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Online vs. face-to-face courses: Which do UNF students prefer?

Shelby Senesac, News Editor Feb 11, 2021

Does your learning preference differ from the majority of students? Spinnaker released a poll on social media platforms asking students whether they prefer online or face to face courses at UNF. A total...

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This image from video shows a hearing from the 394th Judicial District Court of Texas. The hearing took a detour when an attorney showed up looking like a kitten. A filter that had been activated on the attorney's device obscured his appearance and made him look like a cat. Judge Roy Ferguson shared the short video clip of the mishap on YouTube. The judge says everyone involved handled the situation with professionalism and grace. (Texas Department of Criminal Justice via AP)

AP: Aging desktop source of attorney’s accidental cat filter

JOHN L. MONE and JILL BLEED, Associated Press Feb 11, 2021

RICHMOND, Texas (AP) — Texas attorney Rod Ponton’s appearance as a fluffy kitten during an online court hearing provided a moment of levity to a pandemic- and Zoom-fatigued world. But that specific,...

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Why Spotify increased their monthly payment price

Jennifer Ronzon, Reporter Feb 10, 2021

Did your Spotify charge look different this month? You are not imagining things. A recent change in Florida tax law has raised the price of the audio streaming service. Likely lost in the “junk”...

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UNF Wind Symphony to perform ‘Our Response Will Be Music: Part III’ tonight

Darvin Nelson, Editor-in-Chief Feb 10, 2021

UNF’s Wind Symphony will be showcasing "Our Response Will Be Music: Part III" tonight, Feb. 10, at 7:30 p.m. in the Lazzara Performance Hall. The event will be on-campus and limited to UNF students,...

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Online learning strategies available to UNF students via Zoom

Kyle McGovern, Reporter Feb 10, 2021

UNF students can get advice about how to effectively manage their time and set realistic expectations from Persistence Advocacy Program Manager, Matthew Harris.   “Online classes present unique...

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Blue & Gray Online Auction now live

Blue & Gray Online Auction now live

Riley Platt, GA Reporter Feb 10, 2021

While homecoming isn’t exactly the same this year, there are plenty of awesome events still taking place this week. One of them is the Blue & Gray Online Auction, where bidders can win a variety...

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In this image from video, Bruce Castor, an attorney for former President Donald Trump, speaks during the second impeachment trial of Trump in the Senate at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2021. (Senate Television via AP)

AP: Trump fumes, GOP senators baffled by legal team’s debut

JONATHAN LEMIRE and JILL COLVIN, Associated Press Feb 10, 2021

WASHINGTON (AP) — Former President Donald Trump fumed that his attorneys’ performance on the opening day of his second impeachment trial was a disaster, as allies and Republican senators questioned...

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A healthy conversation with Alpha Chi: Domestic violence awareness for college students

Darvin Nelson, Editor-in-Chief Feb 9, 2021

Join Alpha Chi Omega in a Zoom about the qualities of a healthy relationship and early signs of domestic abuse on Feb. 10, from 7 p.m. through 8 p.m. The event will cover healthy relationships, domestic...

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"Black History Month" by Enokson is licensed with CC BY-NC-ND 2.0 / Creative Commons

Visit the Florida Black Heritage Trail

Shelby Senesac, News Editor Feb 9, 2021

In honor of Black History Month, take a trip back in time and explore the Florida Black Heritage Trail to learn more about Florida’s African American history. The trail works as a guide to all the different...

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In this screen shot from a YouTube video posted by the Pinellas County Sheriff's Office, Pinellas County Sheriff Bob Gualtieri speaks during a news conference as Oldsmar, Fla., Mayor Eric Seidel, left, listens, Monday, Feb. 8, 2021, in Oldsmar, Fla. Authorities say a hacker gained access to Oldsmar's water treatment plant in an unsuccessful attempt to taint the water supply with a caustic chemical. (Pinellas County Sheriff's Office via AP)

AP: In Florida city, a hacker tried to poison the drinking water

FRANK BAJAK, Associated Press Feb 9, 2021

A hacker gained entry to the system controlling the water treatment plant of a Florida city of 15,000 and tried to taint the water supply with a caustic chemical, exposing a danger cybersecurity experts...

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Graphic by Spinnaker Creative Team.

LIVE: Donald Trump’s Impeachment Trial in Senate

Darvin Nelson, Editor-in-Chief Feb 9, 2021

The former US President, Donald J. Trump, is on trial to determine if he is responsible for the Capitol riots. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vtDavmp0Olo _______ For more information or news...

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Ashley Eckstein/Wes Jenkins Disney Springs Meet & Greet

David Eckstein-Schoemann, Reporter Feb 9, 2021

This past Monday, I took a little trip to Disney Springs near Orlando where they were holding a special meet and greet with Ashley Eckstein, the voice of Ahsoka Tano from “Star Wars,” and costume/apparel...

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