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Nothin’ but static: SG tunes out Spinnaker broadcast equipment request

Alex Wilson • May 27, 2014
In a budget committee meeting last Thursday, SG refused to even vote on the approval of $38,000 for the one-time cost of acquiring the required LPFM equipment. The issue was on the agenda. Spinnaker leaders and its advisor spoke before the committee. But no one on the committee said anything.
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Debunking myths about depression

Cassidy Alexander • May 21, 2014
Depression is one of the leading contributors of suicide for college-aged students. Accepting misconceptions and negative stigmas about the mental illness will not heal the hurt--something that is very real and troubles our peers. Several UNF organizations provide counseling services and encourage students to stay educated about this widespread disorder.
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Getting vaccinated could save you from chickenpox in college

Cassidy Alexander • Apr 14, 2014
In light of the chicken pox breakout at UNF, Spinnaker discusses the increasingly controversial topic of getting vaccinated. However, less vaccinations seems to be leading to more breakouts in the community.
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Does anybody care that there hasn’t been an SG election this year?

Noor Ashouri • Mar 11, 2014
Elections were supposed to take take place the week of March 3, but an election requires candidates, competition, and interest - all of which were lacking. The SG president also ran unopposed this year. This makes the second year in a row without a presidential election. Last year, a candidate competing for the presidency was disqualified for not filling out the paperwork correctly.
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Carlo Fassi calls out apathetic student body

Spinnaker • Mar 5, 2014
Carlo Fassi, current Student Body President, responded late March 4 to a daily news story. His comment originally appeared on the Spinnaker's Facebook page and is reproduced here.
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It’s model, not plus-size model

Noor Ashouri • Feb 25, 2014
One word comes to mind when looking at a picture of supermodel Robyn Lawley walking up the beach in a printed bikini: hot -- no, wait, two words: ridiculously hot.
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Fun with geopolitics: The forces behind the new treaty with Iran

Daniel Woodhouse • Feb 24, 2014
"Times are changing again. Enemies are becoming friends, and friends are becoming enemies. Old alliances wither and die, and new ones are born."
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Legalized It: The struggles, successes, and future of recreational marijuana

Nicholas Lorini • Feb 22, 2014
As of this year, the Florida Supreme court has approved medicinal marijuana for the November 2014 ballot. Read on...
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Dorm Sex: Are you sure you want to do that?

Cassidy Alexander • Feb 20, 2014
"RED ALERT! RED ALERT! I HAVE A BOY OVER PLEASE DO NOT COME HOME UNTIL AFTER 10! I REPEAT RED ALERT!" I have received this text from one of my roommates in the dorms.
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Dorm Sex: ‘Do you wanna’ watch?

Alex Wilson • Feb 19, 2014
When you’re living in the dorms, sex can be inconvenient -- roommates, RAs, bothersome friends, small beds, and thin walls contribute to the problem.
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This is not a Valentine’s Day column

Carl Rosen • Feb 14, 2014
Valentine's Day comes once a year, but gifts and good will should last year round.
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Who needs friends when we have phones?

Ellie Strube • Feb 13, 2014

It was a Thursday night, and we were done with a deathly week of classes. It was time to have a much deserved drink or two. My roommates and I invited a couple of friends over to pregame and get the night...

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