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‘Rick and Morty’ review

David Eckstein-Schoemann, Reporter | Jun 10, 2021

"Rick and Morty" is back for another season, so I thought it’d be a good time to talk about one of my favorite animated shows of all time, “Rick and Morty.” I’m surprised at how the show started...

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New ‘Jurassic World VelociCoaster’ opens at Universal Orlando

Megan Blackadar, Reporter | Jun 10, 2021

Feel the rush of the hunt this summer as Universal's new roller coaster will bring you directly into the action of a prehistoric dinosaur chase. The new roller coaster opens June 1o and promises to be...

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Highlighting Marsha P. Johnson

Morgan Jeremy, Reporter | Jun 10, 2021

Marsha P. Johnson was a woman who wore many hats for her community. As a black transwoman during a time when homosexuality was still considered to be a "mental illness," Marsha P. Johnson refused to hide...

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5 Safety Tips for Incoming Freshmen from UNF Police Chief Mackesy

Morgan Jeremy, Reporter | Jun 8, 2021

Starting your first year of college can be daunting, but it doesn’t have to be unsafe. Here are five important tips on ways to stay safe as an incoming freshman according to the Chief of UPD, Francis...

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SPORTS: Inside Swoop in 90 Seconds

TJ Tomkunas, UNF School of Communication | Jun 7, 2021

Presented by the UNF School of Communication. ____ 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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'Cruella' movie review

‘Cruella’ movie review

David Eckstein-Schoemann, Reporter | Jun 7, 2021

Featured Image: Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures I’m not gonna lie, my thoughts on the Disney live action remakes are mixed at best. Mainly because most of them either repeat the same story again,...

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A statue of former Vice President John C. Calhoun, a South Carolina native, stands in the lobby of the Statehouse on Tuesday, Jan. 12, 2021, in Columbia, S.C. Republican South Carolina legislative leaders are unlikely this year to give permission to local governments or colleges who want to take down Confederate statues or rename buildings honoring segregationists. (AP Photo/Meg Kinnard)

UNF students’ thoughts on renaming high schools named after Confederates

Nathan Turoff, Features Editor | Jun 4, 2021

In recent years, statues, monuments, and other things celebrating Confederate leaders have been facing increasing scrutiny. This also includes things explicitly and intentionally named after them, like...

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Why Apple TV+ is worth adding to your streaming subscriptions

Michael Tracey, Reporter | Jun 4, 2021

I am not writing an opinion piece on what is the best streaming service to have, nor am I working for Apple and attempting to market their product to audiences. I adore the craft of storytelling and appreciate...

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E3 2021 & Summer Game Fest kick-off virtually next week

E3 2021 & Summer Game Fest kick-off virtually next week

Michael Tracey, Reporter | Jun 3, 2021

Featured Image: E3 The month of June is massive for the video game industry. Two of the most significant gaming events of the year start next week: E3 2021 and Summer Game Fest. Software developers...

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‘A Quiet Place Part II’ review

David Eckstein-Schoemann, Reporter | Jun 3, 2021

It’s been over a year since this film was delayed due to the pandemic, but it’s finally been released and we can see how the story continues.  The film takes place in a post-apocalyptic world where...

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Gulf Coast v East Coast

Gulf Coast v East Coast

Nathan Turoff, Features Editor | Jun 3, 2021

Florida is often viewed as the quintessential vacation destination for the entire country. This is primarily due to 2 factors: Its large number of tourist destinations, such as Disney and Universal, and...

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Celebrating Pride Month 2021

Morgan Jeremy, Police Reporter | Jun 2, 2021

June 1 marks the beginning of Pride, a month-long celebration of LGBTQ+ individuals and culture in remembrance of the 1969 Stonewall Riots.  Back in the 60s, members of the LGBTQ community experienced...

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