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Cory Booker

2020 democratic presidential candidate: Cory Booker

Alex Toth | Jun 14, 2019

Age: 49 Experience: U.S. Senator from New Jersey (2013-present), Mayor of Newark, New Jersey (2006-2013) Fun Fact: Booker has made appearances as a television actor, appearing on a 2015 episode of...

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Dr. Brent Mai, the new Thomas G. Carpenter Library Dean

UNF welcomes new dean of Thomas G. Carpenter Library

Heydi Ortiz, News Editor | Jun 14, 2019

After a long search, Dr. Brent Mai, who currently serves a position as dean of libraries and university librarian at Fairfield University, has accepted UNF’s offer to become the new dean of the Thomas...

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Reporter Drew making Dad jokes

Man on the street: Dad jokes edition

Kaitlyn Bowers, Video Director | Jun 13, 2019

[embedyt] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o1Hy2OyqlH4[/embedyt] With Father’s Day right around the corner, it is important to remember the best thing about dads: their jokes. Spinnaker went around...

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The American flag on a flagpole

Democratic candidates for the 2020 presidential election

Heydi Ortiz, News Editor | Jun 13, 2019

Spinnaker is committed to the coverage of the 2020 presidential elections to better inform and notify all students and faculty about the issues that matter to them. Here is a list of democratic candidates...

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DeLong has a fun way of creating beats for his music: via Nintendo Wii remotes.  Photo by Patrick Grabowski.

Spinnaker unveils the ultimate Father’s Day playlist

Drew McDonald, Sports Editor | Jun 13, 2019

Father's Day is soon approaching and Spinnaker has created a playlist devoted to the music their dads grew up on. Below are the top five songs in the playlist that all dads universally rock out to. More...

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UNF Surf team prepares for Nationals

UNF Surf team prepares for Nationals

Drew McDonald, Sports Editor | Jun 12, 2019

Just as all UNF sports have come to a close, another one is contending for a national title as the UNF Surf Team heads to California in hopes of bringing home the gold. Raymond Bunch, Surf Club...

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Beaches Go Green to become a club on campus

Beaches Go Green to become a club on campus

Kaitlyn Bowers, Video Director | Jun 12, 2019

Beaches Go Green is expanding their reach by starting their own club on UNF’s campus with the goal to get college students more involved in taking care of the Earth so that future generations can better...

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Some of the most "breathtaking" news from E3 so far

Some of the most “breathtaking” news from E3 so far

Morgan Holbrook, Copy Editor | Jun 12, 2019

Keanu Reeves’ summary of playing Cyberpunk 2077 and the subsequent reaction from a fan (at 2:14 in the linked video) perfectly describes the energy of 2019’s Electronic Entertainment Expo: “breathtaking.” Since...

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How the 2020 census could lead to less education funding

How the 2020 census could lead to less education funding

Kaitlyn Bowers, Video Director | Jun 11, 2019

Members of the Supreme Court will decide this month if the 2020 census will ask respondents if they are a U.S. citizen, and educators fear what the outcome could mean for future school funding. The...

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Artifacts found during the dig.  Photo by Joslyn Simmons

Archaeology students find artifacts in Big Talbot Island

Breanna Cataldo, Features Editor | Jun 11, 2019

UNF students began digging for artifacts in Big Talbot Island in early May. The goal was to find evidence that an ancient Native American Village was once there. Professor Keith Ashley and some of his...

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Twenty One Pilots Bandito Tour

Twenty One Pilots makes a stop in Jacksonville

Heydi Ortiz, News Editor | Jun 11, 2019

If you're a fan of their new album Trench then be sure to buy last minute tickets. Twenty One Pilots will perform at the Vystar Veterans Memorial Arena on June 14 as a part of their "Bandito" Tour. The...

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Red curtains

The Wonderful Wizard of Oz is coming to UNF

Victoria Reed | Jun 10, 2019

A production for The Wonderful Wizard Oz is coming to the Andrew A. Robinson Jr. Theater June 16th at 6 p.m. The show will be directed by Alexa Mieses, and Bryan Jenkins is the featured guest artist....

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