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All content by Joseph Basco

Editorial: Ain’t no Sunshine in this school

Joseph Basco | Jul 18, 2012
Quite honestly, other than the board’s approval of the controversial 15 percent tuition differential increase (which the Board of Governors approved, but decreased to 13 percent on June 21), the BOT rarely creates any controversy. But then the BOT abused their power by violating Florida’s Sunshine Law during the June 19 main, or plenary, meeting.
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No Meat March Experience: Week 4

Joseph Basco | Apr 6, 2012

By: Joseph Basco, News Editor I am growing tired of this experience, literally. As the days go by, I feel lifeless and lethargic. There are only so many vegetarian options at eateries. This No Meat...

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No Meat March Experience

Joseph Basco | Mar 21, 2012

No Meat March Experience Weeks 2 and 3 Joseph Basco, News Editor I began week two without breakfast. I contemplated the limited selection of vegetarian choices at Outtakes in Osprey Plaza. The enticing-sounding...

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John King Q&A

Joseph Basco | Feb 2, 2012
The CNN host discusses Jacksonville, presidential nomination races and journalism.
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The GOP Debate Primer

Joseph Basco | Jan 18, 2012
Got any questions about the upcoming GOP debate on campus? The Spinnaker has you covered with information you need to know, from parking to restricted areas.
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Police Beat, Jan. 11

Joseph Basco | Jan 17, 2012

Jan. 5 Sick Person (University Center) – A UPD sergeant assisted Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department Engine Unit 50 in responding to a person needing rescue. The person was waiting with a group of...

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Best of Police Beat Fall 2011

Joseph Basco | Dec 1, 2011

Aug. 24 Battery (Osprey Landing) – A student and friend left a dorm room and ran into the friend’s girlfriend – the suspect – in the hallway. The suspect was upset and muttered obscenities at the...

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Police Beat Nov. 30

Joseph Basco | Nov 30, 2011

Check out the Best of Police Beat of Fall 2011 LEARN HOW TO PROTECT YOURSELF BEFORE YOU WRECK YOURSELF Frank LoMonte, executive director of the Student Press Law Center, has offered The Spinnaker...

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News in Briefs Nov. 30

Joseph Basco | Nov 30, 2011

Spring 2012 election dates and times set Students will be able to vote for Student Government officials, including student body president and vice president, in the spring 2012 election from 9 a.m....

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State, Nation, World

Joseph Basco | Nov 16, 2011
Florida executes man by lethal injection, Zuccotti Park reopens after protestors leave, Philippines and China dispute territory, and more...
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Police Beat November 9th – 14th

Joseph Basco | Nov 16, 2011

Nov. 9 Bicycle Theft (Osprey Fountains) – The victim said she left her bicycle near a fence by the pool Nov. 8. The victim did not lock her bicycle to the fence. The next morning, she went outside and...

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Police Beat Nov. 9

Joseph Basco | Nov 9, 2011

Oct. 31 Snack Food Theft (Osprey Cove) – A UPD officer was conducting a property check of Building V, where the officer observed damage to the glass of a vending machine in the laundry room. The glass...

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News in Brief

Joseph Basco | Nov 2, 2011

By Dargan Thompson The parking advisory council voted Oct. 28 to merge parking permits for the first floor garage and designated spots into one permit for faculty and staff. Matthew Yost, vice chair...

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Police Beat Oct. 25th – Oct. 30th

Joseph Basco | Nov 2, 2011

Oct. 25 Bicycle Theft (Osprey Cove) – The victim said he secured his bicycle in the courtyard next to Building U Oct. 23 at noon. When he returned Oct. 25 at 8 a.m., his bicycle and lock were gone. The...

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News in Brief Nov. 2

Joseph Basco | Nov 2, 2011

Parking council creates a new faculty and staff permit The parking advisory council voted Oct. 28 to merge parking permits for the first floor garage and designated spots into one permit for faculty...

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Police Beat Oct. 26

Joseph Basco | Oct 26, 2011

Oct. 17 Mobile Phone Theft (Building 58E) – The victim said he went to the bathroom on the third floor of the Student Union East Building and left his phone on top of a toilet paper dispenser. Twenty...

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Police Beat Oct. 19

Joseph Basco | Oct 21, 2011

Oct. 10 Marijuana (Cove) – A complainant told a UPD officer he went inside his room and found a clear bag containing marijuana. He said the marijuana may have been left by his roommate. The marijuana...

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Police Beat Oct. 12

Joseph Basco | Oct 12, 2011

Oct. 3 Marijuana (Cove) – An officer smelled marijuana from a room at Osprey Cove Building U and made contact with the two room residents. The officer entered the room and asked them about the lingering...

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Beers in the classroom

Joseph Basco | Sep 21, 2011
The UNF Division of Continuing Education gives folks the to opportunity to learn about craft beer. Jax Beach Engine 15 co-owner Luch Scremin serves as the professor.
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Dance team auditions with high velocity

Joseph Basco | Sep 11, 2011

Anyone can dance -- but it takes patience, guts and intensity to step up to the professional level. For those willing to take the plunge, auditions for the UNF Velocity Dance Team start Sept. 10. Missy...

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