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Opinion: We can’t go back to normal

Lauren Kirksey, Opinions Writer April 28, 2020

We’ve all been hearing it for weeks: “I can’t wait for things to go back to normal.” I know exactly what people mean when they say this. I, too, would love to go to the movies, get milk tea with...

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Opinion: Rent freeze

Lauren Kirksey, Opinions Writer April 9, 2020

The Coronavirus pandemic has left many struggling to make ends meet. One of the foremost concerns on people’s minds, especially for those who have been laid off, is how they are going to pay their rent....

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Opinion: Federal Government Should Take Charge on Coronavirus Measures

Lauren Kirksey, Opinions Writer April 2, 2020

April began with Governor Ron DeSantis issuing a statewide safer-at-home order in Florida. Mayor Lenny Curry issued a similar order for Jacksonville, and both will go into effect on Friday April 3rd. This...

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Opinion: Weinstein is no victim in sentencing

Lauren Kirksey, Opinion Writer March 25, 2020

On March 11, former entertainment mogul Harvey Weinstein was sentenced to 23 years in prison on the charges of criminal sexual act and rape. The sentencing comes after testimony from several actresses...

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Disney Dragging Feet on LGBTQ+ Representation

Lauren Kirksey, Opinions Writer March 11, 2020

***If you would like to submit an opinion of your own, please contact opinions@unfspinnaker.com*** A scene from the new Pixar movie Onward is currently being hailed as Disney’s first “exclusively...

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Opinion: Your Coronavirus Jokes Aren’t Cute or Funny

Lauren Kirksey, Opinion Writer February 27, 2020

***If you would like to submit an opinion of your own, please contact opinions@unfspinnaker.com*** It seems like 2020 had just barely begun before news of the coronavirus caused widespread panic. Originating...

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