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Peace Corps Volunteers enlighten community

Spinnaker Feb 23, 2011
Where’s my peace? Returned Peace Corps volunteers testify about their experiences in South America in promoting a better world.
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Who’s laughing now, Jacksonville?

Spinnaker Feb 9, 2011
Laugh. Drink. Laugh some more. While our city’s not known for its stand-up comedy, a community of comedians is working to bring in the laughs at bars and diners.
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Rick Scott to be next Florida governor

Spinnaker Nov 3, 2010
After a race the led into the wee hours of the morning, Alex Sink concedes to Rick Scott for governor.
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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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Self-sufficient house prepares itself for take off

Spinnaker Aug 31, 2010
No strings attached: Florida’s first Earthship makes a low-impact landing just south of Tampa. Check out the Spinnaker for a graphic view of the underground home.
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Hater Blockers are hating on your eyes and your wallet

Spinnaker Jul 22, 2010
The Florida sun is hazardous to your vision. Find out how to be a savvy sunglasses shopper and get the most bang for your buck.
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Blue Men awe Orlando audiences with music, art

Spinnaker Mar 3, 2010
The Blue Man Group performs at Universal Studios in Orlando, and a staffer reviewed the fun event. Student discounted tickets offered.
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Transition into graduate school with four steps

Spinnaker Feb 16, 2010
Martha Faulk, a UNF MBA student, decided graduate school was her next course of action in order to give herself more time to decide what to do with her degree and to prepare herself for competition in the job market. Faulk said master’s degrees are becoming a lot more common. Faulk said it is imperative to have a master’s degree in today’s professional world.
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Top Five Bonfire Blasters

Spinnaker Nov 4, 2009

Finally. Florida has reluctantly recalled her ludicrous lava-esque climate (I’ll admit, I totally lied back in Top Five Introduction to Autumn Albums, back before thermometers really dipped below 72...

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Texting while driving can lead to deadly consequences

Spinnaker Sep 24, 2009

The introduction of text messaging has cultivated a whole lot of response from a whole lot of people. Some find it to be annoying and confusing, some use it as their main method of communication and...

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Quick preparation may prove vital during hurricane season

Spinnaker Sep 24, 2009

Hurricane season lasts from June 1 to Nov. 30, and with UNF students back to school in the middle of it, many may be wondering how to prepare themselves if the worst should happen. Although there are currently...

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Crist’s cynicism in Senate selection, cronyism at its best

Spinnaker Sep 2, 2009

Gov. Charlie Crist’s robust approval ratings are a constant source of bewilderment. Crist shifts his positions with a regularity normally limited to users of Metamucil, and the public just doesn’t...

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