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A guide to birthday freebies

Mally Nichols, Reporter Feb 16, 2021

It’s your birthday, obviously one of the most important holidays of the year. Could even be worthy of a national holiday, but who’s to say? Celebrating birthdays in college can be hard, especially...

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To All The Boys: Always and Forever review

To All The Boys: Always and Forever review

Jordan Ramos, Reporter Feb 16, 2021

Most of us dream of having that romance that will last a lifetime. To All the Boys: Always and Forever captures that dream as the third movie in the series based off of the YA novels by Jenny Han. While...

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WandaVision Ep.6 spoiler-filled review

WandaVision Ep.6 spoiler-filled review

David Eckstein-Schoemann, Reporter Feb 16, 2021

We may be in the middle of February, but don’t think that’s gonna stop this show from pretending like it’s Halloween straight out of the 90s or early 2000s. This week on WandaVision the Maximoff...

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A guide to staying secure online

Ketan Narotam, Reporter Feb 15, 2021

Cyber experts agree that it’s time to start taking online security seriously to avoid falling prey to cyber criminals. According to a PR Newswire report, the FBI reported a 300 percent increase in...

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Album cover art for Destiny by The Jacksons

Album review: Destiny by The Jacksons

Zain Beverly, Radio Intern Feb 15, 2021

Destiny is the thirteenth album released by the Jackson 5, or the third to be released by the Jacksons. They had to change their name after they left Motown records and went to Epic. This album influenced...

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Movies to watch during Black History Month

Movies to watch during Black History Month

Hayley Simonson, Managing Editor Feb 11, 2021

Movies are a way to bring people together to create mutual feelings and emotions that connect larger audiences. Since it's early beginnings, Hollywood has progressed in a positive direction by bringing...

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Ida. B. Wells-Barnett, photo courtesy National Park Service.

Black History Month spotlight: Ida. B. Wells-Barnett

Hayley Simonson, Managing Editor Feb 11, 2021

Ida. B. Wells-Barnett is known as one of the most influential journalists of her time and beyond. She was a talented writer, activist, and researcher in the 19th and 20th centuries. She used her skills...

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Two critically endangered bongo calves born at the Jacksonville Zoo

Hayley Simonson, Managing Editor Feb 10, 2021

The Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens is now home to two more critically endangered Eastern Bongo calves. One calf was born on Dec. 17, 2020, while the other was born later on Jan. 8, 2021.  Both calves...

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UNF biology professor discusses climate change

Hayley Simonson, Managing Editor Feb 9, 2021

Our planet is estimated to be home to 15 million different species, yet Earth continues to be misunderstood and put on the backburner by the very people it sustains. Myths about pressing issues such as...

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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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Is there a correlation between social media usage and depression?

Hayley Simonson, Managing Editor Feb 2, 2021

Social media has taken over the world with its instant, formidable power to connect the human population. Has it potentially consumed our minds as well?  Academic research might give us a new perspective...

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Former Elections Commissioner speaks about his experiences and the future

Carter Mudgett, Government Reporter Feb 2, 2021

Following his recent step-down from the position of Elections Commissioner, Darryl Boyer spoke with Spinnaker about his experiences in Student Government in the past, and his hopes for the future.  “I...

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