internet Archives - UNF Spinnaker

Wi-Fi on campus slowed by heavy use

Blake Middleton • Mar 7, 2014

Recent Wi-Fi issues stem from a sheer increase in volume of electronic devices in use on campus.

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Our beliefs on privacy are hypocritical

Noor Ashouri • Jul 18, 2013

Privacy is an idea that is coveted and enforced, yet, in our society, it is something that is virtually nonexistent because of the massive machine of information known as the Internet.

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Two UNF students turn over a new leaf on academic networking

Zach Sweat • Sep 12, 2012

Everyone knows the feeling of walking into a class on the first day of school, looking around the room, and realizing you don’t know a single person there. In order to solve this problem, two UNF undergraduates have created a way for students to connect with one another all over the nation via a website.

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The internet-free experience

Jeff Hoayun • Aug 10, 2012

Inspired by an ongoing blog/experiment by Senior Editor Paul Miller of technology news website The Verge, Spinnaker Opinions Columnist Jeff Hoayun subjects himself to a work week sans-internet. Read on to find out how he discovered reading, biking and nostalgia all within 5 days.

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UNF students complete ‘Connect Educate Lead’ Project in Dominican Republic

Zach Singer • Jan 25, 2012

The project brings Internet-enabled computers to a Dominican school.

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SOPA only favors the rich, does not stop piracy

Joseph Basco • Jan 18, 2012

The Stop Online Piracy Act only favors the rich and famous.

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Osprey Radio gets CMJ nomination

Spinnaker • Sep 22, 2011

On September 20, 2011, College Music Journal announced the 2011 College Radio Award Nominees. We're honored to be nominated in the category of Best Student-Run, Internet-Only Station. If you're going to the CMJ Music Marathon, vote for Osprey Radio!

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Forcing your internet provider to spy on you act 2011

Spinnaker • Sep 8, 2011

“The Protecting Children from Internet Pornographers Act of 2011,” aims to pull a fast one on right-minded citizens misled by the bill’s marketable title.

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Be anonymous on the Internet

Spinnaker • Jul 21, 2011

You can fight back and become truly anonymous on the Internet

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Editorial: Viva la revolution!

Spinnaker • Feb 28, 2011

Dozens of developing countries want to topple tyrannical leaders. March on.

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Students around nation fall victim to identity theft on campus

Spinnaker • Sep 24, 2009

A University of North Texas senior received a shock when he discovered $1,919 missing from his bank account. Apparently the funds had been used in Baltimore — a city Phil Banker had never been to. The...

Awkward shuttle situations shine daily

Spinnaker • Sep 10, 2009

How about a little humanity being introduced into the interiors of UNF commuter buses? Since when have college students felt the need to silence themselves and wear a non-confrontational stare as they...