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Weekend of Pride – Queer Pride Festival kicks off with a bang

Megan Blackadar, Reporter | Jun 25, 2021

Bebe Deluxe is known for wearing many hats. The singer, songwriter, producer, and drag queen is now an organizer for the Duval County Queer Pride Festival. The first annual Duval County Queer Pride...

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Mayor of Jax Beach recaps Orange Crush Festival; Shares thoughts on the event

Shelby Senesac, News Editor | Jun 25, 2021

Last weekend, the highly anticipated Orange Crush Festival made its way to Jacksonville Beach. Spinnaker spoke with Jacksonville Beach Mayor Chris Hoffman to discuss the events that took place and if the...

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NEWS: Inside Swoop in 90 Seconds

Paola Castillo, UNF School of Communication | Jun 24, 2021

Presented by the UNF School of Communication. ____ For more information or news tips, or if you see an error in this story or have any compliments or concerns, contact editor@unfspinnaker.com.

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UNF professor gives insight into research of refugee youth and their experiences in America

Carter Mudgett, Student Government Reporter | Jun 23, 2021

Earlier this week, Spinnaker met with UNF Assistant Professor Dr. Dilek Kayaalp to discuss her research with refugee youth in both Canada and the U.S.  Since the 2000s, Dr. Kayaalp has been conducting...

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NEWS: Inside Swoop in 90 Seconds

Paola Castillo, UNF School of Communication | Jun 23, 2021

Presented by the UNF School of Communication. ____ For more information or news tips, or if you see an error in this story or have any compliments or concerns, contact editor@unfspinnaker.com.

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‘Dragon Ball Z’ review

David Eckstein-Schoemann, Reporter | Jun 23, 2021

Set your screens to over 9000, because I’m about to give my thoughts on one of the most influential and popular anime out there, “Dragon Ball Z”! Created by Akira Toriyama, this hit series has made...

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Album review: A Tiny House, In Secret Speeches, Polar Equals

Furio Gerwitz, Volunteer DJ | Jun 23, 2021

"A Tiny House, In Secret Speeches, Polar Equals'' is the latest album by American duo Sweet Trip, released on May 28. The album is their first major release since 2009's "You Will Never Know Why." Sonically,...

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UNF ranked No. 7 most affordable LGBTQ-friendly college nationally

UNF ranked No. 7 most affordable LGBTQ-friendly college nationally

Shelby Senesac, News Editor | Jun 23, 2021

UNF landed No. 7 in Student Loan Hero’s ranking of the most affordable LGBTQ-friendly higher-education institutions in the U.S. for 2021.  Student Loan Hero researchers selected colleges and universities...

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In this April 23, 2021, file photo, Interior Secretary Deb Haaland speaks during a news briefing at the White House in Washington. On Tuesday, June 22, 2021, Haaland and other federal officials are expected to announce steps that the federal government plans to take to reconcile the legacy of boarding school policies on Indigenous families and communities across the U.S. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci, File)

AP: US to review Native American boarding schools’ dark history

SUSAN MONTOYA BRYAN, Associated Press | Jun 23, 2021

The federal government will investigate its past oversight of Native American boarding schools and work to “uncover the truth about the loss of human life and the lasting consequences” of policies...

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NEWS: Inside Swoop in 90 Seconds

NEWS: Inside Swoop in 90 Seconds

Romario Gardner, UNF School of Communication | Jun 22, 2021

Presented by the UNF School of Communication. ____ For more information or news tips, or if you see an error in this story or have any compliments or concerns, contact editor@unfspinnaker.com.

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AP: Supreme Court win for college athletes in compensation case

JESSICA GRESKO, Associated Press | Jun 22, 2021

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court ruled unanimously Monday the NCAA can’t limit education-related benefits — like computers and paid internships — that colleges can offer their sports stars,...

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The common LGBT Flag, created by Gilbert Baker.

A guide to some of the flags of the LGBTQIA+ community

Nathan Turoff, Features Editor | Jun 21, 2021

Every year, Pride Month is celebrated in June. Everyone knows of the iconic rainbow flag, but what many may not know is that there are other pride flags with their own specific meanings as well. LGBTQ+...

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