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The Guardians of the Galaxy. Courtesy Marvel Studios.

James Gunn reinstated as director for “Guardians 3”

David Eckstein Mar 17, 2019

Guardians fans rejoice! It has just been reported that James Gunn has been reinstated as director of "Guardians of the Galaxy 3" after Disney fired him eight months ago. This comes as a surprise, as Disney...

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Fire-grilled oven used at Blaze Pizza. Photo by Alexandra Torres-Perez

Pi Day offers discounted pizza and more

Paolo Cesar Mar 14, 2019

Pi Day is upon us and with it comes several discounts at local pizza outlets. Blaze Pizza in Town Center, Jacksonville, is starting the Pi Day hype with $3.14 pizzas for anyone who downloads the Blaze...

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Column: A weekend in Scotland

Tyler Wailes Mar 13, 2019

This column is part of a series written by Tyler Wailes. Wailes is on a study abroad trip and each week she shares her experience with Spinnaker readers. At 6:34 a.m. on the morning of March 1, myself...

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“The Black Album” continues Weezer’s trend of mediocrity

Nicole Moore Mar 12, 2019

“Begrudgingly catchy” is a phrase I thought I would never use in my lifetime, but it’s a phrase that describes Weezer’s “Black Album” to a tee. Rivers Cuomo and crew are back for their thirteenth...

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Photo by Hannah Lee

Opinion: Banking on Syllabi

Austin Belet, Opinons Writer Mar 12, 2019

Though we are midway through the semester, I want you to reminisce with me about the anxiety that creeps in your soul as we approach a new semester. Recall, for a moment, the hesitation in purchasing textbooks...

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O’Connell tries out for U.S. National Women’s Volleyball Team

Drew McDonald, Sports Editor Mar 12, 2019

In hopes of making the elite list of 48 qualifiers, Redshirt-Sophomore Gabby O’Connell, an Outside Hitter for the UNF Volleyball team, earned a tryout for the U.S. Women’s National Volleyball team.  This...

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Captain Marvel: Further, faster, and full circle with our latest heroine

Paolo Cesar Mar 11, 2019

An opening statement for those who somehow hate Marvel with all of their beings: Kindly leave your complaints at the window. That aside, Marvel’s done wonders with "Captain Marvel," which could be...

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Photo by Alex Wilson

OPINION: Chick-fil-a is trash

Austin Belet, Opinions Writer Mar 9, 2019

Like, okay, the actual food is decent. It has a nice spice palate, it’s often very juicy, and no one does waffle fries quite the same way. It’s super convenient for us to swing through between classes...

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Courtesy of Yippee Ki Yay Records.

1,000 Listens or Less: Abjects – “Never Give Up”

Nicole Moore Mar 9, 2019

There is something beautiful about a band featuring members from different parts of the world coming together to do two things and two things only, play loud music and kick ass on stage. Abjects is a three-piece...

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OPINION: Why fast fashion should be your last resort

Mellisa Soehono Mar 8, 2019

It’s easy to admit I don’t wear half the clothes currently hanging in my closet, sometimes I wonder why I even bought some of the things I have. The mentality of tricking myself into believing I need...

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Gabriel Medina’s journey from international soccer to a UNF International Business Major

Gabriel Medina’s journey from international soccer to a UNF International Business Major

Bruce Hope, Sports Reporter Mar 8, 2019

He speaks Spanish, English, French, and Italian fluently. He also knows a little Japanese and Chinese. He is an avid footballer (soccer player), martial artist, and also a bodybuilder.  Like many young...

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Students have until Wednesday at 6 p.m. to vote for Student Government. Photo by Morgan Purvis

OPINON: SG Elections are important and you should vote

Austin Belet, Opinions Writer Mar 6, 2019

UNF has started our elections to choose our new student body president and vice president today, but do any of us really care? No, not really, but we absolutely should. There is a small group of...

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