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Commentary: Internships prove invaluable for students

Spinnaker Jan 21, 2009

By day, I was a professional reporter for the Florida Times-Union, attending press conferences and conducting interviews with the wealthy and influential of Jacksonville. You could find me feverishly...

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Letter to the Editor: Proud to be an American in historic times

Spinnaker Jan 21, 2009

Dear Editor, Today is a day of unity in the history of America as we come together to celebrate the inauguration of our 44th president. Even though we face unprecedented economic and environmental challenges,...

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Letter to the Editor: Biking to work can fix parking problems

Spinnaker Jan 21, 2009

Dear Editor, Thanks for your article on the need for Jacksonville to become more bicycle friendly. I have been a bicycle commuter for 14 years, five of them here in Jacksonville to UNF. Everyone always...

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Spring Bash: Clubs offer campus entertainment

Spinnaker Jan 21, 2009

Club Alliance, an agency of Student Government, hosted Spring Bash Jan. 15 on the Green. Nearly 100 on-campus clubs set up tables to inform students about their initiatives and how they can join. Free...

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"Top Five" winter songs

Spinnaker Jan 21, 2009

Cold weather got you down? If the recent cold snap has you questioning if you actually live in Florida and your cabin fever has reached a critical level, you should at least have a soundtrack to accompany...

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Making history: Inauguration draws hundreds to UNF Library

Spinnaker Jan 21, 2009

Growing up in Kenya, Libran Jirmo never thought he would see a black president of the U.S. in his lifetime. Facing stereotypes, racism and a lack of freedom every day throughout the majority...

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Special legislative session leads to 4 percent budget cut

Spinnaker Jan 21, 2009

  Florida lawmakers approved a $2.8 billion package of budget cuts, reserve runs and fee increases, ending their 10-day special session Jan. 14. Educational spending will feel the brunt of...

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Shuttle system expands to accommodate growth

Spinnaker Jan 21, 2009

  After a year in service, the Osprey Connector shuttle has made some adjustments in service to improve the overall quality offered to UNF students, officials said. To increase visibility,...

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Speaker to discuss disaster philosophy

Spinnaker Jan 21, 2009

Each semester, UNF invites several “distinguished” persons in the community and nation to speak in the Distinguished Voices lecture series. There are four speakers lined up for the Spring 2009...

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News in brief Jan. 20

Spinnaker Jan 21, 2009

Students receive $1,000 award Seven $1,000 grants were given to UNF junior and senior construction management majors at the Northeast Florida Builders Association’s 2008 Installation and Awards...

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Secretive Fed unveils new plans for credit crisis

Spinnaker Jan 21, 2009

    By Kevin G. Hall - McClatchy Newspapers (MCT) With its benchmark lending rate effectively at zero, Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke, in a move without modern precedent, on...

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Around the State, Nation, & World Jan. 20

Spinnaker Jan 21, 2009
Widespread optimism about President Barack Obama’s inauguration celebration in Washington negatively correlated to Wall Street. The major indexes plunged more than 4 percent Jan. 20, while the Dow slipped below 8,000, as new fears about the stability of America’s biggest banks roiled the markets
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