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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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President Donald Trump steps out of a red Model S Tesla vehicle on the South Lawn of the White House Tuesday, March 11, 2025, in Washington. (Pool via AP)

OPINION: Who is buying a Tesla?

Mackenzie Crews, Opinions Intern | Mar 22, 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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Woman reading on a Kobo, a type of e-reader.

OPINION: Declining physical media hurts consumers

Mackenzie Crews, Opinions Intern | Mar 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 SAM Party icon, provided by Will Raffier.

Letter to the Editor: Why SAM Party Will Represent You

Will Raffier, SAM Party Vice Presidential Candidate | Mar 10, 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 ChatGPT home screen on a computer.

OPINION: Do students and professors need to adapt to AI?

Mackenzie Crews, Opinions Intern | Mar 10, 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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SAM Party's Horatio Gilman (left) and Will Raffier (right). Photo provided by Will Raffier.

Letter to the Editor: SAM Candidates’ Goals

Will Raffier, SAM Party Vice Presidential Candidate | Mar 8, 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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Graphic reads: "Soar doesn't deserve your vote / Vote Smart / Vote Talon / Our student body deserves better."
(Submitted by Kayla Charde)

Letter to the Editor: Enough Is Enough: Why SOAR No Longer Deserves Our Votes

Kayla Charde, SG Chief of Staff | Mar 8, 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 person photographed scrolling through Tinder.

OPINION: AI in dating apps points to a larger problem with modern dating

Mackenzie Crews, Opinions Intern | Mar 5, 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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Soar Party's Anthony Balsamo on stage at the SG Spring 2025 presidential debate.

Letter to the Editor: My Vision for the University of North Florida 

Anthony Balsamo, Soar Party Presidential Candidate | Mar 4, 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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Bluesky's banner shows their logo against a night sky background.

OPINION: Bluesky is the app to look out for

Mackenzie Crews, Opinions Intern | Mar 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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The DeepSeek page is seen on a smartphone screen in Beijing, Jan. 28, 2025.

OPINION: OpenAI’s plagiarism claims against DeepSeek are deeply ironic

Mackenzie Crews, Opinions Intern | Feb 23, 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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