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Professors’ pay withers in economic hardship

Spinnaker Jan 28, 2009

In the wake of budget cuts and the faltering economy, many students feel their wallets are being targeted, but there are also others struggling financially at UNF, even in the same classroom – professors. “We’re...

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Jan. 20 – Jan. 25

Spinnaker Jan 28, 2009

Jan. 20 – Possession of a Controlled Substance (Building 38) – UPD responded to the parking lot behind Building 38 in reference to two men placing fliers on vehicles. When the officer looked up...

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Fountains expensive but worth it for students, UNF officials say

Spinnaker Jan 28, 2009

More than 1,000 students are expected to join the current dorm residents once construction on The Fountains is complete in summer 2009, UNF officials said. Despite the 6-percent increase in all 2009-2010...

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UNF offers students health insurance plan

Spinnaker Jan 28, 2009

During tumultuous economic periods, parents and college students are increasingly looking to more cost effective health insurance plans. Many are students at an in-between period where they are dropped...

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myWings tool aids with advising

Spinnaker Jan 28, 2009

A recently developed myWings application is in the works to assist academic advising and help with raduation and retention rates, according to UNF officials. The Roadmap Initiative is currently in phase...

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Speaker to discuss disaster philosophy

Spinnaker Jan 28, 2009

Each semester, UNF invites several people in the community and around the nation to speak in various lecture series. For the Spring 2009 semester, the UNF Coastal Biology Program invited Dr. Stanley...

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Editorial: Wrong time for costly dorm

Spinnaker Jan 28, 2009

As UNF plans to open Osprey Fountains for upperclassmen housing in the fall, students will have to dig deeper into their pockets. In the past, freshmen were forced to live in three-person dorm rooms,...

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Commentary: Our Two Sense – Jan. 28

Spinnaker Jan 28, 2009

Mike Tomassoni Art Director Holli Welch Editor in Chief Klajdi Stratoberdha Business Manager James Cannon II Assistant News Editor Which position at UNF deserves to bring home the biggest...

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Student Opinion: Law society more than club, ideal for future

Spinnaker Jan 28, 2009

Last March, a new group of officers were elected to lead the Pre-Law Student Society (PLSS). We threw ourselves into making the Society better organized, more effective and efficient – quickly ordering...

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Special legislative session leads to 4 percent budget cut

Spinnaker Jan 21, 2009

  Florida lawmakers approved a $2.8 billion package of budget cuts, reserve runs and fee increases, ending their 10-day special session Jan. 14. Educational spending will feel the brunt of...

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Shuttle system expands to accommodate growth

Spinnaker Jan 21, 2009

  After a year in service, the Osprey Connector shuttle has made some adjustments in service to improve the overall quality offered to UNF students, officials said. To increase visibility,...

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Speaker to discuss disaster philosophy

Spinnaker Jan 21, 2009

Each semester, UNF invites several “distinguished” persons in the community and nation to speak in the Distinguished Voices lecture series. There are four speakers lined up for the Spring 2009...

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