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Neither candidates offer viable economic solutions

Spinnaker | Oct 22, 2008
Federal Reserve Chairman Ben S. Bernanke said Oct. 20 Congress and the President must act to stave off a worsening economic situation, adding he will support an additional stimulus package that should “include measures to help improve access to credit by consumers.” Regardless, easy credit and mal-investment – induced by federal government intervention – is the direct cause for the current economic situation, and most Americans are looking toward two men for solutions: Sen. Barack Obama and Sen. John McCain. Only in a true “two-party” system can the American public be offered two opposing candidates who agree more than disagree.
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Youth fashion trend devalues U.S. history

Spinnaker | Oct 22, 2008
A recent trend in clothing design is boasting insignia of military divisions, and while some might think this is a great way to revere those who fought in many wars to support our country and the values we treasure, they are sorely mistaken. This trend should give the opportunity to recognize soldiers who many might not have been aware of, and it should give us a chance to pay tribute to those who are most deserving of our praise – but the youth who are wearing it are not recognizing the value of the design. Young people should be honored to have the opportunity to spread this awareness, but it seems few are even cognizant of what they are actually representing when these logos are displayed.
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Students must appreciate art

Spinnaker | Oct 22, 2008
A growing trend among college students is the art of detaching themselves from art in museums and galleries. Art is supposed to be an experience that evokes emotions so it will be remembered for its unique style and quality, even if just for a brief moment. But enjoying what others have created in our classrooms, homes and workplaces has been abandoned as we become more accustomed to our lives in the digital age.
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Students support candidates for lack of knowledge

Spinnaker | Oct 22, 2008
Dear Editor, I’ll keep this short and sweet though this is something I know I and many other UNF students feel so strongly about. It is very obvious which party the majority of students on campus are voting for in the upcoming election. I feel some students – not all – support one side for the wrong reasons and lack of information. I would like to throw out a few points to kick-start everyone’s thinking about why they support their chosen side.
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OP concerts do provide variety

Spinnaker | Oct 22, 2008
Dear Editor, In his opinion column last week, John Weidner discussed entertainment brought to campus by Osprey Productions. He lamented that many acts brought by OP in recent years are on “generic top-40 radio stations” and that instead of “bringing in a variety of genres, OP is trying to find generic acts that reach the most people.” Since OP has a limited budget, it is important to bring acts that appeal to the widest audiences possible. Usually, these artists have music playing on a top-40 radio station. It is the nature of concert booking.
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O2 Green Walk

Spinnaker | Oct 22, 2008
Hiking miles through nature trails might not be the typical way to spend a Saturday afternoon, but that’s exactly what UNF student Susan Wright plans to do. Wright’s 7-year-old daughter Emily has asthma. Although her family tries to live as normal of a life as possible, Emily constantly has coughing attacks and has to bring her medicine with her everywhere she goes. Wright, a senior nursing major, will join hundreds of Jacksonville residents Oct. 25 at the Robert W. Loftin Nature Trails on the UNF campus to participate in the inaugural O2 Green Walk
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"Top Five" one hit wonders

Spinnaker | Oct 22, 2008
You’ve probably seen a million lists like this and most likely have numerous picks of your own. Yes, it’s the ever-popular “one-hit wonder” theme, focusing on artists who managed to muster enough thunder to pull off a memorable, sometimes great song, but for one reason or another, could never repeat the success a second time. Though the careers of these five distinguished one-timers faded away rather than burned out, rest assured they are living quite handsomely off the royalties from these classic songs in the movies, commercials and other forms of popular culture that have deemed them immortal.
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Competing networking sites changing the face of social interaction

Spinnaker | Oct 22, 2008
Lindsey Stepkin logs into her Facebook profile and immediately checks for notifications. She has an event invitation to a friend’s birthday celebration. She confirms she will attend, and writes a comment, “You know I wouldn’t miss it!” She scans a few wall posts, responds to four and reminds herself to respond to others later. She comments on five or six more of the photos before going back to her home page. She checks once more for notifications before closing Facebook. By now, 30 minutes have gone by. Stepkin, a sophomore biology major, is one of more than 100 million active users of Facebook. There are more than 110 million users on Myspace.
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Controversy swirls around year-old anonymous campus gossip site

Spinnaker | Oct 22, 2008
Have you ever wondered how college life would be without MySpace or Facebook? A new, fast-growing gossip network dedicated to college campuses around the nation is described by the founder as “the opposite of Facebook.” If you’re lacking juice in your life, then check out JuicyCampus.com, a Web site recently deemed as scandalous due to its obscene content and light censorship. Posts are completely anonymous and linked to the college you allegedly attend. Whether your campus is added or not, everyone has access to the postings and users can agree, disagree or reply to the blogs.
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Author focuses on worth of inter-generational relationships

Spinnaker | Oct 22, 2008
A silver tin man charm hangs delicately off a thin silver chain – for some it might be a piece of jewelry, but for Norma Folsom, it embodied her life motto: never rust up. Folsom, 80, and her necklace served as the main inspirations for visiting UNF assistant professor Gigi Morales David’s children’s picture book “Just Mollie and Me.” Folsom has traveled all across the world, worked with the Peace Corps and taught mentally handicapped children in a small school in Guatemala.
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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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