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Balance your health and wellness with these resources on campus

Balance your health and wellness with these resources on campus

Majdouline Bakor, Multimedia Reporter Sep 14, 2021

Today’s students face the usual challenge of college itself, while also facing the new challenge of making that transition from fully remote courses back to in-person learning. After learning the ways...

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Screenshot of the Master Plan Grand map, courtesy of UNF

UNF Master Plan Explained; What changes can students expect in the next few years?

Nathan Turoff, Features Editor Sep 13, 2021

Every 10 years, state-funded Universities like UNF are required to craft a master plan to submit to the Board of Governors (BOG). This master plan covers many proposed improvements and changes to UNF’s...

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Szymanski goes out with an A+ as faculty gets slammed

Szymanski goes out with an A+ as faculty gets slammed

Carter Mudgett, Editor in Chief Sep 13, 2021

UNF President Szymanski will soon be moving on to bigger and better things as the CEO of MedNexus, but while his evaluation seems overwhelmingly positive, the faculty under his care appear to be taking...

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Photo by Carter Mudgett.

Spinnaker staff reflects on the 20th anniversary of 9/11

Michael Tracey, General Assignment Reporter Sep 10, 2021

The 20th anniversary of September 11, 2001, is just around the corner. It’s a horrific day in our nation’s history and represents true evil. As the date inches closer, it’s time to turn our attention...

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All the new 9/11 documentaries released on streaming services for the 20th anniversary

All the new 9/11 documentaries released on streaming services for the 20th anniversary

Michael Tracey, General Assignment Reporter Sep 8, 2021

The terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001, is one of the darkest days in our nation’s recent history. For the 20th anniversary, Netflix, Hulu, HBO Max, and Apple TV+ have released gripping documentaries...

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‘Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings’ review

‘Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings’ review

David Eckstein-Schoemann, Reporter Sep 8, 2021

Marvel is back again with its latest cinematic entry, “Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings”. Based on a character from Marvel comics, Shang-Chi isn’t a character that has gotten a lot of exposure...

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What is Labor Day?

What is Labor Day?

Carter Mudgett and Nathan Turoff Sep 6, 2021

Another year has passed and Labor Day has given students their long-awaited three-day weekend, but what is this holiday and why do we celebrate it? First off, it’s a federally recognized holiday, meaning...

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Osprey’s from Louisiana express thoughts and concerns following Hurricane Ida

Osprey’s from Louisiana express thoughts and concerns following Hurricane Ida

Michael Tracey, General Assignment Reporter Sep 4, 2021

Before the remnants of Hurricane Ida shut down the New York City subway system due to historic flooding, it slammed through the Louisiana coast on Sunday as a category four storm with winds up to 150 mph. The...

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How the pandemic socially changed everything

How the pandemic socially changed everything

Hayley Simonson, Managing Editor Sep 3, 2021

If one takes a walk through campus, they’ll see people of all different backgrounds and walks of life. Perhaps you’d be friends with some of the people you pass, others, you probably would never be...

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Flowers are placed at the star of late actor Edward Asner on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, Tuesday, Aug. 31, 2021, in Los Angeles. Edward Asner, who became a star in middle age as the gruff but lovable newsman Lou Grant in both the television comedy "The Mary Tyler Moore Show" and the drama "Lou Grant," died on Sunday at 91. (Ringo Chiu via AP)

Ed Asner passes away, UNF students respond

Nathan Turoff, Features Editor Sep 1, 2021

Last Sunday, beloved actor Ed Asner passed away at the age of 91. He was known for his roles in Cobra Kai, The Mary Tyler Moore Show, and Up. Outside of acting, he was also a prominent activist. Spinnaker...

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“Call of Duty: Vanguard” first impressions and breakdown

“Call of Duty: Vanguard” first impressions and breakdown

Michael Tracey, General Assignment Reporter Sep 1, 2021

The fall semester is here, and Starbucks is already selling pumpkin products, which means the holiday season is right around the corner, and with it comes another “Call of Duty” game.  This year,...

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Let the Bad Times Roll - 'The Offspring' album review

Let the Bad Times Roll – ‘The Offspring’ album review

Ash Anders, Radio DJ Sep 1, 2021

As the 10th studio album for The Offspring, Let the Bad Times Roll was a struggle to produce. Events such as the COVID-19 pandemic to the bassist suing the band, this album took nearly 10 years to be released....

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