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UNF researchers survey urban alligator population

UNF researchers survey urban alligator population

Darvin Nelson, News Editor Oct 28, 2020

A UNF biology team conducted a year-long research study of the population of Jacksonville’s urban alligators. The team wanted to observe how alligators behave in large cities, and found that there are...

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My experience of COVID-19 and three weeks of quarantine

Nathan Turoff, Student Government Reporter Oct 28, 2020

Three weeks in UNF-administered quarantine has been one of the most unique and challenging experiences in my entire life. That’s saying a lot, considering I had to go through the college admissions process....

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‘Cursed Films’ reviews ‘The Bye Bye Man’

Kaitlyn Bowers, Features Editor Oct 26, 2020

Join the cast of "Cursed Films," Spinnaker's bad movie review show, as they review the 2017 film, "The Bye Bye Man." The full episode can be viewed below. https://youtu.be/H9CPyDKraLM ___ For...

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No gym is no excuse: Negative health effects caused by no physical activity

No gym is no excuse: Negative health effects caused by no physical activity

Aloe Suarez, Reporter Oct 26, 2020

With self-quarantining still in effect, lack of any activity could cause additional negative health effects, such as diabetes and mental stress. Health officials are concerned that most Americans are...

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UNF celebrates Interfaith Week: 'Religious and Nonreligious United for Social Change'

UNF celebrates Interfaith Week: ‘Religious and Nonreligious United for Social Change’

Aloe Suarez, Reporter Oct 26, 2020

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - This week kicks off the start of Interfaith Week at the University of North Florida, where students and faculty of various religions band together to learn and engage with one another...

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The art of college pranks

The art of college pranks

Erik Feliciano, Reporter Oct 24, 2020

When you think about college life, some of the things that come to mind are parties, cramming for finals, and crazy college pranks. Over the years there have been a wide variety of pranks, some harmless,...

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How isolation can affect mental health

How isolation can affect mental health

Kaitlyn Bowers, Features Editor Oct 23, 2020

It’s been 8 months of quarantine, and UNF student Julianne Brugger has had enough.  Once the pandemic hit, Brugger, a senior majoring in Multimedia Production, moved back home to Ocala, Florida in...

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UNF LGBT Resource Center promotes awareness to issues in the transgender community

UNF LGBT Resource Center promotes awareness to issues in the transgender community

Jonathan Melancon, Reporter Oct 23, 2020

Have you ever had the fear of using a public restroom without discrimination? Have you ever had to prepare a safety plan for yourself in case your loved ones didn’t accept you? Have you ever had to experience...

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Benefits of talking to yourself and when to worry

Darvin Nelson, News Editor Oct 22, 2020

Let’s face it, whether we’re in the shower or home alone for a while, we sometimes exchange a few words with ourselves. So, if you’ve been wondering if it's normal to talk to yourself and crack up...

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'The Spinn' discusses town halls and Amy Coney Barrett

‘The Spinn’ discusses town halls and Amy Coney Barrett

Kaitlyn Bowers, Features Editor Oct 22, 2020

Join the cast of "The Spinn" as they discuss both President Trump and former Vice President Biden's town halls and Amy Coney Barrett's hearing. The full episode can be viewed below. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h7Mfp7J9iPM ___ For...

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Five books to read this fall

Five books to read this fall

Kathlene Lei Ruiz, Creative Services Intern Oct 22, 2020

Looking for some good reads to add to your reading list? Look no further! We’ve compiled a list of books to curl up with this fall. Without further ado, here are five literary companions to keep you...

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Secret Service, K-9's and a VP candidate: How Spinnaker's editor in chief wound up covering the Biden/Harris campaign

Secret Service, K-9’s and a VP candidate: How Spinnaker’s editor in chief wound up covering the Biden/Harris campaign

Heydi Ortiz, Editor in Chief Oct 21, 2020

In my years of working with Spinnaker, I never imagined myself working alongside freelancers from the New York Times, Washington Post and other professionals in my field of work. What I also definitely...

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