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Geeks bike across country for a cause

Spinnaker Jan 21, 2009

Taking a road trip from New Jersey to Oregon seems like a pretty plausible idea and is somewhat expected of college graduates squeezing in a last bit of freedom. But what about doing it on bikes during...

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News in brief Jan. 20

Spinnaker Jan 21, 2009

Students receive $1,000 award Seven $1,000 grants were given to UNF junior and senior construction management majors at the Northeast Florida Builders Association’s 2008 Installation and Awards...

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Big hits bring big smiles

Spinnaker Jan 21, 2009

During the Leeds Rhinos’ Rugby match vs. the Salford Reds Jan. 19, thousands of fans showed how much support UNF could give to a football on their campus. The Leeds Rhinos pulled out a 12-10 win...

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Sports in Brief – Jan. 21

Spinnaker Jan 21, 2009

Volleyball signs Bolduc UNF volleyball head coach Kevin Campbell announced the signing of Kristen Bolduc to a Letter of Intent for the 2009 season Jan. 16. A former club teammate of the current Osprey...

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Army program provides leadership training

Spinnaker Jan 21, 2009

A new Army ROTC program has been established at UNF. The four-year training program can be chosen as an addition to students’ original program of study and will prepare students for future careers...

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Team sets records but loses meet

Spinnaker Jan 21, 2009

The UNF women’s swim team was no match against Florida Gulf Coast Jan. 17, as the Ospreys lost to the Eagles 129-71. Although the result was a loss, Sophomore freestyle swimmer LynAnn Nelson broke...

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Dolphins shut down UNF shooters

Spinnaker Jan 21, 2009

The UNF women’s basketball team made several line-up changes Jan. 15 in its home-game loss to Jacksonville University 61-42. The Ospreys trailed almost the entire game after the Dolphins added 34...

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Team falters under pressure

Spinnaker Jan 21, 2009

The UNF men’s basketball team lost 78-38 Jan. 15 to cross-town rival Jacksonville University in the biggest home loss in the program’s history. Tip-off was about the only thing UNF won Thursday...

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Coach goes barefoot on sidelines for a global cause

Spinnaker Jan 21, 2009

No shoes, no shirt, no problem. Men’s basketball head coach Matt Kilcullen went shoeless Jan. 15 at UNF’s home game against cross-town rival Jacksonville University hoping to create attention...

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Game plan: Win academically

Spinnaker Jan 14, 2009

Being a Division I athlete at UNF and bringing the same competitiveness they show on the court into the classroom can be a full-time job. UNF student athletes, with an overall average GPA of 3.0, recently...

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Commentary: Inside the Huddle – Jan. 14, 2009

Spinnaker Jan 14, 2009

Josh Salman Managing Editor James Cannon II Assistant News Editor Rebecca McKinnon Staff Writer Heather Furey Assistant Sports Editor Question 1: Former NBA Basketball star Charles Barkley...

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Ospreys set highest margin of victory

Spinnaker Jan 14, 2009
The UNF men’s basketball team defeated Atlantic Sun rival Kennesaw State University Jan. 9 66-44 for its first win in conference play and largest margin of victory against an NCAA Division I opponent. UNF (3-12, 1-4 A-Sun) snapped a four-game losing streak and kept Kennesaw State to 16 points in the second half. Four of UNF’s starters scored in double figures led by freshman forward Matt Sauey, who scored 15 points. UNF out-rebounded Kennesaw State 48-33 and pulled down 20 offensive rebounds, which accounted for 19 second-chance points. Junior guard Germaine Sparkes led the way for the Ospreys with a career-high 13 rebounds. Jonathan Whipple also collected a team high six rebounds for Kennesaw State.
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