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Opinion: Remembrance

Opinion: Remembrance

Austin W Belet, Opinions editor May 27, 2019

In the process of sending a snapchat on Saturday morning, I noticed a filter which boasted the 3-day weekend that many of us enjoy as a result of Memorial Day. Monday will be filled with movie-goers,...

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Junior Noah Perkins races toward the finish line

Perkins strides toward NCAA Nationals

Drew McDonald, Sports Editor May 26, 2019

In the NCAA Track & Field East Preliminary meet, Junior Noah Perkins recorded his fastest time ever in the 5K event with a time of 14:02 as he finished in sixth to punch his ticket to NCAA Nationals....

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Near-record breaking temperatures expected this weekend

Heydi Ortiz, News editor May 25, 2019

Grab some some popsicles, ice cream, or a fresh tall glass of lemonade because Memorial Day will be the hottest day this weekend with temperatures expecting to reach 99 degrees on Monday. According...

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Junior Blake Marabell tracks down the ball

Ospreys fall to Flames in extra innings

Drew McDonald, Sports Editor May 24, 2019

In a 12-inning battle, the Ospreys came up short in a 3-2 loss to Liberty, ending their season. The Ospreys were the first to get on the board as Junior David Maberry plated a run in the third on...

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Local Memorial Day events

Erik Feliciano May 24, 2019

Memorial Day is around the corner and there is great importance in spending the day remembering and honoring those who made the ultimate sacrifice . Here are some events that are going on this weekend according...

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Letter to the editor: Life at conception

Ren Thomas May 24, 2019

**Letters to the editor are written and submitted by Spinnaker readers** If you would like to submit a letter to the editor, contact us at editor@unfspinnaker.com. A zygote is a zygote. An embryo...

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Entering Memorial Day weekend with a wildfire close to home

Entering Memorial Day weekend with a wildfire close to home

Victoria Reed May 24, 2019

The high temperatures expected throughout Memorial Day weekend, the lack of rain and low humidity creates a recipe for potential wildfires throughout the weekend.   There are presently 27 active wildfires...

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Get your groove on at Jazz Fest

Breanna Cataldo, Features Editor May 23, 2019

Jacksonville Jazz Festival is back this Memorial Day weekend. The festival kicks off tonight at 7 p.m with a piano competition. The events will continue over the weekend until Sunday, with UNF's very own...

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Senior Jay Prather prepares for the incoming pitch.

Ospreys eliminate No. 1 seed Eagles in second round

Drew McDonald, Sports Editor May 23, 2019

Behind 13 hits and 10 walks, the Ospreys set down the Eagles in a 10-5 win. The Ospreys capitalized on Senior Evan Lumbert’s lack of control on the mound as Junior David Maberry scored a run after...

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Letter to the editor: abortion

Joe Bialek May 23, 2019

**Letters to the editor are written and submitted by Spinnaker readers** If you would like to submit a letter to the editor, contact us at editor@unfspinnaker.com. Life begins at the point of conception. ...

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How students feel about recent abortion legislation

Heydi Ortiz, News Editor May 23, 2019

[embedyt] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s0xKdoqHzks[/embedyt] On Tuesday, May 14, Alabama passed a restrictive abortion ban law which banned all abortions except in cases where the mother’s health...

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How one UNF teacher is making an impact

Cara Jackson May 23, 2019

According to Matthew Ohlson, leadership development is undoubtedly one of the most important instruments for fostering growth. This principle is what the Department of Leadership School Counseling...

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