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Trump vs. Clinton: Education

Tiffany Butler Oct 13, 2016

There are a lot of factors to take into consideration when deciding who to vote for, but for college students, one that’s particularly important is the candidate’s stance on education. Is checking...

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Graphic by Jay Srivsatava

2016 Vice Presidential candidates: an overview

Tiffany Butler Oct 4, 2016

Before they were our presidential candidates, Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton were common names. Thanks to his business success and reality TV show and her long political history, most American’s...

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Graphic by Kyle Crompton

Debate Overview: Best arguments and what stood out

Will Weber Sep 27, 2016

It was a back and forth slugfest Monday night, when Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump traded blows at Hofstra University in the first of three presidential debates. What stood out In the year’s most...

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Graphic by Mariana Martins

2016 Presidential Candidates: An Overview

Tiffany Butler Sep 21, 2016

With the national election fast approaching, Spinnaker is working hard to equip UNF students with the knowledge they need to get out and vote. We’re starting with an overview of who’s running, and...

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Clinton Campaign outreach triple-axles to UNF

Clinton Campaign outreach triple-axles to UNF

Logan Ansteatt Sep 15, 2016

Two-time Olympic medalist Michelle Kwan visited UNF on behalf of the Clinton campaign Wednesday, Sept. 14. Her visit was part of a campaign through Jacksonville, St. Augustine, and Gainesville to highlight...

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Political clubs on campus support their party’s candidates

Political clubs on campus support their party’s candidates

Audrey Carpenter Sep 13, 2016

UNF’s College Republicans and College Democrats are strongly supporting their parties respective candidates, despite the unfavorable public opinion centered around the upcoming election. With the possibility...

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Supporters wait for Donald Trump to speak at the Jacksonville Landing. Photo by Kristen Smith

Trump coming to town again

Cassidy Alexander Aug 3, 2016
Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump will be hosting a campaign rally in Jacksonville today, Wednesday Aug. 3. The rally will take place at the Jacksonville Veteran’s Memorial Arena at 300 A. Philip Randolph Blvd., and begins at 7 p.m. Doors will open at 4 p.m.
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Supporters wait for Donald Trump to speak at the Jacksonville Landing. Photo by Kristen Smith

Trump rally brings large crowd to Jacksonville Landing

Cassidy Alexander Oct 26, 2015
Supporters and detractors alike came out to the Republican candidate's event on Saturday.
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Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton appears to be the favored choice for Democrats in Florida. Photo courtesy of Facebook.

Second UNF poll says Hillary Clinton is on top of other candidates

Danae Leake Oct 23, 2015
Latest poll shows Clinton ahead of other Democratic candidates by a significant amount.
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Trump making a campaign stop in Jacksonville this Saturday

Trump making a campaign stop in Jacksonville this Saturday

Cassidy Alexander Oct 21, 2015
Donald Trump is having a campaign rally at the Jacksonville Landing Oct. 24.
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