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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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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 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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$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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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