shopping Archives - UNF Spinnaker

Live tweets from Black Friday: in case you missed it

Johnakeshia Thompson • Nov 26, 2018

Rain, sleet or snow, the biggest shopping holiday of the year still went on. Over the weekend, I went into the trenches to live-tweet about Black Friday at the St. Johns Town Center. This is usually the...

Making the day after Thanksgiving about family again… one store at a time

Johnakeshia Thompson • Nov 22, 2018

Every year on the day after Thanksgiving, retailers open their doors early so that consumers can purchase items at a discounted price. However, over 100 retail stores will not be participating in the national...

Inside of the IKEA grand opening

Lee Giat • Nov 8, 2017

The long-awaited Jacksonville IKEA is finally opened, and Spinnaker has an inside look at the popular furniture store. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NyxCw21XK4w&feature=youtu.be Video...

A local’s guide to Black Friday shopping

Tiffany Butler • Nov 25, 2016

Black Friday is the biggest sale day of the year, and while it can be a fun and exciting tradition for some, it can be a little overwhelming for others. Especially if you’re new to the area, it’s...

How to grocery shop without mom’s help

Rachel Cazares • Apr 5, 2016

Keeping food in the pantry can be a challenge for a college student on a budget.

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The death of a shopping mall

Jeff Hoayun • Jun 15, 2012

I live in Arlington and absolutely adore the Regency Square Mall. Yes, I adore the mall known for its shootings, rampant shoplifting and roving bands of unscrupulous-looking youths. But as a...

“Oh, no you didn’t, Oscar!”

Katie Gile • Mar 2, 2012

The Academy Awards left talent in the dust sans-award. Read on for a movie fanatic's take on it.

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Gifting from the heart

Katie Gile • Feb 21, 2012

By: Katie Gile, Staff Writer As the chestnuts roast and carols sail out of mall speakers, the madness of the holiday season swells. Among the indulgent dressing binges and tryptophan highs...