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The outside of UNF's Student Wellness Center. (Jonathan Merin/Spinnaker)

Wellness Center changes during COVID-19; Climbing Wall resumes in Phase 2

Nathan Turoff, Student Government Reporter Aug 25, 2020

One of UNF’s greatest aspects is it's incredibly unique and diverse range of physical activities and other programs designed to help students maintain physical and, by extension, mental health - even...

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Florida Department of Health says it "inadvertently" posted inconsistent school-related COVID-19 numbers

Florida Department of Health says it “inadvertently” posted inconsistent school-related COVID-19 numbers

Zach Yearwood, Managing Editor Aug 25, 2020

The Florida Department of Health released reports Monday showing school-related COVID-19 cases recorded statewide since Aug. 10. The numbers, which have since been taken down from the website, included...

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Artwork(ers) United to host art exhibit in Lot 18

Artwork(ers) United to host art exhibit in Lot 18

Aloe Suarez, Reporter Aug 25, 2020

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - A Jacksonville artist collaboration is hosting a live-streamed national art exhibit at the University of North Florida. The Creatives designed a “projection and sound event”...

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Jacksonville producer pays homage to hip hop on 47th anniversary

Jacksonville producer pays homage to hip hop on 47th anniversary

Jonathan Melancon, Reporter Aug 25, 2020

Jacksonville producer, Young Drew, pays homage to hip hop on its 47th anniversary with his production of a documentary showcasing Jacksonville local hip hop talents.  Andrew Holness, aka Young Drew...

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The Jags are back! How students can buy 2020 season tickets through SG

The Jags are back! How students can buy 2020 season tickets through SG

John Watson, Sports Editor Aug 25, 2020

The Jacksonville Jaguars are preparing, Gardner Minshew is slinging and Yannick Ngakoue is somehow still on the team. For the 2020 season there will be spectators in the seats at the bank, and the time...

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President Donald Trump and Vice President Mike Pence give a thumbs up after speaking during the first day of the Republican National Convention Monday, Aug. 24, 2020, in Charlotte, N.C. (Travis Dove/The New York Times via AP, Pool)

AP: Republican convention showcases rising stars, dark warnings

STEVE PEOPLES, MICHELLE L. PRICE and ZEKE MILLER, Associated Press Aug 25, 2020

WASHINGTON (AP) — A rising generation of Republican stars offered an optimistic view of President Donald Trump's leadership but was undermined on the opening night of the GOP's scaled-back convention...

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Hurricane Laura's projected path, per the NHC.

AP: Laura, now a hurricane, takes aim at U.S. Gulf Coast

REBECCA SANTANA and JEFF MARTIN, Associated Press Aug 25, 2020

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Laura became a hurricane Tuesday shortly after entering the warm and deep waters of the Gulf of Mexico, gathering strength on a path to hit the U.S. coastline as a major storm that...

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UNF ranked as one of the best regional colleges in the Southeast

UNF ranked as one of the best regional colleges in the Southeast

Darvin Nelson, News Editor Aug 25, 2020

The Princeton Review has listed UNF in a feature of “2021 Best Colleges: Region by Region.” The publication considers UNF to be academically outstanding and well worth consideration when students are...

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The Spinn discusses the DNC

The Spinn discusses the DNC

Kaitlyn Bowers, Features Editor Aug 24, 2020

In Spinnaker TV’s newest talk show, The Spinn, Sheifalika Bhatnagar and Jonathan Melancon discuss the DNC and the upcoming election. Join them next week for a similar discussion on the RNC. Check...

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Journalism project gives students real-life experience

Journalism project gives students real-life experience

Jonathan Melancon, General Reporter Aug 24, 2020

University of North Florida professor Patricia Booker is preparing students for the real world by honoring victims of unsolved murders and disappearances. Everyone has a story to tell, even those...

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Pandemic digs into fall volleyball season as team returns to campus

Pandemic digs into fall volleyball season as team returns to campus

John Watson, Sports Editor Aug 24, 2020

Featured image: Darvin Nelson As the fall volleyball season has been postponed, the team knows it is the “Wright time” to get better as a group and continue the chase towards championships. Head...

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Monday morning Zoom outage hits users nationwide

Monday morning Zoom outage hits users nationwide

Zach Yearwood, Managing Editor Aug 24, 2020

If you weren’t looking forward to your Monday morning virtual class, you may be in luck. There have been reports nationwide of Zoom undergoing partial outages, according to Down Detector and Zoom’s...

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