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Column: Valentine’s Day ideas for couples and singles

Mallory Pace, Reporter Feb 11, 2022

Valentine’s Day is a day seemingly reserved for couples to have an extra day to be gushy and loving, but it can be stressful. There seems to be so much pressure on having the perfect day with your perfect...

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Letter to the Editor: Open early voting sites at our local colleges

Michelle Charron Hollie, Northeast Florida Chapter President of the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) of Florida Dec 3, 2021

MR. HOGAN: STOP DISCRIMINATING AGAINST STUDENTS, THE POOR, AND PEOPLE OF COLOR. OPEN EARLY VOTING SITES AT OUR LOCAL COLLEGES After the 2018 midterm elections,  Duval County Supervisor of Elections...

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Opinion: How fermented foods may improve your health

Hayley Brock, Nutrition Student Nov 1, 2021

Fermented foods have been growing in popularity over the years, likely due to the fact that more people are interested in improving their gut health.1 Your gut microbiome is home to more than 100 trillion...

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Letter from the Editor: Halloween Open House Invitation

Carter Mudgett, Editor in Chief Oct 25, 2021

Hi! My name is Carter and I’m the Editor in Chief of Spinnaker. Please allow me to take a few minutes of your time to explain what we have to offer. On paper, we provide UNF with news, entertainment,...

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Opinion: Do Probiotic Supplements Really Benefit Gut Health More Than Fermented Foods?

Chloe Morgan, Nutrition Student Oct 15, 2021

Elementary biology classes give the paramount introduction to bacteria and teach us that microbes and microorganisms are everywhere. This knowledge sticks with us for life, however, it is sometimes difficult...

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Opinion: Diets don’t work! Here’s why

Hayley Brock, Nutrition Student Oct 8, 2021

The U.S. weight loss and diet industry reached a record worth of $78 billion in 2019 and the global weight-loss industry is expected to be worth $278.95 billion by 2023.1 Is the diet industry so profitable...

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Letter to the Editor: World College Radio Day

Sydney Chatani, Spinnaker Radio General Manager Oct 5, 2021

And like that, another World College Radio Day has come and gone. On Friday, October 1st, college radio stations all across the world could be found celebrating the annual event - Spinnaker Radio included!...

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Opinion: Lobbying for MyPlate

Samantha Dill, Nutrition Student Sep 30, 2021

Although it may be obvious, a food retailer’s success rate is based on how profitable their product is; an increase in profit margin or rate of inventory turnover increases the rate of return. In the...

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Letter to the Editor: The Haitian migrant crisis: pay attention to it!

Tyreese Learmond, African Caribbean Society Treasurer Sep 24, 2021

What have we witnessed? Haitian migrants are being treated like the lowest scum of the earth by the US Authorities, and that is not an exaggeration. Eerily similar to slave control tactics,  border patrol...

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Opinion: Focus on growth and ditch diet culture

Melissa Brennan, Nutrition Student Sep 20, 2021

Transitioning back to in-person classes after the COVID hiatus brings both exciting and nervous energy. For some, the stay-at-home orders threw off schedules and routines and resulted in many changes ranging...

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Letter to the editor: ‘Three blocks from ground zero’ by Dawn Knipe

Dawn Knipe, UNF Assistant Director Sep 11, 2021

THREE BLOCKS FROM GROUND ZERO Working only three blocks from Ground Zero, I am often asked if I was there on 9/11 and what happened. I have written my story for those who are interested. For those who...

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Letter from the former editor: Director of Spinnaker retires

Letter from the former editor: Director of Spinnaker retires

Darvin Nelson, Former Editor in Chief Sep 3, 2021

A bitter-sweet atmosphere looms over Spinnaker Media office as our Director, Maureen Baker, or “Mo,” is retiring. For over five years, she has given top-tier advice and guided Spinnaker to a new phase...

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