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The Benefits of Yoga

Hayley Simonson, Managing Editor | Oct 7, 2021

Take advantage of the group fitness yoga classes at the UNF wellness center, and embrace all the benefits that come along with attending yoga classes. According to Hopkins Medicine, yoga has many benefits...

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MLB Postseason is here; what you need to know

Riley Platt, Sports Editor | Oct 7, 2021

October has arrived and that means one thing: playoff baseball is upon us.  The grueling regular season that began in April has come to a close after 162 games. This season has provided fans with plenty...

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Disney World’s 50th Anniversary

David Eckstein-Schoemann, Reporter | Oct 6, 2021

Disney fans rejoice! The time has come for Walt Disney World’s 50th Anniversary celebration. After having opened its doors on October 1st, 1971, visitors of all ages have come to witness the big event.  Seeing...

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Jacksonville pumpkin patches to visit this fall

Hayley Simonson, Managing Editor | Oct 6, 2021

Pumpkin season is here, and with that anomaly comes the event of the year -- pumpkin patch scouting.  Some people take pride in their traditional pumpkin patches that they’ve visited for years, while...

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Is UNF dining understaffed?

Amelia Simmons, Police Reporter | Oct 6, 2021

Students on campus over the past few weeks have most likely seen these signs offering bonuses to anyone who would like to apply for a part-time or full-time job with UNF dining, and dozens of the signs...

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Graphic by Majdouline Bakor.

Pokémon x Oreo limited edition cookies

Majdouline Bakor, Multimedia Reporter | Oct 5, 2021

Nintendo and Nabisco collaborated on their newest release of the limited-edition Pokémon Oreos on Sept. 13. One side of the cookie displays the imprint of sixteen different Pokémon, which can include...

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‘Venom: Let There Be Carnage’ review

David Eckstein-Schoemann, Reporter | Oct 5, 2021

Never thought I’d see the day where a film like “Venom” would be able to score a sequel. Despite being panned by critics and even comic fans, it gained a die-hard audience that wanted to see Tom...

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NFTs: What are they and why are they so popular?

Majdouline Bakor, Multimedia Journalist | Oct 4, 2021

In the new age of cryptocurrency, NFTs are a new economic collectible form of digital art. The popularity of NFTs has begun to rise on the internet. However, it seems they’ve contributed to technology’s...

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Why are students being asked to give their signatures on campus?

Amelia Simmons, Police Reporter | Oct 4, 2021

Students on campus have been asked to sign waivers by people around campus for years, however, this semester these interactions seem to be at an all-time high. Students are seemingly unable to spend a...

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Announcement of Hamilton’s rescheduled performances, courtesy of FSCJ.

Hamilton finally arrives in Jacksonville

Nathan Turoff, Features Editor | Oct 4, 2021

After a delay of over a year as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, the beloved and much anticipated musical Hamilton is finally coming to Jacksonville. This iconic hip-hop rap musical was a hit with audiences...

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Lend-A-Fit has opened, Student Body Vice President Grosso explains the goals of the initiative

Julia Croston, Student Government Reporter | Oct 4, 2021

On Sep. 27, Lend-A-Fit, funded by Student Government (SG), opened for student use. Spinnaker interviewed Student Body Vice President Johnny Grosso to discuss the goals and details of Lend-A-Fit.  Grosso...

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UNF’s undefeated football team

Amelia Simmons, Police Reporter | Oct 1, 2021

UNF students have wondered for years if the school was ever going to start a football program, so Spinnaker decided to get to the bottom of it and the answer is more complicated than students would think. Spinnaker...

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