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Opinion: Uniting the nation, starting at UNF

Opinion: Uniting the nation, starting at UNF

Paul Donaldson Nov 14, 2016

The United States of America just elected its 45th president. The social upheaval that America experienced over the course of the 2016 presidential election due to candidate controversy was virtually unparalleled....

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Man on the Street: Election Edition

Man on the Street: Election Edition

James Donlon Nov 8, 2016

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JD0AFCr-Rq8 Video by Jack Drain Students tell Spinnaker what they think of the election, and what they think of the candidates. — For more information or news tips,...

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Opinion: Privacy and presidency don’t mix

John Aloszka Oct 26, 2016

  If anyone still believed that a politician could have a both public and private life, the 2016 presidential race has put that belief to rest. Social media, email hacks and secretly recorded...

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Graphic by Mariana Martins

Opinion: Double standard emerges between “the haves and the have nots”

John Aloszka Oct 20, 2016

In the 2016 presidential race there is a looming double standard surrounding the candidates. It has been pointed out by Hillary Clinton surrogates and reporters alike that Donald Trump is oft graded...

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The ASUN Conference has suspended intercollegiate play until possibly April fifth at the earliest.

How to weave through ASUN uncertainty

Nick Blank Aug 25, 2016

UNF is anchored in college basketball mediocrity — and you can blame the conference. Envision the ASUN as an inescapable pit. At the bottom are good teams trapped in small-conference stagnation like...

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Commentary: 8 Things we learned watching the condiment table at the Republican National Convention

Mark Judson Jul 19, 2016

Monday night, two college newspaper editors more than 300 miles apart watched Republicans put mustard and relish on their hotdogs and thought the same thing — “this is educational.” For two hours,...

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The empty chair

The empty chair

Connor Spielmaker Apr 13, 2016
UNF has lost 11 students this year, and Managing Editor Connor Spielmaker discusses the implications for those of us left behind.
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A letter from the future Student Government President, Caleb Grantham

A letter from the future Student Government President, Caleb Grantham

Tiffany Salameh Mar 31, 2016
Future student body president, Caleb Grantham, has a few words for UNF students.
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 Photo by Tiffany Salameh

Students: Enjoy the successful basketball team while you can

Will Weber Feb 29, 2016
This team is historical, their success unprecedented and their shooting record-breaking. But it could be coming to an end.
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 Photo by Jennifer Mello

Editorial: Why we do what we do

Connor Spielmaker Feb 4, 2016
Connor Spielmaker, Managing Editor of the UNF Spinnaker, talks about the reasons behind how stories are covered and published.
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The Roost: Winter (break) is coming

The Roost: Winter (break) is coming

Nick Blank Dec 12, 2015
See how UNF men's basketball will do against Arkansas, Virginia Commonwealth and more.
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Opinion: Levels of the library

Opinion: Levels of the library

Alex Lassen Dec 7, 2015
Finals week doesn't have to be a waking nightmare - especially if you've been up studying all night.
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