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Transformers One, a movie of power and friendship

Sarah Eng, Opinions Intern • Oct 4, 2024

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Check it or Chuck it: Barbecue Boogaloo

Ethan Leckie, Enterprise Editor • Jun 4, 2024

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Eight fanfictions to read over summer break

Alyssa Schneider, Features Intern • May 19, 2024

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Check it or Chuck it: Fresh-Mex & Co., a margarita mecca

Ethan Leckie, Opinions Editor • Apr 12, 2024

To no one’s surprise, college is a stressful time. According to the American Institute of Stress, eight in 10 college students experience “frequent bouts of stress.” Another study done by student marketing firm Dig In in 2020 found that more than 42% of university students had psychological issues where they felt they needed “professional help.”

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Iron Jawed Angels, a review

Alyssa Schneider, Features Intern • Mar 26, 2024

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Ten fanfiction reads for spring break

Alyssa Schneider, Features Intern • Mar 19, 2024

Fanfiction is fiction written by a fan, featuring elements (usually characters or settings) from another story. Since the advent of copyright law, fanfiction has been considered slightly less broad. It is free to write, publish and read; nobody gains any profit from other authors’ ideas.

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Check it or Chuck it: Mayday sticks the sweet landing

Ethan Leckie, Opinons Editor • Mar 7, 2024

Good day, everyone. This is your captain speaking. On behalf of Spinnaker, I am pleased to welcome you aboard Flight Number Five with service to Mayday Ice Cream in St. Johns Town Center.

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BDubs BOGO Boneless Thursdays: Great deal, spotty service

Ethan Leckie, Opinions Editor • Feb 8, 2024

Hey everybody, welcome back to another edition of Check It or Chuck It. Today, we’re going to do a quick 180. Instead of covering a one-of-a-kind restaurant, we’re switching gears to an establishment that’s one-of-many: Buffalo Wild Wings. In particular, their now-famous bargain, BOGO Boneless Thursdays.

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Lore: A twist on Greek mythology

Kiela Jefferson, Features Intern • Feb 6, 2024

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Check it or Chuck it: Meet Beefy King, an Orlando institution

Ethan Leckie, Opinions Editor • Jan 10, 2024

Hey, y’all. I hope all is well and that winter break was good for you. To ring in the new year with another review, here are my two cents on an Orlando staple I visited during the break: Beefy King.

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JaxSpice: Big flavor, bigger prices

Ethan Leckie, Opinions Editor • Nov 8, 2023

Don’t worry, y’all- I’m back! I’ve had plenty of time to prepare my palate (and wallet) for a place I’ve been particularly excited about—JaxSpice.

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Check it or Chuck it: Koushinryou brings Japanese spice to Jacksonville

Ethan Leckie, Opinions Editor • Oct 8, 2023

Konnichiwa! Welcome to the first of many more articles for my new food review column, Check It Or Chuck It. I recently visited Koushinryou - Curry and Sando, a Japanese curry house serving up authentic katsu and curry dishes. Located off Beach Blvd, Koushinryou is close enough for students to grab a post-class lunch or unwind after a long study session.

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