 17 lives. Lives taken too soon after a former student entered Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School and opened...

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UNF will hold vigil for Parkland shooting victims

Alexandra Torres-Perez, Managing Editor Feb 20, 2018

A vigil honoring the 17 victims who lost their lives at last week’s school shooting will be held at the Peace Plaza at 5:30 p.m. on Feb. 21. The Peace Plaza is where the Mahatma Gandhi and the Martin...

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Homesickness: How to combat it

Homesickness: How to combat it

Ronnesha Rodgers Jun 30, 2017

While college is a new exciting chapter in the lives of many incoming freshman, even the most self-sufficient student can suffer from homesickness.  Homesickness is categorized as a relationship...

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Universities ask for more money for mental health resources

Wesley Leblanc Mar 29, 2017

Today, the University of North Florida and 11 other public universities asked the state legislature to give additional funding to universities so they can hire more mental health counselors. An increase...

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Finding your safe space at UNF. Photo courtesy of Facebook

Finding your safe space

Tiffany Butler Sep 9, 2016

The start of college is a big transition, and for many students, it can be a little overwhelming. This may not leave you wishing for home or things more familiar, but it can cause the same kind of feelings...

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At Least 50 Killed in Orlando Terror Attack

At Least 50 Killed in Orlando Terror Attack

Mark Judson Jun 12, 2016
A gunman killed at least 50 people early Sunday morning, injuring more, at a gay nightclub in the Orlando area.
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The Spinnaker Will Continue Promoting What It Reports: Spinnaker Editorial of June 12

Spinnaker Jun 18, 2013
The Spinnaker is asked to stop using a certain word in front of freshman.
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