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Palin’s recent challenge of America’s patriotism is unpatriotic, anti-American

Spinnaker | Oct 29, 2008

It is sad – and disappointing – to see people within the U.S. who find satisfaction from belittling others for not being “patriotic” to their own country. Gov. Sarah Palin, Republican vice-presidential nominee, stated at one of her rallies she likes to visit “pro-American parts of the country,” implying there are certain parts of the country that are anti-American or unpatriotic. There are so many problems with this statement.

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Find hauntings minutes away from UNF

Spinnaker | Oct 29, 2008

Halloween is right around the corner, and it's the perfect time for lingering thoughts or fears about ghost stories or spooky tales. With North Florida's rich historic background, it's no surprise the area has a few hauntings of its own to satisfy curious minds. Here's the Spinnaker's list of some local spots' eerie backgrounds that might make your skin crawl and send chills down your spine.

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Vintage shops provide alternative for daily, Halloween wear

Spinnaker | Oct 29, 2008

A black cat made of tinsel sits in the window. Bats and ghosts hang with cob webs and mannequins are dressed like iconic figures in pop culture to entice the Halloween costume shopper, including Andora from the ‘60s television show “Bewitched,” exercise guru Richard Simmons and Margot and Richie Tenenbaum from the film “The Royal Tenenbaums.” If these don’t fuel some Halloween costume ideas, the Clothing Warehouse has plenty of other options and a wide selection of vintage clothing for everyday wear.

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Plan proposed to improve bikers’ safety

Spinnaker | Oct 29, 2008

Junior business major Jason Hicks crashed his bicycle in January 2008 into the side of a car stopped at a stop sign. The car came from Lot 34 and stopped past the stop sign, impeding the path of the sidewalk. That’s when Hicks hit the car, he said.

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Student investment group avoids financial downfall

Spinnaker | Oct 29, 2008

Osprey Financial Group, a student-run investment entity, has avoided the catastrophic losses that have plagued Wall Street and other less-intuitive financial investors, according to a preliminary fall financial report.

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Halloween night life

Spinnaker | Oct 29, 2008

The Ocean Club Where: 401 N. First St., Jacksonville Beach. What: The club will be decorated for the festivities, and there will be $1,000 worth of prizes for the best costumes. Specials: Drink specials all night including $3 Smirnoff malted beverage drinks and $2 Miller Lite Drafts. Entertainment: N/A.

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"Top Five" Halloween songs

Spinnaker | Oct 29, 2008

There are literally scads of spooky, blood-curdling, humorous and in general, appropriately themed songs for Halloween. There are many more than five great Halloween songs, but classics like “Monster Mash,” “Ghostbusters,” and “Purple People Eater” get old after the one-millionth spin. Here are five songs sure to get you in the mood for Halloween and in a few cases, provide you with a good starting point for a soundtrack to your Halloween party.

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Final words debated before the elections

Spinnaker | Oct 29, 2008

Several hundred students watched two local attorneys Oct. 27 represent presidential candidates Sen. John McCain and Sen. Barack Obama in a debate moderated by UNF President John Delaney, just eight days before Election Day.

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Hallo-theme costumes

Spinnaker | Oct 29, 2008

Sometimes, it’s not enough to just go to a Halloween party; sometimes you want to make an entrance. And sometimes your really crazy costume is so unique that nobody will get it unless your entire group of friends is in costume by your side to complete the picture. Want to make a great entrance at the party and have an awesome time with your friends creating the outfits and playing dress up? Here are a few ideas for some great (and cheap) group costumes.

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Youtube clip of the week

Spinnaker | Oct 29, 2008

EVEN Ghosts are clumsy The only thing funnier than horrible amateur videos are horrible amateur videos that feature the actors getting hurt. Here’s a nice Halloween edition of such footage. Search: Horrifying...

Delaney assumes duties of Florida chancellor

Spinnaker | Oct 29, 2008

UNF President John Delaney announced Oct. 28 he will serve as president in residence, a role designed to help out the Florida Board of Governors until a new chancellor is selected.

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Oddball Antics

Spinnaker | Oct 29, 2008

YOU SEE, WE REALLY LOVE EACH OTHER A woman called police after a violent argument with her husband at their Crestview, Fla., home in which he threw a oil lamp at her and poured Gatorade over her head. When the cops grabbed him later, he told them they had “worked things out.” SAY, WE’VE BEEN LOOKING FOR THIS MONEY Thieves stole $8,000 in dollar bills patrons had hung on the walls of a restaurant in Inyokern, Calif. People there traditionally wrote messages on the bills before hanging them up. A few days later, one of the thieves used some of the very distinctive bills to pay a court fine. Arrests resulted.

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