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A closer look into Agent Orange: the war tactic that causes cancer

A closer look into Agent Orange: the war tactic that causes cancer

Breanna Cataldo, Features Editor Aug 8, 2019

Agent Orange is a herbicide that was used during the Vietnam War to clear out vegetation, as stated in the article announcing the Agent Orange Town Hall event. Unfortunately, this herbicide had health...

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How to: Student Loans

DeAndre Pearson Aug 7, 2019

College can be a wonderful yet frustrating experience as an incoming freshman. For many, this is a sign of actually becoming more responsible for yourself and your future. Paying for college is a big issue...

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Recent tweet by UNF student goes viral

Recent tweet by UNF student goes viral

Kaitlyn Bowers, Video Director Aug 7, 2019

A recent tweet by a UNF student demonstrating the kindness of humanity went viral over the past week. The student, Andrea Rojas, posted her tweet on July 28. The tweet told the story of Rojas and her...

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Men's Basketball vs. JU 2019

Ospreys dominate in Puerto Rico exhibition series

Drew McDonald, Sports Editor Aug 7, 2019

The Birds of Trey flew south for a three-game series in Puerto Rico and came out on top all three times. In the series opener against the University of Puerto Rico Bayamon, the Ospreys were in total...

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The Student Union is home to a number of free events for UNF Students. Photo by Alexis Molinaro.

What to know if you’re stepping foot on UNF’s campus for the first time

Heydi Ortiz, Managing Editor Aug 6, 2019

Maybe you’re stepping foot on campus for the first time as a freshman or maybe for your first time as a transfer. Regardless, there are things that UNF students don’t know until they’re well into...

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Opinions: It’s time we cancel out this cancel culture

Devan Shepard Aug 6, 2019

A few days ago, TV host and 90's heartthrob Mario Lopez stepped into uncharted territory while he was a guest on a YouTube show done by controversial Trump supporter Candace Owens. Lopez was giving his...

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Spinnaker Staff Picks: College Movies

Drew McDonald, Sports Editor Aug 5, 2019

Courtney Green, News Editor: "Dead Poets Society" “It’s because of Robin Williams, I love and miss him so much. Also, the carpe diem part has stuck with me, I love that part. I love the drama and...

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What's open during Summer intercession

What’s open during Summer intercession

Heydi Ortiz, Managing Editor Aug 5, 2019

  Intercession begins on Saturday, Aug. 3 and goes through Sunday, Aug. 18. If you’re wondering what’s open on campus and what’s closed then here are the special hours of operation and closures: Bookstore: ...

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A restaurant employee looks at the scene of a mass shooting at a shopping complex Sunday, Aug. 4, 2019, in El Paso, Texas. (AP Photo/John Locher)

Investigation ongoing into Texas shooting that left 20 dead

AP Newsroom Aug 5, 2019

  EL PASO, Texas (AP) — The shooting that killed 20 people at a crowded El Paso department store will be handled as a domestic terrorism case, federal authorities said as they weighed hate-crime...

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How Jacksonville is changing the stigma around marijuana

Erik Feliciano Aug 2, 2019

In recent years, the use of marijuana has slowly become a more accepted practice. States such as Colorado, California and Washington have even gone to the lengths of legalizing it outright for recreational...

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The dangers of vaping and its effects on your lungs

Darvin Nelson Aug 1, 2019

Vaping is an epidemic among the youth. The dangerous search for a quick buzz among college students has led to many health problems and serious nicotine addictions. Nearly 10 percent of college students...

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Update: Chally doesn’t buy Professor Thornton’s end-of-the-year “Aloha Party” story

Heydi Ortiz and Courtney Green Aug 1, 2019

This story was updated on Nov. 7, 2024, at 2:49 p.m. to clarify that Thornton was under the influence of cold medicine, changing "Dr. Thornton explained that he was under the influence himself at the time...

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