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A brief history of modern police and ideas for a more just methodology

A brief history of modern police and ideas for a more just methodology

Nathan Turoff Jun 22, 2020

Where do we go from here? It is no understatement to say that we are living in very charged times. With several high-profile police and vigilante involved murders coming to light over the past months,...

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Pangolins: The cause of coronavirus?

Nathan Turoff, Critter Column Jun 19, 2020

Pangolins - That might not be a term familiar with the average person, and it didn't resonate with many of the staff here at Spinnaker. Pangolins are a key link in the initial transition of COVID-19, but...

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Album review: Purple Rain by Prince

Album review: Purple Rain by Prince

Sydney Chatani, Program Director Jun 19, 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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History of Juneteenth

History of Juneteenth

Darvin Nelson, Features Editor Jun 19, 2020

Today is the 155th anniversary of Juneteenth, a national holiday that celebrates the end of slavery. In light of recent events, such as the BLM movement and the retraction of confederate statues, the...

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Artemis Fowl review

Artemis Fowl review

John Watson, Sports Editor Jun 18, 2020

In Disney’s latest live-action adaptation of a highly-regarded book, Artemis Fowl strived in visualizing a fairytale world, but struggled to find its footing with a jumbled plot and a confusing backstory. Summary: Artemis...

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The future of movie theaters amid COVID-19

The future of movie theaters amid COVID-19

Darvin Nelson, Features Editor Jun 17, 2020

Going to the movies is one of those activities that require being around strangers for an extended period of time, so it doesn't seem like the best idea in the midst of COVID-19. The coronavirus has threatened...

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Fiction and poetry on antiracism and similar topics

Fiction and poetry on antiracism and similar topics

Carissa Marques, Creative Services Director Jun 16, 2020

If you’re still looking for reading materials to help further your education on antiracism and similar topics, here is a list of some fictional content and poetry: Fiction  The Bluest Eye - Toni...

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The Six Feet Away Gallery Q&A

The Six Feet Away Gallery Q&A

Siddie Friar, Reporter Jun 16, 2020

In the time of COVID-19, art spaces have been deemed non-essential. Museums and galleries have been shuttered for months and the vibrant culture those spaces help cultivate has largely been shuttered as...

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Real Talk Series on Racial Injustice

Real Talk Series on Racial Injustice

Haneifah Ahmad, Reporter Jun 16, 2020

After the deaths of George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery, and Breonna Taylor, people of all backgrounds are coming together to condemn acts of racial injustice. UNF’s community took the moment to acknowledge...

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River City Pride addresses concerns

River City Pride addresses concerns

Haneifah Ahmad, Reporter Jun 16, 2020

The community began to grow some concern that the organization River City Pride has gone quiet following the events that occurred over George Floyd’s death. River City Pride is a non-profit organization...

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Album review: "Grae" by Moses Sumney

Album review: “Grae” by Moses Sumney

Carissa Marques, Creative Services Director Jun 16, 2020

Introduction:  Grae is Moses Sumney’s double-disc album that was fully released on May 15, 2020. The first twelve songs were released as grae: Part One on February 21, 2020. Sumney is a genre-bending...

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Reading About Racism

Reading About Racism

Siddie Friar, Reporter Jun 15, 2020

The massive international protests surrounding ‘Black Lives Matter’ are making big waves, both physically and mentally.  Physically we see them in the way of reclaiming land, the defunding or pledges...

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