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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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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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Blast from the Past: Sky High

Blast from the Past: Sky High

Darvin Nelson, Features Editor | Jun 24, 2020

After recently watching Sky High again, I was met with overwhelming nostalgia. Characters, such as Mr. Medulla, that I completely forgot about and scenes that were as great as I remember were in action...

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Jacksonville Dance Theater explains dance's role during the time of coronavirus

Jacksonville Dance Theater explains dance’s role during the time of coronavirus

Siddie Friar, Reporter | Jun 23, 2020

In these ‘strange and unprecedented’ times, dancing may be the last thing on your mind. However, the folks at the non-profit Jacksonville Dance Theatre (JDT) think that dance, or creative movement,...

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Tim Cook recaps some of the new technologies shown at WWDC20.

Apple unveils new technologies and features at annual conference

Zach Yearwood, News Editor | Jun 23, 2020

Tech giant, Apple, kicked off its all-online Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) on Monday with some major announcements about upcoming updates and features for its products. Here are some of the...

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Album review: Punisher by Phoebe Bridgers

Album review: Punisher by Phoebe Bridgers

Carissa Marques, Creative Services Director | Jun 23, 2020

Introduction:  “Punisher” is Phoebe Bridgers’ second independent full-length project released on June 18, 2020. The indie-folk-rock singer is a member of boygenius and Better Oblivion Community...

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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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