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Freshman 15 ring a bell?

Noor Ashouri Jan 24, 2013
A large portion of any university's student body — those at UNF not excluded — drink alcohol, which our nutrition columnist Noor Ashouri understands, but wonders whether or not these students think about the caloric side of the matter.
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Thank You: two words that go a long way

Taylor Leckie Jan 22, 2013
A hand written thank-you can be any number of colors and sizes, but what's important is that one is sent. A handwritten expression of gratitude for gifts given, employment considerations or just a kind gesture is sure to win the appreciation of who receives it.
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Spinnaker Editorial of Jan. 16 — Buy up those “UNF football: still undefeated” shirts while you can

Spinnaker Jan 17, 2013
The Spinnaker explores the likely impacts the implementation of a football team would have on other university programs and initiatives.
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The best and worst video games of 2012

Daniel Woodhouse Jan 16, 2013
Spinnaker game critic Daniel Woodhouse celebrates the better games of the year, and tears apart the games that left much to be desired.
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Letter to the Editor: UNF Endowment Fund lacks transparency

Spinnaker Reader Jan 13, 2013
In a letter to the Spinnaker, Professor of Sociology David Jaffee notes and discusses an absence of full disclosure of UNF's investments. If our university's Endowment Fund lacks transparency of its investment choices, students can't be totally sure of what their educational institution supports.
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With the new year comes resolutions and helpful tools to achieve our goals

Taylor Leckie Jan 12, 2013
A new year is a great time to reevaluate our lives and resolve to make ourselves better. UNF is a great place to stay on track, and contributing columnist Taylor Leckie gives us some direction toward how to make the most of university life.
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A Spinnaker Editorial, Moving Forward: UNF lost sophomore Dara Kusiv over the break in a New Year’s Day crash.

Spinnaker Jan 12, 2013
An accident on New Year's Day took a student's life. Such tragedy can shake our lives into perspective and help us appreciate our opportunity to live.
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The art of murder in ‘Hitman: Absolution’

Daniel Woodhouse Jan 10, 2013
Spinnaker critic and gamer Daniel Woodhouse breaks down the merits and weak points of the latest release of the 'Hitman' game series.
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Enough with the “F” word already, UNF

Taylor Leckie Dec 2, 2012
As we prepare for and broach finals week, certain techniques can help us cope. If we haven't properly prepared this semester, there's always the next, and Taylor Leckie gives us her take on the matter.
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Coming up short in the call of duty: Black Ops 2 leaves much to be desired

Daniel Woodhouse Nov 28, 2012
Another edition of Black Ops has been released, adding to an exhaustive list of games in the Call of Duty series. Contributing columnist Daniel Woodhouse plays his way into a critique of the game.
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Rated PG

Taylor Leckie Nov 22, 2012
With the transition from dependance to independence that characterizes our college experience, Taylor Leckie believes it is best to involve our parents. It's a tough road to travel, and we'll need help. Keeping up the relationships we have with our parents is as easy as making a phone call or sending an email.
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Column: Lining up for our future

Taylor Leckie Nov 8, 2012
Contributing columnist Taylor Leckie explores all the reasons why someone would choose not to vote.
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