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Opinions

OPINION: A direct path to reelection? Not so fast!

Kevin Luhrs, Volunteer Aug 31, 2020

***If you would like to submit an opinion of your own, please contact editor@unfspinnaker.com*** If you haven’t read the previous article about Donald Trump’s long path to re-election, you can read...

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Opinion: Finding closure during COVID-19

John Aloszka, UNF Student Body President Mar 18, 2020

Featured image by: Khorri Newton ***If you would like to submit an opinion of your own, please contact opinions@unfspinnaker.com*** As a senior, I am feeling a lot of what you are probably feeling...

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Opinion: Cold noodles and tofu

Trent Gautney, Opinion Reporter Dec 12, 2019

In 2018, an article was published on Spinnaker about UNF’s lack of vegan options. At this time, UNF had a rating of C according to PETA’s student rating system. One year later, UNF has an A+ according...

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*Spoiler free* "Once Upon a Time In Hollywood" Review

*Spoiler free* “Once Upon a Time In Hollywood” Review

Breanna Cataldo, Features Editor Jul 30, 2019

As many people know, Quentin Tarantino is pretty popular for his eccentric yet twisted film style. So when  I heard that Tarantino had written and directed "Once Upon a Time In Hollywood," it was a given...

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Opinions: Here’s the bad news you need to know

Opinions: Here’s the bad news you need to know

Austin W Belet, Opinions Editor Jul 30, 2019

Here in the age of 2019, and frankly for most of the time journalism has existed, there is a need to call it out: people crave the worst in humanity. When true-crime podcasts are ablaze, serial killers...

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Opinions: The roads are never big enough

Trent Gautney Jul 10, 2019

For years, Jacksonville has touted being one of the fastest growing cities in the south, but has done little to deal with the city’s glaring lack of an adequate public transportation system.  Right...

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Opinion: Opportunity is abundant

Austin W Belet, Opinions Editor Jun 25, 2019

What is something that literally every university student has in common? We are all trying to get our degree. These pieces of paper show that we have spent specialized time and attention to learn...

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Opinion: The raging world of a primary

Austin W Belet, Opinions Editor Jun 14, 2019

As the 2020 cycle heats up, we are finally having to consider the primary candidates. That being said, I suppose the people who don’t care for the Democratic primary can tune out because this is more...

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Letter to the editor: Life at conception

Ren Thomas May 24, 2019

**Letters to the editor are written and submitted by Spinnaker readers** If you would like to submit a letter to the editor, contact us at editor@unfspinnaker.com. A zygote is a zygote. An embryo...

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Letter to the editor: abortion

Joe Bialek May 23, 2019

**Letters to the editor are written and submitted by Spinnaker readers** If you would like to submit a letter to the editor, contact us at editor@unfspinnaker.com. Life begins at the point of conception. ...

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OPINION: A poll-tax in sheep’s clothing

Austin Belet, Opinions Editor May 22, 2019

Does anyone remember Ben & Jerry’s handing out ice cream on the Green last November? If you do, you might just remember they were doing so to try and turn out the vote on Amendment 4; the amendment...

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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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