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One of the films screened at the event.

International Scholars Association hosts two-night movie event

Andy Moser Feb 28, 2018

Foreign films can be a turn-off for those who aren’t passionate about cinema. It’s difficult to get into something new and different, and reading subtitles can be distracting. Without making the...

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‘Annihilation:’ You’ll wonder what hit you

‘Annihilation:’ You’ll wonder what hit you

Andy Moser Feb 24, 2018

When you enter the theater to watch Annihilation, you’re anxious, ill-prepared, and don’t have the faintest idea of what lies ahead of you. In this way, you’re just like the characters, who enter...

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flipturn joins Spinnaker Radio for a follow-up to last year's On the Couch. Photo by Brandon Diaz

Spinnaker Radio’s On the Couch: Flipturn edition

Liliana Kendall Feb 24, 2018

[embedyt] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nd1Ej2Yzuvk[/embedyt] Video by Brandon Diaz and Logan Ansteatt, interview by Liliana Kendall Last February, Spinnaker Radio interviewed Fernandina Beach-based...

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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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'Shadow of the Colossus' PS4 review: Colossal eye candy

‘Shadow of the Colossus’ PS4 review: Colossal eye candy

Logan Ansteatt Feb 19, 2018

From the moment the opening cinematic began, "Shadow of the Colossus’" visual splendor had me enchanted. This remake of the 2005 instant-classic PlayStation 2 title pushes current-gen hardware to its...

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Marvel Studios.

‘Black Panther’: a beautiful and distinguished chapter in the MCU

Pierce Turner, Features Editor Feb 16, 2018

As I’m writing this review, minutes after seeing Black Panther, I’m listening to the film’s album, the best original soundtrack of any superhero movie. The album, by Kendrick Lamar, is a project...

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Night of Fun Preview

Night of Fun Preview

Cori Santucci Feb 15, 2018

In celebration of Homecoming, Student Government and Osprey Productions have prepared Night of Fun, a carnival for students that will take place Friday night at the J.B. Coxwell Amphitheater. The event...

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'Fifty Shades Freed': more pain than pleasure

‘Fifty Shades Freed’: more pain than pleasure

Andy Moser Feb 12, 2018

I said my safe word over and over again, but nobody turned off the movie. "Fifty Shades" is back for a third round of uncomfortable sex scenes and melodrama to propel its problematic narrative. Christian...

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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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Comedian Colin Quinn on the Super Bowl, the divorce of America, and his new tour

Comedian Colin Quinn on the Super Bowl, the divorce of America, and his new tour

James Donlon, Radio Manager Feb 8, 2018

*UPDATE* 2/14/2018 Colin Quinn suffered a heart attack yesterday and received treatment. As a result, he is postponing his Jacksonville show until an undetermined date. He is recovering well and released...

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The best Super Bowl 2018 ads: no Tide Pods, Morgan Freeman raps

The best Super Bowl 2018 ads: no Tide Pods, Morgan Freeman raps

Cori Santucci Feb 5, 2018

The Super Bowl is a yearly event where two groups of fans get psychotic about teams they probably don’t even like. More importantly, it’s an event that shows just how over-the-top advertisers can really...

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