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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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A vegan guide to fast food

Heydi Ortiz, Managing Editor Oct 8, 2019

If you’re vegan, or have dairy or gluten intolerances, then you know that finding a fast food place you can eat at is a bit of a struggle. But there’s more the world of fast food has to offer than...

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Dietary restrictions? Where to eat when there's nowhere to eat

Dietary restrictions? Where to eat when there’s nowhere to eat

Breanna Cataldo, Features Editor Jul 29, 2019

If you're vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free, lactose-intolerant or on any type of diet with food restrictions, you've probably spent quite a bit of time looking for places to eat here in Jacksonville. Diets...

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Thai green curry. Photo by Mark Judson

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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"No Meat March" Experience Week 1

Joseph Basco Mar 20, 2012
Two Spinnaker editors attempt to make it through March sans-meat. Check out each experience!
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Clubs celebrate first-ever national Food Day

Spinnaker Oct 21, 2011
An eater’s paradise “Food Day” might sound like a glutton’s dream, but UNF clubs want to push healthy gorging with their celebration.
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Take a pledge of community-driven vegetarianism, meat-eating education with No Meat March

Spinnaker Feb 23, 2011
If you think No Meat March sounds like the right thing for you and want to check out more information about the different events, visit nomeatmarch.com to take the pledge.
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Student documentaries peer into the lives of Jacksonvillians

Spinnaker Dec 1, 2010
Students document the many faces of Jacksonville in an evening of showings at the MOCA theater this Wednesday. Catch them for free with your UNF ID.
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Beef and potatoes: Minus the beef … and the butter … OK, just potatoes

Spinnaker Apr 13, 2010
Our endearing managing editor goes gonzo on what it means to be vegan for 21 days ... can he do it?
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Biology department head reveals the truth about animal dissections at UNF, offers alternatives

Spinnaker Oct 7, 2009

UNF vegan student starts online petition against required animal dissections, accepts compromise “Well it all started at the beginning of this semester,” post-baccalaureate pre-physician's assistant...

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