staff blog Archives | UNF Spinnaker

Swoop Rock Music Festival: Where tools merged to play on fancy equipment undeservingly

Spinnaker | Apr 21, 2010

Student Government does it again! They’ve managed to assemble a bundle of musicians capable of willing me to drill two extremely sharp pencils into each of my ears.

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Bright Futures flips its switch; students face new escalating costs next semester

Spinnaker | Jul 24, 2009

In the wake of dwindling Florida Lottery funds, Bright Futures scholars will not be guaranteed the tuition coverage of the past starting this fall. State legislators, influenced by the perishing state...

Staff Commentary: Breaking down the NFC Draft

Spinnaker | Apr 28, 2009

While some teams failed utterly (ahem Cowboys) and some took glory in their standings and draft picks (Vikings/Giants). Here is my hopefully unbiased analysis and grades on the NFL Draft over the weekend....

Staff Blog: How Mexico has failed us with the Swine Flu

Spinnaker | Apr 26, 2009

As of today, Mexico city has literally shut down everything dealing with public life. Schools, restaurants, museums, and other public venues because of a swine flu outbreak that has killed at least 80...

Staff Blog: The semester starts…

Spinnaker | Jan 13, 2009

I don't know about you, but the holidays came and went pretty quickly. The break may have included travel, gift-giving and for most people, hanging out with loved ones. By the time the New Year rolled around, I couldn't think of anything to change in 2009.

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No time for remembrance on Veterans Day

Spinnaker | Nov 11, 2008

This week's edition of the Spinnaker featured an editorial on the importance of Veterans Day and how it is not, unfortunately, remembered as it should be by the masses. I fully agree with this statement, as veterans risked their lives fighting the wars America has waged over the centuries.

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Random acts of kindness should become the norm

Spinnaker | Oct 28, 2008

According to an article on CNN's website, a stranger bought a woman's foreclosed home and gave it back to her during an auction. Why did she do this? The answer is simple, yet difficult for many to grasp: The act was one of pure kindness.

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How to save money on a budget

Spinnaker | Oct 14, 2008

It all started with one simple idea--what if I could go on a vacation with my own savings? Then I found a reason to do it when my favorite play moved to Broadway in New York City. After five months of saving, this broke college student is staying in one of the most expensive cities in the world for four nights and five days. Let me tell you how I did it.

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High heels cause physical, mental repercussions

Spinnaker | Sep 30, 2008

Many students were in attendance at the fall 2008 Career Expo Sept. 22, myself included. I searched for interviews rather than a career, so I didn’t necessarily need to dress up, but I still felt silly in jeans and converses when business suits surrounded me on all sides. As I watched the hopefuls walk by, there was one component of style I noticed again and again—heels.

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