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Struggling to get enough sleep?: UNF administrator offers tips for improvement

Jaina Lockhart-Rome,, Reporter Feb 4, 2022

Sleep, one of the most basic and important needs to maintain a healthy self, is often the one aspect of life that college students struggle with. Swamped with other duties, many students fail to prioritize...

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Digital Health: How to deal with trolls and bullies online

Majdouline Bakor, Multimedia Journalist Feb 3, 2022

There’s a universal rule when engaging online with trolls and bullying: Ignore them and don’t feed into their commentary.  Social media is a platform designated for users to share content and participate...

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Exploring the importance of stretching

Exploring the importance of stretching

Michael Tracey, General Assignment Reporter Feb 2, 2022

One of the most beneficial and straightforward exercises you can do is stretching. However, many people don’t do it in their daily lives. Understanding the importance of stretching will assist in creating...

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New year, New you: How to succeed in Spring 2022

Mallory Pace and Lauren Fox Jan 31, 2022

As we kick out of bed and wake up into a new semester in a new year, it can be easy to get caught up in the same old routine. Wake up, log in to Zoom or go to class, eat something, go home, then contemplate...

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UNF COVID cases explode to highest number ever

Nathan Turoff, Features Editor Jan 18, 2022

COVID-19 cases among UNF students and employees have erupted to the highest levels ever recorded. Last week, Spinnaker reported how in the week prior to the start of the Spring semester, almost all COVID-19...

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UNF COVID cases surge as students return

Nathan Turoff, Features Editor Jan 10, 2022

For any students hoping for a completely COVID-free experience on-campus this semester, it would seem things are not shaping up to be that way. UNF has seen a massive increase in COVID cases as students...

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Housing responds to feral cats at Osprey Fountains

Nathan Turoff, Features Editor Dec 2, 2021

Have you seen cats running around near Osprey Fountains? If so, you’re not alone. There has been a wide array of feral cats seen near the upper-classmen residence hall in recent years.  UNF is no...

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Water Advisory on UNF campus; Starbucks and Chick-fil-A closed

Nathan Turoff, Features Editor Nov 29, 2021

Last night, an alert was sent to UNF students via myWings notifying them that a water main had burst. This means that water taken from on-campus is not currently potable and should not be drunken by students...

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Jumping back into finals after Thanksgiving Break

Majdouline Bakor, Multimedia Journalist Nov 18, 2021

After a long semester, students will take off next week for Thanksgiving Break. A time to regroup with friends and family and escape from the countless Canvas notifications. But, how can students go back...

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Updated: Students remain concerned about mold in Osprey Hall

Updated: Students remain concerned about mold in Osprey Hall

Julia Croston, Student Government Reporter Nov 16, 2021

(Updated Nov. 30, 1:00 pm) Originally, UNF Housing responded to student complaints about mold in the dorms believing the mold was misidentified. After, students shared more photos and information regarding...

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Opinion: How fermented foods may improve your health

Hayley Brock, Nutrition Student Nov 1, 2021

Fermented foods have been growing in popularity over the years, likely due to the fact that more people are interested in improving their gut health.1 Your gut microbiome is home to more than 100 trillion...

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Florida under Tornado watch until 5 p.m.

Nathan Turoff, Features Editor Oct 28, 2021

Much of North and Central Florida is currently under a tornado watch. First issued at 9 a.m. this morning, The National Weather Service announced that dozens of Florida counties, including Duval, are currently...

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