Author Archives: Justin Chandler Porter
Author's Bio
I can cook 30-minute brownies in 20 minutes. I am an abstract artist, a concrete analyst, and a ruthless bookie. Critics worldwide swoon over my original line of corduroy evening wear. I don't perspire. I am a private citizen, yet I receive fan mail. I bat 400. My deft floral arrangements have earned me fame in international botany circles. Children trust me.
I once read Paradise Lost, Moby Dick, and David Copperfield in one day and still had time to refurbish an entire dining room that evening. I know the exact location of every food item in the supermarket. I have performed several covert operations for the CIA.The laws of physics do not apply to me.
I balance, I weave, I dodge, I frolic, and my bills are all paid. On weekends, to let off steam, I participate in full-contact origami. Years ago I discovered the meaning of life but forgot to write it down. I have won bullfights in San Juan, cliff-diving competitions in Sri Lanka, and spelling bees at the Kremlin. I have played Hamlet, I have performed open-heart surgery, and I have spoken with Elvis.
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Email: reporter2@unfspinnaker.com Posts: 22
Saving tons of Waste: Technology transforms trash collection on campus
UNF is literally saving tons in natural resources and money thanks to its technologically streamlined recycling process, according to Robert McCracken, manager of the Physical Facilities department. McCracken also oversees the Recycle and Refuse department and said the recent changes have centralized the operation, allowing fewer people to do more work. “Our primary focus is [...]
Donors, philanthropists give old buildings new names
Changes in the names of buildings could confuse students, but to UNF officials, it’s all a part of developing campus.
Osprey Challenge Course busier than it looks
The ropes facility may seem empty when you drive by it, but the new Osprey Challenge Course may see more participants by January.
Senate approves more than half of SG special request budget to fund initiatives
How’s the Senate allocating money that provides services to students? And how much of that money is left?
4 false police reports in past calendar year reap steep consequences
Although some students may think filing false police reports is the only way out of certain situations, they may be completely unaware of the criminal charges they could face. UNF has seen four incidents of false police reports since October 2011.
Students express mixed views over new shuttle route system
To the surprise of many, the shuttle routes on campus have seen stark changes than in previous years. And while some students and residents have had complaints, others have express praise for the new routes.
Update: Muggy Florida drives bugs indoors
Apartments and homes see a spike in pests in Florida’s rainy season, but what does that mean for student residential complexes? The Spinnaker spotlighted resident concerns at The Flats at Kernan, an apartment complex owned by the Ambling Management Company, in July.
Former IBM engineer, now professor for 13 years sees electrical future for engineering students
UNF professors in the College of Computing, Engineering and Construction dole out their perspective on the job market for engineering students. And, by the sound of it, it doesn’t look dull.
A Preview Walkthrough of the New Wellness Center
The new Student Wellness Complex, located at the north end of the loop next to the Arena and the Aquatic Center, Opens August 17, and is free to currently-enrolled UNF Students and Full-time Faculty & Staff with valid Osprey ID Card. The project was funded by student government at a cost of 19.5 million dollars, [...]
