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How UNF students feel about the border crisis

Heydi Ortiz, News Editor | Jul 5, 2019

A recent photo of a migrant father and his daughter laying deceased in the Rio Grande River after an attempt to cross the border from Mexico into the United States has become what others describe as...

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Why scientists say coffee can help fight off obesity

Heydi Ortiz, News Editor | Jul 2, 2019

Thinking about putting down that cup of coffee? Well, don’t. You’re probably thinking “Why won’t these people stop talking about coffee?”  It’s because we know how much college kids love...

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Looking for something to do in Jax this Independence Day? Check out these events

Erik Feliciano | Jul 1, 2019

With Independence day coming up there are quite a few things to do. Independence Day Celebration On July 3,  the Jumbo Shrimp will be hosting a Independence day event where the first 2,000 people...

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Tips for commuting students

Lianna Norman, Editor in Chief | Jul 1, 2019

There are plenty of guides with tips and tricks on how to survive your freshman year in college. However, most of these lists directly apply to students who live on campus during their first year of college...

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MOSH pride celebration

Breanna Cataldo, Features Editor | Jun 26, 2019

The MOSH is partnering up with the UNF LGBT Resource Center on June 29 to celebrate pride month. BeBe Deluxe, JASMYN, River City Pride, Hamburger Mary's and more will also be partnering with the MOSH...

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Opinion: Opportunity is abundant

Austin W Belet, Opinions Editor | Jun 25, 2019

What is something that literally every university student has in common? We are all trying to get our degree. These pieces of paper show that we have spent specialized time and attention to learn...

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What incoming freshmen need to know about UNF's Student Wellness Complex

What incoming freshmen need to know about UNF’s Student Wellness Complex

Courtney Green | Jun 24, 2019

College is a time to reinvent yourself, and many people see physical fitness as an integral part of reinvention. To get our new students acquainted with UNF’s Student Wellness Complex, Spinnaker spoke...

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How college students can develop better eating habits

Victoria Reed | Jun 21, 2019

[embedyt] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ol8KulpuUKk[/embedyt] By now, most college students are familiar with the term “ultra-processed foods” and its association with health concerns. You know...

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How the trade war between China and the U.S. could affect Chinese students

Breanna Cataldo, Features Editor | Jun 21, 2019

Chinese students using visas to attend U.S. colleges could be affected by the tariffs and retaliations made between Beijing and Washington D.C. Trade negotiations between China and the U.S. began wavering...

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University of no football?

Hunter Hortsman | Jun 20, 2019

It has been the big question here on campus for years... since 1972 to be exact: when are we getting a football team? Back then, the University’s goal was to have a football team by 2006. Now,...

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Kids learn how to build prosthetic limbs at UNF summer camp

Kaitlyn Bowers, Video Director | Jun 19, 2019

[embedyt] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E3hF3ukMXIc[/embedyt] This summer, UNF has given students from 3rd grade all the way up to 12th grade the opportunity of a lifetime: the opportunity to participate...

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Roommate horror stories

Heydi Ortiz, News Editor | Jun 19, 2019

Although some students find on-campus living to be a smooth transition from home life, others start out their college experiences with some unfortunate roommate horror stories. “She made comments...

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