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UNF sees significant increase in COVID cases

Nathan Turoff, Features Editor Aug 2, 2021

It would seem that COVID cases continue to rise at UNF. Compared to the previous week, overall COVID-19 cases have risen to a total of 22 cases among students, and nine among employees. Compared...

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FILE - In this Aug. 1, 2021, file photo, Gianmarco Tamberi, of Italy, embraces fellow gold medalist Mutaz Barshim, of Qatar, after the final of the men's high jump at the 2020 Summer Olympics in Tokyo. In an extraordinary Olympic Games where mental health has been front and center, acts of kindness are everywhere. The world’s most competitive athletes have been captured showing gentleness and warmth to one another — celebrating, pep-talking, wiping away each another’s tears of disappointment.  (AP Photo/Matthias Schrader, File)

AP: At an extraordinary Olympics, acts of kindness abound

SALLY HO, Associated Press Aug 2, 2021

TOKYO (AP) — A surfer jumping in to translate for the rival who’d just beaten him. High-jumping friends agreeing to share a gold medal rather than move to a tiebreaker. Two runners falling in a tangle...

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In this June 9, 2021, photo, a woman applauds a speaker during a rally in Boston protesting housing eviction. The Biden administration announced Thursday, July 29 it will allow a nationwide ban on evictions to expire Saturday, arguing that its hands are tied after the Supreme Court signaled it would only be extended until the end of the month. The White House said President Joe Biden would have liked to extend the federal eviction moratorium due to spread of the highly contagious delta variant. Instead, Biden called on "Congress to extend the eviction moratorium to protect such vulnerable renters and their families without delay." (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)

AP: Biden to allow eviction moratorium to expire Saturday

MICHAEL CASEY, Associated Press Jul 30, 2021

BOSTON (AP) — The Biden administration announced Thursday it will allow a nationwide ban on evictions to expire Saturday, arguing that its hands are tied after the Supreme Court signaled the moratorium...

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'Her Universe 2021' fashion show review

‘Her Universe 2021’ fashion show review

David Eckstein-Schoemann, Reporter Jul 29, 2021

For the past decade, “Her Universe” has been creating and distributing all sorts of pop culture clothing for all genders around the world. They have ranged from custom t-shirts, creative accessories,...

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Spinnaker Poll: How many students are vaccinated?; UNF student thoughts on getting the vaccine

Spinnaker Poll: How many students are vaccinated?; UNF student thoughts on getting the vaccine

Nathan Turoff, Features Editor Jul 29, 2021

The number of COVID cases is rising again among communities as vaccinations stagger. Several different demographics are recording lower vaccination rates than normal, and one of them is young adults.  Vaccination...

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UNF Archaeology Team wraps up uncovering Timucua artifacts in local Talbot Island State Park

UNF Archaeology Team wraps up uncovering Timucua artifacts in local Talbot Island State Park

Morgan Jeremy, Police Reporter Jul 29, 2021

The UNF Archaeology Team has concluded their work for the summer at Big Talbot Island State Park where they have been working tirelessly to uncover centuries-old artifacts from the Mocama (Timucua) village...

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‘Star Wars: Bad Batch” episode 13 review

David Eckstein-Schoemann, Reporter Jul 29, 2021

After last week’s story arc resolution, the episode feels more like a usual filler that’s used as a detour from the larger narrative. The episode “Infested” sees the Batch return to their client...

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People walk across a crossing near Shimbashi Station in Tokyo Thursday, July 29, 2021, a day after the record-high coronavirus cases were found in the Olympics host city. (AP Photo/Kantaro Komiya)

AP: Officials in Tokyo alarmed as virus cases hit record highs

MARI YAMAGUCHI, Associated Press Jul 29, 2021

TOKYO (AP) — Japanese officials sounded the alarm Thursday as Tokyo reported record-breaking coronavirus cases for the third-straight day with the Olympics well underway. Tokyo reported 3,865 new...

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UNF President Szymanski urges students to get vaccinated after the CDC renews mask guidance and the Delta variant surges

Carter Mudgett, News Editor Jul 28, 2021

President Szymanski has written a letter to UNF encouraging all students, faculty, and staff to get vaccinated and “embrace the philosophy of shared responsibility for the safety of our students, faculty,...

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Album Review: 'It Won't Always Be Like This' by Inhaler

Album Review: ‘It Won’t Always Be Like This’ by Inhaler

Omar Aftab, Reporter Jul 27, 2021

Inhaler’s debut album, “It Won’t Always Be Like This,” shows a promising start for the Dublin-based indie band. Fronted by Elijah Hewson, the son of U2’s Bono, the band has a sound that teeters...

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USATF National Track and Field Junior Olympics at UNF endures positive COVID-19 tests; On-site testing now mandatory for athletes

Carter Mudgett, News Editor Jul 27, 2021

More than 6,000 athletes from across the country have converged on UNF for the 2021 USATF National Junior Olympics Track and Field Championships this week. Participants' ages range from 7 to 18 as they...

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Eid Al Adha During the Pandemic

Eid Al Adha During the Pandemic

Omar Aftab, Reporter Jul 27, 2021

The biggest holiday in Islam, Eid Al-Adha, took place last week from Tuesday, July 20 to Thursday, July 22. As COVID-19 lockdown restrictions ease over time, celebrations have been occurring, though on...

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