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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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Delaney remains UNF president after recently earning US Senate seat candidacy from Gov. Charlie Crist

Spinnaker | Sep 2, 2009

Gov. Charlie Crist named his chief of staff George LeMieux to the U.S. Senate Aug. 31. The Fort Lauderdale native was chosen for the seat over UNF President John Delaney. LeMieux, 40, is the interim replacement...

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UNF professors team with local environmental companies

Spinnaker | Sep 2, 2009

Pollution has become a dirty problem that can no longer hide itself, and Jacksonville is no exception. Affecting the St. Johns River and Jacksonville beaches, nutrient overloading from lawn over-fertilization...

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Paper or plastic? Go with canvas bags

Spinnaker | Sep 2, 2009

It may seem that Ricky Fitts might be alone in his opinion of a fluttering plastic bag on a California asphalt-scape as — the most beautiful thing — (‘American Beauty,’ anyone?). In fact, quite...

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Osprey Idol show attracts crowd of 400 attendees during Week of Welcome events

Spinnaker | Sep 2, 2009

The African American Student Union hosted the annual Osprey Idol talent show as part of the Week of Welcome festivities Aug. 25 at 8 p.m. in the Student Union Ballroom with over 400 students in attendance. The...

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Greek Council treasurer steals $2,600, charged with employee felony theft

Spinnaker | Sep 2, 2009

James Jones, treasurer for UNF’s Greek Council, was arrested and charged with a third-degree felony, employee theft, for charging an unauthorized $2,600 onto a fraternity’s credit card, according to...

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