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Smartphones breaking into many college courses as a means to facilitate learning

Spinnaker Mar 4, 2009

On the first day of class when professors hand out the syllabus, one particular regulation that can be found in most courses is the over-emphasized rule: “No cell phones.” But with the vast increase...

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UNF fights eating disorders with awareness week

Spinnaker Mar 4, 2009

At first glance, Mary seems perfectly normal. She passes her classes, has an active social life and participates in extra-curricular activities. But Mary has a secret. She spends the majority...

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2-day event brings 900 students to Arena, costs $40,000

Spinnaker Mar 4, 2009

Nearly 1,000 students attended Revamp, a two-day concert event sponsored by Campus Ministries Feb. 26-27 in the Arena. Five bands, The Afters, Seventh Day Slumber, Story Side B, 10th Ave. North and...

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International dinner dance

Spinnaker Feb 25, 2009

Maria de Lourdes Castillero, a UNF international student, performs the dance “El Puento” during the International Dinner Feb. 20 at the University Center. Castillero won first place in the international student...

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Mardi Gras: Celebration draws wild crowds at Universal

Spinnaker Feb 25, 2009

Beads, beads, jambalaya and more beads – just a few of the items that take over Universal Studios in Orlando each spring for its Mardi Gras celebration. The theme of the 14th annual party is storytelling,...

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Vetiver brings vivacious, campfire music style to life

Spinnaker Feb 25, 2009

According to Wikipedia, every professor’s top choice in reference databases, vetiver is an Indian-native perennial grass kindred to other fragrant turf such as lemon grass.  Its particular odor is commonly...

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Taking junk to the limit

Spinnaker Feb 25, 2009

One stay-at-home mom out of Minnesota is making a living out of heaps of junk – yes, that stuff in flea market crates or boxed in your attic. Sue Whitney turned her hobby into a budding retail business...

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Harry Potter comes to UNF

Spinnaker Feb 25, 2009

Following the directions Osprey Productions had given him, Harry Potter landed his Firebolt Feb. 16 on the Green, ready to have some fun. Students took part in a series of free and entertaining Harry Potter-related...

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"Top Five" Baseball songs

Spinnaker Feb 25, 2009

It’s that time of year again. With Spring Training starting and exhibition games being played in Florida and Arizona, baseball is back and embroiled in its annual controversy. Yes, Bud Selig is Satan...

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Cookin’ with Mr. Chad

Spinnaker Feb 25, 2009

Becoming a sushi chef is hard and laborious, as the time and effort needed to create sushi aren’t generally found in your everyday kitchen. But sushi has become an increasingly popular part of our culture...

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Student art project

Spinnaker Feb 18, 2009

A student displayed this art project – a baby carriage complete with a floating manequin – on the Green Feb. 13 for the community to enjoy.  See more photos online at unfspinnaker.com.

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Master’s program goes global

Spinnaker Feb 18, 2009

Picture a man in charge looking through resumes and tossing them into one of two piles: call for an interview or ignore. He lingers on one resume longer than the rest; this applicant has two master’s...

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