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Plants, tacos & canines; UNF Ogier Gardens hosts 9th Annual Harvest Fest

Michael Tracey, General Assignment Reporter Nov 3, 2021

Grab a friend and get ready to embrace the cool fall weather at UNF Ogier Gardens Harvest Festival this Friday, Nov. 5, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. The free event will feature live music, lunch from a local...

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You’re in for a wild ride!; The Jacksonville Fair opens this week

Darvin Nelson, General Assignment Reporter Nov 3, 2021

The annual Greater Jacksonville Agricultural Fair is back in business this year and opens its gates to sweet cotton candy and dizzy rides on Thursday, Nov. 4. College students can enter the fair for free...

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Opinion: How fermented foods may improve your health

Hayley Brock, Nutrition Student Nov 1, 2021

Fermented foods have been growing in popularity over the years, likely due to the fact that more people are interested in improving their gut health.1 Your gut microbiome is home to more than 100 trillion...

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Through the eyes of a photographer: October

Justin Nedrow and Carter Mudgett Nov 1, 2021

The month of pumpkin carving, Halloween, and costumes has wound to a close so check out the gallery of Spinnaker photographer Justin Nedrow’s best photos of the month. ___ For more information...

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Cover of Sally Rooney’s Beautiful World, Where Are You. Photo via MacMillian Publishers.

‘Beautiful World, Where Are You’: a review

Julia Croston, Government Reporter Oct 29, 2021

With recent success, Sally Rooney continues on her path to becoming one of the most notable authors of the present era. Vogue refers to Rooney as an author with a cult following and the “Salinger for...

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“Halloween Kills” movie review

Michael Tracey, General Assignment Reporter Oct 28, 2021

In 2018, director David Gordon Green took a stab at rebooting the popular horror franchise “Halloween.” His first film of a planned trilogy and the return of the iconic babysitter Laurie Strode, played...

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Community Potluck at Ogier Gardens

Community Potluck at Ogier Gardens

Majdouline Bakor, Multimedia Journalist Oct 27, 2021

The UNF Slow Food Chapter club will host a spooky community potluck at the Ogier Gardens on Friday Oct. 29 at 5:00 p.m. The gathering is open to all students. Participants are encouraged to bring their...

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Why you may want to take a trip to Orlando this holiday season 

Hayley Simonson, Managing Editor Oct 27, 2021

Orlando is not a far drive from Jacksonville, which is great, because this year Walt Disney World is bringing all the holiday festivities imaginable for its 50th anniversary.  Each park will be cheerfully...

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Album Cover for Blue Banisters by Lana Del Rey.

‘Blue Banisters’ album review

Ash Anders, Radio DJ Oct 27, 2021

Lana Del Rey’s eighth studio album “Blue Banisters” was announced in April 2021, but not released until October 22nd. This album is haunting and beautiful but features some weaker tracks that unfortunately...

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Halloween Events happening at UNF

Halloween Events happening at UNF

Nathan Turoff, Features Editor Oct 26, 2021

Spooky Season has arrived in full force this week, with Halloween just around the corner. A hallmark of the holiday is costumes, candy, and scaring people. Many students are attending UNF from far away,...

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Letter from the Editor: Halloween Open House Invitation

Carter Mudgett, Editor in Chief Oct 25, 2021

Hi! My name is Carter and I’m the Editor in Chief of Spinnaker. Please allow me to take a few minutes of your time to explain what we have to offer. On paper, we provide UNF with news, entertainment,...

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Most anticipated Halloween costumes of 2021

Hayley Simonson, Managing Editor Oct 23, 2021

Halloween is right around the corner. Each year certain costume concepts take the stage whether it be in regard to trendy pop culture or new media trends.  It’s always interesting to see what is...

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