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Ospreys grab triple overtime thriller on senior night

Spinnaker | Feb 23, 2011

Critics have had a field day with the UNF men's basketball team’s inability to shoot free throws and close out tight games. But on senior night, Feb. 20, against an outmatched Kennesaw State (8–20, 6–12 A-Sun), the Ospreys (11–18, 8–10 A-Sun) fought through three overtimes to secure a 90-88 win over the Owls.

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Beeline: That’s right, it’s a NASCAR column so buckle up

Spinnaker | Feb 23, 2011

This Sunday the Daytona 500 saw a record number of cautions, resulting in the second longest race in its history. The 182,000 fans who gathered at the Daytona International Speedway sat through 16 cautions and 60 laps driven under caution. Just to put that in perspective, over a quarter of the race was under caution.

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Ospreys pitch their way to series win

Spinnaker | Feb 23, 2011

The UNF men’s baseball team got the Laval era off to a good start, taking the season-opening three-game series against Charleston Southern 2–1 at CSU Ballpark.

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Men’s Soccer team loses opening spring game under new coach

Spinnaker | Feb 23, 2011

New head coach Derek Marinatos took charge of his first UNF soccer game Sunday, but his team lost 4-0 to local rivals Flager at Patton Park.

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UNF Track team with notable team rankings in the NCAA Indoor Championships

Spinnaker | Feb 23, 2011

The UNF Men and Women’s track The UNF Men and Women’s track team enjoyed a successful weekend in the Atlantic Sun Conference Indoor Track and Field Championships, recording 5th and 2nd place finishes respectively.

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UNF Science and Engineering branches out to expand horizons of young girls

Spinnaker | Feb 23, 2011

Miss Florida USA speaks on why being an engineer is great ... and beautiful.

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Jacksonville Beach bars required to apply for extended-sale permits

Spinnaker | Feb 23, 2011

No drinking after midnight? City Council decides bars selling alcohol after midnight must have permit.

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Trust is key during SG budget vote

Spinnaker | Feb 23, 2011

The Senate approved the budget for the 2011-12 fiscal year.

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Byll-Cataria leads discussion of AASU, students unhappy with result

Spinnaker | Feb 23, 2011

SG President Sitou Byll-Cataria's forum addresses protest by AASU.

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Modern models at car, truck show

Spinnaker | Feb 23, 2011

Pricey Lady Magnets The Jacksonville Car and Truck Show promised expensive cars, green cars and photo-worthy cars.

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Peace Corps Volunteers enlighten community

Spinnaker | Feb 23, 2011

Where’s my peace? Returned Peace Corps volunteers testify about their experiences in South America in promoting a better world.

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Get to Know Your: Associate Chief Justice Sam Hall

Spinnaker | Feb 23, 2011

Who do I see about this parking ticket? The Get to Know Your series continues with the associate chief justice, who said he deals mostly with parking appeals.

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Headed to the swamp

Spinnaker | Feb 23, 2011

“JUST BUY THAT BOOK!” Miami native Karen Russell speaks to the Spinnaker about her exaggerated-version-of-South-Florida novel.

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Take a pledge of community-driven vegetarianism, meat-eating education with No Meat March

Spinnaker | Feb 23, 2011

If you think No Meat March sounds like the right thing for you and want to check out more information about the different events, visit nomeatmarch.com to take the pledge.

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CHIC fashions its first charity event

Spinnaker | Feb 23, 2011

One size does not fit all. Women and men of all shapes and sizes model Jacksonville designer’s clothes at charity fashion event.

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State, nation and world news Feb. 23, 2011

Spinnaker | Feb 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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News in Brief Feb. 23, 2011

Spinnaker | Feb 23, 2011

Check out what's going on around campus in this week's edition of News in Brief.

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Ospreys drop close one in homecoming game

Spinnaker | Feb 19, 2011

The UNF men’s basketball team lost its homecoming game, 78-75, Friday night against Mercer, inside the UNF Arena.

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Student workouts will help wellness center generate electricity, go green

Spinnaker | Feb 16, 2011

Students’ workouts will generate recycled energy with a new conversion system called ReRev.

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Breaking News: Members of AASU protest Senate's confirmation of new assistant director

Spinnaker | Feb 16, 2011

Members of the African American Student Union began protesting the Senate's decision on the new assistant director.

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Senate confirms Torey McCleskey as AASU Assistant Director, sparks outrage

Spinnaker | Feb 16, 2011

Torey McClesky, newly appointed AASU assistant director, keeps his position despite controversy between some club members and student government.

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New study claims college students are learning less

Spinnaker | Feb 16, 2011

Warning: You may not be intelligent enough to understand this article

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New team of UNF engineers hopes to reclaim gold with autonomous lawn mower

Spinnaker | Feb 16, 2011

A group of UNF Engineering students are working hard to win a robotic lawn mower competition in June.

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Egyptian UNF family celebrates president’s departure, has high hopes for future

Spinnaker | Feb 16, 2011

A UNF computer science professor comments about the unrest in Egypt and worries about his family in the midst of the chaos.

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State, nation and world news Feb. 16, 2011

Spinnaker | Feb 16, 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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News in Brief Feb. 16, 2011

Spinnaker | Feb 16, 2011

Check out what's going on around campus in this week's edition of News in Brief.

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Driscoll reflects on La Roche coach: Late Redhawks coach lives on through team’s success

Spinnaker | Feb 16, 2011

Every so often, a story so inspirational comes out of sports that it seems like it came straight out of Hollywood. Most people around the country don’t even know where La Roche College is. But this small Division III school from Pittsburgh is living a real-live Cinderella basketball season.

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Beeline: Storm warning in affect until the season is over

Spinnaker | Feb 16, 2011

Did anyone else think No. 14 Wisconsin storming the court Saturday-after they beat No. 1, and at the time undefeated Ohio State-was a little over the top? I sure did. Maybe I’m a little biased on the issue. I’m sure all of you who are avid Beeline readers have caught on to the fact that I am an Ohio State Buckeyes fan. But I’m pretty sure if I wasn’t I would still feel the Feb. 12 court storm was over the top.

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UNF Baseball legend Dusty Rhodes returns for Alumni Game

Spinnaker | Feb 16, 2011

Dusty Rhodes, the former UNF baseball head coach, returned to the stadium named after him to coach an alumni team against the current UNF baseball squad.

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Men’s golf keeps good form with fourth place finish

Spinnaker | Feb 16, 2011

The UNF men’s golf team finished fourth in the SunTrust Gator Invitational Feb. 13 at the Mark Bostick Golf Course, continuing its strong start to the season.

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Get to Know Your: B & A Committee Chair

Spinnaker | Feb 15, 2011

Great with money, he budgets time to fit in everything. The next installment of the Get to Know Your series spotlights Khiresto Salako, the Student Government Budget and Allocations chair.

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Red Bull crowns new “King of Campus”

Spinnaker | Feb 15, 2011

Ankle-numbing tricks UNF skateboarder wins VIP tickets to Daytona 500 for his stellar showing at the second annual skateboarding competition.

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Adele’s vocals inspire a soulful car ride

Spinnaker | Feb 15, 2011

LET HER SING IT! Singer-songwriter Adele’s got the soul world in her hands. Read the Spinnaker’s test drive of her new album, “21.”

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Ten movies you should see

Spinnaker | Feb 15, 2011

Haven’t seen any good movies lately? Try These.

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New assistant director at AASU raises questions, makes history

Spinnaker | Feb 9, 2011

The newly appointed assistant director may not be black, but he says that shouldn't matter.

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College administrators, experts shed light on college rankings

Spinnaker | Feb 9, 2011

Many people are finding the college ranking system to not have as much value as in the past.

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UNF physics professor makes advances in nanotechnology, photon energy

Spinnaker | Feb 9, 2011

A UNF physics professor is helping make our electronic devices faster by getting rid of the electricity and using light instead.

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Crime, business violations prompt possible earlier last call in Jacksonville Beach

Spinnaker | Feb 9, 2011

The Jacksonville Beach City Council is faced with the dilemma of changing last call time for restaurants and bars.

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UNF drops another heartbreaker to JU

Spinnaker | Feb 9, 2011

Senior guard Brad Haugabrook missed a would be game-winning 3-pointer as time expired, and the UNF men’s basketball team lost 71-69 to its cross-town rival, the JU Dolphins, Feb. 8 at Jacksonville Veterans Memorial Arena.

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Women’s basketball clinches A-Sun tournament berth

Spinnaker | Feb 9, 2011

The UNF women’s basketball team clinched its Atlantic Sun Tournament berth and moved to second place in the conference with its 55-49 win over its cross-town rival, the JU Dolphins, Feb. 8 inside the Jacksonville Veteran Memorial Arena.

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Speaking of love

Spinnaker | Feb 9, 2011

Goes together like a horse and carriage Professor Traci Mathies speaks about her relationship with husband Sam Mathies, who is also a UNF professor.

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Who’s laughing now, Jacksonville?

Spinnaker | Feb 9, 2011

Laugh. Drink. Laugh some more. While our city’s not known for its stand-up comedy, a community of comedians is working to bring in the laughs at bars and diners.

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‘Cause I’m coming home again

Spinnaker | Feb 9, 2011

Oh, my goodnest! Wanna know the details behind this year’s Homecoming events? Check out this comprehensive Nest Fest 2011 calendar for the low-down.

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Bon appétit at JJ’s Bistro de Paris

Spinnaker | Feb 9, 2011

Indulge in French cuisine Read about Henna Bakshi’s foodie adventure at JJ’s Bistro de Paris and a Valentine’s Day recipe sure to impress.

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State, nation and world news Feb. 9, 2011

Spinnaker | Feb 8, 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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News in Brief Feb. 9, 2011

Spinnaker | Feb 8, 2011

Check out what's going on around campus in this week's edition of News in Brief.

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Police Beat Feb. 9, 2011

Spinnaker | Feb 8, 2011

Check out what went down on campus in this week's edition of Police Beat.

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Missed free throws prove to be to much for UNF to overcome

Spinnaker | Feb 6, 2011

UNF led by as many as 11 points late in the second half however, a late run by the Belmont Bruins resulted in a UNF loss, 69-67, Feb. 5 inside the UNF Arena.

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UNF Women come up with strong A-Sun win

Spinnaker | Feb 5, 2011

The lady Ospreys delivered a steady performance Saturday night as they completed a sweep of their four game homestand, 61-56 over Belmont.

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Ospreys grab win over Lipscomb

Spinnaker | Feb 4, 2011

The UNF men’s basketball team got back on track after losing two straight to Jacksonville University and Campbell, as the defeated Lipscomb University, 72-62, Feb. 3, inside the UNF Arena.

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The Sunshine State warms up to licensed open carry of firearms

Spinnaker | Feb 3, 2011

New legislation has Floridians wondering how lenient gun laws will affect their safety.

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UNF student published in national magazine

Spinnaker | Feb 2, 2011

A UNF student overcomes dyslexia and has an article published in "The Collegiate Scholar."

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Osprey Café to close to make room for new Osprey ‘restaurant’

Spinnaker | Feb 2, 2011

Outdated Osprey Café will be torn down this semester to make room for a new state of the art facility.

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Pwning n00bs for a cause

Spinnaker | Feb 2, 2011

Read about how three UNF students came up with a gaming charity event called PWNJax for Child's Play charity that benefits children's hospitals.

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Speaker blinded in car crash inspires

Spinnaker | Feb 2, 2011

Mark Engel survives a car crash at eighteen and lives on, though blinded, to inspire others.

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State, nation and world news Feb. 2, 2011

Spinnaker | Feb 2, 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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When musical worlds collide

Spinnaker | Feb 1, 2011

Music that reaches the people: A UNF jazz professor releases her 11th album in February. She speaks of her career, inspirations and how she balances it all with being a professional musician and a professor.

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Camels edge out Ospreys

Spinnaker | Jan 30, 2011

The UNF men’s basketball team lost its second game in row, dropping a 76-66 decision to Campbell University, Saturday night inside the UNF Arena.

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Ospreys down Camels in Double OT

Spinnaker | Jan 29, 2011

It took two overtimes but the UNF women’s basketball team outlasted the Campbell Camels, 65-63, inside the UNF Arena, Jan. 29, in the second meeting between the two teams this season.

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Editorial: FCC, Obama cave in to corporate interests

Spinnaker | Jan 28, 2011

The Internet is one of the last great frontiers: it’s expansive, rife with resources and best of all, minimally regulated. But now corporations can control what pops on your monitor and how fast it...

Gotta shake that always-connected vibe

Spinnaker | Jan 28, 2011

I find myself in a familiar situation: music croons through my computer’s speakers, texts and calls signal my cell phone to vibrate and multiple tabs take refuge in my Internet browser. The other...

It's just a bit of banter

Spinnaker | Jan 28, 2011

by Adam O'Neill Ricky Gervais. He is, as we say in England, “Like marmite.” Marmite is a spread used on toast or a sandwich and is quite incomparable to anything else you’ve ever tasted. It is...

1/19 Editorial: Keep the 'N' in 'Finn'

Spinnaker | Jan 28, 2011

One doesn’t need to read far into “The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn” to realize author Mark Twain took word choice seriously -- he says as much in the author’s note. It seems, however, that...

Why can’t we all just get along?

Spinnaker | Jan 28, 2011

Ah, love. One minute it’s dropping in for an unexpected visit, the next it’s throwing things as it storms out the door. But your ex makes the best coffee, and nobody else truly shares your love...

Sports Alert: UNF women downs JU

Spinnaker | Jan 27, 2011

The UNF women's basketball team has now defeated the JU Dolphins three times in a row. Thursday night's victory marks the Ospreys' fifth conference win in 6 games, and has moved their record to 5-5, in A-Sun. The...

JU squeaks past Ospreys in OT

Spinnaker | Jan 27, 2011

It took extra basketball to decide 2011’s first edition of the “River City Rumble,” but In front of a white-out crowd at the UNF Arena, the UNF men’s basketball team dropped a heartbreaking, 63-62 loss to the cross-town rival JU Dolphins. Junior forward Delwan Graham connected on a pair of free throws with seven tenths of a second remaining in overtime that gave the Dolphins the one-point edge they needed. UNF had taken the lead when junior guard Jimmy Williams connected on one of two free throws with 13 seconds remaining.

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Health Promotions pushes for new challenges with ‘Ospreys on the Move’

Spinnaker | Jan 26, 2011

The Health Promotion office wants to help you become a healthy Osprey. Check out some tips and information about the "Ospreys on the Move" program.

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UNF Nursing students help clinic provide free medications to needy

Spinnaker | Jan 26, 2011

UNF nursing students help the community and gain practical knowledge at the same time through work at Mission House in Jacksonville Beach.

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Student Leadership Advisory Board strings the business family together

Spinnaker | Jan 26, 2011

Student Leadership Advisory Board acts as a role model for all. Read how we can follow in their footsteps.

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BOT aims to promote unity among students, faculty

Spinnaker | Jan 26, 2011

Policy changes for a new Master Plan, a new Osprey Creed and Safety Rangers were approved by the BOT at Jan. 18 meeting.

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Police Beat Jan. 26, 2011

Spinnaker | Jan 26, 2011

Check out what went down on campus in this week's edition of Police Beat.

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Beeline: Best all-time rivalries

Spinnaker | Jan 26, 2011

With 2011’s first installment of the “River City Rumble” set for tonight as the UNF men’s basketball team takes on the cross-town rival Jacksonville University Dolphins, it got me thinking about rivalries.

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A night with ‘The Fighter’ outside the ring

Spinnaker | Jan 26, 2011

Are you a fighter? Two ex-boxing stars spoke at the Robinson Theatre about their past and inspired an audience to fight its daily battles.

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Ospreys set for “River City Rumble”

Spinnaker | Jan 26, 2011

The UNF men’s basketball team is riding a three-game winning streak as it gets set for the Jan. 26 matchup with cross-town rival Jacksonville University in the “River City Rumble,” inside the UNF Arena at 7 p.m.

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Women’s basketball prepares for JU

Spinnaker | Jan 26, 2011

The UNF women’s basketball team won four of its last five games. Now it is set to host its cross-town rival, the Jacksonville University Dolphins, Jan. 27 at 7 p.m. inside the UNF Arena in the “River City Rumble.”

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A band for all the seasons

Spinnaker | Jan 26, 2011

Take heed and hear the speech from a former UNF soccer star who now enjoys air time at your favorite sports network.

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Men’s tennis gets two wins to start season

Spinnaker | Jan 26, 2011

The UNF men’s tennis team endured a long Saturday, but it came through with two victories as the season begins to take shape.

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UNF straps on the gloves and steps into the octagon

Spinnaker | Jan 26, 2011

Mixed Martial Arts took to the ring in the UNF Arena Jan. 22, as fans came in droves to watch 12 action-packed fights. World Extreme Fighting hosted the event, which started at 7 p.m. and lasted for four hours. WEFMMA is seen as the step below the Ultimate Fighting Championship. This was exemplified as skilled fighters wowed the crowds at the Arena with a variety of knockouts, takedowns and quick movement.

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ESPN sportscaster shares her wisdom

Spinnaker | Jan 26, 2011

Persistence and luck lands alumna ESPN job Take heed and hear the speech from a former UNF soccer star who now enjoys air time at your favorite sports network.

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You play ball like a girl: Women’s rugby kicks off at UNF

Spinnaker | Jan 26, 2011

Have you ever wanted to just run and tackle someone and not get in trouble for it? If so, there is a brand new club at UNF for you. One of the newest clubs at UNF is the woman’s rugby team that just started this spring.

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Dr. Sketchy’s anti-art school bares all

Spinnaker | Jan 26, 2011

Burlesque event spices up local Jacksonville bar with a combination of sketch pads, seductive women and alcohol. You'll want to read on.

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One small venue, three big bands

Spinnaker | Jan 26, 2011

Don’t run from the police. Headliners Tokyo Police Club lead a San Marco show Jan. 29. Find out more about them and the two opening bands.

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News in Brief Jan. 26, 2011

Spinnaker | Jan 26, 2011

Check out what's going on around campus in this week's edition of News in Brief

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Beeline: Student-athletes should play hard, but study harder

Spinnaker | Jan 19, 2011

Sean Dale, the Atlantic Sun men’s golf Player of the Year and leader of the UNF men’s golf team, decided to redshirt the 2011 season to focus on academics. It got me thinking about the emphasis we as fans put on the “student” part of the term “student-athlete.”

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Men’s basketball splits a pair of A-Sun games

Spinnaker | Jan 19, 2011

The UNF men’s basketball team split a pair of home Atlantic Sun games, first coming just short of a comeback against East Tennessee State Jan. 13, before shooting its way to a win over USC Upstate Jan. 15.

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Pitcher has fully recovered from July shark attack, prepares for season

Spinnaker | Jan 19, 2011

It has been seven months since UNF redshirt sophomore pitcher Clayton Schulz was attacked by a shark while surfing off the coast of Jacksonville Beach July 23. However, as the Ospreys enter the 2011 season, Schulz has made what appears to be a full recovery.

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Men’s golf prepares for upcoming season with trio of new players

Spinnaker | Jan 19, 2011

With its first regular-season tournament at the end of January and three new recruits added to the fall roster, UNF golf has a lot to be excited about.

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Women’s tennis has strong showing at preseason invitational

Spinnaker | Jan 19, 2011

The UNF women’s tennis team enters the 2011 season with a No. 70 ranking, and after playing at the FCGU invitational over the weekend, new coach Chastity Bradley was very happy with the teams’ performance.

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Henna’s blog: "Get to Know Your: CSM"

Spinnaker | Jan 19, 2011

Eating at a restaurant and introducing yourself to the waiters as the food writer for a university newspaper is hilarious. You can see their eyes widen and hands fiddle with the tray in response. Then...

British Invasion

Spinnaker | Jan 19, 2011

The British have arrived. Three television shows that originated in the United Kingdom made their way onto flat screens across America in January.

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LGBT Awareness Days hope to shed light on discrimination, gay bullying

Spinnaker | Jan 19, 2011

The LGBT Resource Center hopes to provide a greater understanding of the community with the upcoming LGBT Awareness Days.

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So, what’s your story?

Spinnaker | Jan 19, 2011

The Spinnaker decided to interview a random UNF student and ask "What's your story?" Check out what your fellow ospreys are up to in their spare time, it may surprise you.

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A superhero movie sans the heroes

Spinnaker | Jan 19, 2011

Between “Scott Pilgrim vs. the World,” “Kick-Ass” and the never-ending series of “Spiderman” movies, you would think the average-boy-turned-superhero bit has run its course. Fortunately,...

Educate yourself while the getting is good, these prices won’t last long

Spinnaker | Jan 19, 2011

Tuition hikes across the country account for a lack of state revenue dollars, even here at UNF.

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Get to know your: Center for Student Media

Spinnaker | Jan 19, 2011

What do you really know about student jobs? The Spinnaker has started a series that showcases students in student-run organization across campus. First up: the Center for Student Media.

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