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Department of Education scorecard shows UNF grads earn below state average

Department of Education scorecard shows UNF grads earn below state average

Steven Thompson Nov 16, 2018

Brace yourselves Ospreys, because where you attend college could have a huge impact on how much money you will earn. According to the U.S. Department of Education’s official scorecard for the University...

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Graphic by Sam Chaney

The season for fun and family

Aleema Jack Nov 16, 2018

Thanksgiving is a time for football games, feasting and reunions where we make memories with family and friends to celebrate the togetherness of loved ones. For some of us, it’s our favorite time of...

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Student Body President Jenna DuPilka. Photo by Brandon Diaz.

Sitting down with SG President on alcohol policy change and other issues

Alan Vargas, Government Reporter Nov 13, 2018

The third floor of the UNF Student Union is typically a busy place where student government officials move from meeting to meeting, but for two weeks in early October, anxiousness pervaded the halls...

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Stan Lee has died this past Monday, aged 95. Photo courtesy of Wikimedia Commons.

EXCELSIOR!: How Stan Lee revolutionized entertainment

David Eckstein Nov 13, 2018

Stan Lee, the creator of Marvel comics, passed away Monday. This news comes as a shock to millions of people all over the world. Through his characters, so many of which leapt off the comic panels and...

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UNF professor Stephen Stagon has created "Mesoglue."

A “Meso” Success: UNF assistant professor creates the first room-temperature metallic

Daniela Toporek Nov 13, 2018

Imagine better quality and durability of electronics, such as our beloved smartphones and game consoles, yet at a cheaper cost. Stephen Stagon, UNF assistant professor of mechanical engineering, may have...

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Courtesy of Paramount Pictures.

“Overlord” is tons of fun for everyone

David Eckstein Nov 12, 2018

From director Julius Avery (Son of a Gun) and producer J.J. Abrams (Super 8, Star Trek, and Star Wars: The Force Awakens) comes "Overlord," a WWII film about American paratroopers who are tasked with...

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OPINION: UNF early voting site underperforms, but is important nonetheless

Noah Meyer, Opinions Editor Nov 11, 2018

With midterm elections over (excluding the recount), the Duval County Supervisor of Elections has released voting data and statistics, including the number of voters that used each voting site. Among those...

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"The Grinch" steals Christmas yet again in latest adaptation

“The Grinch” steals Christmas yet again in latest adaptation

Steven Thompson Nov 11, 2018

Dr. Seuss’ “How the Grinch Stole Christmas” was originally written as a children’s book before it was into an animated Christmas television special that aired on CBS in 1966. After airing every...

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Photo Gallery: Volleyball win for North Florida

Photo Gallery: Volleyball win for North Florida

Khorri Newton Nov 11, 2018

Photos by Khorri Newton — For more information or news tips, or if you see an error in this story or have any compliments or concerns, contact editor@unfspinnaker.com.

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Graphic by Sam Chaney

Why some Ospreys consider “Crazy Rich Asians” a crazy important film

Heydi Ortiz Nov 9, 2018

From "Bride and Prejudice" in 2004 to films like "Black Panther" and "Crazy Rich Asians" in 2018, movies have come a long way in representing minorities and bringing diversity to the forefront of the American...

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OPINION: Midterm elections Blue trickle, red sea

OPINION: Midterm elections Blue trickle, red sea

Noah Meyer, Opinions Editor Nov 8, 2018

Once again, we were promised a blue wave. And once again, the Democrats got the results we’ve all come to expect: disappointment. Yes, the Democrats now control the House, barely, but in the run-up to...

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Associate Professor David Schwam-Baird. Photo courtesy of the University of North Florida

US sends military in response to migrant caravan

Steven Thompson Nov 8, 2018

The Pentagon is sending more than 7,000 U.S. troops to the Southwest border to support Customs and Border Protection agents, in response to the massive migrant caravan that is heading to the U.S. According...

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