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Cover of Sally Rooney’s Beautiful World, Where Are You. Photo via MacMillian Publishers.

‘Beautiful World, Where Are You’: a review

Julia Croston, Government Reporter Oct 29, 2021

With recent success, Sally Rooney continues on her path to becoming one of the most notable authors of the present era. Vogue refers to Rooney as an author with a cult following and the “Salinger for...

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Photo courtesy of Universal Pictures.

“Halloween Kills” movie review

Michael Tracey, General Assignment Reporter Oct 28, 2021

In 2018, director David Gordon Green took a stab at rebooting the popular horror franchise “Halloween.” His first film of a planned trilogy and the return of the iconic babysitter Laurie Strode, played...

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Community Potluck at Ogier Gardens

Community Potluck at Ogier Gardens

Majdouline Bakor, Multimedia Journalist Oct 27, 2021

The UNF Slow Food Chapter club will host a spooky community potluck at the Ogier Gardens on Friday Oct. 29 at 5:00 p.m. The gathering is open to all students. Participants are encouraged to bring their...

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Photo by Aiden Craver on Unsplash.

Why you may want to take a trip to Orlando this holiday season 

Hayley Simonson, Managing Editor Oct 27, 2021

Orlando is not a far drive from Jacksonville, which is great, because this year Walt Disney World is bringing all the holiday festivities imaginable for its 50th anniversary.  Each park will be cheerfully...

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Album Cover for Blue Banisters by Lana Del Rey.

‘Blue Banisters’ album review

Ash Anders, Radio DJ Oct 27, 2021

Lana Del Rey’s eighth studio album “Blue Banisters” was announced in April 2021, but not released until October 22nd. This album is haunting and beautiful but features some weaker tracks that unfortunately...

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Social Media Expo JAX 2021 hosted at UNF

Social Media Expo JAX 2021 hosted at UNF

Majdouline Bakor, Multimedia Journalist Oct 26, 2021

The UNF School of Communications Media Week has begun and has an entire schedule of events planned to assist students in networking with professionals who are involved in the field of Advertising, Multimedia...

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‘DUNE’ review

David Eckstein-Schoemann, Reporter Oct 26, 2021

Based on one of literature’s biggest science fiction novels, “Dune” to many is a spectacle in every sense of the word. Everything from the characters to the story to the worldbuilding is the definition...

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Halloween Events happening at UNF

Halloween Events happening at UNF

Nathan Turoff, Features Editor Oct 26, 2021

Spooky Season has arrived in full force this week, with Halloween just around the corner. A hallmark of the holiday is costumes, candy, and scaring people. Many students are attending UNF from far away,...

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Graphic by Spinnaker Creative Department.

Letter from the Editor: Halloween Open House Invitation

Carter Mudgett, Editor in Chief Oct 25, 2021

Hi! My name is Carter and I’m the Editor in Chief of Spinnaker. Please allow me to take a few minutes of your time to explain what we have to offer. On paper, we provide UNF with news, entertainment,...

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Photo courtesy of EA, DICE.

“Battlefield 2042” first impressions

Michael Tracey, General Assignment Reporter Oct 22, 2021

Three months ago, if you asked me what my most anticipated shooter of the year would be, I would have said “Battlefield 2042” in an instant. However, after playing the open beta event, I have canceled...

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Graphic by Majdouline Bakor.

Parkinson’s Moving Day at UNF

Majdouline Bakor, Multimedia Journalist Oct 21, 2021

The annual Parkinson’s Foundation Moving Day event will take place at UNF this Saturday, October 23 at 9 am. Participants are to meet up with the foundation at UNF’s Coxwell Amphitheater, next to the...

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UNF Student Union

Food Truck Frenzy at the Osprey Plaza

Hayley Simonson, Managing Editor Oct 20, 2021

Osprey Plaza is located in the middle of the student union and, this Friday, Oct. 22, there will be free food there. That’s right, free food. Who doesn’t love it?  Any UNF student who shows up...

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