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2019 "Semester send off", Fireworks Show

Where do fireworks come from and how do they impact the environment?

Darvin Nelson, Features Editor Jul 3, 2020

Lots of Americans will celebrate the Fourth of July by illuminating the night sky with sparklers, smoke bombs, roman candles, ground spinners, and many other types of firecrackers. We’ve all seen different...

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Swooptroupe presents "The Addams Family," a musical comedy

Swooptroupe presents “The Addams Family,” a musical comedy

Darvin Nelson, Features Editor Jul 2, 2020

Last year, the Swooptroupe put on a great performance of The Sound of Music. This season, the Swooptroupe presents The Addams Family: A New Musical Comedy. Audition dates will be on September 12...

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Album Review: "Roy Ayers JID002" by Adrian Younge, Ali Shaheed Muhammad, and Roy Ayers

Album Review: “Roy Ayers JID002” by Adrian Younge, Ali Shaheed Muhammad, and Roy Ayers

Carissa Marques, Creative Services Director Jul 1, 2020

Introduction: Roy Ayers JID002, JID being the acronym for “jazz is dead,” is the collaborative album released by jazz artists Adrian Younge, Ali Shaheed Muhammad, and Roy Ayers on June 19, 2020....

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Let's get lit for Pride

Let’s get lit for Pride

Courtney Green, Managing Editor Jun 30, 2020

We have only a few days left in Pride month, but that doesn't mean it has to end there. Below, you will find six books (a mix of fiction and nonfiction) to carry you through the remaining months of 2020....

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Everyone needs a little help sometimes, knowing the right place or people to call is important.

Who to call instead of 911

Siddie Friar, Reporter Jun 30, 2020

Depending on the situation, calling the police is not always the best course of action. Here is a list of other organizations and groups you can call instead of the police.  Mental Health National...

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Rapper DaBaby invokes imagery of George Floyd's murder during B.E.T. Awards performance. (Photo courtesy of Rolling Stone)

Powerful performances highlight 2020 B.E.T. awards

Zach Yearwood, News Editor Jun 29, 2020

“Our Culture Can’t Be Cancelled” was the defining slogan of the 2020 B.E.T. Awards on Sunday night, celebrating black culture. The show kicked off with 12-year-old Jacksonville native, Keedron...

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Photo from News4jax via FOX Sports.

Jax teen, Keedron Bryant, gets record deal after viral song

Sheifalika Bhatnagar, Reporter Jun 29, 2020

Featured Image: Keedron Bryant (News4jax via FOX Sports). Three days after the death of George Floyd, a local Jacksonville teen named Keedron Bryant sang a song that his mother wrote, called “I Just...

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Cybersecurity and the tech industry in light of COVID-19

Cybersecurity and the tech industry in light of COVID-19

Darvin Nelson, Features Editor Jun 26, 2020

Technology plays a huge role in today’s world as many aspects of life, such as academics and entertainment, are being moved online and are cyber-connected in some way. Nimit Maru, Co-founder of Fullstack...

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Civil Rights Leader, Rodney Hurst, discusses Axe Handle Saturday: 60 years later, the struggle continues

Civil Rights Leader, Rodney Hurst, discusses Axe Handle Saturday: 60 years later, the struggle continues

Siddie Friar, Reporter Jun 26, 2020

Rodney Hurst Sr. is a natural orator. Hearing him speak, it is obvious he is no stranger to addressing a crowd. He has said these words, and had these conversations about systemic racism for decades,...

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Album review: "Arizona Baby" by Kevin Abstract

Album review: “Arizona Baby” by Kevin Abstract

Sydney Chatani, Program Director Jun 26, 2020

INTRODUCTION: In light of current events, and June being Pride Month, the staff at Spinnaker has decided to use our platform as an opportunity to highlight black and LGBTQ+ artists. This week, our selected...

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What will it take to host the R.N.C.?

What will it take to host the R.N.C.?

Darvin Nelson, Features Editor Jun 26, 2020

The Republican National Convention (R.N.C) is expected to be held here in Jacksonville this fall from August, 24 through August, 27. How much will it cost Jacksonville, and what will it take to host it?  The...

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Stock photo from Unsplash (photo by Sidney Sims)

Domestic violence tends to increase during times of crisis; COVID is likely no different

Zach Yearwood, News Editor Jun 25, 2020

Millions of people worldwide have, for the most part, been staying at home due to the COVID-19 pandemic. For many, this can be a personal hell, especially for those trapped in homes with their abusers. The...

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