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Spinnaker heads to NASA

Spinnaker | Jul 10, 2011
Like a bat out of hell, spaceship Atlantis rocketed and disappeared into the Earth’s atmosphere.
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Shuttles dugout sports bar & grill

Spinnaker | Jul 10, 2011
The 32-year-old restaurant fashions walls peppered with pictures of NASA missions including Buzz Aldren’s trip to the moon.
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NASA Journey Vlog Wrap-up

Spinnaker | Jul 9, 2011
Just wanted to wrap up our journey for everyone, and let you know the point our team is at now!
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NASA Journey Vlog #4

Spinnaker | Jul 8, 2011
With the 1,000,000+ people gathered around for this memorable moment.
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The LAUNCH following Vlog #4

Spinnaker | Jul 8, 2011
The launch as viewed across the intercostal in Titusville.
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NASA Journey Vlog #3

Spinnaker | Jul 7, 2011

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NASA Journey Vlog #2

Spinnaker | Jul 7, 2011

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NASA Journey Vlog – July 6, 2011

Spinnaker | Jul 6, 2011
A brief introduction to what the Spinnaker will be presenting about the final shuttle launch.
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Final manned space shuttle blasts off Friday

Spinnaker | Jul 5, 2011

The Spinnaker, in conjunction with Osprey TV, is covering every angle of NASA’s final shuttle launch from Florida’s own Kennedy Space Center. What does this mean for the space program going forward?...

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UNF golf team wraps up season

Spinnaker | Jul 1, 2011
The UNF golf team wrapped up the season with a 13th place finish at the NCAA South Central-Colorado regional.
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Track season ends at championship

Spinnaker | Jul 1, 2011
Frazier and Gheorghiu represent the Ospreys at the nationals.
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Athletics looks to the future

Spinnaker | Jul 1, 2011
Athletic director, coaches and players talk about where UNF Athletics came from and where it’s going
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UNF women’s tennis hires new coach

Spinnaker | Jul 1, 2011
UNF Athletic Director Lee Moon said Audra Cohen is the perfect candidate for the job.
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A boss can still be a buddy

Spinnaker | Jul 1, 2011
The Spinnaker’s resident foodie ventured out to see “Cake Boss” himself, Buddy Valastro, and had quite a bit to say about it.
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Work of art

Spinnaker | Jul 1, 2011
Art, design students come together to create first of three wall paintings.
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Stay young, go listening

Spinnaker | Jul 1, 2011
Alternative rock band Death Cab for Cutie’s latest album, “Codes and Keys,” endures the Spinnaker’s review. Find out whether it’s worth a listen or not.
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Friends, Romans, countrymen, lend me your piss

Spinnaker | Jul 1, 2011

First, the Fourth Amendment of the U.S. Constitution: The right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects, against unreasonable searches and seizures, shall not be violated,...

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Police Beat June 2011

Spinnaker | Jun 30, 2011

April 29 - Grand Theft (Landing Y) – UPD was dispatched to Osprey Landing building  Y in reference to report of criminal mischief. The area coordinator reported that at 11:00 am, a housing staff member...

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UNF Offers Three Deserving Sisters Full Scholarships

Spinnaker | Jun 30, 2011

UNF President John Delaney awarded three Middleburg girls full academic scholarships in conjunction with their “Extreme Makeover: Home Edition” participation. The girls’ adoptive mother, Carrie...

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UNF Bookstore Ditches Plastic for Cloth

Spinnaker | Jun 30, 2011

The UNF Bookstore is catching on to the green movement diminishing its plastic bag dispersal and providing cloth bags for students. Vince Smyth, director of auxiliary services, said the blue cloth bags...

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No Longer Making the Connection

Spinnaker | Jun 30, 2011

The UNF School of Engineering’s outreach program has been working within the community to promote the significance of the engineering profession since 2005. Now, with the resignation of its only director,...

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June 2, 2011 News Show

Spinnaker | Jun 30, 2011
June 2, 2011 news show.
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UNF Nursing impresses at national competition

Spinnaker | Jun 29, 2011

By: Cristina Ficklin, Contributing Writer   The UNF School of Nursing placed in the top 10 at the 59th Annual National Student Nurses Association Convention in Salt Lake City, Utah. UNF was...

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Gov. Scott vetoes university infrastructure funds

Spinnaker | Jun 29, 2011

State universities might have to amp up their diet regimen after the latest round of gubernatorial vetoes this year, courtesy of Gov. Rick Scott. As part of a record $615 million vetoes, Scott cut nearly...

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Sigma Alpha Epsilon remembers fallen brother, raise money for charity

Spinnaker | Apr 15, 2011
Sigma Alpha Epsilon held a mock funeral processional during their annual Paddy Murphy Week.
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Construction management class finishes semester-long building project

Spinnaker | Apr 15, 2011
A construction management class finished turning a shipping container into a classroom.
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Best of Police Beat April 13, 2011

Spinnaker | Apr 12, 2011
Check out what went down on campus in this week's edition of Police Beat.
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Florida continues to slash funds for schools

Spinnaker | Apr 12, 2011
As the state loses money, it looks to you to keep it afloat.
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$500k banner center launches at UNF

Spinnaker | Apr 12, 2011
The Banner Center will offer communication juniors and seniors an opportunity to take “special topic courses” to receive a certificate in television and film production.
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News in Brief April 13, 2011

Spinnaker | Apr 12, 2011
Check out what's going on around campus in this week's edition of News in Brief.
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State, nation and world news April 13, 2011

Spinnaker | Apr 12, 2011
Check out some of the latest stories to hit the news in this week's edition of state, nation and world news.
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Famous Bar-B-Q Sticks

Spinnaker | Apr 12, 2011
Barbecue with an Asian twist Forget the cheeseburger and stumble upon this Oriental-style, beachside restaurant for some ethnic treats
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UNF Surf barrels on

Spinnaker | Apr 12, 2011
Hang-Ten! UNF Surf Team qualifies for nationals
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Fun in the sun reading

Spinnaker | Apr 12, 2011
Get Booked Yeah, it’s summertime, but who’s to say there’s not loads of time for a little readin’ here and there? Check out both this list and the books on it. It’s required.
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Calling all sushi virgins

Spinnaker | Apr 12, 2011
Fresh sushi at fresh prices Fuji Sushi Bar and Grill goes under the roll in the Spinnaker’s last restaurant review for the semester.
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Time for a little sun, sand

Spinnaker | Apr 12, 2011
Summer can be quite the beach Head out to various beaches this summer to soak up the sand. This comprehensive list has beach dwellers covered.
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Best of Spring 2011

Spinnaker | Apr 12, 2011
When did that happen? Life’s a busy chore, and sometimes it leaves no room for awareness of various on-campus events. If you need to catch up, we’ve compiled seven of ‘em for yah.
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Listen, ladies, campus sports have never been so steamy

Spinnaker | Apr 6, 2011
Based on my Inside the Huddle comments this week and in the past, you should be aware by now that I don’t know diddly-squat about sports.
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TOMS shoes create hope for a better tomorrow

Spinnaker | Apr 5, 2011
What’s with all the barefoot people in the world? A new on-campus club celebrates One Day Without Shoes in order to raise awareness for TOMS Shoes.
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It’s not the house that’s haunted

Spinnaker | Apr 5, 2011
Your run-of-the-mill horror flick “Insidious” produces no original scare tactics, but it provides the horror nonetheless.
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Beer brewed in the engine

Spinnaker | Apr 5, 2011
Self-brewery perfect for the of-age beer-drinker Beach Boulevard’s Engine 15 knows several things about brewin’ up a homemade storm.
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Police Beat April 6, 2011

Spinnaker | Apr 5, 2011
Check out what went down on campus in this week's edition of Police Beat.
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News in Brief April 6, 2011

Spinnaker | Apr 5, 2011
Check out what's going on around campus in this week's edition of News in Brief.
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Crisis in Middle East keeps oil prices on the rise in Jacksonville

Spinnaker | Apr 5, 2011
Gas prices continue to be a culprit for light wallets. Some students look for ways to save on gas.
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UNF professor to discuss environmental impact on bottlenose dolphins

Spinnaker | Apr 5, 2011
Two UNF professors are working together to keep the dolphin population in the area healthy.
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Long-awaited religious studies major will offer new opportunities to students

Spinnaker | Apr 5, 2011
The UNF Board of Trustees meeting approved a religious studies major for the philosophy department.
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B&A committee deemed it necessary to freeze Spinnaker’s funding

Spinnaker | Apr 5, 2011
Senate President Carlo Fassi and Budget and Allocations Committee disagree on Spinnaker funding freeze.
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State to make further cuts to Bright Futures Scholarship

Spinnaker | Mar 31, 2011
Decreasing lottery sales forces state to make tough cuts
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Red Party wins SG Presidential seats, moves forward with new initiatives

Spinnaker | Mar 31, 2011
Matt Brockelman named new SG President Red Party after last week’s election, the Spinnaker takes a look into the workings of the polls.
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Letter from the Editor previous regarding cover

Spinnaker | Mar 30, 2011
Mr. President, I did not cross a decency line. I used the best and most well-intended judgement throughout this process.
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The battle of the best submissions

Spinnaker | Mar 30, 2011
Jiu-jitsu tournament hits campus Members of the UNF Grappling Club are hosting a tournament and bringing in big names in jiu-jitsu to up the ante.
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Heartbeats set the pace on nature trails

Spinnaker | Mar 30, 2011

Spring has blossomed in Jacksonville, and what better way to enjoy the weather than a stroll outside? The Exercise Science Student Association is hosting a fun-run April 2 at 9 a.m. to get the entire...

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Cribs invades two Jacksonville Beach homes

Spinnaker | Mar 30, 2011
Room-to-room face off Two students share their rooms in a style all-too-familiar with a long-running MTV show.
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My Cup of Tea

Spinnaker | Mar 30, 2011
Tea Time with The Spinnaker and courtesies Our food writer cooks up some lesson by which to abide when having a proper date with some warm herbal brew.
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Police Beat Mar. 30, 2011

Spinnaker | Mar 29, 2011
Check out what went down on campus in this week's edition of Police Beat.
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News in Brief Mar. 30, 2011

Spinnaker | Mar 29, 2011
Check out what's going on around campus in this week's edition of News in Brief.
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State, nation and world news Mar. 30, 2011

Spinnaker | Mar 29, 2011
Check out some of the latest stories to hit the news in this week's edition of state, nation and world news.
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You’d think my wings would be more easily accessible

Spinnaker | Mar 29, 2011
When you’re a person from the Internet, signing yourself into and out of accounts is routine. However, sometimes there’s a handy option that allows an account to remember your log in information.
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Work more, make less: The equivocation of the vacation

Spinnaker | Mar 29, 2011

I hope you enjoyed your Spring Break, dear reader. I certainly did. No rushing to class, no parking struggles, no homework – none of that business. But you’d better not get used to vacation time if...

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Coffee tables for the college student

Spinnaker | Mar 25, 2011
No need to head to Rooms to Go Check out some do-it-yourself coffee tables, perfect for students on the I-actually-just-don’t-have-any-money budget.
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Weekend music festivals: National acts worth splurging on

Spinnaker | Mar 25, 2011
Three music festivals promise a variety of music for those still reveling in Spring Break frivolity.
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J. Alexander’s serves American cuisine with a modern twist

Spinnaker | Mar 24, 2011
American restaurant J. Alexander’s goes under the gentle fire in the latest restaurant review.
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Oral Sex now major concern in causes of throat cancer

Spinnaker | Mar 24, 2011

Members of the UNF Health Promotion staff believe the rise in throat cancer can be attributed to a change in our culture’s view of oral sex. Scientists across the country are finding oral sex causes...

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Spinnaker Calls Election: Red Party Wins

Spinnaker | Mar 23, 2011
Spinnaker is calling election: Red Party Presidential Ticket Wins
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Japan earthquake, tsunami worries students with families in Japan

Spinnaker | Mar 23, 2011

The 9.0 magnitude Tōhoku earthquake and tsunami that rocked the coast of Japan March 11 has claimed the lives of nearly 10,000 people while over 13,000 remain lost, according to Japan’s National Police...

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Veteran’s Center pioneer lives on through scholarship

Spinnaker | Mar 23, 2011
Veteran’s Center director and creator loses fight with cancer. Scholarship endowment created in her name will help active military and veterans transition to campus life.
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State, nation and world news Mar. 24, 2011

Spinnaker | Mar 23, 2011
Check out some of the latest stories to hit the news in this week's edition of state, nation and world news.
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UNF Boathouse Beer Tasting Today

Spinnaker | Mar 23, 2011

The UNF Boathouse will be hosting brewing companies Sweetwater and Victory brands beer tasting today March 23 from 5 p.m. until 6 p.m.

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SG Debate lays out prospective plans for Red, Gray and Blue parties

Spinnaker | Mar 10, 2011

Student Government president hopefuls Matt Brockelman and Chris Warren discussed a number of issues March 8 in a debate at the Student Union Osprey Plaza. Over 20 students attended. The candidates answered...

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UNF to switch to sticker permits next fall

Spinnaker | Mar 9, 2011
UPD hopes to nix parking permit theft by sticking permits to windshields.
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AASU no longer a Student Government Agency

Spinnaker | Mar 9, 2011
The African American Student Union becomes a part of Student Affairs instead of Student Government.
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SAD affects university student’s energy

Spinnaker | Mar 9, 2011
Cold winter days have effects on the body and mind.
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Kappa Sigma fraternity raises money for military families, friends

Spinnaker | Mar 9, 2011
Second annual rubber ducky race raises money for military charity
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State, nation and world news Mar. 9, 2011

Spinnaker | Mar 9, 2011
Check out some of the latest stories to hit the news in this week's edition of state, nation and world news.
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Spring Break happenings in the ‘ville

Spinnaker | Mar 9, 2011
Stuck but not bored If you’re tired of music and television during the break, you can head out around town with some affordable adventures on this list.
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Catch-up with some TV

Spinnaker | Mar 9, 2011
No remote necessary Spring into four too-busy-to-sit-down-and-watch television comedies, now that you finally have some extra time to do so.
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O'Brothers Irish Pub lacks luck and charm

Spinnaker | Mar 9, 2011
When the luck fails to flow Lunchtime chowing at O’Brothers in Five Points serves up a hearty dish of disappointment.
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Music for the Jacksonville masses

Spinnaker | Mar 9, 2011
Music makes you lose control If you want to hang out with your ears over the break, check out some don’t-wanna-miss shows in town.
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Breaking News: AASU to no longer be an agency of Student Government

Spinnaker | Mar 7, 2011
The African American Student Union (AASU) will no longer be a part of the Student Government.
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Ospreys fall to Belmont in A-Sun Championship

Spinnaker | Mar 5, 2011
MACON, Ga – The UNF men’s basketball team magical run towards an Atlantic Sun championship came to an end Saturday night.
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Ospreys dig big hole after first half

Spinnaker | Mar 5, 2011
MACON, Ga – The UNF men’s basketball team has met their match in the first half of the Atlantic Sun Championship game.
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Macon Miracles: Ospreys advance to A-Sun Championship

Spinnaker | Mar 5, 2011
MACON, Ga – The No. 6 seed UNF men’s basketball team advanced to its first ever Atlantic Sun Championship game Friday night as they defeated the No. 2 seeded East Tennessee State Buccaneers, 59-55, inside the Mercer University Center.
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BREAKING: UNF leads ETSU at the half

Spinnaker | Mar 5, 2011
MACON, Ga – The No. 6 seeded UNF men’s basketball team leads the No. 2 seeded East Tennessee State, 31-27, at halftime of the Ospreys’ first ever Atlantic Sun semifinal appearance.
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UNF set for A-Sun semifinal matchup with ETSU

Spinnaker | Mar 4, 2011
The No. 6 seed UNF men’s basketball team, high off its upset win over No. 3 seeded Jacksonville University, is set for its Atlantic Sun Tournament semi-final matchup with the No. 2 seed East Tennessee State.
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Ospreys get revenge on cross-town rivals, advance to A-Sun semis

Spinnaker | Mar 3, 2011
Third times the charm for the No. 6 UNF men’s basketball team who avenged two regular season losses to No. 3 Jacksonville University by defeating them 68-64 in the quarter finals of the Atlantic Sun Tournament, Thursday, in the Mercer University Center.
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BREAKING: Ospreys trail JU at half

Spinnaker | Mar 3, 2011
The UNF men's basketball team struggled to keep Jacksonville University of the boards in the first half, resulting in a six-point defecit after 20 minutes of play. UNF trails JU 22-28 at halftime of the first-round Atlantic Sun Tournament game.
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Women's basketball comeback falls short

Spinnaker | Mar 3, 2011
The UNF women’s basketball team erased a 15-point deficit and led by one with 2:30 left in its Atlantic Sun Tournament first-round matchup against Jacksonville University. However, late turnovers and clutch JU free throws ended the Ospreys season and proved to be too much for the Ospreys to overcome as they fell, 52-56.
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BREAKING: Mens Basketball playing in A-Sun Tournamet

Spinnaker | Mar 3, 2011

The UNF men's basketball team is taking on Jacksonville University in the first round of the Atlantic Sun Tournament in Macon, Ga. The game starts at 2:30 p.m. It is airing on-campus on Channel 80 (Osprey...

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Officials and UNF students weigh in on public-sector protests

Spinnaker | Mar 2, 2011

UNF faculty and education reform advocates say “No” to stripping away unions’ collective bargaining rights and the dismantling of the public sector, while others attest unions aren’t pulling their...

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Greek Life competes for volunteering at the On Campus Transition program

Spinnaker | Mar 2, 2011
Members of Greek Life are volunteering at the On Campus Transition (OCT) Program to help student with special needs.
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Living off campus may no longer be an option for freshmen

Spinnaker | Mar 2, 2011
UNF's newest students may have to spend a little more time on campus than they intended.
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3/2 Editorial: An open letter to U.S. governors

Spinnaker | Mar 2, 2011

Bill Gates is one stand-up guy. He recently gave a speech regarding education in America on C-SPAN, and he just killed it, but you were there — weren’t you, governors? He wants to give money to teachers...

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Letter to the Editor: Concerning firearms on campus

Spinnaker | Mar 2, 2011

Dear Editor, I’m writing you concerning the article about allowing concealed carry on college campuses in Florida, Senate Bill 234. I firmly believe in the Second Amendment and the right to carry firearms...

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News in Brief Mar. 2, 2011

Spinnaker | Mar 2, 2011
Check out what's going on around campus in this wek's edition of News in Brief.
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2011 Oscar Roundup

Spinnaker | Mar 2, 2011
Check out what four Spinnaker staff members thought of the Oscar's hosts, awards, outfits and events.
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Trash talk ignites friendly competition, reduces landfill waste

Spinnaker | Mar 2, 2011
One man’s trash can be everyone’s treasure. UNF keeps it clean by participating in nationwide recycling competition.
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So, they want to be rock ‘n’ roll stars

Spinnaker | Mar 2, 2011
Help start their Rolling Stone cover gallery West Palm rockers seek out votes to jam on the front page of the nation’s major music magazine.
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Editorial: Viva la revolution!

Spinnaker | Feb 28, 2011
Dozens of developing countries want to topple tyrannical leaders. March on.
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