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Infected swine flu students can quarantine themselves

Spinnaker Sep 9, 2009

While UNF lays on its nature preserve, students are bustling around and the sun shines in happy cycles, the campus is secretly being transformed into Michael Creighton’s 1971 set of “The Andromeda...

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Students wanted for international study abroad

Spinnaker Sep 9, 2009

Students can explore exotic destinations such as Australia, New Zealand, Costa Rico, Ecuador, the Dominican Republic, Thailand or Eastern Europe by partaking in a volunteer and adventure program with...

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Don’t get cheated by video game console

Spinnaker Sep 9, 2009

It’s no surprise college students love video games. One need only peek into the UNF Game Room — at just about any time — to be reminded of this fact. Combine students’ love of gaming, their shoulder-to-shoulder...

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SAT, ACT scores show little signs of improvement

Spinnaker Sep 9, 2009

The organizations that administer the two most-utilized and influential — for the purposes of college matriculation — national standardized tests, the ACT and the SAT, recently released their report...

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UNF receives third nationwide award

Spinnaker Sep 9, 2009

UNF has been recognized as one of the best in the Southeast, one of the best in value and is now one of the most military-friendly institutions in the country. “We were just recognized on the Military...

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Alignment forms to help local waters, assess, rectify health

Spinnaker Sep 9, 2009

The second annual St. Johns River Report was released Aug. 28 by researchers and faculty from both UNF and Jacksonville University. The report was funded through the City of Jacksonville’s Environmental...

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August 27 – September 6

Spinnaker Sep 9, 2009

Aug. 27 – Burglary (Garage 44) – UPD responded to claims of there being a burglary in an automobile. The victim told police that he parked his vehicle on the second floor of Garage 44 at 10:30 a.m.,...

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Crist’s cynicism in Senate selection, cronyism at its best

Spinnaker Sep 2, 2009

Gov. Charlie Crist’s robust approval ratings are a constant source of bewilderment. Crist shifts his positions with a regularity normally limited to users of Metamucil, and the public just doesn’t...

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August 25 – 30

Spinnaker Sep 2, 2009

Aug. 25 – Grand Theft (Building 3) – UPD was dispatched in response to a professor’s stolen kayak. The kayak was chained and pad locked in the fenced area behind Building 50 May 20 and the professor...

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Legalization for marijuana advocates Spread the Seed

Spinnaker Sep 2, 2009

A petition requiring 1,442 John Hancocks is all Jacksonville Beach citizens need to take a step toward being Florida’s first city to decriminalize marijuana. Now, an underground movement is working...

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Local java stand, thrift store spices up Five Points

Spinnaker Sep 2, 2009

Penicillin, ice cream cones and (most importantly) potato chips — all fantastic products that came into being by accident. Although the fruition of Five Points Coffee and Spice and the adjoining Uncommon...

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120 credit hours becomes the academic speed limit

Spinnaker Sep 2, 2009

Freshmen and transfer students beware: A late major change could cost you more than a delayed graduation date due to a bill signed by Gov. Charlie Crist May 21. All incoming freshmen and transfers enrolling...

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