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The New Around

Spinnaker Jan 14, 2009

AROUND THE STATE Crist, lawmakers work to fill $2.3 billion budget deficit Gov. Charlie Crist announced Jan. 13 he could veto some aspects of the budget deficit-elimination package lawmakers are scheduled...

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UNF recognized as ‘Best Value’

Spinnaker Jan 14, 2009

There’s no place like this, no one like you and nowhere cheaper to go to school. The Princeton Review recently announced UNF as one of the 100 “Best Value Colleges for 2009,” the fourth consecutive...

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Economic woes expected to worsen

Spinnaker Jan 14, 2009

The economy will get worse before it gets better this year as housing prices continue to fall, unemployment rates rise and the gross domestic product contracts. That’s what economists across the political...

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News in Brief – Jan. 14

Spinnaker Jan 14, 2009

Employees at career expo UNF Career Services has scheduled a Winter Career Expo from 1 to 5 p.m. Jan. 22 at the University Center. Networking opportunities will be made available with approximately 70...

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Editorial: Athletes successful on, off court

Spinnaker Jan 14, 2009

College classes can be tough, especially when students are also working part-time or involved in an extracurricular activity. And since school is already a full-time job, when these multiple responsibilities...

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Our Two Sense

Spinnaker Jan 14, 2009

Mike Tomassoni Art Director Rebecca McKinnon Staff Writer Rachel Elsea Copy Editor Jason Yugratis Features Editor What should be President-elect Barack Obama’s first step of action be in the White...

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Commentary: Obama’s plan devalues education

Spinnaker Jan 14, 2009

With the inauguration of Mr. Change himself upon us, President-elect Barack Obama has promised to revamp the financial aid process for institutions of higher learning while dishing out $4,000 to every...

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Commentary: Inaguration sure to make history, one to be proud of

Spinnaker Jan 14, 2009

The presidential inauguration is a day of new beginnings, rites of passage and change. It’s the president’s opportunity to declare his administration’s initiatives and set the tone for his entire...

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Analysis: Jacksonville needs more accessible bike lanes

Spinnaker Jan 14, 2009

A wheelchair-user can make his or her way around Jacksonville quite easily, with the availability of wheelchair-accessible vans, entrances and doors. In fact, it is required by the 1990 Americans with...

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Fifteen minutes can lead to lasting peace

Spinnaker Jan 14, 2009

UNF junior political science major Jason Kroitor recently took a trip to Israel, which happened to coincide with the beginning of the latest Israel-Hamas conflict. Kroitor, the president of the Student’s...

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YouTube clip of the week

Spinnaker Jan 14, 2009

International signs and Misinterpretations This clip from short-lived early ‘90s MTV sketch comedy show “The State” shows how not knowing “international signs” (like the international sign for...

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Fees will increase, services to follow

Spinnaker Jan 7, 2009
During tough financial times, students will have to prepare themselves for another increased expense.The UNF Board of Trustees approved a $1.33 per-credit-hour student fee increase for the 2009-2010 academic year after a two-month series of meetings that began in October.
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