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UNF responds to recent increase in COVID-19 cases among students and faculty

UNF responds to recent increase in COVID-19 cases among students and faculty

Darvin Nelson, Editor-in-Chief Feb 2, 2021

  UNF has doubled COVID-19 cases within the span of one week multiple times, and according to the current report, it very nearly happened again. Spinnaker reached out to UNF in response to the...

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UNF sees almost 100 percent increase in COVID-19 cases

Darvin Nelson, Editor-in-Chief Feb 2, 2021

UNF has gone from 22 COVID-19 cases to 43 cases within a week -- almost hitting a 100 percent increase again.  UNF previously experienced a 100 percent increase over the course of one week in Oct....

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Are you spending too much time on your phone?

Shelby Senesac, News Editor Feb 1, 2021

A poll put together by Spinnaker reveals the shocking truth about how much time people spend on their cell phones. The poll asked UNF students how much time they spend on their phones per day. Students...

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President Joe Biden speaks about the coronavirus in the State Dinning Room of the White House, Thursday, Jan. 21, 2021, in Washington. Experts say Biden's pledge to undo his predecessor's anti-regulatory policies on the environment won't be accomplished easily, despite a fast start. After taking office last week, Biden returned the U.S. to the Paris climate accords, revoked the Keystone oil pipeline’s federal permit and halted oil and gas leasing in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge.   (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

AP: As Biden seeks a turn on environment, Trump rules to linger

JOHN FLESHER and MATTHEW BROWN, Associated Press Jan 28, 2021

Longtime safeguards for U.S. bird populations took a hit under former President Donald Trump, whose administration made it harder to prosecute industry-caused deaths — such as the 2019 destruction of...

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Florida Governor Ron DeSantis addressed the media at the River Garden Hebrew House for the Aged in Jacksonville, Fla., on the status of COVID-19 vaccination rates in the state's nursing homes and assisted living facilities Monday, Jan. 25, 2021. (Bob Self/The Florida Times-Union via AP)

AP: DeSantis to feds: Florida wants more COVID-19 vaccine doses

ADRIANA GOMEZ LICON, Associated Press Jan 26, 2021

MIAMI (AP) — Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis says the flow of COVID-19 vaccines has been stagnant and the state needs more to meet the increasing demand from residents. In a news conference at a nursing...

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UNF Environmental Center to host community cleanup; Volunteer opportunity

Shelby Senesac, News Editor Jan 25, 2021

If you’re looking to volunteer and make a difference in our environment, get together with the UNF Environmental Center to help clean up debris and plastic items along some of Jacksonville’s waterways.  Volunteers...

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It’s magic time! Disney COVID-19 guidelines; Florida resident multi-day ticket deals

David Eckstein-Schoemann, Reporter Jan 19, 2021

Disney is open and ready for guests! Like every business nowadays, Disney has some crucial COVID-19 guidelines and social distancing protocols. Disney is also offering a two, three, and four-day ticket...

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FILE - In this Tuesday, Jan. 12, 2021 photo, a pharmacist with Walgreens Pharmacy prepares a syringe with the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine for residents and staff at the The Palace assisted living facility in Coral Gables, Fla. Florida was one of the first states to throw open vaccine eligibility to members of the general public over 65, leading to rumors that tourists and day-trippers are swooping into the state solely for the jab.   Gov. Ron DeSantis said stories of the rich flying to Florida, getting vaccinated and returning home are overblown.  (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky, File)

COVID-19 vaccine 2021 update

David Eckstein-Schoemann, Reporter Jan 15, 2021

Even though 2020 is finally over, citizens everywhere continue to lead uneasy lives in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. Recent months have shown signs of hope as the United States approves two COVID-19...

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The return of live music to the first coast

Jennifer Ronzon, Reporter Jan 15, 2021

Live music has made a triumphant return to the first coast after many long, quiet months. Artists have made up for lost time, with choices of shows to attend each week. Despite the excitement surrounding...

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How to take care of your low maintenance house plants

How to take care of your low maintenance house plants

Mally Nichols, Reporter Jan 15, 2021

For college students, it can be a struggle when housing options are not pet friendly or when you simply can’t afford the time or money to get a pet. Fortunately, many students find that buying plants...

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An artist’s illustration of antibodies (blue-green structures) attempting to latch onto the antigens on the outer surface of a coronavirus (red). Antibodies are one of the major players in the immune system’s attack against viruses. (Image courtesy of DARIAREN/ISTOCK/GETTY IMAGES PLUS)

Student Health Services processed as a COVID-19 vaccine provider

Hayley Simonson, Managing Editor Jan 14, 2021

Last semester, students of UNF witnessed their traditional college experience change before their eyes as COVID-19 health and safety measures were enforced. It is now a new year, and a new season, yet...

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Want to banish the booze? Here are ways to boost your mental health amid the pandemic besides drinking

Want to banish the booze? Here are ways to boost your mental health amid the pandemic besides drinking

Shelby Senesac, News Editor Jan 12, 2021

There’s no denying that COVID-19 brought numerous unforeseen changes into our lives in 2020. For many people, their anxiety skyrocketed during this time and they’ve turned to alcohol in order to cope. According...

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