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A guide to finding an apartment after college

Mally Nichols, Reporter Feb 27, 2021

So the college days are coming to an end, and the idea of settling into your career field looms overhead. There are many things to think about: finances, relationships, jobs, and especially a place to...

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Doctor Stone (anime show review)

David Eckstein-Schoemann, Reporter Feb 27, 2021

How do shows like these keep escaping my radar? It seems like anime is full of shows that surprise people with its charm and unique ideas. The series centers on Senkū Ishigami, an 18-year-old  genius,...

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A guide to neighborhoods in Jacksonville and what to expect from them

Hayley Simonson, Managing Editor Feb 27, 2021

Jacksonville is a huge city that has many unique areas to live. These individual hubs have something special to offer and cater distinctively to the people they host.  There are many different options...

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The COVID-19 vaccine experience

David Eckstein-Schoemann, Reporter Feb 26, 2021

My name is David Eckstein-Schoemann. I am a fellow Osprey at UNF and recently got my first dose of Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine (on Feb. 15 to be exact). Several family members and I are diagnosed with...

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UNF School of Music presents Voices of Mahogany: A celebration of Choral Composers from Africa and the African Diaspora

Darvin Nelson, Editor-in-Chief Feb 26, 2021

UNF musicians will celebrate composers from Africa and the African Diaspora on Sunday, Feb. 28, 2021, at 3:30 p.m. The free event will be located at the Andrew A Robinson Theater (limited seating) and...

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The history of Black History Month

Jordan Ramos, Reporter Feb 26, 2021

Black History Month is a celebration that many African-Americans take part in. It highlights the difficulties as well as the triumphs that the black community has faced throughout America’s history....

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Seven haunted places in Jacksonville

Hayley Simonson, Managing Editor Feb 25, 2021

Sometimes, buildings carry superstition with them as much as they carry history. If you’re someone who is interested in mysterious tales surrounding areas rumored to be haunted, this list is for you.  Many...

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How are telephone and online scammers cashing-in on the pandemic

How are telephone and online scammers cashing-in on the pandemic

Ketan Narotam, Police Reporter Feb 25, 2021

The FBI warns that criminals are pumping out thousands of brand-new COVID-19 scams every day. These criminals aren’t missing an opportunity to cash-in on the pandemic.  COVID-19 themed scams are...

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Pokemon celebrates its 25th Anniversary

Jordan Ramos, Reporter Feb 25, 2021

Pokemon’s 25th anniversary starts soon, and for the event, the company has many things planned throughout the year including music with many famous artists, new games, and new trading cards. The anniversary...

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Graphic by Spinnaker Creative Team.

The history of Black History Month

Jordan Ramos, Reporter Feb 25, 2021

Black History Month is a celebration that many African-Americans take part in. It highlights the difficulties as well as the triumphs that the black community has faced throughout America’s history....

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UNF’s overall rankings, screenshot taken from Rate My Professors.

How does UNF hold up on Rate My Professor?

Nathan Turoff, Features Editor Feb 25, 2021

According to a recent poll conducted by Spinnaker, many students feel as if UNF offers bad advising, which is detrimental to the overall graduation rate of its students. While it still hasn’t been determined ...

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How to save money on travel

Hayley Simonson, Managing Editor Feb 24, 2021

For a while now, COVID-19 has halted travel plans, closed borders, and left people fantasizing about the days when they can officially travel again. While the pandemic is not over yet, brighter horizons...

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