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“Alita: Battle Angel” review: Fans of the manga rejoice

David Eckstein Feb 18, 2019

Directed by Robert Rodriquez (Sin City) and produced by James Cameron (Terminator, Aliens, Avatar), its Alita:Battle Angel. This new film, based on the Japanese cyberpunk manga series written in the 1990s,...

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UNF hosts global health expert Rajiv Shah

Lianna Norman, News Editor Feb 16, 2019

What should one do when the President of the United States calls and tells them to “Make us proud?” Rajiv Shah listened to the room split with laughter as he described his first phone call from President...

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Homecoming: Nest Fest comes to UNF

Homecoming: Nest Fest comes to UNF

Paolo Cesar Feb 15, 2019

Starting Feb. 15, the University of North Florida will host Homecoming: Nest Fest, with open invitations and special offers for alumni until Feb. 23. Alongside a welcome back for alumni, Homecoming offers multiple...

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London Bridge

Column: Making your way around town

Tyler Wailes Feb 15, 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. This column gets published every Friday. Gym...

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UNF recognizes loyal faculty with breakfast

UNF recognizes loyal faculty with breakfast

Teeryana Bryant Feb 14, 2019

Teachers, department directors, faculty and staff were given an employee appreciation breakfast on Tuesday Feb. 12 for the years they have contributed to the school. The event included live music along...

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Parkland shooting anniversary: How students are using their voice to move forward

Paolo Cesar Feb 14, 2019

A year has passed since the Marjory Stoneman Douglas shooting, and people are moving forward to honor the fallen and reflect on everything that has passed since that time. Among those making efforts...

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Game room hosts V-Day fight night

Jay Mafela Feb 14, 2019

Today is Valentine's Day. The only love floating around UNF's Game Room is the love of battle. The Game Room is hosting a Fight Night on Feb. 14 starting at 6 p.m. Students can compete in fighting...

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OPINION: The Emergency Alert System Failed

Austin Belet, Opinions Writer Feb 12, 2019

On Feb. 11 UNF alerted faculty and students of a potential gunman on campus. UNFPD and JSO responded, surrounding the arena parking garage and clearing the area. Students and staff were told to hunker...

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Tyler Wailes in the U.K.

COLUMN: Taking an Exit off the My Way Highway

Tyler Wailes Feb 8, 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. This column gets published every Friday. The...

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"This is Not the End" by Spielbergs.

Spielbergs channel 2000’s emo on “This Is Not The End”

Nicole Moore, Assistant Content Producer Feb 8, 2019

There was a time not too long ago where emo-rock seemingly ruled. From the likes of Japandroids to Modern Baseball, at some point most American teens in the mid to late 2000’s were exposed to the suburban...

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Facebook bans (and unbans) Geneva Museum of Art and History's pictures of nude statues

Facebook bans (and unbans) Geneva Museum of Art and History’s pictures of nude statues

Paolo Cesar Feb 8, 2019

Facebook recently banned photos of two nude statues by the Museum of Art and History in Geneva, bringing the debate about nudity in public spaces into the limelight once more.   Associate Professor...

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President Donald Trump

OPINION: State of our disunion

Austin Belet, Opinions Writer Feb 6, 2019

The State of The Union Address of 2019 has been delivered and the traditional Trump taglines have been delivered with it. On one hand, I heard several things from the President that I can get behind;...

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