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FILE - Gov. Ron DeSantis speaks during a meeting with the state cabinet, at the Florida capitol in Tallahassee, Fla., Wednesday, March 5, 2025. (AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell, File)

Letter to the Editor: The Epistemological Problem with Florida DOGE

Jack Griffis May 19, 2025

Editor's Note: Jack Griffis currently serves as General Manager for Spinnaker Radio, WSKR 95.5 FM-LP. Spinnaker Radio staff do not have any editorial oversight to this publication, UNF Spinnaker, as they...

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Photo submitted by Brandon Kolby Jacobs.

Letter to the Editor: Honoring the Legacy of Jasmin Chaney Guevara

Brandon Kolby Jacobs Apr 28, 2025

This article expresses the views of its author(s), separate from those of this publication. Readers are encouraged to comment or submit a Letter to the Editor to share their opinions. To submit a Letter...

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Computer rendering of what the entrance of the UNF Flight Deck esports arena would look like. (Courtesy of UNF)

OPINION: Why is Jacksonville investing millions in UNF esports?

Mackenzie Crews, Opinions Intern Apr 27, 2025

This article expresses the views of its author(s), separate from those of this publication. Readers are encouraged to comment or submit a Letter to the Editor to share their opinions. To submit a Letter...

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Gov. DeSantis smiling and posing with a recently signed bill impacting higher education through the public university system and technical training programs

OPINION: Is Florida DOGE DeSantis’ attempt at being cool?

Mackenzie Crews, Opinions Intern Apr 18, 2025

This article expresses the views of its author(s), separate from those of this publication. Readers are encouraged to comment or submit a Letter to the Editor to share their opinions. To submit a Letter...

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Peace Arch monument at the US-Canada border, displaying American and Canadian flags with the inscription "Children of a Common Mother."

OPINION: Canada is winning its culture war against the US

Mackenzie Crews, Opinions Intern Apr 13, 2025

This article expresses the views of its author(s), separate from those of this publication. Readers are encouraged to comment or submit a Letter to the Editor to share their opinions. To submit a Letter...

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A robot "playing" piano.

OPINION: Copyright law challenges AI companies’ training data

Mackenzie Crews, Opinions Intern Apr 12, 2025

This article expresses the views of its author(s), separate from those of this publication. Readers are encouraged to comment or submit a Letter to the Editor to share their opinions. To submit a Letter...

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The Fearless Girl statue facing the New York Stock Exchange Building.

OPINION: If it’s free, you’re the product

Mackenzie Crews, Opinions Intern Apr 6, 2025

This article expresses the views of its author(s), separate from those of this publication. Readers are encouraged to comment or submit a Letter to the Editor to share their opinions. To submit a Letter...

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Image of cryptocoins in front of stocks.

OPINION: Memecoins represent a new way forward for the right

Mackenzie Crews, Opinions Intern Apr 3, 2025

This article expresses the views of its author(s), separate from those of this publication. Readers are encouraged to comment or submit a Letter to the Editor to share their opinions. To submit a Letter...

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"Take this feeling of doom and resist it"
(Artwork by Todd Colby)

Letter to the Editor: Take this feeling of doom and resist it

Holly Coleman Apr 2, 2025

This article expresses the views of its author(s), separate from those of this publication. Readears are encouraged to comment or submit a Letter to the Editor to share their opinions. To submit a Letter...

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Woman posing in front of a ring light.

OPINION: Social media is filled with advertising disguised as entertainment

Mackenzie Crews, Opinions Intern Mar 30, 2025

This article expresses the views of its author(s), separate from those of this publication. Readers are encouraged to comment or submit a Letter to the Editor to share their opinions. To submit a Letter...

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Stacks of Spring 2025 Spinnaker magazines lined up on the newsroom table before distribution.

Letter from the Editor: Still terrified, still showing up, still thankful

Madelyn Schneider, Editor-in-Chief Mar 27, 2025

Just over a year ago, my first article for Spinnaker was published. Now, I’m in charge of the newsroom. And I have no idea what I’m doing. I was the only applicant for this position, and at first...

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A grey school locker with a blue sticker on the top of it that reads "Education Changes the World" in large, white letters.

OPINION: The American education system needs reform, but will DOGE help?

Mackenzie Crews, Opinions Intern Mar 24, 2025

This article expresses the views of its author(s), separate from those of this publication. Readers are encouraged to comment or submit a Letter to the Editor to share their opinions. To submit a Letter...

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