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UNF ROTC student claims university mishandled sexual misconduct case

UNF ROTC student claims university mishandled sexual misconduct case

A student in the University of North Florida’s U.S. Army ROTC program alleges she was sexually harassed by the program’s Assistant Military Science Professor in October 2019. A female cadet claims...

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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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History of Juneteenth

History of Juneteenth

Darvin Nelson, Features Editor | Jun 19, 2020

Today is the 155th anniversary of Juneteenth, a national holiday that celebrates the end of slavery. In light of recent events, such as the BLM movement and the retraction of confederate statues, the...

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Artemis Fowl review

Artemis Fowl review

John Watson, Sports Editor | Jun 18, 2020

In Disney’s latest live-action adaptation of a highly-regarded book, Artemis Fowl strived in visualizing a fairytale world, but struggled to find its footing with a jumbled plot and a confusing backstory. Summary: Artemis...

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Royalty free photo from unsplash.com - DACA recipients, or Dreamers, are often highly integrated members of society. Ending the DACA program would be devastating for millions of people.

Supreme Court rules in favor of DACA

Siddie Friar, Intern Reporter | Jun 18, 2020

WASHINGTON - The Supreme Court ruled today that the Obama era Deferment of Action on Childhood Arrivals program, or DACA, would remain intact. Marking the second time in a week that the court ruled against...

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Open Letter: We cannot afford to make this same mistake when it comes to anti-racism education

Open Letter: We cannot afford to make this same mistake when it comes to anti-racism education

Dr. Jennifer Lieberman, UNF Associate Professor of English | Jun 18, 2020

President Szymanski, I was excited to hear that anti-racism education will be mandatory for incoming Freshmen at UNF, according to the recent News4Jax story. But I have to admit I felt serious concern...

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Royalty free photo from unsplash.com. George Floyd protests in Uptown Charlotte.

A current timeline of the BLM movement

Zach Yearwood and Siddie Friar | Jun 17, 2020

2020 has seen a historic rise in global civil rights protests. Here is a timeline of what has happened so far.  February 23  25-year-old Ahmaud Arbery is shot down while jogging in his hometown...

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The future of movie theaters amid COVID-19

The future of movie theaters amid COVID-19

Darvin Nelson, Features Editor | Jun 17, 2020

Going to the movies is one of those activities that require being around strangers for an extended period of time, so it doesn't seem like the best idea in the midst of COVID-19. The coronavirus has threatened...

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Anti-racism training to be required for all incoming freshmen

Siddie Friar, Intern Reporter | Jun 17, 2020

As part of a renewed diversity initiative, all incoming freshmen at UNF will be required to attend anti-racist training classes. The announcement was made by President Szymanski last week during a digital...

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Fiction and poetry on antiracism and similar topics

Fiction and poetry on antiracism and similar topics

Carissa Marques, Creative Services Director | Jun 16, 2020

If you’re still looking for reading materials to help further your education on antiracism and similar topics, here is a list of some fictional content and poetry: Fiction  The Bluest Eye - Toni...

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The Six Feet Away Gallery Q&A

The Six Feet Away Gallery Q&A

Siddie Friar, Reporter | Jun 16, 2020

In the time of COVID-19, art spaces have been deemed non-essential. Museums and galleries have been shuttered for months and the vibrant culture those spaces help cultivate has largely been shuttered as...

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As recent tragedies bring racial injustice to light, UNF and the ASUN conference continue to push for change and understanding

As recent tragedies bring racial injustice to light, UNF and the ASUN conference continue to push for change and understanding

John Watson, Sports Editor | Jun 16, 2020

In the three months since Covid-19 forced students off-campus and shut down college athletics nationwide, unfortunate events have occurred and suddenly a pandemic has not been the center of attention. When...

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