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The perfect fall escape: The Jacksonville Fair is only here for a few more days

Jessica May Nov 8, 2018

The smell of fried food and the sound of screaming riders is only in town for a few more days. The Greater Jacksonville Agricultural Fair is ending soon, but if you still want to go, there is time....

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Thousands of migrants are heading towards the U.S. border. Courtesy Associated Press YouTube.

OPINION: The migrant caravan myths are the real danger

Noah Meyer, Opinions Editor Nov 7, 2018

In actual, material reality, the “Migrant Caravan” is a non-issue. A couple thousand of desperate, mistreated human beings have embarked on a dangerous journey north, some with the goal of seeking...

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Students react to alleged sexual assault at the Flats

Students react to alleged sexual assault at the Flats

Sarah Bethea Nov 6, 2018

[embedyt] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vtshdUOQ6-w[/embedyt]   — 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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“Nobody’s Fool” is no fool at the box office

Steven Thompson Nov 5, 2018

“Nobody’s Fool” is a romantic-comedy directed by American actor, playwright, filmmaker and comedian Tyler Perry. This latest Perry flick is about a snobbish, controlling, corporate-loving...

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Photo courtesy of MOCA Jacksonville.

OPINION: The Unjust Firing of Mauricio Gonzalez

Noah Meyer, Opinions Editor Nov 5, 2018

On Aug. 13, 2018, Mauricio Gonzalez, the Vice President of Student and International Affairs, was suddenly fired by President David Szymanski. This firing comes after 18 years of service to the university...

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The cover for Ty Segall's "Fudge Sandwich." Courtesy of In the Red Records.

Ty Segall’s “Fudge Sandwich” is a Hard-Psych Rock Record of Covers

Zachary Haigley Nov 2, 2018

Ty Segall’s “Fudge Sandwich” opens with a cover of War’s “Lowrider,” transforming the upbeat and somewhat strange original into an even weirder composition, sounding like a marching anthem...

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Courtesy of UNF Interfaith Center

Harry Potter and the Sacred Text: Applying sacred reading to the wizarding world

Sarah Bethea Nov 1, 2018

UNF Interfaith Week strives to bring people of different faiths together through common goals and interests. This week, co-hosts of the "Harry Potter and the Sacred Text" podcast Vanessa Zoltan and Casper...

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UNF student shines by singing the national anthem at the White House

UNF student shines by singing the national anthem at the White House

Johnakeshia Thompson Oct 31, 2018

Janrei Villavicencio is a communications major with a focus in advertising at UNF. He is also the former president of the UNF Filipino Student Association. According to him, his involvement with the FSA...

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Last-minute Halloween costumes

Last-minute Halloween costumes

Johnakeshia Thompson Oct 30, 2018

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Graphic by Sam Chaney

According to a United Nations report, we will start seeing the effects of climate change in 12 years

Jessica May Oct 30, 2018

The United Nations’ intergovernmental panel on climate change released a new report on Oct. 8  about the immediate effects of climate change that we may soon face, and the news isn’t pretty. The...

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Graphic by Sam Chaney

UNF students talk about their summer spent abroad in Spain

Jay Mafela Oct 30, 2018

As a part of UNF Spanish Majors and Minors Week, students in the Spanish major spoke in the “Perspectivas Sobre la España de Hoy/ Perspective on Spain Today” event. The students talked about their...

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Courtesy of UNF Interfaith Center

Interfaith week brings faith-centric events to UNF campus

Sarah Bethea Oct 29, 2018

Oct. 29 to Nov. 2 is Interfaith Week, with this semester’s theme being “Making Magic Every Day.” Here are some fun events you can take part in. Monday, Oct. 29 - Interfaith Week Kickoff on the...

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