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Everyone isn’t raised the same, that’s OK

Spinnaker | Oct 15, 2008

Dear Editor, While I respect the right of Corey Myers to express his opinion in his column, “College students abandoning values, virtues,” in the Oct. 8 issue of the Spinnaker, I would urge him to rethink the process of his argument. Perhaps I am misreading, but Myers seems to be under the mistaken assumption that, once upon a time, every member of society shared his particular values. Equally troubling is the implication that every member of society should share his beliefs, and anybody who does not is wrong.

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Involvement in scandal important to mention

Spinnaker | Oct 15, 2008

Dear Editor, I would like to comment on the recent column written by Arielle Schneider. While reading the article, I could not help but notice she ends her opinion about Sen. John McCain and Sen. Barack Obama’s platform with a statement that is clearly untrue: “Obama’s plans may seem good but apparently, only McCain truly gets economics.” It seems odd she would make this comment when McCain himself has stated he is not strong on economics.

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McCain doesn’t understand economics

Spinnaker | Oct 15, 2008

Dear Editor, In the last issue of the Spinnaker, Arielle Schneider made some strong comments regarding the upcoming presidential election. Leaving aside the problematic statement of America’s “Godly heritage,” I would like to comment on her portrayal of the McCain health care and economic plans. Sen. John McCain, the man who admitted to a Wall Street Journal reporter he needed to be educated on economics, stated the economy was strong while campaigning in Jacksonville. With banks failing, people losing their homes and citizens unable to get affordable health care, perhaps McCain is not in touch with America.

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McCain’s decisions are terrifying

Spinnaker | Oct 15, 2008

Dear Editor, In her student opinion titled "Obama's platform threatens U.S. foundations," Arielle Schneider writes Sen. Barack Obama is running on a platform "rife with socialist policies." Her solution to our current fiscal problems: Sen. John McCain, a man who "truly gets economics." Earlier this month, McCain – and Obama for that matter – voted to approve the $700 billion bailout. Then McCain pitched a $300 billion plan Oct. 8 to help struggling homeowners. In only eight days, McCain has managed to spend $1 trillion. Is this a man who truly advocates "limited government?"

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Country stars descend on UNF

Spinnaker | Oct 15, 2008

UNF welcomed several musical acts to its campus Oct. 10 and 11. Tracy Byrd brought his own style of country to the Robinson Theatre Oct. 10. Country superstars Billy Currington and Jo Dee Messina, accompanied by Alex Winston, rocked out the UNF Arena Oct. 11. The Spinnaker got the opportunity to sit down with Jo Dee Messina and Alex Winston and talk to them about their music careers and their experiences at UNF.

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UNF English professor teaches art to incarcerated juveniles

Spinnaker | Oct 15, 2008

UNF English professor Dr. Mary Baron has been teaching the Art in the Jail Program as a volunteer with help from UNF students for more than five years. The program teaches incarcerated juveniles at the downtown pre-trial detention facility how to analyze books, write poetry and create works of art including collages and paintings. The artwork is scheduled to be displayed at UNF the last week of October in Building 8. The Spinnaker sat down with Dr. Baron to profile the program and experiences she has had while teaching at the jail.

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Political satirist promises to perform in all 50 states

Spinnaker | Oct 15, 2008

In the midst of this election season, another candidate has entered the political ring by making campaign promises with hopes of selling his record. Musician and political satirist Roy Zimmerman furthered his stated campaign promise of performing in all 50 states before the election with a performance Oct. 9 at UNF in the University Gallery. “[California] is the bluest state in the union; I wanted to go out to the red states and see the most progressive people in the least progressive states,” Zimmerman said.

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"Top Five" songs about money

Spinnaker | Oct 15, 2008

In the wake of the complete economic fallout in the U.S. and the subsequent government bailout of Wall Street, here are five songs about money, greed and materialism. Here’s to the fat cats that once toasted each other with glasses of champagne to these tunes – may they enjoy them as much when they’re crying in their beer.

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Nick and Norah display endless possibilities of being young

Spinnaker | Oct 15, 2008

The storyline in “Nick and Norah’s Infinite Playlist” represents an ideal social scenario that many high school students only dream about: spending one sleepless night in a hip, metropolitan city, weaving in and out of bars and clubs surrounded by good friends, killer music and typical teenage hi-jinks. Based on the 2007 novel by Rachel Cohn and David Levithan, Nick (Michael Cera) and Norah (Kat Dennings) are modern day star-crossed lovers. Both high school students from New Jersey suburbia, they encounter each other at a Lower East Village concert. Nick is playing a gig there with his band, The Jerk-Offs.

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Movies inspire, motivate athletes

Spinnaker | Oct 15, 2008

Disney’s “The Express,” released Oct. 10, tells the story of the first African-American to win the Heisman Trophy. Many athletes find the movie to be inspirational, including Washington Redskins defensive end Jason Taylor who admires the characters of the Disney movie. “The film showed the tremendous drive and determination that [Ernie Davis] had,” Taylor said in a Maryland Gazette article. “There’s a lot of kids who play to try to make it to the NFL … guys wanting to get the money and fame. You need to think back to not too long ago when there were guys like Ernie Davis and Jim Brown [who] sacrificed everything.”

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Inside the Huddle

Spinnaker | Oct 15, 2008

Jonathan Morales News Editor	Laura Franco Assistant Features Editor	Josh Salman Managing Editor	Chad Smith Graphic Designer
Question 1: China’s national table tennis team is sending Olympic singles silver medalist Wang Hao to counseling after security stopped him from urinating outside a karaoke club. Is there anyway Hao’s act is justifiable?
Is it really worth fighting for nature’s call? Yes. Whether you fight the urge to urinate outside of a karaoke club or fight the security guard, you’re going down for resisting.	Has anyone seen how fast these players hit and return ping pong balls? That fact alone should send the entire team to counseling.	I cannot defend the fight, but when you got to go, you got to go.	If I was Wang Hao, I would turn and continue urinating on the security guard – telling him that being a two-time Olympic medalist gives me special privileges over him and his rent-a-cop day job.

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Sophomores shine in 3-1 victory

Spinnaker | Oct 15, 2008

Four sophomores on the UNF volleyball team helped lead the way Oct. 10 to a 3-1 upset against Stetson University. UNF won 25-16, 23-25, 25-18, 25-20 and recorded its most accurate hitting percentage since its Sept. 12 game against Kennesaw State University with a .200 hitting percentage. UNF (8-7, 6-3 A-Sun) was backed by sophomore setter Madie Belvin’s season-high of 59 assists and 16 digs, and sophomore defensive specialist Chelsea Rabe’s 11 digs.

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