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MOS: Students react to Lend-a-Wing’s move to the Game Room

Darvin Nelson, Editor-in-Chief | Feb 5, 2021

Lend-a-Wing has been moved from Hicks Hall and been merged with the Game Room in order to make it more accessible for students. Ospreys share their opinion on the matter: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0ibqjOBwhwA&ab_channel=SpinnakerTV Video...

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What’s up with UNF’s reputation of standing for “U Never Finish”?

What’s up with UNF’s reputation of standing for “U Never Finish”?

Shelby Senesac, News Editor | Feb 4, 2021

Spinnaker decided to ask students through a multiple-choice poll posted on Facebook and Instagram on why they think UNF got the unfortunate naming “U Never Finish,” and the results might surprise you.  Students...

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UNF Alumni Association Virtual Homecoming kicks off Sunday

Riley Platt, GA Reporter | Feb 4, 2021

Homecoming is a beloved tradition at UNF, but things will look a bit different this year. Like every other aspect of our daily lives, Covid-19 has also impacted the week-long event. Don’t fear, though,...

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Ricky Sharp (left) performing live with Alan Tutwiler (right) at Rain Dogs. Photo courtesy of Brittany Davis.

Musicians forced to stream because of COVID

Ketan Narotam, Police Reporter | Feb 4, 2021

In Jacksonville, local musicians are forced to get creative online by streaming on the popular live content platform, Twitch.tv, due to COVID-19. Ricky Sharp is a student at UNF majoring in journalism...

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Golden Globe statues appear on stage at the nominations for the 77th annual Golden Globe Awards at the Beverly Hilton Hotel, in Beverly Hills, Calif. The 77th annual Golden Globe Awards will be held on Sunday, Jan. 5, 2020
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Golden Globe Nominees announced

Nathan Turoff, Features Editor | Feb 3, 2021

The nominations for the annual Golden Globe Awards were announced today, Feb. 3. The 2021 Golden Globes recognize the greatest achievements in both television and film over the year of 2020, a year marked...

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A guide to meal prepping

Hayley Simonson, Managing Editor | Feb 3, 2021

College students are stressed and busy -- mix that with being hangry and broke, and you have yourself a recipe for disaster. There’s a solution to staying healthy and in control of your finances when...

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UNF responds to recent increase in COVID-19 cases among students and faculty

UNF responds to recent increase in COVID-19 cases among students and faculty

Darvin Nelson, Editor-in-Chief | Feb 2, 2021

  UNF has doubled COVID-19 cases within the span of one week multiple times, and according to the current report, it very nearly happened again. Spinnaker reached out to UNF in response to the...

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Is there a correlation between social media usage and depression?

Hayley Simonson, Managing Editor | Feb 2, 2021

Social media has taken over the world with its instant, formidable power to connect the human population. Has it potentially consumed our minds as well?  Academic research might give us a new perspective...

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Biden Reverses Trump’s Transgender-Military Ban

Morgan Jeremy, Reporter | Feb 2, 2021

On Jan. 25, 2021, President Joe Biden reversed a Presidential Memorandum from the Trump administration, which barred transgender individuals from serving in the military.  “It is my conviction as...

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Former Vice-President Darryl Boyer, Photo courtesy of SG.

Former Elections Commissioner speaks about his experiences and the future

Carter Mudgett, Government Reporter | Feb 2, 2021

Following his recent step-down from the position of Elections Commissioner, Darryl Boyer spoke with Spinnaker about his experiences in Student Government in the past, and his hopes for the future.  “I...

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Super Bowl or Super Spreader?

Carter Mudgett, Government Reporter | Feb 2, 2021

Tampa will make history this Sunday, Feb. 7, by becoming the first NFL team to hold the Super Bowl in their own stadium. Despite this historical event, officials are taking heavy precautions in ensuring...

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Tips to avoid procrastination

Tips to avoid procrastination

Mally Nichols, Reporter | Feb 2, 2021

A little procrastination never hurt anyone, right? According to a 2007 study by the University of Calgary, anywhere from 85 and 90 percent of college students procrastinate and almost 50 percent procrastinate...

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