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United Ospreys endorse Yellow Party

Spinnaker Mar 31, 2010
United Ospreys Presidential Candidate Mike Saathoff showed up on the second day of elections styling a bright yellow polo shirt. This confused a lot of voters, especially those who already voted for United Ospreys.
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Election season heats up in second debate, students pose more questions

Spinnaker Mar 31, 2010
The second and final scheduled debate between presidential candidates from the Red, Yellow and United Ospreys parties was held March 25 in the UNF ballroom with about 75 people in attendance, most of which were sporting party colors of one hue or another.
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Legislation in preparation stages for non-motorized motorists' safety

Spinnaker Mar 31, 2010
UNF is making strides to promote better safety standards for students who use non-motorized vehicles (NMV) by proposing various plans, legislation and restrictions for bikers and skaters.
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Florida Falcons defeat Jacksonville Knights at Hodges Stadium

Spinnaker Mar 30, 2010
Already defeating the Florida Falcons once this season 48-22, the Jacksonville Knights challenged them again at Hodges Stadium March 27 looking forward to another win.
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Food Court testing Chick-N-Grill for potential replacement of Chef Yan Can Cook

Spinnaker Mar 30, 2010
The possible elimination of Chef Yan Can Cook from the Student Union Food Court has began with a two-week trial period of a new restaurant -- Chick-N-Grill.
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Faculty Association cancels psychology master’s program

Spinnaker Mar 30, 2010
Despite argument from the UNF Psychology Department, the UNF Faculty Association voted Feb. 4 to terminate the Master of Arts and Counseling Psychology program, one of only two master's degree programs the department offers.
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Florida senate bill to cut Bright Futures, legislation hopes to save it from burning out

Spinnaker Mar 30, 2010
The Florida Senate has cleared a bill which would reduce the payout from the Florida Bright Futures scholarship and require more from students initially seeking the scholarship. With state lottery revenue sagging, legislators are looking for ways to preserve Bright Futures without bankrupting it.
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Election season heats up in second debate

Spinnaker Mar 28, 2010
The second and final scheduled debate between presidential candidates from the Red, Yellow and United Ospreys parties was held March 25 in the UNF ballroom with about 75 people in attendance, most of which were sporting party colors of one hue or another.
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UNF officially dismisses Giuma

Spinnaker Mar 24, 2010

UNF Electrical Engineering Professor Tayeb Giuma, who was recently charged with simple battery, was formally dismissed March 24 after the results of a March 15 predetermination conference. UNF Provost...

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Universities take advantage of compatibility surveys for dorms

Spinnaker Mar 24, 2010
Compatibility surveys are used to help students find roommates with similar personality traits at colleges all across the country, but until there are definite statistics that prove these surveys actually work, UNF housing isn’t going to use them.
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Chief Dean: UPD to begin carrying Tasers in the next few weeks

Spinnaker Mar 24, 2010
The University Police Department will transition to the use of Tasers to further promote safety on campus. UPD Chief John Dean revealed the change at the Safety Council Committee meeting March 22 and said the Tasers act as a “less lethal force option.”
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Fired professor meets with UNF to plea for his job

Spinnaker Mar 24, 2010
Professor Tayeb Giuma, the electrical engineering professor who was recently fired for various misconduct issues, met with Provost Mark Workman March 15 for a predetermination conference to discuss details surrounding his termination notice.
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