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Letter to the Editor (Gun Control)

Spinnaker | Nov 2, 2011

I've had the pleasure of reading the Spinnaker over the last two years I've been at UNF. Over this time, there have been many articles I've enjoyed, as well as an equal number of editorials I've strongly...

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Illegal Education

Spinnaker | Nov 2, 2011

Florida is denying in-state tuition to U.S. citizens living in the state who are unable to prove the lawful immigration status of their guardians – an unconstitutional policy that more than triples...

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Meme majors

Spinnaker | Nov 2, 2011
Remember meme - Need to decide on a major before undecided turns into never graduating? Well, draw your future from a handful of Internet meme sticks.
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Question of the Week

Spinnaker | Nov 2, 2011

By: Katie Gile What’s the earliest acceptable time of year to start hearing Christmas music in stores? “The earliest I can do is the first week of December. It makes me mad to hear Christmas music...

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Back to school with Thomas Oehler

Spinnaker | Nov 2, 2011

By Sean Murphy, Photo Editor All the way from Salzburg, Austria, Red Bull athlete Thomas Oehler wheeled to UNF Oct. 27 with his head-turning trial biking. Oehler demonstrated mind-blowing control while...

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Tennis Brief

Spinnaker | Nov 2, 2011

The women’s tennis team closed out their fall season in style with the three-day UNF Invitational that featured Barry University, South Carolina State University and Jacksonville University. UNF played...

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Volleyball falls at Mercer with three to play

Spinnaker | Nov 2, 2011

By Zach Morgan The UNF volleyball team (12-15, 3-7 Atlantic Sun) snapped its four-game winning streak Oct. 28 by dropping a critical conference game to the Mercer Bears. The team was swept 3-0 (18-25,...

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Inside the Huddle

Spinnaker | Nov 2, 2011

Compiled by Jordan Harirchi Questions: Who do you have winning the Alabama vs. LSU game? With three races left in a tight chase, who do you have winning the NASCAR Sprint Cup? What do you think of Kim...

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The Skillet Preview

Spinnaker | Nov 1, 2011

The Skillet is Osprey TV's first HD cooking show desgined for students living on a student budget. Osprey TV broadcast a new episode every Wednesday at 9 P.M. on channel 170 on the UNF campus. The...

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Waves Oct. 26

Spinnaker | Oct 26, 2011

The Swell: Oct. 27 Ridin’ solo on a Thursday night? There’s no need when mtvU in conjunction with Osprey Productions bring Jason Derulo, Jay Sean, We the Kings and Chiddy Bang to the UNF Amphitheater...

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Inside the Huddle

Spinnaker | Oct 26, 2011

1.) Jim Schwartz versus Jim Harbaugh. Who yah got? 2.) Dwight Howard said recently during an interview that he is still torn on whether to resign with Orlando. What do you think he should do? 3.) Who’s...

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Student Threatened on Campus

Spinnaker | Oct 21, 2011

A UNF student has notified the University Police Department of an incident on campus. According to the student, she was walking along Alumni Drive towards the Crossings residence hall (Building R) today,...

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Mid-semester Nutrition Check

Spinnaker | Oct 21, 2011
Is butter a carb? - Find out ways to chew healthy meals that maintain your weight and help you lose some you may have gained during the first part of the semester.
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Question of the Week

Spinnaker | Oct 21, 2011

By: Katie Gile What is your favorite scene from a horror movie? “I love how they plot the backstory in ‘Paranormal Activity.’” -Jacob Rethmel, Exercise Science, Freshman “In all the Friday...

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Waves Oct. 19

Spinnaker | Oct 21, 2011

Oct. 23 Brooklyn’s TV on the Radio makes a stop in Jacksonville to shake up the Florida Theatre. The rock band will have you a-howlin’ with it to classics, such as “Wolf Like Me.” And if you haven’t...

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Horoscopes Oct. 19

Spinnaker | Oct 21, 2011

Libra: When the time comes to look with your eyes or feel with your hands, make sure to do the former. Scorpio: Celebrate the lonely nights you’ve spent eating a bag of chips with a healthy snack, for...

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Tattoos: A touchy subject

Spinnaker | Oct 21, 2011
Look, Don’t Touch - Students and tattoo artists with tattoos don’t like random caressing, but others find it inevitable and OK.
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Letter to the Editor

Spinnaker | Oct 21, 2011
I’m not here to start bashing the Spinnaker, as I do believe you have received a great deal of such since last April, but seriously, what was next?
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Golf holds off Chattanooga to win classic

Spinnaker | Oct 21, 2011

By Josh Brannock The 10th ranked UNF men’s golf team held strong at the Inaugural Autotrader.com Collegiate Classic Oct. 17-18. The team finished the tournament 9-under-par. Sean Dale, Kevin Aylwin...

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Davis’ legacy lives on in Oakland

Spinnaker | Oct 21, 2011

Just when you thought no one was as lackadaisical in their use of a first-round pick as the late Al Davis, someone exhibits even greater carelessness with two picks. What a surprise -- it just so happens...

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Scott Letter to Delaney

Spinnaker | Oct 20, 2011
Florida Governor Rick Scott requested detailed information concerning curriculum, professors’ pay and graduates’ pay from the 11 public state universities in Florida.
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UNF professor remains in jail

Spinnaker | Oct 18, 2011
UNF professor Dr. Arturo Sanchez-Ruiz remains in jail on charges of sexual battery with a female minor, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office.
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A reluctant penny push

Spinnaker | Oct 12, 2011
When gratuity’s on you Some say college students leave the worst tips, but maybe they’re not the worst ones when it comes to dining.
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Newspaper Censorship

Spinnaker | Oct 12, 2011
Though not quite to the extremes of Nazism, the Spinnaker and numerous other college publications, have been subjected to many forms of newspaper censorship.
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College Radio Day Ticket Giveaway

Spinnaker | Oct 6, 2011
TV on the Radio, Sunday October 23rd at 8pm at the Florida Theatre. Listen to Osprey Radio on Monday October 10th between 2-6pm for the trivia question you will need to answer to win. Then, on Tuesday October 11th call in to Osprey radio, (904) 620-2908, at 10am with your answer.
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College Radio Day – Tuesday, October 11, 2011

Spinnaker | Oct 6, 2011
Osprey Radio is the Florida College Radio Day Headquarters. Come by Osprey Radio, Building 58E Room 2202, to celebrate College Radio Day. We’re giving away FREE CDS, posters, stickers, and more! This will be an event you don’t want to miss!
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Graduation Contract

Spinnaker | Oct 6, 2011

By Melody Hopkins Universities across the nation are enforcing a graduation guarantee that requires incoming freshmen to adhere to an agreement that they will graduate from their specified college...

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Softball sweeps pair of exhibition games

Spinnaker | Oct 6, 2011

By Tyler Holder The Seminole State Raiders came to town Sept. 30 for an exhibition double header, providing fans a sneak-peek to what the Ospreys will look like in the spring. UNF beat the Raiders,...

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The 99 Percent

Spinnaker | Oct 6, 2011
“This is the eighth communiqué from the 99 percent. We are occupying Wall Street.
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Letter to the editor

Spinnaker | Oct 6, 2011
I read with interest your editorial in the Sept. 28 issue, “No One Like You, No Choice But This,” regarding UNF’s freshmen residency requirement, set to begin summer 2012.
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State Nation World

Spinnaker | Oct 6, 2011

State – Rick Scott announces a run for re-election in 2014 Gov. Rick Scott announced he will run for re-election as governor of Florida in 2014. Republican candidate Scott defeated Democrat Alex...

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Win Tickets for Death Cab

Spinnaker | Sep 29, 2011

Call in to Osprey Radio, (904) 620-2908, on Thursday October 6th between 10-11am to win tickets to this sold out show. To win you need to be able to answer the following question: What is the name...

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