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How to save money on a budget

Spinnaker | Oct 14, 2008
It all started with one simple idea--what if I could go on a vacation with my own savings? Then I found a reason to do it when my favorite play moved to Broadway in New York City. After five months of saving, this broke college student is staying in one of the most expensive cities in the world for four nights and five days. Let me tell you how I did it.
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Presenters visit UNF to introduce combined ideas of fear and voting

Spinnaker | Oct 13, 2008
Filmmaker Greg Bennick and social psychologist Sheldon Solomon will be speaking at UNF on “Terror at the Voting Booth” at 7 p.m. Oct. 15 in the Robinson Theater. Bennick will be showcasing his film, “Flight from Death: The Quest for Immortality,” a documentary about the psychological human conflicts with death and how it can affect one’s decision making. The discussion will focus particularly on the harms that arise from reminders of death, which can shape one’s views in the political realm and perhaps manipulates the way one decides to vote, Bennick said.
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Downtown skyline home to UNF expansion

Spinnaker | Oct 8, 2008
UNF administrators have been trying to establish a larger presence in the community for years. In 2004 they began the transition of upgrading the athletic program to Division I status. In 2006 they approved proposals for several new construction projects. And during the past two years, they’ve implemented several community-based transformational learning programs.
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Alcohol, drugs main violations addressed by Student Conduct

Spinnaker | Oct 8, 2008
When a student violates university policy, several members of the UNF community get involved in the process of dealing with the student. The Division of Student Affairs, the Student Conduct office and UPD all cooperate together to ensure the community’s welfare and proper functioning. “[The sanctioning process] is predominantly a learning opportunity where students get a chance to reflect on their conduct and evaluate how it relates to the UNF Mission Statement and the UNF Institutional Goal,” said Lindsay Bryant, associate director of Student Life.
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Sep 29. – Oct 6.

Spinnaker | Oct 8, 2008
Sept. 29 – Harassment (not specified) – A student made a complaint with UPD about her roommate sending her several threatening text messages and potentially starting a fight about something she said to her. UPD advised her to contact them if anything else should arise. Sept. 30 – Sick person (Building 12) – UPD responded to a student who stated she was dizzy and about to faint. She was transported to the Mayo Clinic. Sept. 30 – Suspicious behavior (Lot 12) – UPD was dispatched to investigate a student walking down UNF Drive. She stated she was going through personal issues and had not eaten in two days. After assessing her, she was transported to Baptist Memorial Hospital.
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UNF students join 5,000 to hear Sarah Palin

Spinnaker | Oct 8, 2008
On the heels of the presidential candidates’ stop in the First Coast, Gov. Sarah Palin visited the Jacksonville Landing to speak to more than 5,000 supporters. Palin continued her role as “attack dog” by alleging Sen. Barack Obama lacks dedication to the troops, supports high tax policies and has an association with domestic terrorist William Ayers. Among those present, Robert Foster, UNF College Republican president, sparred with the crowd from the high-rises, instigating chants of “Country, First” and “Sarah, Palin.”
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Obama: Service is crucial

Spinnaker | Oct 8, 2008
Democratic presidential nominee Sen. Barack Obama hosted a conference call Oct. 4 with more than 60 college media outlets to discuss what students have at stake in this election. Obama discussed affordable college tuition and after-graduation job placement, as well as several other initiatives that affect students. He promised to help give young people greater access to the American dream by giving a tax cut to every American pursuing a college degree.
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Election 2008 Update – Oct. 8

Spinnaker | Oct 8, 2008
The Gallup Daily Poll tracking has Sen. Obama with a nine-point lead over Sen. McCain in likely voters polled between Oct. 4-6. This is the biggest lead Obama has had since he accepted the presidential nomination on the Democrats’ ticket.
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Garner: Cross contamination is hindering UNF recycling efforts

Spinnaker | Oct 8, 2008
Cross contamination is hindering efforts to improve recycling at UNF despite new trash cans, recycle bins and raised student awareness, said Jerry Garner, assistant superintendent of the UNF Recycling/Refuse Center. Cross contamination occurs when trash is thrown in with recyclables and must be taken out by hand. “Make a point to put the trash in the trash and the recycle in the recycle,” Garner said. Approximately 150 brown bins for garbage and recycling are located around campus. Costing $825 a piece, the containers are made of recycled plastic and are expected to last longer than normal garbage cans, Garner said.
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How UNF stacks up

Spinnaker | Oct 8, 2008
A quick look at the various parking and transit options at some Florida universities gives a side-by-side comparison of the factors most important to students.
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Gandhi society sponsors birthday celebration

Spinnaker | Oct 8, 2008
Gandhi supporters met on campus near the Gandhi statue Oct. 2, singing songs and presenting speeches about the beliefs and teachings of the peaceful leader. The group met for International Non-Violence Day, which is also Gandhi’s birthday. The celebration was a reminder that the core teachings of Gandhi were non-violence, truth and peace, according to the Gandhi Memorial Society.
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Local memorial organization cleans up UNF campus

Spinnaker | Oct 8, 2008
About 30 volunteers from a humanitarian group met Oct. 4 to pick up litter and weed landscape beds around campus. Although students were allowed to sign up and participate, none showed. The Gandhi Memorial Society, a non-profit organization in Jacksonville, collaborated with South Asian Americans Leading Together and UNF’s Volunteer Center to make the event possible. Physical Facilities provided all the tools needed. Most of the volunteers were members of the society. Others were children or friends of members, and not affiliated with the university in any way.
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