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The Luffy Meal is a feast fit for the king of the pirates.

Check it or Chuck it: Koushinryou brings Japanese spice to Jacksonville

Ethan Leckie, Opinions Editor Oct 8, 2023
Konnichiwa! Welcome to the first of many more articles for my new food review column, Check It Or Chuck It. I recently visited Koushinryou - Curry and Sando, a Japanese curry house serving up authentic katsu and curry dishes. Located off Beach Blvd, Koushinryou is close enough for students to grab a post-class lunch or unwind after a long study session.
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Photo by Keri Weiland

The Sports Editor’s guide to NFL Fantasy Football

Jacob Justice, Sports Editor Oct 7, 2023

The NFL is currently a quarter of the way through a 2023 season that has seen a variety of twists and surprises. As such, fantasy owners might have some confusion on how they should edit their lineups...

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The Gray Lounge on the second floor of the Student Union West Building.

SG releases survey about student lounge usage, some respondents call for return of Interfaith space

Carter Mudgett, Editor in Chief Oct 6, 2023

Student Government is looking to hear from the campus community about the usage of student lounges in the University of North Florida Student Union and thoughts on improvements.  The survey, released...

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Sen. John Fetterman, D-Pa., walks on Capitol Hill on Thursday, Sept. 21, 2023, in Washington. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein)

OPINION: Shorts are not fit for senators

Jace Brown, Opinions Reporter Oct 6, 2023
An artificial hold was thought to have been placed on Congress finding universal common ground. That theory was proven wrong, and the catalyst was none other than shorts.
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Students and local activists gathered in Peace Plaza at the center of UNF's campus before beginning their march.

“Take Back the Night” returns to the UNF campus

Liam Sanderson, Police Reporter Oct 6, 2023

Dozens from the University of North Florida and Jacksonville community wore purple and chanted “We’re here forever, we’re here to stay, take back the night, take back the day” as they marched across...

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OPINION: TikTok is watching

Jace Brown, Opinions Reporter Oct 5, 2023
The Chinese government controls every company within its borders, including TikTok’s parent company ByteDance which is headquartered in Beijing. People should be aware of the personal data they’re signing away, especially when that data is likely headed for the Chinese Communist Party.
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MLB postseason predictions from a sports reporter

Ethan Howick, Sports Reporter Oct 5, 2023

October is here, and that means the Major League Baseball postseason is upon us. A time of year where all 162 games played comes down to a few tightly contested matchups where every game, inning, and even...

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Men’s basketball non-conference tickets now on sale, flex plans introduced

Jacob Justice, Sports Editor Oct 5, 2023

The University of North Florida men’s basketball program recently released their non-conference tickets to the public on Monday, Oct. 2, with flex payment plans also being introduced for the 16 home...

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Spinnaker observed at least two cars that appeared to have been involved in a collision Wednesday afternoon.

“No serious injuries” after two car crash on UNF Drive, university says

Carter Mudgett, Editor in Chief Oct 4, 2023

Updated 5:05 p.m.  Two cars were involved in a crash outside the University of North Florida Library on UNF Drive Wednesday afternoon, the university confirmed to Spinnaker. Both cars had to be towed,...

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The Florida Board of Governors oversees all of the state's 12 public universities, including the University of North Florida. (Logo courtesy of the Florida BOG)

BOG expected to approve proposed bathroom regulation at next meeting

Rachel Bacchus, Reporter Oct 4, 2023

Mirroring a similar regulation already put into effect by the Florida Board of Education in K-12 public schools, the Board of Governors will meet next month to discuss a new regulation outlining new rules...

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Men’s soccer left winless in five consecutive games

Men’s soccer left winless in five consecutive games

Jacob Justice, Sports Editor Oct 3, 2023

After their fifth loss in a row, this one to Florida Gulf Coast University on Saturday, the University of North Florida men’s soccer program is in a challenging spot. Since tying with Florida Atlantic...

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The sukkah faces out toward the water at Ogier Gardens.

Connecting with nature during harvest festival, Jewish Student Union opens sukkah at UNF Ogier Gardens

Carter Mudgett, Editor in Chief Oct 3, 2023

Situated at the northernmost part of campus is the Ogier Gardens. Established in 2012, it has vegetable beds, fruit trees and flowers but there’s a new spot among it all: a sukkah. Through the garden’s...

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