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UNF recognized for having one of the “Most Affordable Online Child Development Degrees”

Sam Chaney, News Editor Jul 8, 2018

UNF was recently recognized by College Choice as one of the top 25 “Most Affordable Online Child Development Degrees” in the nation, ranking number 15 overall. According to the University, College...

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Opinion: Buying your professor’s self-authored textbook is annoying, and there’s a complex reason for that

Tamlynn Torchon Jul 7, 2018

What’s a class without books? Perhaps much more affordable and favorable, but it might feel a bit incomplete. Of course, the majority of classes require textbooks matching the curriculum. However,...

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Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp games are a great environment for UNF students

Drew McDonald, Sports Editor Jul 7, 2018

It’s the dog days of summer and, on some nights, students struggle to find something to do with themselves. If this sounds like you, now is the time to stop watching reruns of Grey’s Anatomy and...

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‘Ant-Man and the Wasp’ won’t be squashed by Marvel heavyweights

‘Ant-Man and the Wasp’ won’t be squashed by Marvel heavyweights

Andy Moser, Features Editor Jul 6, 2018

In a few ways, the Ant-Man saga feels different from the majority of films currently making up the Marvel Cinematic Universe, or MCU. For one, its emphasis on comedic elements is rivaled only by Guardians...

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UNF ranked in top 50 for nursing Programs

Drew McDonald, Sports Editor Jul 6, 2018

UNF has been named among the top 50 nursing programs for 2018, ranking 14 in the nation by Best College Reviews. According to the University, the criteria for the selection of Top 50 online RN to...

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"It's okay to be white" signs we're found around UNF campus.

The presence of white supremacy on college campuses

Nolan Hammond Jul 6, 2018

College campuses have seen an increased presence of white supremacy over the past nine months, according to a recent report by the Anti-Defamation League. The ADL report finds a 77 percent increase...

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Free entreés at on-campus Chick-Fil-A next Tuesday

Hannah Lee, Editor-in-Chief Jul 5, 2018

Want a free entrée from Chick-Fil-A? All you have to do is dress up like a cow on Tuesday, July 10 and go to the Chick-Fil-A on campus between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. in order to receive your free food. The...

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UNF Women’s Tennis lands international player

Drew McDonald, Sports Editor Jul 5, 2018

After winning the ASUN Tournament Championship last season, the UNF Women’s Tennis Team has signed on Freshman Ana Paula Melilo from Sao Paulo, Brazil in hopes of winning gold once again. Spinnaker...

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Can ‘The First Purge’ be the last?

Can ‘The First Purge’ be the last?

Andy Moser, Features Editor Jul 5, 2018

The Purge franchise has gotten the prequel treatment. What does this mean for the franchise? As it turns out, nothing other than that no matter how many times this series tries to be relevant commentary,...

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A very DUUUVAL Fourth of July

Andy Moser, Features Editor Jul 4, 2018

You wake up. Time to head out into the living room, where dad is undoubtedly on his third viewing of The Patriot this week. Mom is making sure everything is in order for the cookout in a little while,...

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Opinion: There is a big difference between noble patriotism and toxic nationalism

Tamlynn Torchon Jul 4, 2018

Around the world, there are several countries experiencing waves of nationalism, and many people are rightfully concerned. It is altogether called the global far-right movement. More governments are...

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What to watch (Fourth of July edition)

What to watch (Fourth of July edition)

Andy Moser, Features Editor Jul 4, 2018

The sun doesn’t set until about 8:30 on Independence Day. Ya know what that means? You've got a lot of time to kill before the big fireworks show that night! Here are a few of Spinnaker’s suggestions...

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