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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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‘Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings’ review

‘Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings’ review

David Eckstein-Schoemann, Reporter Sep 8, 2021

Marvel is back again with its latest cinematic entry, “Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings”. Based on a character from Marvel comics, Shang-Chi isn’t a character that has gotten a lot of exposure...

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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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Let the Bad Times Roll - 'The Offspring' album review

Let the Bad Times Roll – ‘The Offspring’ album review

Ash Anders, Radio DJ Sep 1, 2021

As the 10th studio album for The Offspring, Let the Bad Times Roll was a struggle to produce. Events such as the COVID-19 pandemic to the bassist suing the band, this album took nearly 10 years to be released....

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Review: Long-awaited release of Kanye West's 'Donda' is finally here

Review: Long-awaited release of Kanye West’s ‘Donda’ is finally here

Riley Platt, Reporter Aug 31, 2021

There aren’t many public figures who are more polarizing than Kanye West. The artist’s latest album, and the preceding build-up, is just the latest example of this.  When Donda, Kanye’s 10th...

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Letter from the editor: Welcome back Ospreys

Letter from the editor: Welcome back Ospreys

Carter Mudgett, Acting Editor in Chief Aug 23, 2021

"During this pandemic, the most vulnerable have been the hardest hit ... We must increase our resilience. We must work together and take an integrated approach to health, hunger, climate, and equity crisis...

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The Killers 'Pressure Machine' album review

The Killers ‘Pressure Machine’ album review

Ash Anders, Radio DJ Aug 18, 2021

As The Killers’ seventh studio album, and the second album released during COVID-19, Pressure Machine is a nostalgic, melancholy album about a small town in Utah. All of the tracks start out with a unique...

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“Star Wars: Bad Batch” episode 14

“Star Wars: Bad Batch” episode 14

David Eckstein-Schoemann, Reporter Aug 4, 2021

After the filler episode that was last week’s episode, the story is starting to enter its endgame. The episode “War Mantle” begins with a rogue clone named Gregor from “Star Wars: The Clone...

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Album review: “XOXO: From Love & Anxiety In Real Time” by The Maine

Album review: “XOXO: From Love & Anxiety In Real Time” by The Maine

Ash Anders Aug 4, 2021

“XOXO: From Love & Anxiety In Real Time” is the 8th studio album from The Maine, recorded and produced throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. According to frontman John O’Callaghan "This album is...

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Disney’s “Jungle Cruise” review

Disney’s “Jungle Cruise” review

David Eckstein-Schoemann, Reporter Aug 2, 2021

Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson is back in the jungle once again with Disney’s latest film. He went to the jungle in “Journey to Mysterious Island,” he did it again in “Jumanji,” and now he’s...

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'Essential Aliens' by Helvetia album review

‘Essential Aliens’ by Helvetia album review

Furio Gerwitz, Radio DJ Jul 29, 2021

"Essential Aliens,'' released June 25, is the latest project by west coast indie rock group Helvetia, best known for its connection to the 90s slow rock act Duster by way of frontman Jason Albertini. Helvetia...

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‘Star Wars: Bad Batch” episode 13 review

David Eckstein-Schoemann, Reporter Jul 29, 2021

After last week’s story arc resolution, the episode feels more like a usual filler that’s used as a detour from the larger narrative. The episode “Infested” sees the Batch return to their client...

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