UNIVERSITY OF NORTH FLORIDA January www.unfspinnaker.com 23 Volume 31, Issue 20 2008 Wednesday Florida is once again in the national spotlight as Republican candidates traverse the state in hopes of securing last minute votes. Higher than normal voter turnout is expected despite the early primary date and absence of Florida democratic delegates. Below is a glimpse at the top candidates in the Jan. 29 primary election. Learn more about the candidates’ platforms, page 3 Compiled by Tami Livingston. HILLARY CLINTON MITT ROMNEY EXPERIENCE: Former first EXPERIENCE: lady; U.S. senator from Massachusetts state New York since 2000. governor 2003-2007; CURRENT DELEGATES: Republican nominee for 210 U.S. Senate 1994. PRIMARIES WON: New CURRENT DELEGATES: 72 Duval County Elections Hampshire, Michigan, PRIMARIES WON: Supervisor of Elections: Jerry Holland Nevada Wyoming, Michigan, 105 E. Monroe Street Nevada WEB SITE: www. Jacksonville, Fl 32202 hillaryclinton.com WEB SITE: www. mittromney.com (904) 630-7777 BARACK OBAMA JOHN MCCAIN Florida Presidential Primary • Early Voting January 14-27 EXPERIENCE: U.S. EXPERIENCE: U.S. Monday – Friday 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. senator from Illinois senator from Arizona since 2005, illinois state since 1986; Elected to Saturday and Sunday 1 p.m.-5 p.m. senator 1996-2004. the U.S. House of • Polls open Jan. 29 7 a.m. – 7 p.m. CURRENT DELEGATES: Representatives 1982. 123 CURRENT DELEGATES: 38 PRIMARIES WON: Iowa PRIMARIES WON: New Early Voting Information WEB SITE: www. Hampshire, South www.duvalelections.com barackobama.com Carolina WEB SITE: www. johnmccain.com More election and voting information: JOHN EDWARDS MIKE HUCKABEE • www.votesmart.org EXPERIENCE: U.S. EXPERIENCE: Arkansas senator from North Governor 1996-2007, Lt. • www.usa.gov Carolina 1998 – 2005. Governor 1993-1996. • www.votesmartflorida.org Ran for president and CURRENT DELEGATES: 29 • election.dos.state.fl.us then vice president with PRIMARIES WON: Iowa John Kerry in 2004. WEB SITE: www.explore- • www.govtrack.us CURRENT DELEGATES: 52 huckabee.com • www.ontheissues.org PRIMARIES WON: none DESIG PAGE WEB SITE: www. * Presidential Candidates johnedwards.com ranked by total number of N delegates as of Jan. 22, 2008. : J E N Not all candidates are included. QUI NN Miracle Kate’s, Chartwells at odds over contract The conflict began when Mary notified Hot dog stand owners Chartwells Director Dave Jordan of what day CHARTWELLS SAYS MIRACLE KAte’s saYS they would begin serving again after winter decline Chartwells proposal break, she said. Jordan responded with the The contract excludes Fridays because It is a personal attack because of the contract, which now said they could serve the university is emptiest and the amount of money the stand makes. BY SARAH GOJEKIAN one day less a week and could be asked to stand cannot bring in enough money It forces other on-campus dining spots CONTRIBUTING WRITER leave at any time, Mary said. The Yeoman’s to take the space it does. to compete for business. declined the offer. Miracle Kate’s Hot Diggity Dog Stand is Jordan said he asked the Yeomans to no longer serving students because of a re- discontinue serving on Fridays because the cent dispute with Chartwells. campus is emptiest that day, and the stand make, forcing other on-campus dining spots year ago by Student Government. It is named The decision to stop serving was made by would not make enough money to take up to compete for business. after the Yeoman’s granddaughter Katelyn, Rick and Mary Yeoman, owners of the stand, the space that it does. Mary estimates they served 150 people who has aplastic anemia. after they were presented with a new con- But the couple believes it’s a personal is- a day. tract by Chartwells. sue because of the amount of money they The stand was brought to campus about a See HOT DOG, page 6 � PAGE 2 WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 23, 2008 NEWS QUESTION OF THE WEEK “Do you think the new light on Alumni Drive at the Crossingsw is necessary?” KATIE MICHAEL SHANE TI M AUGU S T BOWIE BURNO WIL S ON ANDE S RODEC K JUNIOR , FRESHMAN , SOPHOMORE , SOPHOMORE , SOPHOMORE , ELEMENTARY ENGINEERING INTERNATIONAL INTERNATIONAL CONSTRUCTION EDUCATION BUSINESS BUSINESS MANAGEMENT “I think it is not “No. I don’t think there “To an extent, because “No. There were never “I’m neutral. It doesn’t necessary. It’s not a busy is enough traffic to at 5 or 6 p.m., it any problems there affect me but could intersection. I’ve never dictate a light there.” is hard to get out before. I also don’t like be necessary as UNF had a problem turning because of the traffic.” that they blocked off grows.” out of the Crossings.” Lot 14.” Compiled by Josh Salman. 7-DAY POLICE BEAT FORECAST WEDNESDAY JAN. 23 Jan. 8 - Jan. 19 Showers 1 Jan. 8 – Petty theft (Building 45) – A student 71/51 (Building 2) – A control contacted UPD regarding RAIN: 40% systems technician noticed feeling lightheaded during two wall clocks were miss7 - a class. Fire and Rescue re- ing from Buildings 2 and 4. sponded and the student was transported to St. 2 Jan. 8 – Petty theft Luke’s Hospital. (Lot 16) – UPD recovered a THURSDAY JAN. 24 stolen parking decal after 11 Jan. 17 – Drug posses- placing a boot on the sus- sion (Building Y) – A UPD Showers pect’s vehicle. The suspect officer searched a dorm 56/32 said he bought the decal after receiving complaints from a female student for about the smell of mari- RAIN: 40% $100. He was referred to juana. Three students were Student Conduct. present during the search and relinquished the drugs 3 Jan. 9 – Petty theft and drug paraphernalia. (Library) – Stolen The students were referred parking decal. 8 to Student Conduct. FRIDAY JAN. 25 6 4 Jan. 14 – Accidental 12 Jan. 17 – Criminal injury (Building 1) – A mischief (Building S) – Two Scattered university employee safety glass doors were 4 7 Showers 1 tripped on a rug and shattered between 6:10 52/43 fell. She hurt her left leg, and 6:45 p.m. There are no RAIN: 30% 3 1 shoulder and back. suspects at this time. 9 9 8 5 Jan. 15 – Petty theft 13 Jan. 17 – Alcohol under (Building 41) – Delta 21 (Building Q). Upsilon’s wooden sign was10 SATURDAY JAN. 26 stolen from the campus 14 Jan. 19 – Alcohol 10 5 fountain area near Alumni investigation (Building Mostly Drive. There are currently R) – A UPD officer was 10 no suspects. dispatched to a dorm Cloudy 9 room after a resident 65/46 6 Jan. 15 – Petty theft assistant saw a student RAIN: 20% (Building 39) – Stolen being carried to his room. skateboard. The officer knocked on the door, but received no 11 7 Jan. 17 – Grand theft response. He entered the 15 (Building 53) – A woman11 room and attempted to SUNDAY JAN. 27 11 reported her diamond wake the resident, but he wedding band missing was unresponsive. When Partly 3 after she left it on her 12 the student woke up, he desk overnight. was given a breathalyzer Cloudy 19 test that read .189. The 72/48 11 8 Jan. 17 – Lost property student was sent to Detox (Building 8) – A UNF and referred to Student RAIN: 20% employee reported a Conduct. 13 desktop projector missing following an inventory 15 Jan. 19 – Obscene tele- 12 12 14 6 check when offices were phone calls (Building T) MONDAY JAN. 28 5 being moved. – A student contacted UPD 2 9 8 after she received a phone 9 Jan. 17 – Grand theft call in her dorm. A male Partly (Library) – A woman’s voice relayed obscene mes- Cloudy backpack and purse were sages and told her he was 70/52 stolen from a table in the masturbating. UPD advised RAIN: 10% library. The woman left her to call if there was any 7 the items unattended for further contact from the 15 minutes. suspect. 10 Jan. 17 – Sick person Compiled by Ashley Beland. TUESDAY JAN. 29 Cloudy 71/52 Registered Democratic RAIN: 20% Election 2008 voters in Duval County by the numbers 249,355 as of Jan. 22. Each week the Spinnaker staff For updated summarizes the life of the Osprey in this little space. This Registered Republican weather, visit week, however, we want to voters in Duval County preview the upcoming election as of Jan. 22. UNFSpinnaker.com. by reporting the number of registered voters in Duval County. 205,494 Source: NOAA WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 23, 2008 PAGE 3 NEWS ELECTION ‘08 previeW Candidate platforms at a glance Traffic study continues; DEMOCRATS results expected in March BY SIDDIE FRIAR said. “Will lights work or would HILLARY CLINTON BARACK OBAMA JOHN EDWARDS CONTRIBUTING WRITER roundabouts be better? What sort of new traffic issues will • HealtH care: Favors a • HealtH care: Plans to • HealtH care: Plans to It’s 5:35 p.m. and senior there be with the new build- universal health care create a national health health administration major ings? There are lots of elements provide universal health Kyle Kugler has been sitting to consider.” system called the Ameri- care plan with guaranteed care. Wants to require at the light at UNF Drive and “We had the master plan for can Health Choices Plan eligibility for everyone and employers to cover employ- Alumni Drive since 5:15 p.m. The UNF which takes it into 2015,” that would give tax create a National Health ees or help finance their light has changed three times said Mark Manuel, a traffic en- credits to families to help Insurance Exchange for health insurance and imple- but he has yet to make it through gineer with Herman, Timms cover costs and would those who want to purchase ment tax credits, reform the intersection.