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Trump finalizes plans to open Arctic National Wildlife Refuge to oil drilling

Trump finalizes plans to open Arctic National Wildlife Refuge to oil drilling

Sep 18, 2020

Darvin Nelson, News Editor Featured Image Courtesy of Hans-Jurgen Mager via Unsplash Fossil fuel development has been left alone in the Refuge for decades as it is the most extensive wildlife refuge...

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SG welcomes four new Senators

SG welcomes four new Senators

Nathan Turoff, Student Government Reporter | Sep 18, 2020

Nathan Turoff, Student Government Reporter Featured Image is Original Artwork by Spinnaker Student Government welcomed four new Senators to its ranks this afternoon. In the weeks since Spinnaker...

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What’s the fate of the film industry?

Nathan Turoff, Government Reporter | Sep 18, 2020

Movie theaters? Can you even remember the last time you went to one? While the amount of human life tragically lost in this pandemic is 936,313 as of writing, the filmmaking industry has also been one...

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Music classes getting back in tune post-COVID

Jonathan Melancon, Feature Reporter | Sep 18, 2020

Socially distanced bands and recorded homework assignments highlight some of the ways music students have had to adapt since the coronavirus outbreak. UNF music classes have transitioned to hybrid teaching...

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Spoiler-free review of "The Devil All the Time"

Spoiler-free review of “The Devil All the Time”

Kaitlyn Bowers, Features Editor | Sep 18, 2020

Netflix’s newest original film has a star-studded cast, but does the storyline have the power to back it up? Based on a novel of the same name by Donald Ray Pollock, “The Devil All the Time” is...

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FILE - Icons for the smartphone apps TikTok and WeChat are seen on a smartphone screen in Beijing, in a Friday, Aug. 7, 2020 file photo. The Commerce Department said President Trump’s proposed ban of the apps WeChat and TikTok will go into effect Sunday, Sept. 20, to “safeguard the national security of the United States.” The government said its order, previously announced by Trump in August, will “combat China’s malicious collection of American citizens’ personal data.” (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein, File)

AP: US bans WeChat, TikTok citing privacy, national security

MATT OTT, AP Business Writer | Sep 18, 2020

WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. will ban the downloads of the Chinese apps TikTok and WeChat on Sunday, with a total ban on the use of the latter, citing national security and data privacy concerns. A total...

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"Cursed Films" reviews "Twilight"

“Cursed Films” reviews “Twilight”

Kaitlyn Bowers, Features Editor | Sep 18, 2020

In this episode of "Cursed Films," the cast discusses the infamous 2008 film "Twilight." The full episode can be viewed below. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UJZZ2dW-isQ&feature=youtu.be

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The wait is over for PlayStation fans as Sony announces PS5 prices and upcoming games

Erik Feliciano, Reporter | Sep 17, 2020

The wait is finally over! After months of very little information, Sony has finally released how much their PlayStation 5 will cost as well as when you should be able to see them on store shelves. Earlier...

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UNF study abroad fair is returning to campus; what you need to know

UNF study abroad fair is returning to campus; what you need to know

John Watson, Sports Editor | Sep 17, 2020

The path to swooping overseas starts with a conversation and those conversations can be had at the upcoming UNF study abroad fair. The UNF study abroad fair is Tuesday, Sept. 22nd and will be from 12...

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Time to suit up! JCPenney offers sale on dress attire

Time to suit up! JCPenney offers sale on dress attire

Hayley Simonson, Police Reporter | Sep 17, 2020

JCPenney is offering up to an extra 30% off on career dress for UNF students, faculty, staff and alumni at their annual Suit-Up event. The event takes place September 18, 2020 through September 20,...

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NCAA announces start date for 2020-2021 college basketball season

NCAA announces start date for 2020-2021 college basketball season

John Watson, Sports Editor | Sep 17, 2020

Basketball is set to be the first sport to return to campus as the NCAA recently announced a start date of Nov. 25th for competitive play. This date is 15 days later than originally scheduled and comes...

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University urges students to report COVID violations amid evidence of students attending parties

Zach Yearwood, Managing Editor | Sep 16, 2020

The coronavirus has completely changed the way we live and will likely continue to do so for the foreseeable future. However, CDC and university guidelines have not slowed some college students down from...

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