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Album review: A Tiny House, In Secret Speeches, Polar Equals

Furio Gerwitz, Volunteer DJ Jun 23, 2021

"A Tiny House, In Secret Speeches, Polar Equals'' is the latest album by American duo Sweet Trip, released on May 28. The album is their first major release since 2009's "You Will Never Know Why." Sonically,...

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UNF ranked No. 7 most affordable LGBTQ-friendly college nationally

UNF ranked No. 7 most affordable LGBTQ-friendly college nationally

Shelby Senesac, News Editor Jun 23, 2021

UNF landed No. 7 in Student Loan Hero’s ranking of the most affordable LGBTQ-friendly higher-education institutions in the U.S. for 2021.  Student Loan Hero researchers selected colleges and universities...

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In this April 23, 2021, file photo, Interior Secretary Deb Haaland speaks during a news briefing at the White House in Washington. On Tuesday, June 22, 2021, Haaland and other federal officials are expected to announce steps that the federal government plans to take to reconcile the legacy of boarding school policies on Indigenous families and communities across the U.S. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci, File)

AP: US to review Native American boarding schools’ dark history

SUSAN MONTOYA BRYAN, Associated Press Jun 23, 2021

The federal government will investigate its past oversight of Native American boarding schools and work to “uncover the truth about the loss of human life and the lasting consequences” of policies...

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NEWS: Inside Swoop in 90 Seconds

NEWS: Inside Swoop in 90 Seconds

Romario Gardner, UNF School of Communication Jun 22, 2021

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AP: Supreme Court win for college athletes in compensation case

JESSICA GRESKO, Associated Press Jun 22, 2021

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court ruled unanimously Monday the NCAA can’t limit education-related benefits — like computers and paid internships — that colleges can offer their sports stars,...

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The common LGBT Flag, created by Gilbert Baker.

A guide to some of the flags of the LGBTQIA+ community

Nathan Turoff, Features Editor Jun 21, 2021

Every year, Pride Month is celebrated in June. Everyone knows of the iconic rainbow flag, but what many may not know is that there are other pride flags with their own specific meanings as well. LGBTQ+...

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NEWS: Inside Swoop in 90 Seconds

NEWS: Inside Swoop in 90 Seconds

Paola Castillo, UNF School of Communication Jun 21, 2021

Presented by the UNF School of Communication. ____ For more information or news tips, or if you see an error in this story or have any compliments or concerns, contact editor@unfspinnaker.com.

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SW: Bad Batch ep. #8

SW: Bad Batch ep. #8

David Eckstein-Schoemann, Reporter Jun 21, 2021

Things aren’t looking too good for the titular group as all kinds of enemies are coming at them from all sides. This week’s episode “Reunion” throws some twists and turns, while also ramping up...

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UNF Summer B Kickoff week

Shelby Senesac, News Editor Jun 21, 2021

This week, UNF will be welcoming new and returning students to the Nest with Summer B Kickoff week – a series of fun events and programs including a summer bash, cookout, movie night, and more.  “Summer...

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‘Luca’ review

David Eckstein-Schoemann, Reporter Jun 21, 2021

It’s the latest Pixar film to hit Disney Plus. “Luca” has been winning praise from both audiences and critics, so where does that leave people like me? Well, let's look at the story. The film...

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The Us Flag flies at half mast Sunday, June 20, 2021, in Camp Hill, Ala.,  at the Alabama Sheriff's Girls Ranch which suffered a loss of life when their van was involved in a multiple vehicle accident Saturday, resulting in eight people in the van perishing. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)

AP: 8 kids in youth van among the 13 lives lost to Claudette

JEFF AMY and AMY FORLITI, Associated Press Jun 21, 2021

ATLANTA (AP) — Eight children in a van from a youth home for abused or neglected children were killed in a fiery multi-vehicle crash on a wet interstate that also killed a man and his baby in another...

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The most exciting games from E3 2021 & Summer Game Fest

Michael Tracey, Reporter Jun 18, 2021

Summer Game Fest continues, but the end of the electronic expo E3 is here. Some of the most relevant developers and publishers from the game industry joined together in Los Angeles to give fans a glimpse...

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