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Man on the street: where’s the ideal place to study?

Brandon Thigpen Jun 19, 2014
On this week's Man on the Street, reporter Brandon Thigpen asks students about their ideal study spots on and off campus.
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Opinion: Osprey voices fall on deaf ears

Cassidy Alexander Jun 18, 2014

In the past school year, Student Government has chosen to undertake a number of questionable initiatives aimed at improving student life on campus. They come at no small price to UNF, and with little...

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Album Review: Parquet Courts’ Sunbathing Animal

Douglas Markowitz Jun 12, 2014
It takes a few listens to get into, but Parquet Courts’ latest album Sunbathing Animal is the musical ride of the summer.
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Man on the street: where do you eat on campus?

Brandon Thigpen Jun 12, 2014
On this week's Man on the Street, Brandon set out to find what student's thought about UNF's dining experience on campus.
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Fighting misogyny until “not all women” starts trending

Cassidy Alexander Jun 10, 2014
Perhaps not all men follow the equation of 22-year-old UCSB shooter Elliot Rodger, but #YesAllWomen have suffered the injustice of an ongoing misogyny. Though the hashtag raises attention to women as victims, both sexes endure the consequences of misguided cultural norms concerning power and social success.
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Man on the street: let’s talk statues and student fees

Brandon Thigpen Jun 5, 2014
For this week's Man on the Street, Brandon went out to see what students had to say about where some of the student fee money was going and how they felt about a statue of Ozzie the Osprey.
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Album Review: Swans’ To Be Kind

Douglas Markowitz May 27, 2014
The legendary band’s latest album is their most accessible – and possibly their best yet.
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Nothin’ but static: SG tunes out Spinnaker broadcast equipment request

Alex Wilson May 27, 2014
In a budget committee meeting last Thursday, SG refused to even vote on the approval of $38,000 for the one-time cost of acquiring the required LPFM equipment. The issue was on the agenda. Spinnaker leaders and its advisor spoke before the committee. But no one on the committee said anything.
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Letter from the Editor: April

Katie Tison May 23, 2014
From April 2014 issue, former Editor-in-Chief Kate Tison discusses the romanticized idea of The College Experience and UNF's attempts at upholding those ideals at the cost of what may be more beneficial for the institution.
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Letter to the editor: Get involved and find your community

Connor Spielmaker May 22, 2014
Spinnaker Television's Station Manager wrote a letter to the editor about getting involved. "There’s community here at UNF. If you haven’t found yours, I dare you to look. I promise it’s there."
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Debunking myths about depression

Cassidy Alexander May 21, 2014
Depression is one of the leading contributors of suicide for college-aged students. Accepting misconceptions and negative stigmas about the mental illness will not heal the hurt--something that is very real and troubles our peers. Several UNF organizations provide counseling services and encourage students to stay educated about this widespread disorder.
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Letter from the Editor: March

Katie Tison May 20, 2014
From March 2014 issue, former Editor-in-Chief Kate Tison explains Spinnakers dynamic as a 24-hour multimedia news organization.
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