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The phenomenon of helicopter parenting: How students and their parents can work together to fix it

The phenomenon of helicopter parenting: How students and their parents can work together to fix it

Heydi Ortiz, Managing Editor Aug 9, 2019

The main goal for parents is to provide love and security to their children so that when they leave the nest they’re prepared to confront the real world on their own. But what happens when parents can’t...

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The Atlantic Ocean

Are shark attacks on the rise?

Kaitlyn Bowers, Video Director Aug 8, 2019

The word ‘relaxing’ may be the first thing you think of when talking about the beach, but with all the recent shark attacks on Florida’s east coast, is the word ‘dangerous’ becoming more accurate?  In...

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Florida looks into saying goodbye to plastic straws

Florida looks into saying goodbye to plastic straws

Erik Feliciano Aug 8, 2019

The movement away from plastic straws has been a hot topic recently. As first reported by News4Jax on Friday, Aug. 2, Senator Kevin Rader, a Delray Beach Democrat, filed a measure that would prohibit...

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A closer look into Agent Orange: the war tactic that causes cancer

A closer look into Agent Orange: the war tactic that causes cancer

Breanna Cataldo, Features Editor Aug 8, 2019

Agent Orange is a herbicide that was used during the Vietnam War to clear out vegetation, as stated in the article announcing the Agent Orange Town Hall event. Unfortunately, this herbicide had health...

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student writing

How to: Student Loans

DeAndre Pearson Aug 7, 2019

College can be a wonderful yet frustrating experience as an incoming freshman. For many, this is a sign of actually becoming more responsible for yourself and your future. Paying for college is a big issue...

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The Student Union is home to a number of free events for UNF Students. Photo by Alexis Molinaro.

What to know if you’re stepping foot on UNF’s campus for the first time

Heydi Ortiz, Managing Editor Aug 6, 2019

Maybe you’re stepping foot on campus for the first time as a freshman or maybe for your first time as a transfer. Regardless, there are things that UNF students don’t know until they’re well into...

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Universal Pictures

Spinnaker Staff Picks: College Movies

Drew McDonald, Sports Editor Aug 5, 2019

Courtney Green, News Editor: "Dead Poets Society" “It’s because of Robin Williams, I love and miss him so much. Also, the carpe diem part has stuck with me, I love that part. I love the drama and...

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Photo by Zach Evans

How Jacksonville is changing the stigma around marijuana

Erik Feliciano Aug 2, 2019

In recent years, the use of marijuana has slowly become a more accepted practice. States such as Colorado, California and Washington have even gone to the lengths of legalizing it outright for recreational...

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Picture of young adult vaping

The dangers of vaping and its effects on your lungs

Darvin Nelson Aug 1, 2019

Vaping is an epidemic among the youth. The dangerous search for a quick buzz among college students has led to many health problems and serious nicotine addictions. Nearly 10 percent of college students...

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Childless Millennials and Disney World: Should they be banned?

Childless Millennials and Disney World: Should they be banned?

Heydi Ortiz, Managing Editor Jul 31, 2019

Walt Disney once said, “Laughter is timeless, Imagination has no age, and dreams are forever.” But not everyone agrees with the creator of the “Happiest Place on Earth”. We’ve all heard twitter...

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*Spoiler free* "Once Upon a Time In Hollywood" Review

*Spoiler free* “Once Upon a Time In Hollywood” Review

Breanna Cataldo, Features Editor Jul 30, 2019

As many people know, Quentin Tarantino is pretty popular for his eccentric yet twisted film style. So when  I heard that Tarantino had written and directed "Once Upon a Time In Hollywood," it was a given...

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An older sculpture in the Sculpture Park.

UNF sculpture students auction off artwork for first time in history

Kaitlyn Bowers, Video Director Jul 30, 2019

Sculpture students at UNF have the honor of making history by being the first students at the school to have their artwork auctioned online for anyone to purchase.  This auction will take place on...

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