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‘Hawkeye’ episodes 1 and 2, a spoiler review

David Eckstein-Schoemann, Reporter Nov 30, 2021

Out of all the Marvel heroes who went from unknown side characters to fan favorites, one can make the argument that Hawkeye was the first character in this series that broke that mold.  First appearing...

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This undated photo provided by Evan R. Buechley in August 2021 shows a hooded vulture in Ethiopia. An analysis of data from the International Union for the Conservation of Nature and BirdLife International released on Monday, Aug. 30, 2021 found that 30% of 557 raptor species worldwide are considered near threatened, vulnerable or endangered. Eighteen species are critically endangered, including the hooded vulture, researchers found. (Evan R. Buechley via AP)

UNF deploying ‘loud devices’ to deter vultures from campus

Carter Mudgett, Editor in Chief Nov 29, 2021

UNF kicks off their partnership with the U.S. Department of Agriculture today with their “cooperative service agreement” to entice vultures into vacating campus property, according to the notice. In...

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‘The Secret Lives of Church Ladies’ by Deesha Philyaw stands against a stack of books.

‘The Secret Lives of Church Ladies’: a review

Julia Croston, Government Reporter Nov 29, 2021

With her debut short story collection, Deesha Philyaw has already received praise as a notable author and won the 2021 PEN/Faulkner Award for fiction. Currently, The Secret Lives of Church Ladies is being...

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Water Advisory on UNF campus; Starbucks and Chick-fil-A closed

Nathan Turoff, Features Editor Nov 29, 2021

Last night, an alert was sent to UNF students via myWings notifying them that a water main had burst. This means that water taken from on-campus is not currently potable and should not be drunken by students...

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Anticipated gifts for the 2021 holiday season

Hayley Simonson, Managing Editor Nov 29, 2021

The holiday season is a time to give and make those you care for feel appreciated.  Sometimes it’s difficult coming up with the perfect present for your friend, family member, or significant other....

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Native American Heritage Day: what is it?

Majdouline Bakor, Multimedia Journalist Nov 26, 2021

National Native American Heritage Day honors the first peoples of this nation on Friday, Nov 26. Throughout the month of November, we celebrate Indigenous People’s cultures, traditions, and history. UNF...

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Florida State head coach Leonard Hamilton celebrates with his team after winning the Duval Bracket.

Recapping the Jacksonville Classic, a college basketball tournament hosted at UNF

Riley Platt, Sports Editor Nov 24, 2021

The Jacksonville Classic took place this past weekend on campus, producing plenty of action on the court for a national audience. The tournament consisted of two brackets of four teams each. The first...

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‘What It Means To Fall Apart’ album review

Ash Anders, Radio DJ Nov 24, 2021

In their seventh studio album, alternative band Mayday Parade makes an emotional statement about the power of relationships and memories. Originating from Tallahassee, Florida, Mayday Parade has been making...

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“Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy” game review

Michael Tracey, General Assignment Reporter Nov 23, 2021

After being absent from published stories for over a decade, the Guardians of the Galaxy weren’t at the top of Marvel’s success since debuting in 1969’s “Marvel Super-Heroes #18.” Yet, the ragtag...

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Student Government Senators sit in the Senate Chambers during their Nov. 19 meeting to discuss, among other matters, terminating the SKYS Agency.

SG Senate passes the ‘SKYS Termination Bill’

Julia Croston, Government Reporter Nov 23, 2021

(Updated 12:30 pm Thursday, Dec. 2) During the final Senate meeting of the semester, Student Government (SG) met to determine the future of the Students Keeping You Safe (SKYS) program. With a close...

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‘Night of Lights’ returns to St. Augustine this year

Hayley Simonson, Managing Editor Nov 22, 2021

This year, St. Augustine celebrates its 28th year of doing Night of Lights. The event started on Nov. 20 and takes place every evening through Jan. 31, 2022. According to National Geographic, Night...

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Updated: UNF releases urgent alert of arson on campus

Carter Mudgett, Editor in Chief Nov 20, 2021

After the campus was shaken awake by an urgent warning of arson on campus earlier this month, Spinnaker has obtained the full police report of the incident.  That night, two people noticed “small...

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