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Homeless for the Holidays

By Erik Tanner | Contributing Writer
on November 19th, 2008

The stereotypical Jacksonville Beach bum: This particular sect of our society is usually typified by its scruffy exterior, substance abuse problems and interactions with the rest of society that are often limited to an inquiry about the surf and quickly followed by a very forward attempt to make your wallet a little bit lighter.

But to over-generalize such a large group of people, which is estimated to in exceed 300 at the beaches alone, would be a crime of assumption against a growing less-auspicious group who cannot afford a home.

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Vegetarian Thanksgiving: the meaning in food

By Sarah Gojekian | Staff Writer
on November 19th, 2008

Each year, the third Thursday in November marks the holiday on which millions of turkey-lovers can finally enjoy the results of countless hours spent in grocery stores shopping for that perfect meal.

Thanksgiving is a time for family-gathering, stories of thankfulness and turkey. But for vegetarians, store lists are absent of any meat products, preventing the indulgence of many of the holiday’s traditional dishes shared by family and friends.

This leaves one to ponder: why is food spotlighted on this particular holiday, and can it really make or break the meaning behind it?

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“Top Five” ‘Real’ Thanksgiving songs

By Jason Yurgartis | Features Editor
on November 19th, 2008

Though Thanksgiving has come to mean a time for family, togetherness and giving, the oppressive and imperialistic nature of the first American settlers is often lost to history. This list serves as a reminder that beneath the warm feelings we choose to celebrate, there is a dark side to our prosperity as a nation. So when you’re loosening your belt and watching the Detroit Lions get shellacked this year, crank up these songs and remember those who got shoved aside to further the American dream.

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Entourage: Curse of the sixth season?

By Chad Smith | Graphic Designer
on November 19th, 2008

Season five of “Entourage” ends next week, and the show has already been picked up for a sixth season. But there’s bad news. None of HBO’s hit shows have lived long enough to see a seventh season.

Neither “The Sopranos” nor “Sex in the City” moved onto season seven, and these two shows are arguably as good as, if not better than, “Entourage.”

It could be a curse. HBO doesn’t seem to know what to do with its iconic shows after they reach the six-year mark. But no need to worry, “Entourage” fans – if HBO follows a simple three-part formula, everything will be sunny (in California).

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Impact of ink

Tattoos, piercings, stereotypes: their influence on today’s working world

By Leyla Ramos | Contributing Writer
on November 12th, 2008

Having trouble finding a good job? It might be because of a piercing you do not want to get rid of or a visible permanent tattoo.

Forty-eight percent of Americans aged 18-29 have a tattoo or a piercing other than on their ears, according to a 2006 study by The Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology.

Jimmy Twisdale, a junior physical therapy major, believes people with a tattoo or piercing are individuals who have their own reasons behind the type of “body art” they have, he said. Twisdale has a total of six tattoos and both of his ears pierced. All of his tattoos have meaning behind them from a past life experience, he said.

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Oddball Antics

Criminal ‘no brain surgeon’

By Mike Pingree | McClatchy-Tribune (MCT)
on November 12th, 2008

TIE UP CLERK, CHECK; GRAB SMOKES, CHECK; TAKE MONEY, OH CRAP!
A robber demanded cash from the register at a gas station in Aurora, Ind., tied up the female clerk, grabbed a carton of cigarettes and ran out the door. He forgot the money.

He couldn’t get back inside because the door had an electronic lock. He fled. Police said the guy was “no brain surgeon.”

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“Top Five” after-party songs

By Jason Yurgartis | Features Editor
on November 12th, 2008

Whether you’re just getting home from a party, bar or club, or just unwinding after a long day of school or work, music can have a therapeutic effect. Here are five songs that can help the room stop spinning, calm your nerves and even entertain your roommates or friends when they want to slip into the relaxation vibe.

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Fall fashion focuses on fit, jewel tones

By Laura Franco | Assistant Features Editor
on November 12th, 2008

It’s that time of the year again – when even North Floridians trade in their shorts and flip flops for boots and jackets. As the temperatures drop and we transition into the fall, here is a list of some of the latest 2008 fashion trends to keep both men and women stylish and warm this season.

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Colombian artifact collection holds culture-rich stories

By Ramon Walle | Contributing Writer
on November 12th, 2008

UNF is exhibiting a Colombian artifact collection on loan from a former Peace Corps deputy director, who chatted Nov. 5 with UNF students, faculty and staff during the exhibit’s reception.

Wilfredo Gonzalez bought some of the artifacts – like the gold replicas from the Gold Museum of Bogota – and was given others – like an ocelot, which is a small cat – during his assignment as Peace Corps director in Colombia from 1978 to 1980.

“The pieces that I like are the pieces that have stories,” Gonzalez said.

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Fable II addictive, but ending carries no weight

By Chad Smith | Graphic Designer
on November 12th, 2008

You come home at night, turn on the Xbox 360 and, before you know it, it’s time to eat breakfast. Regardless of the few flaws in Fable II, there’s no denying addiction and enjoyment go hand-in-hand, as one hour of play can become five in the blink of an eye.

Fable II takes place 500 years after the original, and it provides gamers with an epic story and innovative real-time gameplay. There is a massive amount of freedom and choice to do almost anything.

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