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UNIVERSITY OF NORTH FLORIDA WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 23, 2013 THE FLU is going VIRAL INSIDE 2 Wednesday, January 23, 2013 SPINNAKER // UNFSPINNAKER.COM news 7 expressions 10 sports 13 7 10 13 // FLU FACTS // CAUTION: CONTROVERSY // UNF’S DEFENSIVE SPECIALIST Worried about getting sick? We've A preacher brings disputable There’s more to senior forward got the info you need to stay well content to the Green. David Jeune than just playing this fl u season. basketball. NEED MORE CONTENT? INDEX PHOTOS // ON THE COVER RANDY RATAJ, ANDREW NOBLE SPINNAKER'S GUIDE TO THE FLU, PAGE 7 CHECK OUT OSPREY TV'S NEWSCAST PHOTO ILLUSTRATION BY: AT UNFSPINNAKER.COM. RANDY RATAJ AND JOEY TARAVELLA THE WEBSITE’S NOT BAD, EITHER. 101 ways to reuse JANUARY 2013 your Spinnaker: Use Promo Code UNF Defend the force from Tickets $10-$12 Tickets $10-$14 Mike Speenburg Michael Che Up and Coming! Jan. 9-12 Up & Coming! 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She explained to him that she does not want to be in contact anymore. The offi cer contacted the suspect and requested to cease all further contact. The suspect said he un- BEAT derstands but has a lot of questions about why this request was made. Check out more Police Beats online at unfspinnaker.com Jan. 11 Safety Escort (Student Union)- Jan. 16 Theft (Library)- An offi cer skateboard since he did not lock it up. Fountains after a student turned in a An offi cer met with a complainant who met with a complainant who said her The complainant saw a suspect take the small bag of marijuana which he said he requested a safety escort to her car. The MacBook had been stolen. The com- skateboard and begin to ride off. The found in the North Tower elevator. The complainant said her ex-boyfriend had plainant said she left her fourth fl oor complainant attempted to chase the drugs were placed in the JSO property been contacting her and had disturbed desk to go to the bathroom. Upon re- suspect but could not catch him. room. her workplace. He was escorted off the turning, her laptop and charger were property of her workplace but contin- gone. The victim observed an unknown Jan. 18 Theft (Wellness Center)- An of- Jan. 18 Trespassing (Skate Park)- While ued to contact her. The messages were male acting suspiciously near her before fi cer responded to a complainant who patrolling the skate park, an offi cer ob- not threatening and the complainant the laptop was stolen. She could not said he had left his backpack in one of served two males inside the closed off said she had not been followed to class- provide a full description of the suspect. the lockers, but returned to fi nd the skate park. Upon seeing the offi cer, es. The offi cer escorted the student and No one in the surrounding area saw any- locker unlocked and his backpack miss- both suspects jumped the 10 foot fence attempted to contact the boyfriend but thing unusual. ing. Wellness staff searched surrounding surrounding the park and walked to- had no response. lockers, but did not fi nd his belongings. wards him. The offi cer asked for iden- Jan. 17 Theft (Osprey Hall)- An offi cer No canvass was conducted due to the tifi cation and was told by both suspects Jan. 15 Employee Dispute (Physical met with a complainant who said her high traffi c fl ow in the area. Patrol ef- that they had none. When asked for Facilities)- An offi cer met with two com- skateboard had been stolen. The stu- forts are suspended. verbal identifi cation, both suspects gave plainants who said they were discussing dent said she entered the lecture hall for fake names. Upon further questioning, scheduling issues with the suspect when her class and placed the skateboard up Jan. 18 Vandalism (Lot 55)- An offi cer re- both suspects gave their real names and he pulled a folding knife out of his against the wall. She said she was one of sponded to a report of criminal mischief permission for the offi cer to check the pocket. The two complainants sat back the last students to leave the room and and met with the victim, who found fi rst suspect’s truck. The offi cer found a in their chairs, unaware of the suspect’s when she went to get her skateboard, it what appeared to be dried up apple fake driver’s license in the fi rst suspect’s intentions. When the complainants was gone. She explained to the profes- cores on her windshield and truck hood wallet and a revoked license in the sec- questioned him about the knife, the sus- sor that her skateboard was missing and after parking in lot 55 overnight. The ond suspect’s wallet. The fi rst suspect pect told them he uses it to read with. the professor said she will send an email offi cer observed that the vehicle’s rear was placed under arrest for trespassing, The complainants requested he put the to the rest of the class. driver tail light was broken but found providing a false name and possession knife back. The suspect looked at the no other damage. The case is still open, of a fake driver’s license. The second sus- knife, looked at the complainants, then Jan. 17 Theft (Osprey Landing)- An of- but patrol efforts are suspended due to pect was issued a Notice to Appear for put it away. At the request of the super- fi cer met with a complainant who said the delay in reporting. trespassing. visor, the employee is no longer allowed his skateboard had been stolen while he on UNF property. was in the cafeteria. The complainant Jan. 18 Marijuana (Osprey Fountains)- said he sat near a window to watch his An offi cer was dispatched to the Source: University Police Department Compiled by Catherine Byerly Spectators enjoyed UNF students' artwork at MOCA (Museum of Contemporary Art) Jacksonville, Jan. 17, for the opening of the annual student juried art exhibition. The exhibition will be displayed until Feb. 24. Photo by Alexis Mire, caption by Randy Rataj OPINIONS SPINNAKER // UNFSPINNAKER.COM 4 4Wednesday, January 23, 2013 SPINNAKER // UNFSPINNAKER.COM W, J 23, 2013 Sick Days Awarded the 2010 Pacemaker Award If you get the flu this season, stay home by the Associated Collegiate Press. Awarded second place for Best College Newspaper in Influenza has taken hold of the nation, Nobody wants to get sick, but if almost 1 2007 Better College Newspaper Contest and it has everyone warily eyeing their in 5 Americans are expected to in the com- by the Florida College Press Assocation. coughing, runny-nosed peers. ing months, there’s a good chance it could Spinnaker Staff The country is reacting dramatically, as be you. For those of you who do fall victim Editor in Chief Lindsay Montgomery it usually does, toward a pandemic — not to influenza, do the rest of us a favor — Art Director Joey Taravella with the panic that would erupt if one of stay home. Layout Editors Julie Henderson the overseas viruses such as bird flu or Coming to class while sick doesn’t show Christine Kegel H1N1 swept through the states — but with, how dedicated or valiant you are, it shows Spencer Goldbach for instance, Fox Business suggesting the your lack of consideration for your class- Copy Chief Jacob Harn flu could trigger a recession. mates. The flu is generally passed by air- Opinions Editor A quick look at Google flu trends shows borne transmission, so even breathing Copy Editors Katie Tison this is one of the worst flu seasons in re- near others is an offence in this case. Marina Ubert cent memory. An article in Time magazine If there’s a pregnant or elderly student Carl Rosen states that by the end of this season, about in one of your classes — or anywhere on Daily News Editors Lydia Moneir 60 million Americans are likely to have campus you plan to be breathing, really — Gordon Rhyne contracted the flu. stop and think about how serious this ill- Enterprise Editor Catherine Byerly The article, which addresses the impor- ness could be for them, compared to how Sports Editor Travis Gibson tance of paid sick days, cites a study that serious missing a class or two (with good Features Editor Dargan Thompson shows more than two-thirds of American reason!) could be for you. Photo Editor Randy Rataj workers report having gone to work even For information and tips about dealing Photo Assistant Sean Patterson though they knew they had an infectious with the flu this season, check out the cov- Distributor Tyler Neimeyer disease.