John Barnes Archives - UNF Spinnaker

A failed campaign

Matt Head • Mar 20, 2012

By: Matt Head, OTV Station Manager The 2009 spring election was the last time an SG presidential candidate ran unopposed. Red Party candidate John Barnes breezed his way into a second term as student...

Holiday cocktail recipes to keep you warm for the holidays

Spinnaker • Dec 1, 2010

There's nothing like a stiff drink to help you relax and settle into the holiday break. Try some of these recipes to add some spice to your average cocktail.

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Florida senate bill to cut Bright Futures, legislation hopes to save it from burning out

Spinnaker • Mar 30, 2010

The Florida Senate has cleared a bill which would reduce the payout from the Florida Bright Futures scholarship and require more from students initially seeking the scholarship. With state lottery revenue sagging, legislators are looking for ways to preserve Bright Futures without bankrupting it.

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SG Awareness Month aims to beat student apathy, ignorance

Spinnaker • Jan 8, 2010

Student Government kicked off its Awareness Month with a town hall discussion about student health options in the Student Union Auditorium Jan. 5 at 8 p.m.

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2009 Student Government Spring Elections

Spinnaker • Mar 25, 2009

3 constitutional amendments pass The Spring 2009 General Elections were conducted March 10 and 11, and the official results were posted by Student Government March 24 after the senate confirmed the...

2-day event brings 900 students to Arena, costs $40,000

Spinnaker • Mar 4, 2009

Nearly 1,000 students attended Revamp, a two-day concert event sponsored by Campus Ministries Feb. 26-27 in the Arena. Five bands, The Afters, Seventh Day Slumber, Story Side B, 10th Ave. North and...

Candidates speak of vision for future

Spinnaker • Mar 4, 2009

John Barnes Student Body President Running for Second Term Mike Saathoff Student Body Vice President Running for Second Term News Editor What have you been able to accomplish so far in...

Student Government Elections

Spinnaker • Mar 4, 2009

Here are the names, pictures and platforms of the students running for SG 2009 General Elections. The Coggin College of Business and College of Education and Human Services candidates are running in...

Swoop the Loop draws nearly 1,000 runners

Spinnaker • Feb 11, 2009

A record number of people showed up to run for a cause Feb. 7 at UNF’s second annual Swoop the Loop 5k race. Even though it was a bitter cold morning, more than 925 students, faculty and members of...

Moon looks to begin new era in UNF athletics

Spinnaker • Feb 9, 2009

UNF may be known for its Jazz program, but Lee Moon, UNF’s new Athletic Director, believes that UNF’s athletics should be receiving the same kind of attention. UNF President John Delaney introduced Lee Moon as the sixth Director of Athletics in the history of UNF on Feb. 5, and both are ready to start a new era in UNF athletics.

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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...