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Affected students, on-campus club helps disaster-struck Haiti

Spinnaker | Jan 21, 2010
On the UNF campus, the student organization Hope for Haiti has organized disaster-relief efforts along with the Jacksonville nonprofit organization Mission Harvest America.
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Economic stress slows academic progress, perpetuates low graduation rates; UNF students echo findings of new study

Spinnaker | Jan 21, 2010
A recent study attempted to determine the reasons behind the nation's underwhelming college graduation statistics, and UNF students share their experiences managing full-time work and school.
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GOLFPLEX report brings details to light

Spinnaker | Jan 21, 2010

Environmental Services Inc. released a report Jan. 19 that shows how UNF violated laws that protect the natural landscape of certain areas inside the GOLFPLEX. The report also shows how these areas...

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GOLFPLEX being investigated

Spinnaker | Jan 10, 2010

Despite the many steps UNF is taking to become more green, the university has recently asked an environmental consulting company to compile a report for the St. Johns River Water Management District after...

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SG Senate denies T-shirt funding for LGBTQ Awareness Days

Spinnaker | Jan 8, 2010
The UNF Student Government Senate blocked a T-shirt funding request from pro-gay rights groups during the Jan. 4 Senate meeting, citing fiscal responsibility as the rationale.
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Parking council recommends shifting of spaces, closing of lot

Spinnaker | Jan 8, 2010
The Department of Facilities Planning has advised the UNF Board of Trustees to abolish Lot 7, eliminate some premium parking in Lot 9 to make room for more designated parking and to eliminate some designated parking in Lot 2 to make room for additional visitor and vendor parking, said Vince Smyth, director of Auxiliary Services.
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QUIPS ‘N’ TIPS: Advice to guide your life from the features department

Spinnaker | Jan 7, 2010
Roommate's new beau not budging from one-room dorm? Let the Features Department show you the way back to freedo
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Professor Giuma Update

Spinnaker | Nov 24, 2009

The controversy surrounding Prof. Tayeb Giuma has continued. He is currently on administrative leave while the university's investigation continues, said Sharon Ashton, spokesperson for UNF. Giuma...

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Pre-med, pre-law kick up some old-fashioned rivalry

Spinnaker | Nov 21, 2009

It was a warm, sunshine-saturated day as a calm, refreshing winter zephyr blew though the softball field behind Lot 18. This picturesque setting allowed for a blistering brouhaha between two groups of...

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Editorial: Professor’s unstable behavior cause for concern, dismissal

Spinnaker | Nov 21, 2009

We always thought UNF’s derisive moniker “U Never Finish” summed up the shortcomings of our beloved commuter school sufficiently. Apparently we can add “Ur Never Fired” as another sardonic...

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November 5 -12

Spinnaker | Nov 20, 2009
Nov. 5 – Petty Theft (Building Y)
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October 27 – November 5

Spinnaker | Nov 18, 2009
Oct. 27 – Burglary (Building 44)
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