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UNF and JU scientists partner to monitor river health

Eduardo Santos | Aug 25, 2014
Teams of scientists from UNF and JU partnered to research and report the condition of the lower basin of the St. Johns River.
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Do’s and Don’ts of being a good roommate

Clark | Aug 18, 2014
Having roommates can sometimes be difficult--you might not get along, or you might run into other issues. No matter what, you will most likely have to live with your roommates for a while. Here are a few general guidelines to assist you in your roommate endeavors.
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Jack of all trades: UNF holds the latest career for octogenarian working as a maintenance mechanic

Noor Ashouri | Aug 12, 2014
At 81 years old, Dale Baker is a maintenance mechanic at UNF. Both a co-worker and supervisor note Baker's humor and penchant for jokes. He has a varied past, from Korean veteran to meatpacking employee, and hopes to retire here at UNF.
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Anxiety, GarageBand, and semesters off: an interview with Alex G

Michaela Gugliotta | Aug 8, 2014
Before playing his live set at Backbooth, Spinnaker Radio sat down with the anxious singer/songwriter Alex G to talk about his creative process, uncertainty about music as a career, and honest lyrics.
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Concert Review: Alex G and Elvis Depressedly on their hazy, lo-fi summer tour

Holt Knight | Jul 29, 2014
Elvis Depressedly and Alex G performed at Backbooth in Orlando. Under their odd but simple-sounding brand of pop music lies a serious, strange and exciting current.
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UNF student John Spinks breaks ground on new HGTV competition show

Jake Stofan | Jul 24, 2014
UNF Construction Management senior John Spinks and his wife Whitney Spinks were chosen to appear on the new HGTV competitive show Flipping the Block. John explains how the couple was chosen to be on the show, what led him to construction, and their plans for the future.
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Smokers have one more year to smoke freely before UNF goes smoke-free

Jake Stofan | Jul 24, 2014
Starting August 2015, UNF will begin the Smoke-Free Campus Initiative to help promote healthier living for students, faculty, and staff. Ash receptacles and designated smoking areas will be removed as a result of the university's transition to being a smoke-free environment.
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Concert Review: Ray LaMontagne and Jenny Lewis

Holt Knight | Jul 22, 2014
Ray LaMontagne's psychedelic rock and Jenny Lewis's pure voice brought their audiences back in time at Jacksonville’s Florida Theatre last Tuesday. Two reporters give an account of each of these artist’s timeless performances.
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Local band Herd of Watts isn’t quite what it could be

Douglas Markowitz | Jul 16, 2014

Jacksonville’s local music scene doesn’t exactly have a shining reputation. The most successful artist to come out of the city in the last 20 years is Limp Bizkit, and today we play host to a school...

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Local reggae band and One Spark “Best Creator” Sidereal headlines at Freebird

Saphara Harrell | Jul 16, 2014
Local reggae band and One Spark "Best Creator" Sidereal will be playing a string of local shows and music festivals starting with Freebird Live on Friday, July 18th. Drummer Niko Costas sits down with Spinnaker to discuss the band's plans for the near future including One Spark Berlin.
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Guantanamo Baywatch talks butts, Seinfeld, and Californian surf-rock genre

Michaela Gugliotta | Jul 15, 2014

The focus of the July 5th “Duval LUAU” was Guantanamo Baywatch, the third band who took the stage. Based out of Portland, Ore., they gravitate towards the oldies and play simple but tight riffs...

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UNF students’ guide to living with campus geese

Cassidy Alexander | Jul 3, 2014
The geese welcome students and faculty on campus all year-round with their cuteness and waste tracks. Here are the Do's and Don'ts of living with the geese--our campus bird second to Ozzie.
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