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Coastal biology department fuses art with science

Spinnaker Aug 6, 2009

UNF’s Coastal Biology Flagship Program was at the Jacksonville Art Walk downtown July 1 for the exhibition opening of “The River as We See It – Artifacts and Photographs.” The exhibition included...

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Editorial: It’s a fun time to be an Osprey

Spinnaker Apr 15, 2009

Times are always changing, and so is UNF. Throughout the past year, the university has experienced a significant amount of growth, along with its students. In its transition to become a destination...

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Baseball looks to strengthen series lead over Lipscomb

Spinnaker Apr 8, 2009

With the end of the season rapidly approaching, UNF baseball travels to Nashville for a three-game series against Lipscomb University. UNF started slow this season, going 1-6 in conference play, but after...

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UNF graduation rates fall behind Fla. schools

Spinnaker Apr 1, 2009

Frustrated students who have branded UNF as U-Never-Finish might be justified in their bitterness, as the university’s graduation rates are falling behind other Florida schools. In contrast to the...

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The News Around

Spinnaker Apr 1, 2009

AROUND THE STATE Senator seeks chancellor seat; would replace Delaney State Sen. Jim King, R-Fla.,  announced March 31 he is seeking the open chancellor seat of the State University System. King,...

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Commentary: Inside the Huddle – Mar. 11

Spinnaker Mar 11, 2009
Question 1: UNF freshman Steve Hillan hit a home run to give the UNF baseball team a 5-4 win over No. 6 Florida State. What does this say about Hillan’s future career at UNF?
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Pryor, Hillan lead upset against No. 6 FSU

Spinnaker Mar 11, 2009

The UNF baseball team defeated the then sixth-ranked team, Florida State University, 5-4 March 4 for its first win against FSU in UNF history. The Seminoles program (6-3) is also the highest ranked...

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Lacrosse at UNF benefits veterans

Spinnaker Feb 18, 2009

For four wounded soldiers, one lacrosse game was a dream come true. Face Off for a Cause hosted its second-annual 2009 Lacrosse Challenge Feb. 14 at UNF Hodges Stadium, which benefittedthe Wounded Warrior...

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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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Editorial: Tuition hike worth paying for

Spinnaker Dec 3, 2008
After hearing Gov. Charlie Crist’s plan to increase Florida college tuition annually by 15 percent for the next eight years, many college students might have a negative reaction. Most college students struggle financially, and being forced to pay more money is not an encouraging thing. But Florida in-state students currently live as royalty anyway, paying the cheapest tuition rates in the country. The plan would cap the tuition increases at the national average, and it would take seven to 10 years to even skim the surface of that level. This plan, though costly at first, will make the college degree – and the experience – more valuable. There are 15.9 million students currently enrolled in college, according to the U.S. Census Bureau, and some of those are only there because someone else – a parent, grandparent, or fiancé – is forcing them.
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