2008 election Archives - UNF Spinnaker

Generation Obama: Saying farewell to my first real president

Tiffany Salameh • Jan 20, 2017

It’s November 5, 2008. I’m 13 years old and my dad is driving me to school. It’s a foggy morning, there’s heavy traffic and the radio is on. “Barack Obama is the 44th president of the United...

UNF baseball wins doubleheader, close in on A-Sun Tournament

Spinnaker • May 15, 2010

The UNF baseball team swept the Stetson Hatters 17-0 and 6-1 in a double header Saturday at Harmon Stadium to clinch a spot to play in the Atlantic Sun Conference tournament.

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Editorial: Government should repeal questionable ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’ rule

Spinnaker • Apr 14, 2010

US Senators should repeal questionable 'Don't Ask, Don't Tell' rule People who believe in and reciprocate one another’s belief in one another constitute a nation. One acknowledges another as...

UNF fined for violating environmental laws

Spinnaker • Apr 13, 2010

The St. Johns River Water Management District fined UNF $2,999 for breaking environmental laws at the GOLFPLEX.

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United Ospreys endorse Yellow Party

Spinnaker • Mar 31, 2010

United Ospreys Presidential Candidate Mike Saathoff showed up on the second day of elections styling a bright yellow polo shirt. This confused a lot of voters, especially those who already voted for United Ospreys.

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Photo Gallery: Obama's Campaign for Change in the First Coast

Spinnaker • Sep 21, 2008

Sen. Barack Obama’s Campaign for Change stopped in the First Coast Sept. 20 to more than 10,000 screaming supporters under a cool Floridian sun. Although, not all in attendance were allowed into Metro Park, the Fire Marshalls capped the event, which left thousands listening by speaker, and even a few trying to jump the police barricade.

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Photo Gallery: Sen. McCain's Rally

Spinnaker • Sep 15, 2008

Sen. John McCain’s Straight Talk Express passed through the First Coast Sept. 15 for a campaign rally at the Veteran’s Memorial Arena.

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