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It’ll last longer

Spinnaker • Mar 21, 2012
Student Instagram users share their stories of -- and their photos from -- the popular free iPhone app.
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Police Beat, Feb. 8

Maggie Seppi • Feb 11, 2012

Jan. 31 Missing Cellphone (Building 39) - The victim said he arrived at class and put his phone in his right front pocket but forgot to zip it closed. The victim left class and found his phone was missing....

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Grade inflation on the rise at U.S. universities, not at UNF

Dargan Thompson • Nov 30, 2011
Who cares about grades? Recent studies show grades are rising in American universities, but the reasons for the rise are unclear. Find out how UNF grades fare against other universities.
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April 20 – 22

Spinnaker • Apr 29, 2009

April 20- Petty Theft- (Building 53) - A UNF employee contacted UPD after realizing her cell phone was missing from her office. She had to leave her office door open because her key wasn’t working. The...

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Smartphones breaking into many college courses as a means to facilitate learning

Spinnaker • Mar 4, 2009

On the first day of class when professors hand out the syllabus, one particular regulation that can be found in most courses is the over-emphasized rule: “No cell phones.” But with the vast increase...

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Book claims cell phones aid learning

Spinnaker • Jan 7, 2009
Cell phones have become unwelcome in most schools because of fears about cheating, distractions and the reality that some students have used them to take and spread inappropriate pictures. But a new book written by an educator argues cell phones also are educational. Cell phones can be a handy way for teachers to supplement their lessons, said Liz Kolb, an adjunct professor at Madonna University. But before she can convince students, she has to get through to teachers.
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Ospreys blown away by Hurricanes

Spinnaker • Jan 7, 2009
The UNF men’s basketball team might have had a bitter taste in its mouth to start the new year Dec. 31 after losing to the University of Miami 94-41. The Hurricanes’ performance began with a 9-0 run, holding the Ospreys scoreless for more than seven minutes. UNF freshman guard Cameron Lovlace put the Ospreys on the scoreboard with a 3-pointer to cut the lead 9-3 early in the game.
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