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Professors’ pay withers in economic hardship

Spinnaker Jan 28, 2009

In the wake of budget cuts and the faltering economy, many students feel their wallets are being targeted, but there are also others struggling financially at UNF, even in the same classroom – professors. “We’re...

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Jan. 20 – Jan. 25

Spinnaker Jan 28, 2009

Jan. 20 – Possession of a Controlled Substance (Building 38) – UPD responded to the parking lot behind Building 38 in reference to two men placing fliers on vehicles. When the officer looked up...

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Fountains expensive but worth it for students, UNF officials say

Spinnaker Jan 28, 2009

More than 1,000 students are expected to join the current dorm residents once construction on The Fountains is complete in summer 2009, UNF officials said. Despite the 6-percent increase in all 2009-2010...

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UNF offers students health insurance plan

Spinnaker Jan 28, 2009

During tumultuous economic periods, parents and college students are increasingly looking to more cost effective health insurance plans. Many are students at an in-between period where they are dropped...

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News in Brief – Jan. 28

Spinnaker Jan 28, 2009

City council approves MOCA purchase for university The Jacksonville City Council approved UNF’s acquisition of the Museum of Contemporary Art Jan. 27 with a 17-2 vote. Recently, the purchase has come...

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myWings tool aids with advising

Spinnaker Jan 28, 2009

A recently developed myWings application is in the works to assist academic advising and help with raduation and retention rates, according to UNF officials. The Roadmap Initiative is currently in phase...

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The News Around – Jan. 28

Spinnaker Jan 28, 2009

AROUND THE STATE Missing fund manager turns himself into Tampa FBI The missing Floridian investment fund manager – whose $300 million in investment funds are actually worth less than $1 million,...

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Gaza, Israeli army threaten cease-fire

Spinnaker Jan 28, 2009

President Barack Obama’s efforts to stabilize a tenuous cease-fire between Israel and Hamas were jeopardized Jan. 27 when a roadside bomb planted by Palestinian militants hit an Israeli patrol along...

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Job-cuts total 33,000 in one day

Spinnaker Jan 28, 2009

The job cuts came heavily Monday – bad news from some of the big names of American commerce. Caterpillar. Pfizer. Home Depot. Sprint Nextel. General Motors. Texas Instruments. When it was done,...

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Letter to the Editor: Arts program hiatus does not interfere with academics

Spinnaker Jan 28, 2009

Dear Editor, I’d like to take this opportunity to clarify information about changes in the Fine Arts Center Series, which was discussed in last weeks editorial. UNF made the decision to put the Fine...

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Battle of the bands

Spinnaker Jan 28, 2009

As the dark blue curtains raised, instrumental sound explosion filled the audience’s eardrums as five musicians were unveiled to jam. Capturing the full attention and admiration of the judges and audience...

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Hip-hop outfit boasts ‘elevated’ eclectic sound

Spinnaker Jan 28, 2009

Inside, Shantytown Pub appears to be an average pub. Beer taps, coasters and Polaroid pictures of its patrons decorate the walls. But outside, people park their bicycles and flock to the bonfire and picnic...

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