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Chick fil-A on UNF Campus

Chick-fil-A closes campus location for a six-week renovation

Drew McDonald, Sports Editor May 6, 2019

Students who are craving a Chick-fil-A Chicken Sandwich combo meal or their trademark sweet tea will have to turn elsewhere as the establishment has shut down six weeks for a “face lift”, according...

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Brooks College of Health

UNF selected as a Forbes 2019 “Best Value College”

Drew McDonald, Sports Editor May 1, 2019

In a list of just 300 universities across the nation, the University of North Florida was named a Forbes 2019 “Best Value College.” An important stat that made UNF stand out was that 73.4 percent...

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UNF Softball vs. Liberty 2019

Photo Gallery: Softball vs. Liberty University

Khorri Newton, Photo Editor Apr 13, 2019

For more information or news tips, or if you see an error in this story or have any compliments or concerns, contact editor@unfspinnaker.com.

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UNF's lecture on America's role in the chanign world was hosted in the Herbert University Center. Photo by Jessica May.

UNF Early Voting Site closed for next local election

Hannah Lee, Editor-in-Chief Mar 29, 2019

Students hoping to vote in the next local election will be disappointed to find that Supervisor of Elections Mike Hogan won't be opening the UNF Early Voting Site. In the March 19 election, only 24...

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Gabriel Medina’s journey from international soccer to a UNF International Business Major

Gabriel Medina’s journey from international soccer to a UNF International Business Major

Bruce Hope, Sports Reporter Mar 8, 2019

He speaks Spanish, English, French, and Italian fluently. He also knows a little Japanese and Chinese. He is an avid footballer (soccer player), martial artist, and also a bodybuilder.  Like many young...

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Sarah Busansky

UNF student Sarah Busansky defies all odds

Aleema Jack Feb 21, 2019

Life may not always turn out the way one’s planned, but nothing can stop Sarah Busansky. Busansky was born with cerebral palsy and weighing in at just four pounds, doctors said Sarah would not live long...

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Some animals stay during hurricanes. Photo by Alex Morman

Opinion: God Awful Geese

Austin Belet, Opinions Reporter Feb 20, 2019

You're walking in the woods. There's no one around and your phone is dead. Out of the corner of your eye, you spot them. No not Shia LaBeouf, but in fact it is geese. The dreaded bird that is only...

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UNF is distinguished as a Military Friendly school for 10th year in a row

Kristina Smith Jan 28, 2019

According to a Jan. 28 press release, the University of North Florida has been designated a Military Friendly school for the 2019-2020 year—it’s tenth year in a row. According to the release, each...

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Brooks College of Health

UNF earns a place among the elites with Carnegie Classification

Kristina Smith Jan 16, 2019

UNF has been recognized as a top tier of national universities by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education. According to a UNF press release on January 16, 2018, UNF was recognized...

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Students attending Blue Year's Celebration.

Photo Gallery: Blue Year’s Celebration

Khorri Newton, Photo Editor Jan 7, 2019

For more information or news tips, or if you see an error in this story or have any compliments or concerns, contact editor@unfspinnaker.com.  

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Department of Education scorecard shows UNF grads earn below state average

Department of Education scorecard shows UNF grads earn below state average

Steven Thompson Nov 16, 2018

Brace yourselves Ospreys, because where you attend college could have a huge impact on how much money you will earn. According to the U.S. Department of Education’s official scorecard for the University...

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Police Beats: Pulled over, a swinging gate, and vandalism in the restroom

Police Beats: Pulled over, a swinging gate, and vandalism in the restroom

Jessica May Oct 12, 2018

Pulled over and caught A driver was caught with marijuana after being pulled over for speeding on Alumni Drive on Sept. 19, according to a UNFPD report. The driver was reportedly traveling at...

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