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Hardcore parkour

Spinnaker | Nov 3, 2010
Forget what you saw on “The Office,” this kid is the read deal. He has been flipping off the top of jungle gyms since he was eight years old, but not without injury. Find out what drives this UNF student to new heights.
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Photo Gallery: Women's soccer UNF v. Stetson

Spinnaker | Oct 30, 2010
UNF women's soccer team lets a penalty-kick go in the final minutes of the game and loses 1-0 to stetson Oct 30 at Hodges Stadium.
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Photo Gallery: Men's basketball preseason skrimitch

Spinnaker | Oct 30, 2010
UNF men's basketball team divided in two for a skrimitch game at the UNF arena Oct 27.
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College Democrats: Where are you now?

Spinnaker | Oct 28, 2010

Two years ago, our nation nervously awaited the final days of Barack Obama and John McCain’s campaign-leading up to the most anticipated election in history. Obama sings in dorm windows and on office...

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Real Big Fish, Shwayze visit UNF

Spinnaker | Oct 28, 2010

It’s concert season, ladies and gentlemen. The air is cool, and there is no better time to enjoy some chill vibrations by old-school ska-punk band Reel Big Fish featuring super-fly, show-stunners Shwayze...

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Know how to note

Spinnaker | Oct 28, 2010
Use these simple tips from ACE to streamline the note-taking system. The result: less stress, more free time and better grades.
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Power-free planes provide peaceful pastimes

Spinnaker | Oct 28, 2010

“OK, we’re nearing 2,500 feet, grab the yellow knob,” Howard Vargalis said to his passenger. He pauses, waiting for the altimeter needle to move to the right just a little more, “OK, pull it...

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Human trafficking victims visit UNF

Spinnaker | Oct 28, 2010

Slavery is not an institution relegated to the past. Human trafficking, the second largest criminal enterprise in the world, occurs in every state in the U.S., affecting up to 30,000 victims in the nation...

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Red party sweeps election

Spinnaker | Oct 28, 2010

The Fall Student Government Elections ended with Red Party Senators taking all 20 of the available seats. Just over 2,500 students voted in the election, which was held Oct. 20 - 21. One violation was...

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Bulldogs pack a tough bite for Gators

Spinnaker | Oct 28, 2010
Grab a cocktail because it's Florida vs Georgia time. Spinnaker Sports Editor, Tim Bee, will tell you why the Bulldogs are going to give the Gators their fourth straight loss.
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Gators look to bring the swamp to Jacksonville

Spinnaker | Oct 28, 2010
Spinnaker Assistant Sports Editor, Joe Hellriegel, tell us why the Florida Gators will continue the recent trend of dominating the Georgia Bulldogs.
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Women’s volleyball team focused on more than record

Spinnaker | Oct 28, 2010
The UNF women's volleyball team has struggled throughout the 2010 season. However, they are not focusing on their record as much as the young team is focusing on building towards the future.
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Ospreys split A-Sun games, still alive to make playoffs

Spinnaker | Oct 28, 2010
The UNF men's soccer team split a pair of Atlantic Sun conference games, leaving them a difficult, yet doable, road to the A-Sun Tournament.
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Committee begins deciding how to spend student fees

Spinnaker | Oct 21, 2010

The student fee increase cap is $1.75 per credit hour this year, and though the UNF Board of Trustees is months away from crystallizing the fees, university entities are vying for funding.The Student Fee...

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UNF student arrested in hit-and-run fatality

Spinnaker | Oct 21, 2010
Derek Lee Mrasak arrested for hitting a man with his truck and trying to cover it up.
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State, nation and world news Oct. 20, 2010

Spinnaker | Oct 21, 2010
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 Oct. 20, 2010

Spinnaker | Oct 21, 2010
Check out what's going on around campus in this week's edition of News in brief.
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Police Beat Oct. 20, 2010

Spinnaker | Oct 21, 2010
Check out what went down on campus in this week's edition of Police Beat.
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Seeing the invisible, ex-child soldier speaks to inspire

Spinnaker | Oct 19, 2010
Agony in Africa: Listen to the voices of Ugandan and Sudanese conflict survivors at back to back fundraiser events
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An education for an education

Spinnaker | Oct 19, 2010
Agony in Africa: Listen to the voices of Ugandan and Sudanese conflict survivors at back to back fundraiser events
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On-campus organizations give UNF a green face-lift

Spinnaker | Oct 19, 2010
Grass, fires and trash compactors; find out about UNF’s new environmentally beneficial initiatives and how you can reduce your own carbon footprint, one piece of garbage at a time.
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Professional surfer Hangs Ten with surf club, premieres film in Neptune Beach

Spinnaker | Oct 19, 2010
Innovative pro-surfer screens his film in Jacksonville, swapping secrets with the UNF surf team.
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Concert Blog – Vampire Weekend

Spinnaker | Oct 17, 2010
Concert Blog -- Vampire Weekend at St. Augustine Amphitheater, Oct. 14.
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UNF Press Release: Student Information Stolen

Spinnaker | Oct 15, 2010
Social security numbers of some students were compromised by an international hacker.
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Senate candidate forum canceled due to lack of attendance

Spinnaker | Oct 13, 2010
SG's Senate Forum plays to empty crowd as candidates prepare for Oct. 20-21 election.
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Senate president proposes to add more than 50 premium spaces

Spinnaker | Oct 13, 2010
The Parking Advisory Council met Oct. 8 to discuss the possible changes to parking around campus.
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Board of Trustees grants Parking Services more authority in citation appeals process

Spinnaker | Oct 13, 2010
The BOT allows the Parking Services office to deny parking ticket appeals.
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Website allows students to bet on their grades, earn money

Spinnaker | Oct 13, 2010
Students can go all in by betting on their grades to earn extra cash.
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Police Beat Oct. 13, 2010

Spinnaker | Oct 13, 2010
Check out what went down on campus in this week's edition of Police Beat.
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State, nation and world news 10-13-10

Spinnaker | Oct 13, 2010
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 Oct. 13, 2010

Spinnaker | Oct 13, 2010
Check out what's going on around campus in this week's edition of News in Brief.
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Week 6 Predictions

Spinnaker | Oct 12, 2010

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Tribute to the King of Pop brings thrilling performers to Jacksonville

Spinnaker | Oct 12, 2010
The Music of Michael Jackson is making it's debut in Jacksonville with the city's Symphony Orchestra. Come dance in the aisles to the legendary King of Pop's tunes.
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Confessions of an On-a-Budget Shopaholic: Thrift, consignment stores offer affordable way to look good

Spinnaker | Oct 12, 2010
Go out with the old and in with the new by checking out these alternative shopping destinations that won’t break the bank.
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Top Five Duets

Spinnaker | Oct 12, 2010
Nab some new tunes from this week's Top Five Duets list for a beat dropping combination of the sexes.
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The voice of North American Ugandans

Spinnaker | Oct 12, 2010
Read on to learn more about how one UNF student earned the Miss Ugandan North American Association title.
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Hollywood moves to Jacksonville, one weekend only

Spinnaker | Oct 12, 2010
Check out the Jacksonville Film festival foray: This weekends four day event is jam-packed with movies, parties and workshops.
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Bruisin and cruisin with the one and only, Jacksonville RollerGirls

Spinnaker | Oct 12, 2010
Pain for pleasure: Jacksonville roller girls tear up the track
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Photo Gallery: Parking Meeting

Spinnaker | Oct 8, 2010
Members of Student Government met with UNF Faculty in building 8 to discuss parking issues on October 8th.
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News in Brief Oct. 6, 2010

Spinnaker | Oct 7, 2010
Check out what's going on around campus in this week's edition of News in Brief.
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Police Beat Oct. 6, 2010

Spinnaker | Oct 7, 2010
Check out what went down on campus in this week's edition of Police Beat.
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Surfers, fishers clash at pier

Spinnaker | Oct 7, 2010
Surfers catch waves while fisherman catch tension at the Jacksonville Beach Pier.
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Product Review: Gunnar Optiks Digital Eyewear

Spinnaker | Oct 6, 2010
Assistant News Editor Tyler White tests out Gunnar Optiks eye wear to see the effectiveness of the new trend in face bling
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Beeline: Jaguars are getting two QBs for the price of one

Spinnaker | Oct 6, 2010
Two-for-one deals are usually something to be desired. However, in the case of the Jacksonville Jaguars and their signal caller I think they would prefer some consistancy at the position. Here's hoping they find it.
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The Jaguars kick their way to a victory when they need it most

Spinnaker | Oct 6, 2010
Jacksonville Jaguars' kicker Josh Scobee booted a 59-yard field goal as time expired, giving the Jaguars a 31-28 victory over their AFC South rivals the Indianapolis Colts. The win might be just what the Jags needed to get back on track.
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Local Axemen look to represent U.S.

Spinnaker | Oct 6, 2010
When one looks at the Jacksonville Axemen roster, it’s unsurprising they are the defending American National Rugby League Champions. The Axemen boast 11 players that have been put into the 40-man pool that the United States Tomahawks National Rugby team will choose from.
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Hodges Stadium rises above and beyond for UNF

Spinnaker | Oct 6, 2010
Don't judge a book by its cover when it comes to Hodges Stadium. UNF is home to one of the top college facilities in the nation.
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Men's soccer loses against rival Jacksonville University

Spinnaker | Oct 6, 2010
Ospreys lose low-scoring match and fall behind 1-0 in the annual "Battle for the Barrel."
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Ace your tests with quick and easy memory tips from ACE

Spinnaker | Oct 5, 2010
Train your brain, don’t go insane. ACE offers one-hour workshops to help students cruise through courses and score high grades by improving their memory, just in time for midterms.
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After effects of French caffeine

Spinnaker | Oct 5, 2010
Read this poignant prose beautifully written about the scents and affects of a simple French latte.
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Life can be rich with help from others

Spinnaker | Oct 5, 2010
With a heart for humanity, Valerie Mathias finds a life-long passion for helping others.
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Closets are for clothes

Spinnaker | Oct 5, 2010
Prepare yourself for LGBT’s Coming Out Week, a celebration including free HIV tests, a photography exhibit and a special guest speaker.
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Week 5 Predictions

Spinnaker | Oct 5, 2010

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Are they seriously living together?

Spinnaker | Sep 29, 2010
Column: Gender neutral housing options are sprouting up all over the country? Read what two Spinnaker staff members had to say on this juicy issue.
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Say yes to co-ed rooms

Spinnaker | Sep 29, 2010
Column: Gender neutral housing options are sprouting up all over the country? Read what two Spinnaker staff members had to say on this juicy issue.
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Seminar gives history seniors new environment-centered learning opportunities

Spinnaker | Sep 29, 2010
History seniors are getting the chance to conduct oral histories of the St. Johns River.
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Senate funds Osprey TV on Comcast

Spinnaker | Sep 29, 2010
Find out the details on SG Senate's decision to fund Osprey TV's move to basic cable.
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News In Brief Sept. 29, 2010

Spinnaker | Sep 29, 2010
Check out what's going on around campus in this week's edition of News in brief.
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Students give hope to Pakistani flood victims

Spinnaker | Sep 29, 2010
The Muslim Student Association is spreading awareness of the flood situation in Pakistan.
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State, nation and world news Sept. 29, 2010

Spinnaker | Sep 29, 2010
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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Unemployment not all it seems

Spinnaker | Sep 29, 2010
Get the latest advice in this week's business column by Mike Zaccardi.
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Eighteen-month recession declared over

Spinnaker | Sep 29, 2010
The recession is considered over by many people, but not everyone agrees.
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Police Beat Sept. 29, 2010

Spinnaker | Sep 29, 2010
Check out what went down on campus in this week's edition of Police Beat.
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Fighting with ALL for Elijah

Spinnaker | Sep 28, 2010
The UNF men's soccer team has rallied around one of its ball boys who is in a fight against Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia. The team members all shaved their heads to show support for its young fan.
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Beeline: NBA Individual Predictions

Spinnaker | Sep 28, 2010
With the NBA preseason just days away, let's take a look at who is going to win some of the individual awards for the 2010 season.
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Women’s volleyball falls to FAMU

Spinnaker | Sep 28, 2010
UNF women's volleyball continues to struggle as they head into the opening of Atlantic-Sun play
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Jaguars Look For Answers

Spinnaker | Sep 28, 2010
The Jacksonville Jaguars need to find themselves after two bad performaces in as many games.
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Surf club splashes competition

Spinnaker | Sep 28, 2010
Catch a wave with the surf club. They placed second in the first contest of the semester and plan to take first in all the rest. They are looking for new members almost as hard as they are looking for waves.
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Top Five Sun, Sand and Surf Songs

Spinnaker | Sep 28, 2010
Shred the soundwaves of this week's Top Five songs about the sun, sand and surf. They are sure to get your mind flowing and your sea legs wagging.
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Stick it to the man

Spinnaker | Sep 28, 2010
Poke, Jab and Bleed: Stick and poke permanent ink into your skin in the comfort of you own home. Learn how its done and get the inside scoop from two guys from the Spinnaker staff who tried it out, just for you.
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UNF alumnus trades paint for pizza, finds success at new restaurant

Spinnaker | Sep 28, 2010
A new pizza joint, Townies, has won the heart (and stomach) of one Spinnaker staff writer. Read about their pies and you just might be taking a little road trip this weekend.
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Connecting creativity to unsuspecting careers

Spinnaker | Sep 28, 2010
Check out the discussion taking place Wednesday, Sept. 29, where you can listen and ask questions to five very different and interesting guest speakers, who each recognize the role creativity plays in their careers.
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Pop media gives undue press to hate-monger

Spinnaker | Sep 28, 2010
The media is in a unique position. It has the power to catapult even the most backwoods yahoo into international notoriety. Fortunately for all the three-letter television news outlets, ignorance is America’s primary export. Enter recent pop-media darling boy Terry Jones. For those living under a rock on the moon, Jones is the kind of supposedly Christian scum that believes insulting non-Christians will somehow bring them into the fold.
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Week 4 Predictions

Spinnaker | Sep 28, 2010
Our NFL predictions and a chance to share yours with us.
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Free Beer!

Spinnaker | Sep 27, 2010

It’s a Beer Market Anheuser-Busch, a wholly owned subsidiary of Belgium-based Anheuser-Busch InBev, announced this week that they are giving away 500,000 free 6 to12 once samples – depending on local...

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State, nation and world news

Spinnaker | Sep 25, 2010
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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Police Beat: Week of 9-22-10

Spinnaker | Sep 25, 2010
Check out what went down on campus in this week's edition of Police Beat.
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Fall months historically send stock market downward

Spinnaker | Sep 25, 2010
Mike Zaccardi discusses the effects of the fall months on the U.S. stock market.
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Loved ones celebrate life of deceased student through fundraiser

Spinnaker | Sep 25, 2010
Students and friends gather to raise money for the cost of Delia Diaz's funeral.
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Department of labor assigns test to determine what delegates an unpaid internship

Spinnaker | Sep 25, 2010
Many students must go through unpaid internships, but many believe all interns should be paid.
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Student athletes are being exploited then punished for it

Spinnaker | Sep 24, 2010
The NCAA is taking advantage of its student athletes and something needs to change. If you won't pay your players than don't punish them for accepting other benefits.
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Basketball picks up FAMU transfer

Spinnaker | Sep 24, 2010
FAMU transfer Travis Wallace will sit out his first year for the UNF men’ basketball program, looking into the future to prepare and strengthen for the 2011-2012 season with the team.
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Illness slows down cross country at Mountain Dew Invitational

Spinnaker | Sep 24, 2010
The men's and women's cross country teams were held back due to sickness at the University of Florida's Mountain Dew Invitational.
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Fasting, feasting color the season of fall

Spinnaker | Sep 21, 2010
Oye vey! Get your grub on, Jewish style. Try this simple, scrumptious recipe for Kreplach and get into the spirit of fall.
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Top Five Songs About the Wild West

Spinnaker | Sep 21, 2010
In addition to these smokin' western themed tunes, blare Will Smith's "Wild Wild West" to get in the mood for the Wild West Club Fest this week.
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Join a club, ride a mechanical bull

Spinnaker | Sep 21, 2010
Wild West Club Fest provides music and entertainment for those interested in getting involved. Click here to wrangle up a handful of clubs.
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Haiti relief concert offers spiritual beats to promote donations

Spinnaker | Sep 21, 2010
Joanna Norris expresses her emotion for the people of Haiti through song. Read on to learn more about Hope for Haiti and this week's fund raising events.
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Refugees mix with smooth tunes at Model UN fundraiser

Spinnaker | Sep 21, 2010
Music makes money for misfortune. Two free events this week raise funds for those in heed both here in Jacksonville and in Haiti.
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Global cage fighting main event ends in controversy

Spinnaker | Sep 21, 2010
Global cage fighting main event ends in controversy. Click here to read more about the throw down match.
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NFL Predictions Week 3

Spinnaker | Sep 21, 2010

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Photo Gallery: SG Judicial Hearing

Spinnaker | Sep 17, 2010
SG Judicial branch finds college senate seats to be unconstitutional.
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Photo Gallery: Mens Soccer UNF v. Georgia Southern

Spinnaker | Sep 15, 2010
UNF loses 2-1 against Georgia Southern on Wednesday Sept. 15 at Hodges Stadium.
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Fans bring back memories of ‘95 in Jacksonville

Spinnaker | Sep 15, 2010
Jaguars fans showed a renewed love for the team and were out in full force for the 2010 home opener against the Denver Broncos, bringing back memories of their inaugural season of 1995.
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Volleyball wins two matches in home tournament

Spinnaker | Sep 15, 2010
Ospreys getting healthy and show improvement during their home tournament in the Best Western Invitational where they picked up their first two wins of the season.
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Men’s soccer stumbles out of the gate

Spinnaker | Sep 15, 2010
The UNF men's soccer team isn't panicking after losing their first two matches of the regular season during the UAB "Soccer for a Cure" Classic.
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Ospreys swing in to season with seventh place finish

Spinnaker | Sep 15, 2010
The UNF men's golf team started their season off with a seventh place finish at the Wolf Run Intercollegiate at Wolf Run Golf Club in Zionsville, Ind. Second year Phelan took fifth overall.
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Stone easily leads scandalous story in latest teen flick

Spinnaker | Sep 14, 2010
Find out what movie critic Sean Collado thinks of the movie “Easy A” which releases Sept. 17.
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Opiate Eyes bandmate drops dreamy solo EP

Spinnaker | Sep 14, 2010
Sing-a-long to a Skinny Solo by Drew Bond, member of Opiate Eyes, who drops a five-song concept album.
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Take the edge off a stressful day, make it mindful

Spinnaker | Sep 14, 2010
Melt the stress away with a calming meditation class, check out one UNF student's personal experience.
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Top Five Meditation Melodies

Spinnaker | Sep 14, 2010
Fall into a mellow mood by snatching a listen to these dreamy sounding melodies
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