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Teal Pumpkin Project® raises awareness for food allergies this Halloween

Teal Pumpkin Project® raises awareness for food allergies this Halloween

Jessica Volz, Intern Reporter Oct 31, 2019

The Teal Pumpkin Project® strives to create food allergy awareness and aims to make Halloween safer for everyone. If you didn’t have the opportunity to get crafty with teal paint during Market Day,...

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Recipes to make your Halloween tasty and spooky

Jessica Volz, Reporter Oct 30, 2019

 Bloody Shirley Temples  When the sun sets on Oct. 31 and people begin to gather from the unknown, are you ready to host? Here's an assortment of recipes that help tame the crowds from the kitchen.  If...

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UNF Spook-a-thon graphic

UNF Spook-a-thon is coming

Alexander Bowman, Police reporter Oct 15, 2019

It’s spooky season and if you love Halloween movies, you might be interested in Osprey Productions’ Spook-a-thon. Spook-a-thon is a spooky movie marathon. It’s on Oct. 30 from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m....

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Halloween costume safety: Tips and tricks

Halloween costume safety: Tips and tricks

Jessica Volz, Intern reporter Oct 14, 2019

Maybe you've already purchased your costume for Halloween, or perhaps you're still undecided on the whole getup. Nevertheless, costume safety tips can help ward off unforeseen dangers. The National Safety...

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Spooky movies to stream

Spooky movies to stream

Alex Bowman, Police Reporter Oct 8, 2019

It’s spooky season again, and if you have free time, you might be interested in watching a spooky movie. However, in today’s digital world, very few people are going to go out and rent or buy a dvd....

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*Halloween special* Spooky video game conspiracy theories

*Halloween special* Spooky video game conspiracy theories

Erik Feliciano, General Assignment Reporter Oct 7, 2019

Usually, you would expect a video game to be an overall fun time. However, according to these theories, that couldn't be further from the truth. In honor of the Halloween season, here are three spooky...

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*Halloween special* Top three TV conspiracy theories

*Halloween special* Top three TV conspiracy theories

We all have our favorite childhood TV shows -- the ones that made us feel all warm and fuzzy in our pajamas on Saturday mornings, the ones that made us laugh out loud. Maybe thinking back on them elicits...

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Last-minute Halloween costumes

Last-minute Halloween costumes

Johnakeshia Thompson Oct 30, 2018

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Overview of local Halloween events

Overview of local Halloween events

Jessica May Oct 29, 2018

Not sure what to do for Halloween? Spinnaker dug through the event calendars to find Halloween-themed events going on around campus and around town! Howl-O-Ween Barktacular Are the clubs not...

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The history of Halloween

The history of Halloween

Steven Thompson Oct 25, 2018

Halloween, with its costumes, candy sales, decorations, television specials and movies, has become a multi-million dollar a year industry. It has grown to be one of the most highly anticipated events of...

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The Teal Pumpkin Project came to UNF Market Days. Photo by Sarah Bethea.

UNF Dining Services encourages students to go teal on Halloween for allergy awareness

Sarah Bethea Oct 18, 2018

While decorating pumpkins is a cute way to have a little seasonal fun, the important message some may spread is the real takeaway.  In fact, Wednesdays between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. is a busy time at Osprey...

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Budget-friendly Halloween costumes for broke college students

Johnakeshia Thompson Oct 18, 2018

Balancing classes throughout the week and still managing to have a social life might be an issue this holiday, but overthinking a costume is a thing of the past. Here are some easy and budget-friendly...

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