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OPINION: Chick-fil-a is trash

Austin Belet, Opinions Writer Mar 9, 2019

Like, okay, the actual food is decent. It has a nice spice palate, it’s often very juicy, and no one does waffle fries quite the same way. It’s super convenient for us to swing through between classes...

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OPINION: Why fast fashion should be your last resort

Mellisa Soehono Mar 8, 2019

It’s easy to admit I don’t wear half the clothes currently hanging in my closet, sometimes I wonder why I even bought some of the things I have. The mentality of tricking myself into believing I need...

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Students have until Wednesday at 6 p.m. to vote for Student Government. Photo by Morgan Purvis

OPINON: SG Elections are important and you should vote

Austin Belet, Opinions Writer Mar 6, 2019

UNF has started our elections to choose our new student body president and vice president today, but do any of us really care? No, not really, but we absolutely should. There is a small group of...

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Letter to the Editor: 14 senators in support of Forward candidates

Matilda Phan Mar 5, 2019

Dear Spinnaker Editor, Before voting for the Student Government elections take place on March 5 and 6, I find it extremely important to be informed about the candidates represented on the ballot. For...

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The musical "Wicked" on the West End.

Column: London’s West End

Tyler Wailes Mar 1, 2019

This column is part of a series written by Tyler Wailes. Wailes is on a study abroad trip and each week she shares her experience with Spinnaker readers. This column gets published every Friday. London’s...

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Student Government Debate.

OPINION: SG Presidential Ponderance

Austin Belet, Opinions Writer Mar 1, 2019

Hey everyone, there is an election happening. No, not just the municipal stuff happening outside our bubble, but an election to decide which of our students will be advocating for us and spending our...

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UNF student Zeph Kane targeted by an on-campus preacher

OPINION: UNF’s Lousy Response to Borderline Harassment Twitter Video

Mellisa Soehono Feb 28, 2019

According to Urban Dictionary, having a “gaydar” means having the ability and gift of being able to detect homosexualty in other people. This term was used Feb. 13 by a male preacher on the Green towards...

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Column: Keeping in touch with the outside world

Tyler Wailes Feb 26, 2019

This column is part of a series written by Tyler Wailes. Wailes is on a study abroad trip and each week she shares her experience with Spinnaker readers. This column gets published every Friday. In...

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Some animals stay during hurricanes. Photo by Alex Morman

Opinion: God Awful Geese

Austin Belet, Opinions Reporter Feb 20, 2019

You're walking in the woods. There's no one around and your phone is dead. Out of the corner of your eye, you spot them. No not Shia LaBeouf, but in fact it is geese. The dreaded bird that is only...

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OPINION: Why you should be great tippers to your servers and bartenders

OPINION: Why you should be great tippers to your servers and bartenders

Mellisa Soehono, Opinion Writer Feb 17, 2019

“Sorry about zero tip. I’m a poor college student that loves sushi,” were the exact words written on my table’s $20 tab a couple years back. I wasn’t sure which was the most ironic part about...

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OPINION: Get registered for local elections

Austin Belet, Opinions Writer Feb 16, 2019

Feb. 19 is the final day to register for the Duval County municipal elections, set to be held on March 19. This election is going to entail local positions from Mayor all the way down to City Council...

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OPINION: The Emergency Alert System Failed

Austin Belet, Opinions Writer Feb 12, 2019

On Feb. 11 UNF alerted faculty and students of a potential gunman on campus. UNFPD and JSO responded, surrounding the arena parking garage and clearing the area. Students and staff were told to hunker...

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