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‘HORIZONS’ album review

Ash Anders, Radio DJ Nov 10, 2021

HORIZONS is the fourth studio album of progressive rock band STARSET. Known best for previous singles such as My Demons and Monster, STARSET’s new album is a beautiful mix of emotional lyrics and explosive...

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Workshop: ‘Roots of Injustice, Seeds of Change: Toward Right Relationships with Native Peoples’

Hayley Simonson, Managing Editor Nov 9, 2021

On Tuesday, Nov. 16, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. a workshop will be conducted by the Friend’s Peace Team that welcomes guests who would like to reconsider U.S. History. Through an exercise that is to...

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‘The Midnight Library’: a review

Julia Croston, Government Reporter Nov 9, 2021

When a novel starts with a quote from famous American poet Sylvia Plath, high expectations are set from the beginning. The Midnight Library by Matt Haig follows the life of a woman, Nora, who commits suicide...

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Science on Tap: learning attitudes

Majdouline Bakor, Multimedia Journalist Nov 9, 2021

The Museum of Science and History (MOSH) will host the monthly Science on Tap event this Wednesday, Nov. 10, at 6:30 p.m. The event is free and is set to take place at the Lemonstreet Brewing Company. Science...

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UNF Presidential Search Committee hosting student open forum Wednesday

Carter Mudgett, Editor in Chief Nov 9, 2021

Looking to hear from students, the UNF Presidential Search Committee is hosting an open forum in the Student Union's North Star Board Room (Rm. 3803) at 10:30 am Wednesday, Nov. 10. Any students interested...

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Why doesn’t UNF have the full week of Thanksgiving off?

Nathan Turoff, Features Editor Nov 9, 2021

Any and all students need breaks within the wind and grind of homework and jobs, but not all these breaks are created equal. For both the Spring and Fall semesters, there is a relatively large respite...

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Previewing UNF women's basketball upcoming season

Previewing UNF women’s basketball upcoming season

Riley Platt, Sports Editor Nov 9, 2021

The Ospreys are coming off of a successful season, but they’ve reloaded and are looking for more this year. Last season’s 14-11 record isn’t fully indicative of the talent this group possesses....

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Student Government swears in 17 new senators

Julia Croston, Government Reporter Nov 8, 2021

Student Government (SG) has sworn in new Senators and an Attorney General, while simultaneously announcing the resignations of the Supervisor of Elections and Chief of Staff.  In an emotional speech,...

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Four easy Thanksgiving desserts

Hayley Simonson, Managing Editor Nov 8, 2021

Believe it or not, Thanksgiving is right around the corner. Here are some fun recipes you can make with your friends, family, or just yourself this season. These desserts are sure to cure your sweet tooth. Pumpkin...

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‘We’ve centralized the graduation experience’: understanding the timeline for the Winter 2021 graduation

Nathan Turoff, Features Editor Nov 8, 2021

We are only a few days into November, but the rest of this month will fly by quickly, and soon December will be here. For over one thousand students, that means graduation. Spinnaker met with Colin McKinney,...

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Veterans Day: background and UNF celebrations

Hayley Simonson and Michael Tracey Nov 8, 2021

Veterans Day is right around the corner, and the UNF Military and Veterans Resource Center (MRVC) will be commemorating those who fight for our freedom.  What is Veterans Day? On Nov. 11 of each year,...

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What ever happened with Greek housing on campus?

Hayley Simonson, Managing Editor Nov 5, 2021

It’s no secret that UNF is home to many Greek organizations on campus, functioning like many other sororities and fraternities around the country. However, one thing that appears to be missing is the...

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