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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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“Battlefield 2042” first impressions

Michael Tracey, General Assignment Reporter | Oct 22, 2021

Three months ago, if you asked me what my most anticipated shooter of the year would be, I would have said “Battlefield 2042” in an instant. However, after playing the open beta event, I have canceled...

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Former Facebook employee Frances Haugen speaks during a hearing of the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Subcommittee on Consumer Protection, Product Safety, and Data Security, on Capitol Hill, Tuesday, Oct. 5, 2021, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Facebook and its effects on society; UNF professor elaborates

Nathan Turoff, Features Editor | Oct 22, 2021

Facebook and its contemporaries have come under increased scrutiny from the government and general public over their questionable practices and frequent breaches of information. This comes after early...

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‘Tis the season of giving; UNF accepting donations for the annual Thanksgiving Basket Food Drive

Michael Tracey, General Assignment Reporter | Oct 21, 2021

The holiday season is about more than receiving presents wrapped elegantly with a bow or finishing that last bite of pumpkin pie. The year's final months are also a moment to give back to those who aren't...

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Parkinson’s Moving Day at UNF

Majdouline Bakor, Multimedia Journalist | Oct 21, 2021

The annual Parkinson’s Foundation Moving Day event will take place at UNF this Saturday, October 23 at 9 am. Participants are to meet up with the foundation at UNF’s Coxwell Amphitheater, next to the...

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Food Truck Frenzy at the Osprey Plaza

Hayley Simonson, Managing Editor | Oct 20, 2021

Osprey Plaza is located in the middle of the student union and, this Friday, Oct. 22, there will be free food there. That’s right, free food. Who doesn’t love it?  Any UNF student who shows up...

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Cybersecurity: Safety tips and resources

Majdouline Bakor, Multimedia Journalist | Oct 20, 2021

Technology has assisted society through academics, remote work, communication, and entertainment throughout the years. However, there comes an issue with security since so much information is saved online....

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DC FanDome 2021: Recap

David Eckstein-Schoemann, Reporter | Oct 20, 2021

Hello DC Fans! Call up your super friends, because DC FanDome is back for another round in 2021. There’s a lot of content to cover, so I’ll cover what has fans the most hyped. Without further ado,...

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