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Food

Panda Express is open at the Student Union.

Panda Express opens for business

Johnakeshia Thompson Aug 28, 2018

The smell of sweet and tangy spices lingers on campus as an invitation to come and indulge in Chinese food. This soft launch can speak for itself; as soon as you enter the food court, you’re greeted...

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Coffee: A means of morning survival

Coffee: A means of morning survival

Jac Caruso Aug 23, 2018

Coffee, coffee everywhere but how to make a good cup? According to USA Today, over 83 percent of Americans start their day with coffee. For many college students who are adjusting to new schedules...

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Photo by Khorri Newton

Restaurant Review: Safe Harbor

Khorri Newton Jul 17, 2018

As a food lover and someone who is new to local food in Jacksonville, I decided to ask around and find some that would have me talking about it for days on end. In my quest to do just that, I wound...

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Photo by Alex Wilson

Free entreés at on-campus Chick-Fil-A next Tuesday

Hannah Lee, Editor-in-Chief Jul 5, 2018

Want a free entrée from Chick-Fil-A? All you have to do is dress up like a cow on Tuesday, July 10 and go to the Chick-Fil-A on campus between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. in order to receive your free food. The...

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Graphic by Sam Chaney

Red, White and Hungry: Simple dessert and drink recipes to make your Fourth of July sweet

Sam Chaney, News Editor Jul 4, 2018

Didn't plan to host this Fourth of July? Neither did we. If you need to throw together some last-second drinks and desserts for those nearly-hangry Wednesday guests, we've got you covered. Click...

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Graphics by Sam Chaney

Keepin’ cool for the summer: Easy drink recipes

Sam Chaney, News Editor May 20, 2018

Disclaimer: Spinnaker does not endorse underage drinking. Please drink responsibly.   Assuming you aren't one of the unfortunate souls still trapped in a classroom, for the time being, Summer...

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Photo by Camille Shaw.

May the food be with you; an event at the Cafe

Valeree Del Guidice Apr 3, 2018

It may not be May 4 yet, but the Osprey Cafe is getting off to a head start. On Thursday, April 5, the dinner service, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., in the Cafe will be Star Wars-themed. The Cafe is calling it,...

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Photo by Pierce Turner.

Saying goodbye to Chick-N-Grill

Pierce Turner, Features Editor Mar 21, 2018

  Saying goodbye is always hard. Tearful farewells can leave even the strongest people feeling empty, like a part of them just died. Soon, the UNF community will have to say a collective “so...

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Finding a late night bite

Finding a late night bite

Logan Ansteatt Mar 19, 2018

Late night cravings are often unavoidable. Whether you’re pulling an all-nighter and need some study fuel, have a case of the munchies or are just looking for more than stale potato chips past 10 p.m.,...

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The Bacon Love #9. Photo by Logan Ansteatt.

Grub Burger Bar Review: There’s a grease overload in my stomach

Logan Ansteatt Feb 23, 2018

It’s grueling to justify a $9 burger. Everything needs to perfectly align during your dining experience to make that higher than usual entry point worth it. Unfortunately for the Grub Burger Bar, the...

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Art, passion, and munchies at Shack Maui

Art, passion, and munchies at Shack Maui

Andy Moser Feb 22, 2018

Mauricio Valderruten knew absolutely nothing about running a business when he dropped out of UNF (three years into his college career) to start Shack Maui in 2015. He runs the restaurant with his...

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Firebirds Wood Fired Grill: Onion rings to die for

Firebirds Wood Fired Grill: Onion rings to die for

Nicole Jackson Feb 9, 2018

When I first walked into Firebirds Wood Fired Grill, I was greeted with the cozy ambience of a fireplace and dim lighting. Several smiling faces greeted me, and my party was seated fairly quickly. It...

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