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Ospreys show support with pink jerseys

Spinnaker • Oct 8, 2008
The UNF softball players donned light pink jerseys for the Santa Fe Community College doubleheader Sept. 27 to raise cancer awareness. The project began after senior catcher Ashley Battaglia’s mother was diagnosed with breast cancer this June. The doctors caught the cancer at its earliest stage, and Battaglia’s mother had a double mastectomy surgery in September, Battaglia said. Her mother starts chemotherapy in October. “My mom is the most influential person in my life and definitely the strongest woman I know,” Battaglia said. “As an obstacle in my mom’s life, she is handling this situation better than I thought. Cancer is definitely the scariest word you can ever hear when it has to do with a family member or a friend.”
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Inside the Huddle

Spinnaker • Oct 8, 2008
Jason Yurgartis Features Editor John Weidner Assistant Sports Editor Josh Salman Managing Editor James Cannon II Staff Writer
Question 1: The Chicago Cubs were eliminated from the playoffs in the first round, once again failing to meet fans’ expectations. Is this team truly cursed?
No. The fans are content with the mantra “wait until next year,” unlike cities like New York or Boston where teams are expected to produce. The seats will always be full at Wrigley, so there is no sense of urgency for the team. The only thing they are cursed with is a losing mentality. I don’t think too many people in Chicago actually think they could win the World Series. They’re too scared of the curse. No, they just can’t hit in the postseason – like a full batting lineup of A-Rods. Do the Chicago Cubs’ fans still expect greatness?
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Swoop Madness to begin basketball season

Spinnaker • Oct 8, 2008
The third annual Swoop Madness will kick-off the UNF men’s and women’s basketball seasons Oct. 17. The event will start with the UNF volleyball team facing off against Campbell University at 7 p.m. After the game, fans will have a chance to meet UNF’s basketball teams and win plenty of prizes. Swoop Madness will also offer fans a chance to see players in scrimmages, 3-point contests and dunk contests.
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Conference opener ends victoriously

Spinnaker • Oct 8, 2008
The UNF men’s soccer team began its Atlantic Sun Conference campaign with a 2-1 double-overtime win Oct. 3 against East Tennessee State University. Sophomore forward Akil DeFreitas won the game for UNF (5-5-0, 2-0-0 A-Sun) when he scored his second goal of the game with four minutes left in the second half of overtime.
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New highs reached in win

Spinnaker • Oct 8, 2008
The UNF volleyball team defeated Atlantic Sun Conference rival Campbell University with help from sophomore middle blocker Kaley Read’s fifth double-double of the season. Read finished with a match-high 23 kills and a career-high 24 digs to lead the Ospreys to victory. The Ospreys won 3-1 (25-21, 27-25, 21-25, 26-24) to the Camels Oct. 4.
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Ozzie training for Swoop Madness stunt

Spinnaker • Oct 8, 2008
Insanity. By definition, it’s doing the same thing over and over but expecting a different result. The Mini Trampoline Dunk training has been pure insanity. I’m going to be the first to admit it’s a lot harder than it looks. The trampoline bed is only 18 inches wide, which is hard to hit when you’re running full speed toward it. Plus, have you seen the size of my feet? I’m sure you’ve all heard that timing is everything. Actually, landing is everything. Keep reading.
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Sports in Brief – Oct. 8

Spinnaker • Oct 8, 2008
DeFreitas earns first Atlantic Sun Conference player of the week for UNF men’s soccer A UNF men’s soccer player earned the Atlantic Sun Conference Player of the Week for the first time in the university’s history. Sophomore forward Akil DeFreitas scored three goals in the two conference match-ups against East Tennessee State University and University of South Carolina Upstate during the weekend.
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Photo Gallery: Palin's Road to Victory rally

Spinnaker • Oct 8, 2008
Sarah Palin's Road to Victory rally speech in Jacksonville, Fl on Oct. 7.
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Is punk dead?

Spinnaker • Oct 7, 2008

As I'm writing this blog, I'm listening to an old punk mixtape featuring bands like The Adolescents, The Dead Kennedys, Black Flag, Reagan Youth and The Germs and quietly wondering to myself if the prophecy...

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Jaguars and Steelers hope to overcome injuries

Spinnaker • Oct 4, 2008
This is probably one of the hardest situations I have to face as an NFL fan. My two favorite teams, the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Jacksonville Jaguars, are facing off against each other in week 5. However, this game could be decided by off the field factors. Although both teams have suffered several injuries the Pittsburgh Steelers enter Jacksonville with a roster missing five starters that has to resort to using their fourth string running back.
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Platforms not published in the Spinnaker

Spinnaker • Oct 2, 2008
Six candidate platforms did not appear in the Oct. 1 issue of the Spinnaker.
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Henry in trouble again

Spinnaker • Oct 2, 2008
Former Denver Broncos, Tennessee Titans and Buffalo Bills running back Travis Henry, a former Pro-Bowler, 2-time 1000 yard rusher, All-SEC performer at Tennessee and Mr. Florida Football at Frostproof High school was arrested by the DEA in Colorado for allegedly trafficking multiple kilograms of cocaine. If convicted as charged, he now faces 10 years to life in prison and a $4 million fine. Henry has also fathered 9 children with 9 different women, was suspended in August for one year by the NFL for violating the league's substance abuse policy and was caught writing bad checks for expensive jewelry in Tennessee.
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