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Good acting doesn’t bail out lackluster script in ‘W.’

Spinnaker | Oct 22, 2008
By merely watching the previews for Oliver Stone’s new film “W.,” one could easily assume it is a one-sided critical skewing of the 43rd President of the United States. And in a bitterly fought election rife with partisan attack ads, this kind of movie would be perfectly timed. However, the film stays surprisingly centered in an, at times, almost sympathetic portrayal of George W. Bush. Oliver Stone fans looking for high-budget, grandiose cinematography and holier-than-thou viewpoints on hot-button pop culture issues will likely be disappointed, as will those who pride themselves as armchair political pundits and historians who have been following the Bush presidency.
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Homemade recipe wins Family Weekend Cook-off

Spinnaker | Oct 22, 2008
During family weekend, UNF parents showed off their cooking skills and made their college student’s favorite homemade recipe. I was a judge during the cook-off and am reviving “College Cooking with Lori” this week to display the recipe of the Best Overall winner. Mexican Lasagna Submitted by Jaime Hamilton, Mother of student Cynthia Hamilton
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Oddball Antics

Spinnaker | Oct 22, 2008
REALLY? I DIDN’T KNOW YOU WERE A COP A 21-year-old Atlanta man, who enjoyed impersonating a police officer, put a blue strobe light in his car and proceeded to make night-time traffic stops. This came to an end when one of the people he pulled over was his neighbor from across the street. This led to involvement by real police officers. SO, I GUESS IT’S ILLEGAL THEN, RIGHT? Police in Covington, Ky., arrested a teenager for drug trafficking while he was wearing a T-shirt that read, “It’s not illegal unless you get caught.”
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Men face high expectations in 2008-2009 season

Spinnaker | Oct 22, 2008
A last-place finish in the Atlantic Sun Conference in 2007 with a 3-26 overall record (1-15 A-Sun) was the worst in the 15-year history of the UNF men’s basketball program. The Ospreys began formal practice Oct. 17, and despite last year’s poor record, team officials have high expectations for the upcoming season, returning all but five players. “Although our record didn’t indicate it last year, we had a chance to win a lot more games,” head coach Matt Kilcullen said. “Maturation of our players is our main focus right now. We need to improve on closing out games and hitting the big shots. Sometimes wins don’t come as soon as you want, but we are building for the long haul.”
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Inside the Huddle

Spinnaker | Oct 22, 2008
Jason Yurgartis Features Editor Chad Smith Graphic Designer Rachel Elsea Copy Editor Patty McJazzfingers Ribbon Dancer Extraordinare
Question 1: With the World Series of Poker in full swing and drawing increasing numbers of viewers each year, is professional poker becoming an enduring sport or a once a year spectacle like the Iron-Man competition?
Poker is not a sport! I can’t stress this enough. Stop wasting my time showing poker, ESPN! If everyone loves poker so much, invite me over for a game so I can take your money. I would consider poker as much a sport as bowling, pool, and golf. As long as it draws a crowd and there is money involved. I’m game. Poker is a card game, not a sport. I guess it’s still just a once-a-year thing, and I hope it never becomes an “enduring sport.” I understand what it’s like to be an underappreciated athlete, but poker is not a sport.
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Errors lead to latter game loss

Spinnaker | Oct 22, 2008
The UNF volleyball team suffered a 3-2 loss against Campbell University Oct. 17. UNF led the first two games winning the sets 25-15 and 25-18. The last two sets were lost to Campbell 25-21 and 25-20. These sets were filled with frustration and tension, said UNF head coach Kevin Campbell. “We’re frustrated,” said Campbell after Friday’s game. “We played amazingly in games one and two, but we felt a lot of tension, and that hurt us in the next two games. By the time we started playing well again, it was too late.”
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Team loses final home game to Campbell in overtime

Spinnaker | Oct 22, 2008
The UNF women’s soccer team was defeated 2-1 in overtime by Campbell University in its last home game of the season Oct. 18. After a defensive struggle throughout regulation, Campbell’s Sarah Durham broke the tie in overtime. The Ospreys led Campbell in shots on goal 5-2 in the game, but two shots were all the Camels needed.
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Winning streak crushed four minutes into game

Spinnaker | Oct 22, 2008
The UNF men’s soccer team’s two-game winning streak snapped Oct. 17 when the Florida Gulf Coast University Eagles defeated the Ospreys 7-1. The Ospreys went down one goal four minutes into the game when a shot was deflected off a UNF defender to score an own-goal. The Eagles scored again less than four minutes later, putting them up 2-0 early into the game. “We simply didn’t show up to play,” UNF head coach Ray Bunch said. “They played very well and took chances, and they executed exactly the way they needed to.”
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Sports in Brief – Oct. 22

Spinnaker | Oct 22, 2008
UNF’s 2009 baseball season team schedule announced UNF baseball head coach Dusty Rhodes announced his team’s schedule for the 2009 season. Last year the Ospreys picked up what is arguably the biggest series win in program history with two wins against the 22nd-ranked University of Georgia Bulldogs at Harmon Stadium.
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To withdraw or not to withdraw?

Spinnaker | Oct 21, 2008

It's about that time of the semester again, where you have to decide what your academic willpower can stand against and what just can not be done. November 7 is the last day to withdraw from Fall 08'...

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Fan mail: a symbol of dedication

Spinnaker | Oct 15, 2008
Ringo Starr no longer wants his mailbox filled with fan mail. According to cnn.com, the former Beatle announced: "I want to tell you please...do not send fan mail to any address that you have. Nothing will be signed after the 20th of October. If that is the date on the envelope, it's gonna be tossed."
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Bright Futures burning out

Spinnaker | Oct 15, 2008
The Florida Board of Governors has been in discussion about setting a cap to the Bright Futures scholarship program, with funds appropriated for need-based aid and science, technology, engineering and math majors. Tight budgets and stricter admission standards have been forcing university administrators throughout the state to look much farther for places to save money, university officials said. And with the escalating cost of the scholarship program, its future is in question. The Bright Futures program currently costs Florida nearly $400 million, and while one Florida senator has voiced for it to be phased out in the next 10 years, the program is expected to cost the state nearly $1 billion annually throughout the next decade.
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