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News in Brief – Feb. 25

Spinnaker Feb 25, 2009

SG ‘revamps’ students with free concert Student Government is sponsoring the 2009 REVAMP Christian Music Concert series at 7 p.m. Feb. 26 and Feb. 27 in the UNF Arena. The concert will include performances...

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Letter to the Editor: Ashamed of UPD’s stereotyping

Spinnaker Feb 25, 2009

Dear Editor, Coming from a conservative town in Central Florida, I knew UNF would be much more of an open-minded environment for someone like me and many others to enjoy. I am a minority in this great...

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Mardi Gras: Celebration draws wild crowds at Universal

Spinnaker Feb 25, 2009

Beads, beads, jambalaya and more beads – just a few of the items that take over Universal Studios in Orlando each spring for its Mardi Gras celebration. The theme of the 14th annual party is storytelling,...

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Vetiver brings vivacious, campfire music style to life

Spinnaker Feb 25, 2009

According to Wikipedia, every professor’s top choice in reference databases, vetiver is an Indian-native perennial grass kindred to other fragrant turf such as lemon grass.  Its particular odor is commonly...

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"Top Five" Baseball songs

Spinnaker Feb 25, 2009

It’s that time of year again. With Spring Training starting and exhibition games being played in Florida and Arizona, baseball is back and embroiled in its annual controversy. Yes, Bud Selig is Satan...

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Sharing love for music

Spinnaker Feb 18, 2009

A trio of UNF jazz students recently made an impact on some inner-city children who would otherwise have no interaction with arts in their neighborhood schools. The opportunity came after a volunteer...

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Study abroad group to aid Guatemala

Spinnaker Feb 18, 2009

Sitting on her couch, she read page after page detailing the issues hindering Guatemala’s development: the social problems caused by 36 years of civil war, lack of educational opportunities and the utter...

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Letter to the Editor: Parking Services does a good job

Spinnaker Feb 11, 2009

Dear Editor, When people feel the need to complain about Parking Services, they should delve deep and recall the beginning of each fall semester. There is a reprieve for each new semester when the parking...

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Jan. 20 – Jan. 25

Spinnaker Jan 28, 2009

Jan. 20 – Possession of a Controlled Substance (Building 38) – UPD responded to the parking lot behind Building 38 in reference to two men placing fliers on vehicles. When the officer looked up...

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Jan. 11 – Jan. 19

Spinnaker Jan 21, 2009
Jan. 19 – Drug violation (UNF Drive) – A speeding vehicle was stopped at 2:30 a.m. Upon approaching the vehicle, the officer noticed a strong odor of marijuana coming from the car. The driver admitted to smoking a joint. A search of the vehicle revealed a little more than 2 grams of marijuana hidden in the center console.
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"Top Five" inauguration songs

Spinnaker Jan 14, 2009

At noon Jan. 20, President-elect Barack Obama will officially be sworn in as the 44th president of the U.S. The official theme for the 2009 inauguration is “Renewing America’s Promise.” But slogans...

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Los Campesinos! brings beauty, doom to Jacksonville

Spinnaker Jan 14, 2009

Welsh septet Los Campesinos! – an obvious misnomer loosely translated as “farmers” or “peasants” – will perform at Jacksonville venue Jack Rabbits Jan. 19 in support of its latest album “We...

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