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Opinions: A hole in the big tent

Trent Gautney, Opinions Reporter Jan 29, 2020

On Tuesday night, the Democratic primary candidates held their seventh and last debate before the Iowa caucuses in Des Moines. Though the dialogue between candidates remained fairly cordial, a tension...

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Opinions: Long lines and headaches

Trent Gautney, Opinions Reporter Jan 16, 2020

To many students, the most stressful part of college has nothing to do with the educational aspect of it. It is the seemingly endless battle to secure financial aid. Making this struggle even more difficult...

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The 2020s: An Echo of the 1920s

The 2020s: An Echo of the 1920s

Armand Yazdani, Daily Emerald Jan 8, 2020

EUGENE, Ore. (CMG) - The start of a new decade means many new things. The world will see improvements in technology, health and science. Cultures will change, along with politics and economies. Creators...

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Opinions: No Safe Spaces movie review

Opinions: No Safe Spaces movie review

Matthew Caballero, Opinions Writer Jan 6, 2020

Out of all the great films that came out this fall semester, one of the least talked about was No Safe Spaces, a documentary made by Dennis Prager and Adam Carolla. As someone that has never really liked...

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Letter to the Editor: Jerry Brown for President

Letter to the Editor: Jerry Brown for President

Joe Bialek Jan 6, 2020

**Letters to the Editor are written and submitted by Spinnaker readers** If you would like to submit a letter to the editor, contact us at editor@unfspinnaker.com. The entire list of Democratic candidates...

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Opinion: Cold noodles and tofu

Trent Gautney, Opinion Reporter Dec 12, 2019

In 2018, an article was published on Spinnaker about UNF’s lack of vegan options. At this time, UNF had a rating of C according to PETA’s student rating system. One year later, UNF has an A+ according...

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Climate on the gridiron

Matthew Caballero, Opinion Reporter Dec 12, 2019

Like most college students around the country, students from Harvard and Yale came together to watch their respective schools battle it out on the gridiron. This matchup is one of the most important games...

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Letter to the Editor: an invisible disability

Letter to the Editor: an invisible disability

Melissa La Manna, Licensed Mental Health Counselor Nov 29, 2019

Hello, I am writing this letter to share my personal story with you and your readers, in hope of bringing greater awareness to the harmful effects that synthetic fragranced products can have on certain...

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Letter to the Editor: Tired Of Negative Politics? We Are Too!

Letter to the Editor: Tired Of Negative Politics? We Are Too!

RCV JAX Team Nov 26, 2019

“Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful and dedicated citizens can change the world.  Indeed it’s the only thing that ever has.” That quote from Margaret Mead perfectly encapsulates a new...

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Opinions: black masculinity, the gay agenda, and celebs — it’s complicated

Devan Shepard Nov 11, 2019

The blogs have been abuzz lately with a video Alicia Keys did concerning taking her son to get his nails done. Here is a break down of the whole situation. Now this has started a big debate about what...

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Opinions: Better choices equals better results

Matthew Caballero, Opinions writer Nov 6, 2019

In an era when more students are graduating from our country's university system than ever before, we are also seeing the average student’s debt rise to inconceivable levels. Just last year the average...

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Opinions: Mass customization

Normandi Tapia Nov 5, 2019

Jeez, well that sounds real technical… what high level jargon is that? That jargon is from my Foundations of Business class. Mass customization makes products just for you - just for everyone frankly...

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