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Album Review: "Roy Ayers JID002" by Adrian Younge, Ali Shaheed Muhammad, and Roy Ayers

Album Review: “Roy Ayers JID002” by Adrian Younge, Ali Shaheed Muhammad, and Roy Ayers

Carissa Marques, Creative Services Director Jul 1, 2020

Introduction: Roy Ayers JID002, JID being the acronym for “jazz is dead,” is the collaborative album released by jazz artists Adrian Younge, Ali Shaheed Muhammad, and Roy Ayers on June 19, 2020....

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Jax teen, Keedron Bryant, gets record deal after viral song

Sheifalika Bhatnagar, Reporter Jun 29, 2020

Featured Image: Keedron Bryant (News4jax via FOX Sports). Three days after the death of George Floyd, a local Jacksonville teen named Keedron Bryant sang a song that his mother wrote, called “I Just...

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Album review: "Arizona Baby" by Kevin Abstract

Album review: “Arizona Baby” by Kevin Abstract

Sydney Chatani, Program Director Jun 26, 2020

INTRODUCTION: In light of current events, and June being Pride Month, the staff at Spinnaker has decided to use our platform as an opportunity to highlight black and LGBTQ+ artists. This week, our selected...

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Blast from the Past: Sky High

Blast from the Past: Sky High

Darvin Nelson, Features Editor Jun 24, 2020

After recently watching Sky High again, I was met with overwhelming nostalgia. Characters, such as Mr. Medulla, that I completely forgot about and scenes that were as great as I remember were in action...

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Jacksonville Dance Theater explains dance's role during the time of coronavirus

Jacksonville Dance Theater explains dance’s role during the time of coronavirus

Siddie Friar, Reporter Jun 23, 2020

In these ‘strange and unprecedented’ times, dancing may be the last thing on your mind. However, the folks at the non-profit Jacksonville Dance Theatre (JDT) think that dance, or creative movement,...

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Album review: Punisher by Phoebe Bridgers

Album review: Punisher by Phoebe Bridgers

Carissa Marques, Creative Services Director Jun 23, 2020

Introduction:  “Punisher” is Phoebe Bridgers’ second independent full-length project released on June 18, 2020. The indie-folk-rock singer is a member of boygenius and Better Oblivion Community...

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New trailer for Hamilton film

New trailer for Hamilton film

Nathan Turoff, Critter Columnist Jun 22, 2020

Last night, a trailer was revealed for the much-anticipated original cast filming of the iconic Broadway musical, Hamilton. From Lin-Manuel Miranda, Hamilton is the critically-acclaimed and culturally-adored...

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Album review: Purple Rain by Prince

Album review: Purple Rain by Prince

Sydney Chatani, Program Director Jun 19, 2020

INTRODUCTION: In light of current events, and June being Pride Month, the staff at Spinnaker has decided to use our platform as an opportunity to highlight Black and LGBTQ+ artists. This week, our selected...

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History of Juneteenth

History of Juneteenth

Darvin Nelson, Features Editor Jun 19, 2020

Today is the 155th anniversary of Juneteenth, a national holiday that celebrates the end of slavery. In light of recent events, such as the BLM movement and the retraction of confederate statues, the...

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Artemis Fowl review

Artemis Fowl review

John Watson, Sports Editor Jun 18, 2020

In Disney’s latest live-action adaptation of a highly-regarded book, Artemis Fowl strived in visualizing a fairytale world, but struggled to find its footing with a jumbled plot and a confusing backstory. Summary: Artemis...

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The future of movie theaters amid COVID-19

The future of movie theaters amid COVID-19

Darvin Nelson, Features Editor Jun 17, 2020

Going to the movies is one of those activities that require being around strangers for an extended period of time, so it doesn't seem like the best idea in the midst of COVID-19. The coronavirus has threatened...

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Fiction and poetry on antiracism and similar topics

Fiction and poetry on antiracism and similar topics

Carissa Marques, Creative Services Director Jun 16, 2020

If you’re still looking for reading materials to help further your education on antiracism and similar topics, here is a list of some fictional content and poetry: Fiction  The Bluest Eye - Toni...

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