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Cobra Kai: From rivals to allies

David Eckstein-Schoemann, Reporter Feb 9, 2021

“Cobra Kai” is one of the most talked-about shows in recent years. Made over 30 years after the original “The Karate Kid” series and even starring a lot of the original cast. This show has struck...

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HBO Max “We’re Here” documentary spoiler-free review

Kyle McGovern, Reporter Feb 8, 2021

If UNF students are looking for a heartwarming documentary series to watch on HBO Max, “We’re Here” is a brilliant LGBTQIA+ series that follows Bob the Drag Queen, Shangela Laquifa Wadley, and Eureka...

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UNF Senate approves Lyft Rideshare Program

Carter Mudgett, Government Reporter Feb 8, 2021

UNF is poised to follow the example of colleges and universities across the country in supporting the transportation of students. Last week, the Budget and Allocations Committee approved the Lyft Rideshare...

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WandaVision episode five spoiler review

David Eckstein-Schoemann, Reporter Feb 8, 2021

We’re back with WandaVision, this time in the 80s primetime. Talk about a show that started out slow, but is now blowing people's minds with its big reveals and dramatic turns. A lot of crazy things...

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Album cover art for Duke Ellington and John Coltrane

Staff Pick album review for Duke Ellington and John Coltrane

Zain Beverly, Radio Intern Feb 8, 2021

Duke Ellington and John Coltrane is the rather straight-forwardly named 1963 album born from a completely instrumental recording session between the two titular artists and a few members from both of their...

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Watch the Lend-a-Wing grand opening live!

Darvin Nelson, Editor-in-Chief Feb 5, 2021

Student Government will be hosting the Lend--Wing's grand opening live on Facebook. The process of transferring the food pantry from Hicks Hall to the Student Union has taken a few semesters, but...

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What’s up with UNF’s reputation of standing for “U Never Finish”?

What’s up with UNF’s reputation of standing for “U Never Finish”?

Shelby Senesac, News Editor Feb 4, 2021

Spinnaker decided to ask students through a multiple-choice poll posted on Facebook and Instagram on why they think UNF got the unfortunate naming “U Never Finish,” and the results might surprise you.  Students...

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UNF Alumni Association Virtual Homecoming kicks off Sunday

Riley Platt, GA Reporter Feb 4, 2021

Homecoming is a beloved tradition at UNF, but things will look a bit different this year. Like every other aspect of our daily lives, Covid-19 has also impacted the week-long event. Don’t fear, though,...

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Ricky Sharp (left) performing live with Alan Tutwiler (right) at Rain Dogs. Photo courtesy of Brittany Davis.

Musicians forced to stream because of COVID

Ketan Narotam, Police Reporter Feb 4, 2021

In Jacksonville, local musicians are forced to get creative online by streaming on the popular live content platform, Twitch.tv, due to COVID-19. Ricky Sharp is a student at UNF majoring in journalism...

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Golden Globe statues appear on stage at the nominations for the 77th annual Golden Globe Awards at the Beverly Hilton Hotel, in Beverly Hills, Calif. The 77th annual Golden Globe Awards will be held on Sunday, Jan. 5, 2020
77th Annual Golden Globe Awards - Nominations, Beverly Hills, USA - 09 Dec 2019

Golden Globe Nominees announced

Nathan Turoff, Features Editor Feb 3, 2021

The nominations for the annual Golden Globe Awards were announced today, Feb. 3. The 2021 Golden Globes recognize the greatest achievements in both television and film over the year of 2020, a year marked...

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The Medium review

Erik Feliciano, Reporter Feb 3, 2021

“The Medium” is a very slow burn of a game, and while it does do a few interesting things, it takes time to get to what is interesting and it can be a bit tedious as opposed to scary. Even though the...

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A guide to meal prepping

Hayley Simonson, Managing Editor Feb 3, 2021

College students are stressed and busy -- mix that with being hangry and broke, and you have yourself a recipe for disaster. There’s a solution to staying healthy and in control of your finances when...

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