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OPINION: Mental health week

Patrick Cantin | May 21, 2019

It was mental health week last week, for some it’s a moment of reflection and for others it’s a huge wake up call.  I think back to my own inner toxicity and looked back on this past week with ease...

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OPINION: Extremely wicked response

Austin Belet, Opinions Editor | May 15, 2019

One of the latest movies blowing up on social media has been the biographical crime thriller Extremely Wicked, Shockingly Evil and Vile. For those who may be unaware, this movie is the recapturing of the...

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OPINION: What we couldn't imagine

OPINION: What we couldn’t imagine

Austin Belet, Opinions Editor | May 8, 2019

Growing up I knew I was different. I knew that what everyone considered “normal” wasn’t necessarily how I felt. When someone would make gay jokes or make fun of someone for the same reason, I felt...

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Letter to the Editor

Letter to the Editor: A solution to make students comfortable on campus

Courtney Capece | May 1, 2019

Dr. David Szymanski, There is a prevalent issue or topic that most students have encountered, witnessed, or heard stories about here at the University of North Florida. On campus, we have seen preachers,...

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Letter to the Editor

Letter to the Editor: Policies and Regulations should be updated

Jala Cole | Apr 30, 2019

Dear Dr. David Szymanski, To express yourself and to get others to join in something you love is a wonderful feeling. Sharing and engaging in conversation and beliefs brings awareness to many controversial...

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Letter to the Editor: Bigotry on Campus

Khusbu Motiwala | Apr 28, 2019

To whom this may concern, Mission statements are vital to any institution and exist to express the morals and values of the school. The mission statement of UNF promotes diversity and “strongly condemn...

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NO SPOILERS: Endgame review

David Eckstein | Apr 27, 2019

Marvel Studios have come a long way over the years, haven’t they? They’ve taken heroes and villains from the pages of Marvel Comics and created some unforgettable characters. In many ways, the Marvel...

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OPINION: Hiring a Leader

Austin Belet, Opinions Editor | Apr 26, 2019

Throughout this semester I have been steeped in the political chaos surrounding Brexit. I have had to pay attention to what the UK and Europe are asking for, how Prime Minister May is handling the situation,...

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Spinnaker staff predicts Avengers: Endgame

Spinnaker | Apr 25, 2019

Before Avengers: Endgame comes out tonight, Spinnaker staff are making their own predictions on what might happen. None of us have seen the movie or have read spoilers, so everyone can read this. Who...

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Letter from the Editor: Why #SaveStudentNewsrooms is important for every student

Hannah Lee, Editor-in-Chief | Apr 25, 2019

Today marks the second year of the #SaveStudentNewsrooms movement. Colleges across the country, and even some internationally, are coming together to show the struggles they have gone through in the past...

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Game of Thrones

OPINION: What’s the Hype?

Austin Belet, Opinions Editor | Apr 19, 2019

Game of Thrones has finally started up once more after almost two years of waiting. Two whole years. And we only got 54 minutes to start with. Now for those of you who don’t know why we, the fans,...

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Album cover for "Map of the Soul: Persona." Courtesy of Big Hit Entertainment.

BTS shatter records and explore psychology with “Map of the Soul: Persona”

Alex Toth, Features Editor | Apr 17, 2019

“Map of the Soul: Persona” is the biggest album of 2019. The music video for its lead single “Boy With Luv” broke the record for most YouTube views in 24 hours, with nearly 75 million, as well...

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