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MOCA channels art from the East

Spinnaker | Sep 14, 2010
Get cultured and check a new exhibition at MOCA that explores the West’s influence on Eastern Culture.
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Students get a whack at critiquing the critics

Spinnaker | Sep 14, 2010
Faculty art show gives students a glance at professors’ work, a chance for student's to critique their critics.
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NFL Predictions Week 2

Spinnaker | Sep 14, 2010

Send in your own predictions for week 2 of the NFL season.  The person with the most wins predicted by the end of the season wins a prize.  All predictions must be in by Friday 11:59 pm to be eligible. [formidable...

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Ospreys run away with first win at JU Short Course Duals

Spinnaker | Sep 8, 2010
UNF Cross Country got off to a fast start after both the men's and women's teams swept their respective races. Both teams took the top five spots in each race.
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New coach looks to lift UNF athletes to success

Spinnaker | Sep 8, 2010
New Strength and Conditioning head coach Tommy Barnes is changing the way UNF athletes train and looks to make them strong people on and off the field.
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Beeline: NFL Division Predictions

Spinnaker | Sep 8, 2010
Sports Editor Tim Bee looks at each division in the NFL and predicts how each will play out on the eve of the NFL regular season.
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From the diamond to the desk

Spinnaker | Sep 8, 2010
Former assistant baseball coach moves to an office job with the division of student affairs.
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Volleyball falls three times in tournament, continues losing season

Spinnaker | Sep 8, 2010
Women’s volleyball team continues to struggle through its season, losing all three matches in its second tournament
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Recipes for the most unskilled of chefs, no kitchen necessary

Spinnaker | Sep 8, 2010
Bust out your iron and press out a sandwich. Collegiatecook.com provides easy recipes to be made sans kitchen. Try out this tasty turkey melt prepared via foil and iron.
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Top Five Songs for Foodies

Spinnaker | Sep 7, 2010
If you love food and music combined, check out these tunes that are sure to make your tummy growl.
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Local band spreads creamy melodies all over the city

Spinnaker | Sep 7, 2010
Cheezy T lets the tunes flow freely. This three-man-band takes jamming to the extreme. They don’t write songs, they just feel it. Feel it with them at their next live show.
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On tap: Biology student maintains local brewery

Spinnaker | Sep 7, 2010
Brewmaster Brings Bridges Bubbly Booze. Whether you're a casual drinker, or the life of the party, read on to learn about the people who brew the beer that grazes your taste buds regularly.
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On-campus greek store offers clothing, accessories

Spinnaker | Sep 7, 2010

As rush week comes to a close, members can now purchase all their Greek-wear at the new Greek Shipping Co. located on campus. The store, located in Building 8 next to Sbarro, opened Aug. 16 and offers...

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SG to hold special election to make Title VI constitutional, validate spring elections

Spinnaker | Sep 7, 2010

Students will vote on a constitutional referendum Sept. 16 that could make the Title VI election code, which was adopted last year and governed two elections, constitutional. “Our constitution is in...

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Practice your trading, portfolio management

Spinnaker | Sep 7, 2010

By Mike Zaccardi For those of you who are in the UNF Finance and Investment Society and are participating in the up-down stock market game, I thought I would take time out to provide some general trading...

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All-natural smoothie stand opens for business on campus

Spinnaker | Sep 7, 2010

By Andrew McFetridge      An all-natural smoothie stand featuring different fruit fusion smoothies opened Aug. 30 between the UNF Arena and the Dottie Dorian Fitness Center.      “It’s probably...

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State, Nation and World

Spinnaker | Sep 7, 2010

Around the State: Church to host Quran-burning  The Dove World Outreach Center is planning on burning the Quran, the sacred book of Islam, in Gainesville Sept. 11. On its website, it said it is  doing...

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SG Elections Supervisor steps down a week before special elections

Spinnaker | Sep 7, 2010

UNF Student Government Elections Supervisor Sara Burris said she will step down Sept. 10, and Senator Courtney Warner will replace her. Burris, a UNF communication sophomore and SG senator, said she decided...

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NFL Predictions Week One

Spinnaker | Sep 7, 2010

Send in your own predictions for week 1 of the NFL season.  The person with the most wins predicted by the end of the season wins a prize.  All predictions must be in by Wednesday 11:59 pm to be eligible. [formidable...

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Axemen win first rugby championship in club history

Spinnaker | Sep 6, 2010
The Jacksonville Axemen made franchise history after winning their first American National Rugby League Championship Aug. 28 after defeating the New Haven Warriors 34-14 in the AMNRL Grand Final in Conshohock, Pa.
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Assistant softball coach joins Delaware State Hall of Fame

Spinnaker | Sep 6, 2010
UNF assistant softball coach Janice Savage has been named to the Delaware State University Athletics Hall of Fame.
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UNF golfers come home after U.S. Amateurs

Spinnaker | Sep 6, 2010
UNF golfer Sean Dale, Kevin Aylwin and Kevin Phelan concluded their successful summer by playing in the U.S. Amateur Championships.
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Grand Master key to all dorms goes missing, students must reprogram

Spinnaker | Sep 1, 2010

A  UNF Grand Master INTELLIKEY was reported missing to UPD Aug. 27. The key has access to every door in UNF student housing. Paul Riel, Director of Housing and Resident Life, said the staff member misplaced...

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Know the market: Staying on top of economic standings helps not only business majors

Spinnaker | Sep 1, 2010

Business students are often assigned projects to research the economy, the stock market, individual companies or current financial events and are often lost within the wealth of information found online....

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Communication department settles into a better home

Spinnaker | Sep 1, 2010
The department of communication has finished the transition into Building 14D. Find out what the new building has to offer to faculty and students.
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Fitness equipment relocates to UNF Arena at end of fall term

Spinnaker | Sep 1, 2010
UNF's fitness center will begin to experience big changes after the fall semester.
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Website offers transcription service for classroom lectures

Spinnaker | Sep 1, 2010
Nonotes.com has become a new way for students take notes in class - have someone else write them for you.
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Renter’s insurance sends expense for college up for off-campus students

Spinnaker | Sep 1, 2010
Student's who live off campus are sometimes required by their landlords to purchase renter's insurance, but is it worth it?
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Facebook Places leaves people cautious, optimistic about its uses

Spinnaker | Sep 1, 2010
Facebook places has caused a lot of controversy over it's privacy settings, but can the university take advantage of the new Facebook feature's potential uses?
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Police Beat Aug. 26 – Aug. 29

Spinnaker | Sep 1, 2010
Check out this week's Police Beat update to see what crazy activities have happened on campus in the past week.
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News in Brief Sept. 1, 2010

Spinnaker | Sep 1, 2010
Check out some of the latest news with this week's News in Brief update!
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Top Five Pole Dancing Songs

Spinnaker | Aug 31, 2010
There's nothing better than a raunchy song to get you in the mood to pole dance. The dirtier the better.
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Slide down into pole fitness, VIP style

Spinnaker | Aug 31, 2010
Challenge your body with linear tricks. Pole Dance Fitness lends to toned bodies and sexy struts.
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Downtown promises eventful Labor Day weekend, beach style

Spinnaker | Aug 31, 2010
Don’t let this Labor Day weekend slide by sleepily. Check out these sandy, game-filled, music-oozing events around town and beyond.
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Self-sufficient house prepares itself for take off

Spinnaker | Aug 31, 2010
No strings attached: Florida’s first Earthship makes a low-impact landing just south of Tampa. Check out the Spinnaker for a graphic view of the underground home.
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Hula Hoop the pounds away, surprising new fitness tool

Spinnaker | Aug 31, 2010
Wiggle away jiggle with the popular new workout tool, the Hula Hoop! It has transformed from an average children's toy into a calorie burning machine.
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'Takers' robs you of your time, money

Spinnaker | Aug 26, 2010

By Kipin Manning “Takers” is just like every action flick you have seen in the last 10 years. A group of ragtag criminals plan a heist whilst officers-with-issues try and figure them out. Hyperactive...

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Sweeten your soul, calorie free

Spinnaker | Aug 25, 2010
If you're looking for a new way to sweeten your life then click here to read this product review on Stevia, an herb based zero calorie sweeter that's au' natural.
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Around the State, Nation & World

Spinnaker | Aug 25, 2010
Check out what's going on with this week's update of State, Nation, World.
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News in Brief 8-25-10

Spinnaker | Aug 25, 2010
Check out this story for the week's latest news updates.
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Police Beat

Spinnaker | Aug 24, 2010
Check out some of the interesting events that have occurred during the past few weeks.
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Late professor’s family receives $6.2 million in malpractice suit

Spinnaker | Aug 24, 2010
Dr. Cory Fine's family won a large malpractice suit after the professor died during a routine procedure.
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Religious intolerance becomes growing issue for Muslims in midst of Ramadan​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

Spinnaker | Aug 24, 2010
As Muslims proceed to celebrate Ramadan, they must fight off persecution from all sides.
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Top five songs about bank robbery and heists

Spinnaker | Aug 24, 2010
Score some new tunes, to get you in a rowdy moo, from the Top five list this week.
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Students sprout helping hands at Clara White Mission

Spinnaker | Aug 24, 2010
Click here to check out how UNF students are donating their time and services to those who are less fortunate by not only planting an edible garden, but teaching them how to cook along with other culinary skills.
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Get your Fiction Fix, now with a side of art

Spinnaker | Aug 24, 2010
Explore the endless talents that UNF students have to offer by starting with Fiction Fix; a booklet chalk full of creative fiction stories written by students, and authors all over North Florida. Read here to learn more about the newly released 7th issue.
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Painting reaches great lengths

Spinnaker | Aug 24, 2010
Don't be a square! Read on to learn about the new and creative ways Jacksonville artists are getting their work noticed.
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The open mic spotlights awaits

Spinnaker | Aug 23, 2010
Are you looking to sing somewhere other than the shower? Click here to find the schedules for open mic nights at bars and restaurants around Jacksonville.
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Fashion inspired sophomore gets the internship of a lifetime

Spinnaker | Aug 23, 2010
Want to know what it takes to be a fashion intern? Check out this Q&A of one of our very own UNF students, and learn about his busy yet fun-filled summer schedule.
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Photo Gallery: Volunteers Constructing the Clara White Mission Garden

Spinnaker | Aug 19, 2010
UNF Economics professor Christopher Johnson and students paired up with the Clara White mission to develop a downtown organic garden that will benefit the homeless community. Photos: Alex Diaz
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Catch the Cache, no cash needed

Spinnaker | Aug 19, 2010

Whether you’ve lived here all your life or you’re just settling in, Jacksonville fills itself with new places to explore. As the largest city area-wise in the contiguous U.S., Jacksonville offers...

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Fall sports seek walk-on athletes through open tryouts

Spinnaker | Aug 17, 2010
If you are an athlete preparing to try out this year, read this article to learn about UNF's demand for walk-on athletes.
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Letter to the Editor

Spinnaker | Aug 17, 2010
Do you feel like you have something to say to the editor of the Spinnaker? Well, speak your mind and send us a letter of your own!
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College students need to understand how to build, check their credit score

Spinnaker | Aug 17, 2010
Feeling like the struggle over credit scores and money is a never-ending battle? Take the reigns and learn more about managing your finances by checking out this helpful article.
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Reggae surfers ride melodic waves to Blackwater Music Festival

Spinnaker | Aug 17, 2010
If you've yet to hear the sounds of Saltwater Grass playing around varies venues and bars in Jax, be sure to catch them at the biggest event of their career, the Blackwater Music Festival.
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Three UNF golfers to compete in U.S. Amateur Championship

Spinnaker | Aug 17, 2010
Read on to follow the journey of three UNF golfers as they play in a U.S Amateur Championship, that has been won by major contestants such as Tiger Woods and Jack Nicklaus.
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Shark-bitten pitcher heals from attack

Spinnaker | Aug 17, 2010
Check out UNF baseball player Clayton Schulz's healing wounds after a frightening shark attack in Jacksonville beach waters. But he's not totally out of luck, the ladies are sure to be swarming to hear all about the incident.
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Week of Welcome features B.o.B's head-bobbing beats

Spinnaker | Aug 17, 2010
Be sure not to miss out on any of the Week of Welcome fun this year. Click here to find a detailed schedule of all the events taking place this fall semester.
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Sports in Brief: Moon makes more changes to athletics department

Spinnaker | Aug 17, 2010
It will take no time at all to catch up on your sports news. Click here and get with the program, the quick and easy way.
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Knights charge out of open tryouts confident with new players

Spinnaker | Aug 17, 2010
Follow the Jacksonville Knights while they expand their horizons and head south for open tryouts.
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On beat: Jazz professor jams

Spinnaker | Aug 17, 2010
His destiny was written in the stars from the beginning. Learn more about the talented Professor Gottlieb who resides in the UNF Jazz Department.
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New Dean hopes to globalize UNF’s Business college, cautious about change

Spinnaker | Aug 17, 2010
No matter your major, you may want to check out this article about the newly appointed Dean for the Coggin College of Business. He may surprise you!
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UNF graduate student receives highest honor during ROTC training program

Spinnaker | Aug 17, 2010
Think your summer was rough? Check out how one of our fellow UNF students spent his summer at the top of his class.
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Moon promotes cross country head coach as UNF Athletics’ assistant

Spinnaker | Aug 17, 2010
With a new school year comes positive changes to our Athletic Department. Read on to hear about the new promotion and follow his progress throughout the year here at the Spinnaker!
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Top Five Songs With Initial Song Titles

Spinnaker | Aug 17, 2010
In the mood to CIAH (chat in a hurry)? Although these song titles have been taken down in length, they definitely don't come up short in the groove department.
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News in Brief

Spinnaker | Aug 17, 2010
In a rush? Get your news fix simply and quickly by clicking here for News in Brief.
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An open letter to parties involved in the ‘Ground Zero Mosque’ farce

Spinnaker | Aug 17, 2010
This article is just one of many more to come about the new developments on Ground Zero. Whether you agree or disagree, read on to learn about the opinions being expressed by all parties involved.
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Osprey Radio struggles to get on the air

Spinnaker | Aug 17, 2010
The Osprey Radio station manager should focus on the long term to be successful. Check out this article about how UNF students may have the chance to be heard by a much broader audience.
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Ospreys Announce Tough Schedule for 2010-11

Spinnaker | Aug 16, 2010
The University of North Florida men's basketball program is looking at a heavy 2010-11 schedule that includes 10 teams that won at least 20 games and played in postseason play last year.
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Top Five Lead Female Characters in Television

Spinnaker | Aug 9, 2010
The past 20 years of television have created new opportunities for women across mediums because of these five women.
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Police Beat – Aug. 6, 2010

Spinnaker | Aug 6, 2010

July 23 – Petty Theft (Building 38) A blue newspaper rack for the Spinnaker was stolen from its location on the second floor of the parking garage. John Timpe, the adviser for the center for student...

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UNF adds women’s golf to athletics

Spinnaker | Jul 30, 2010
UNF adds women's golf to athletics.
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Sean Dale qualifies for U.S. Amateur Championship

Spinnaker | Jul 30, 2010
UNF's own golfer Sean Dale has a great tournament ahead of him.
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American Cancer Society hosts kick-off event for October benefit walk

Spinnaker | Jul 29, 2010
The American Cancer Society presents a special kick-off event to get people signed up for a benefit walk in October.
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New changes for volleyball team

Spinnaker | Jul 28, 2010
Women’s Volleyball is preparing for a stronger season with new changes.
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Knights Sign Extension to Play at Hodges Stadium

Spinnaker | Jul 26, 2010
The Jacksonville Knights minor league football team signed a two year contract extension with the University of North Florida to play their home games at Hodges Stadium, located on the campus of UNF.
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Osprey’s Pitcher Attacked by Shark

Spinnaker | Jul 26, 2010
UNF baseball's red-shirt sophomore pitcher, Clayton Schulz, is in recovery after an apparent shark attack on Friday while he was surfing at Jacksonville Beach.
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Sprouting seeds on your windowsill brings life, food to your room

Spinnaker | Jul 22, 2010

You don’t have to have a green thumb to grow a few plants, heck, you don’t even need a yard. All you need is a sunny windowsill, some water and voila! You’re sprouting greens from your ears. OK,...

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Top Five Songs About D.T.F. Women

Spinnaker | Jul 22, 2010

Who can forget those summer girls? I can. Inspired by one of the many quotable lines from the 2007 comedy “Superbad,” these songs are about those scandalous babes you meet in the darkest of places....

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Students get ‘Lost’ in literature classes

Spinnaker | Jul 22, 2010

Smoke monsters, time travel and alternate realities are the topics of discussion in UNF Professor Sarah Clarke Stuart’s English classes. Many UNF students are getting the chance to discuss and write...

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Hater Blockers are hating on your eyes and your wallet

Spinnaker | Jul 22, 2010
The Florida sun is hazardous to your vision. Find out how to be a savvy sunglasses shopper and get the most bang for your buck.
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Wizarding World wows with Butterbeer, actually in-the-book feel

Spinnaker | Jul 22, 2010

My 18-year-old sister Laura has read all the Harry Potter books more times than she can remember, owns all the movies and probably knows how to properly perform more spells than Ron Weasley. So when...

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Get to know Jasmine Stanley in this Spinnaker exclusive Q&A

Spinnaker | Jul 21, 2010

Jasmine Stanley, a history and English senior, is the founder of Campus Girl Scouts at UNF. CGS at UNF is a group of adult volunteers who work with girl scouts in the Jacksonville and Gainesville area....

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Show off your college-student-smarts and win some prizes

Spinnaker | Jul 21, 2010
Check out our website for a schedule of Trivia nights around town and don’t forget to study-up at home; smart phones are not welcome.
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UNF to Add Women's Golf Team

Spinnaker | Jul 19, 2010
UNF is set to add a women's golf team to match a requirment set by the Atlantic Sun Conference. The team is set to begin competing at the start of the 2012-13 season.
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Oil spill creates research opportunities for students

Spinnaker | Jul 18, 2010

The Deep Horizon oil spill has caused an as-yet immeasurable amount of damage to Forida’s ecology and economy, but for UNF’s coastal biology program, and ones like it across the state, the tragedy...

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Deep Horizon spill bolsters local tourism

Spinnaker | Jul 18, 2010
Tourism is increasing in Jacksonville as people cancel West Florida vacations.
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Police Beat July 17, 2010

Spinnaker | Jul 17, 2010

June 15 – Information (Building 53) – UPD responded to an injured person at the UNF Hall. The complainant reported being dizzy before passing out. She was taken to St. Luke’s Hospital. June 19...

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Several universities institute pet-friendly dorms

Spinnaker | Jul 17, 2010
Room with with your rabbit, cuddle with your chameleon, or shack up with your sheep! Universities around the country are letting students bring pets to school.
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Sparring ring sprouts legs

Spinnaker | Jul 16, 2010
Thousands of dollars worth of student-funded sporting equipment stolen from UNF campus.
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Fired UNF Professor happy with court's ruling

Spinnaker | Jul 16, 2010
Former Professor Giuma was sentenced Thursday after being arrested for battery September 25.
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Repel without the Smell

Spinnaker | Jul 14, 2010
Plan on being outdoors this summer? Read on about the new product that can save you from losing your blood to those Mosquitoes.
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Snyder Memorial Church hosts live show to promote local artists

Spinnaker | Jul 10, 2010
The Snyder Memorial Church hosted a special showcase of visual artists and bands from the Jacksonville area.
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Five premium channel shows to put in your Netflix Queue

Spinnaker | Jul 8, 2010
Bored with summer television? Catch up on the best shows premium channels have to offer.
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BOT approves Technology Fee, plans improvements across campus

Spinnaker | Jul 4, 2010
Find out how UNF will spend a new $4.78/credit hour fee.
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What DOESN'T she do? UNF student excels in courses, paints, writes, models and produces.

Spinnaker | Jul 1, 2010
Learn more about communications senior Courtney Barriger in this exclusive Q&A.
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Summer Music Videos: Five you should care about

Spinnaker | Jun 30, 2010
Some music videos are bland and unoriginal. These five music videos show how music videos can still be fun and interesting to watch.
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One Dollar Hollar, beer specials your piggy bank can afford

Spinnaker | Jun 29, 2010
Hey, broke college student, we've got your drinking schedule. Check out this list of one dollar beer specials for every night of the week.
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Dale wins Florida State Amateur Championship

Spinnaker | Jun 28, 2010
UNF golfer Sean Dale shot a final round 3-under-par 69 to win the 93rd Annual Florida State Amateur Championship on Sunday at Arnold Palmer's Bay Hill Club and Lodge in Orlando, Fla.
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White Light White Heat create energy around Jacksonville

Spinnaker | Jun 24, 2010
Let White Light White Heat show you just what Jacksonville's music scene has to offer. Check out what they have to say about their inspirations, how they chose their band name, and what they do with their free time!
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