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We get a week off for Thanksgiving this year

We get a week off for Thanksgiving this year

Catherine Cavallo, Sports Anchor | Nov 18, 2019

The days of skipping class to go home for Thanksgiving are over. This year students have a whole week off from school. Thanksgiving break will begin on Monday, Nov. 25 and go through Friday, Nov. 29....

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'Go Gators, I guess': Turning Point USA founder speaks and gets heckled at UF

‘Go Gators, I guess’: Turning Point USA founder speaks and gets heckled at UF

Ana Escalante, The Independent Alligator | Nov 18, 2019

GAINESVILLE, Fla. (CMG) - Last month, hundreds protested Donald Trump Jr. and Kimberly Guilfoyle’s speaking event because they deemed their rhetoric as racist. Tuesday night, at least a hundred more...

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Foles returns in pivotal division matchup against Colts

Zach Yearwood, Sports Reporter | Nov 17, 2019

The Jacksonville Jaguars (4-5) are finally back from their bye week and will battle the division rival Indianapolis Colts (5-4) on Sunday with Nick Foles back on the field.   In their previous matchup,...

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You are what you eat: five Town Center restaurants hit with health inspection violations

You are what you eat: five Town Center restaurants hit with health inspection violations

Jessica Volz, Intern Reporter | Nov 15, 2019

The Florida Department of Health issued five restaurants at the St. Johns Town Center high priority violations during health inspections. The elaborate shopping center provides a selection of over a dozen...

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Uni News

Uni News

Lianna Norman, Editor-in-Chief | Nov 15, 2019

Welcome to Uni News, Spinnaker’s rundown of the top stories of the week – every Friday. On this podcast, our team will give a quick recap of the news room’s favorite stories that week. All stories...

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UNF Faculty Association votes against investing in fossil fuels

Miller Mott, Weather Anchor | Nov 15, 2019

The University of North Florida Faculty Association has become the first public faculty association in Florida to adopt a resolution urging their university to stop investing in industries promoting the...

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Ospreys edge past Golden Eagles in nail-biter

Ospreys edge past Golden Eagles in nail-biter

Zach Yearwood, Sports Reporter | Nov 15, 2019

Featured image by: Lili Weinstein Video by: Brett Nweeia There seems to be a common trend of late-game drama for the UNF Men’s Basketball team when they play at home this season. That trend continued...

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A student shared a photo of this flyer to Reddit, saying it was found outside of Chick-fil-A on UNF's campus.

Students stand up against neo-Nazis; their banner is taken down

Courtney Green, News Editor | Nov 14, 2019

The neo-Nazi saga continues for UNF, this time in the form of an anti-neo-Nazi banner being removed within less than 24 hours of putting it up. UNF Students for a Democratic Society (UNF SDS) dropped...

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People are lead out of Saugus High School after reports of a shooting on Thursday, Nov. 14, 2019 in Santa Clarita, Calif.  The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department says on Twitter that deputies are responding to the high school about 30 miles (48 kilometers) northwest of downtown Los Angeles. The sheriff’s office says a male suspect in black clothing was seen at the school.  (KTTV-TV via AP)

AP: The Latest: 3 injured in California school shooting

Associated Press | Nov 14, 2019

SANTA CLARITA, Calif. (AP) — The Latest on a shooting at a Southern California high school (all times local): 8:43 a.m. The Los Angeles County Fire Department says now there are three confirmed injuries...

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Instagram does the unexpected

Heydi Ortiz, Managing Editor | Nov 14, 2019

The Instagram app has gone through many changes in recent years. From allowing users to archive their photos, to allowing users to post longer videos and multiple photos, and being able to switch their...

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Apps to aid the student grind: iPhone edition

Apps to aid the student grind: iPhone edition

Courtney Green, News Editor | Nov 14, 2019

The student grind challenges us all, especially at the peak of the semester when it's all downhill from here. Here are four iPhone apps (check out the Android list here) for four different areas of your...

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Put the 'give' in Thanksgiving this season!

Put the ‘give’ in Thanksgiving this season!

Alex Bowman, Police Reporter | Nov 14, 2019

It’s the season to give thanks and give a little something back. With Thanksgiving coming up, some people might be looking to volunteer, but where can you find these opportunities? Here is a list...

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