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Cool things to do in Jax this winter

Cool things to do in Jax this winter

Jessica Volz, Intern Reporter | Dec 4, 2019

Here’s a handful of activities to check out around town now that those high-temperature beach days are in hibernation. The whimsical and holiday-themed months of entertainment and festivities are happening...

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The class during their visit to the Pentagon.

UNF students take on DC

Emily Echevarria, Government Reporter | Dec 4, 2019

College is the designated time for students to explore their interests, discover new career paths, and develop their professional skills. Many students come to college with grandiose ideas of changing...

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UPD offers some holiday safety tips

UPD offers some holiday safety tips

Alex Bowman, Police Reporter | Dec 4, 2019

Winter break is just around the corner, and with the holidays upon us, crime rates are subject to increase. With this in mind, Spinnaker talked to Chief Mackesy at UPD to get some safety tips in order...

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Study abroad programs in your college

Study abroad programs in your college

Emily Barrett | Dec 4, 2019

The University of North Florida highly encourages study abroad programs for students as they bring more cultural awareness and great learning opportunities for students. At UNF, each college offers a study...

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FILE - In this Nov. 20, 2019 file photo, Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Kamala Harris, D-Calif., speaks during a Democratic presidential primary debate in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

AP Wire: Kamala Harris ends White House bid, citing lack of funding

KATHLEEN RONAYNE and NICHOLAS RICCARDI, Associated Press | Dec 3, 2019

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Sen. Kamala Harris told supporters on Tuesday that she was ending her bid for the 2020 Democratic presidential nomination, an abrupt close to a candidacy that held historic...

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Study tips on focus, relaxation for finals season

Ben Winiger, The Daily Beacon | Dec 3, 2019

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (CMG) - The semester is almost over and we’re in the endgame now. Thanksgiving Break allowed us all rest and recuperation but now it’s time to hone in on our studies and brace ourselves...

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Photo by Camille Shaw

Police beat: swastika graffiti, snack thief, and golf cart vs. light pole

Alex Bowman, Police Reporter | Dec 3, 2019

"F*ck UNF - and" Someone has some strong feelings about UNF. Earlier this week, a UNFPD officer was dispatched to Building 2 in reference to criminal mischief in a bathroom, according to a police...

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Image courtesy of Lucas Films

Star Wars rewind: Attack of the Clones

After The Phantom Menace left audiences conflicted over the direction of the prequels, people wondered how the next film would turn out. What we got was Attack of the Clones, a movie that is very much...

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Carter Hendricksen scored 21 points in the win over NJIT.

Hendricksen, Escobar combine for 45 in win over High Point

Zach Yearwood, Sports Reporter | Dec 3, 2019

Featured image by: Darvin Nelson Video by: Brett Nweeia The Birds of Trey made a statement in their first game back home from their Las Vegas Tournament. The Ospreys defeated legendary head coach...

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Review: Star Wars Jedi Fallen Order

Review: Star Wars Jedi Fallen Order

Erik Feliciano, General Assignment Reporter | Dec 2, 2019

Taking Place after Revenge of the Sith, 5 years after Order 66 which would wipe out the Jedi Order, Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order has you play as Call Kestice, a former Padawan who is in hiding from the...

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The Sawmill Slough Preserve

The Sawmill Slough Preserve

Nathan Turoff, Critter Columnist | Dec 2, 2019

One of UNF’s most appealing attributes is its incredible selection of wildlife. This isn’t just about Howard the Duck or Mindy the Gator, I’m talking about the Sawmill Slough Preserve. For those...

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Logo of the Jacksonville Jaguars

Jaguars bench Foles; Minshew Magic not enough to come back against Buccaneers

Zach Yearwood, Sports Reporter | Dec 2, 2019

A second-half shutout and a surge from Gardner Minshew II were not enough to help the Jaguars (4-8) get past the Tampa Bay Buccaneers (5-7), losing 28-11.  The Buccaneers’ defense was red-hot in...

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