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The importance of cultural representation in video games

The importance of cultural representation in video games

Erik Feliciano, Reporter Sep 29, 2020

Cultural representation is an incredibly important thing that allows for people of different ethnic backgrounds to be represented in ways that highlight their cultures. Video games are a popular medium...

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“Madden NFL 21” review

“Madden NFL 21” review

Jonathan Melancon, Reporter Sep 29, 2020

EA Sports expands on its 32-year-old football franchise with the addition of the new “Park” mode, but is that enough to separate “Madden NFL 21” from its predecessors? “Madden NFL 21” is...

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Man on the street: Student opinions on Netflix's "Cuties"

Man on the street: Student opinions on Netflix’s “Cuties”

Darvin Nelson and Kaitlyn Bowers Sep 26, 2020

Spinnaker went around campus to ask fellow students their opinions on Netflix’s French movie Cuties. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hSUo_sUP7Mc&ab_channel=UNFSpinnaker Granted all interviewees...

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Five albums to kick off the Fall season

Five albums to kick off the Fall season

Kathlene Lei Ruiz, Creative Services Intern Sep 25, 2020

Tuesday marked the beginning of the autumnal equinox. The foliage will begin to change color, temperatures will start to drop and those on campus will trade their tank tops for knit sweaters. Autumn...

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D.I.Y lit mason jar pumpkins

D.I.Y lit mason jar pumpkins

Sep 25, 2020

Mariana Mejia, Reporter ‘Tis the season of spice lattes, cinnamon scents, crispy colorful crippling leaves and pumpkin decorations. Learn how to make D.I.Y.(Do it yourself)  lit mason jar pumpkins...

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Review of Netflix's "Ratched"

Review of Netflix’s “Ratched”

Kaitlyn Bowers, Features Editor Sep 24, 2020

Netflix’s latest original expands on the story of “One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest,” but does it do the classic any justice? Most critics would say no—and this critic would have to agree as well.  “Ratched,”...

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Hispanic Heritage Month Highlight: Maria Mestre de los Dolores Andreu

Aloe Suarez, Reporter Sep 24, 2020

St. Augustine is one of the oldest cities in the United States and is a treasure trove of Spanish history. In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, the Spinnaker is honoring the first Hispanic and female...

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Local organization helps bring closure to unsolved cases

Local organization helps bring closure to unsolved cases

Jonathan Melancon, Reporter Sep 24, 2020

Imagine losing a loved one and not getting any answers. How would you feel if law enforcement decided to move on to another case? Project: Cold Case gives cases of unsolved murders and disappearances a...

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Cultural appropriation vs. appreciation: What’s the difference?

Jonathan Melancon, Reporter Sep 23, 2020

Are you still confused about the difference between appreciating a culture and cultural appropriation?  Just a glance at Instagram or Twitter, and you’ll soon realize you’re not alone.   UNF...

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(Clock-wise) Jess (Ilanah Cami-Goursolas,) Coumba (Esther Gohourou,) Angelica (Médina El Aidi-Azouni,) and Amy (Fathia Youssouf)

Review of Netflix’s “Cuties”

Kaitlyn Bowers, Features Editor Sep 22, 2020

“Cuties.” This seemingly innocuous term has taken on a new meaning with the latest release of the Netflix movie of the same name. The backlash this film received was monumental. But does it truly deserve...

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How social media is pushing users to vote

How social media is pushing users to vote

Erik Feliciano, Reporter Sep 22, 2020

As the 2020 presidential election moves closer, multiple social media platforms are pushing for people to vote. Upon logging into Facebook, Instagram, or Snapchat, users will be greeted with a question...

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UNF professor talks benefits and myths of sunscreen

UNF professor talks benefits and myths of sunscreen

Hayley Simonson, Police Reporter Sep 21, 2020

Featured Image : georgeclerk | Getty Images Most people are instilled with the idea that if you’re going to be in the sun, you need to be wearing sunscreen. Experience and research proves to us that...

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