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Spinnaker flies: A story of traveling during a pandemic.

Spinnaker flies: A story of traveling during a pandemic.

John Watson, Sports Editor | Jul 17, 2020

[embedyt] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K14wiL6sTKY[/embedyt] While millions of Americans are being asked to wear masks, go outside the home for essential items only and social distance, airports...

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Update on returning to campus in fall; new self-screening app; Boathouse closed

Darvin Nelson, Features Editor | Jul 17, 2020

UNF has emailed an update on the status of returning to campus in the Fall. Here are some highlights from the text: Shared Responsibility: “A successful return to campus will depend on all of our...

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Jacksonville fall sports update: still much uncertainty

Jacksonville fall sports update: still much uncertainty

John Watson, Sports Editor | Jul 16, 2020

Featured Image: Darvin Nelson As Covid-19 continues to spread throughout the U.S., many are wondering whether or not they’ll be able to watch their favorite sports team compete in 2020. Whether it...

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UNF faculty create petition to ban any RNC activity from campus

UNF faculty create petition to ban any RNC activity from campus

Siddie Friar, Reporter | Jul 16, 2020

In a preemptive move, faculty at UNF have created a petition asking for a ban on any and all RNC activities at any campus facilities for the convention this August.  The petition cites two main reasons...

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Students experience online mentorship during pandemic through CASS

Haneifah Ahmad, Intern Reporter | Jul 16, 2020

The Community Alliance for Student Success is a mentor group at the University of North Florida which caters to helping minority students prosper in their educational journey and provides support for students...

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UNF provides a statement on test alert system problem

UNF provides a statement on test alert system problem

Courtney Green, Managing Editor | Jul 15, 2020

There was a hiccup in UNF's test alert system over the weekend, with some people receiving the automated phone call hours after receiving the text alert or push notification. In a statement to Spinnaker,...

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Album review: "Jump Rope Gazers" by The Beths

Album review: “Jump Rope Gazers” by The Beths

Carissa Marques, Creative Services Director | Jul 15, 2020

Introduction: Jump Rope Gazers is the second full length album by New Zealand indie-rock band, The Beths. It was released on Friday, July 10, 2020. The band consists of lead singer and guitarist, Elizabeth...

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Combating the Quarantine-15

Combating the Quarantine-15

Courtney Green, Managing Editor | Jul 15, 2020

You've heard of the COVID-19, but have you heard of its alleged partner-in-crime, the Quarantine-15? Cousin to the Freshman 15, the Quarantine-15 is said to live in your pantry and fridge among your favorite...

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Conspiracy theories find fertile ground during COVID crisis

Conspiracy theories find fertile ground during COVID crisis

Siddie Friar, Reporter | Jul 15, 2020

What do the death of Jesus, the death of Princess Diana, JFK’s assassinaton, Bigfoot sightings, aliens, and 9/11 have in common? They each have interesting, if not wild, conspiracy theories connected...

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LGBT Resource Center on keeping up with students; HRO recently updated

LGBT Resource Center on keeping up with students; HRO recently updated

Sheifalika Bhatnagar, Reporter | Jul 14, 2020

Whether you’re living with family or on your own during the quarantine, life can be difficult for many LGBTQ students. The UNF LGBT Resource Center is committed to staying connected to students through...

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FILE - In this Aug. 13, 2019, file photo, pedestrians walk through the gates of Harvard Yard at Harvard University in Cambridge, Mass. Harvard and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology filed a federal lawsuit Wednesday, July 8, 2020, challenging the Trump administration's decision to bar international students from staying in the U.S. if they take classes entirely online this fall. Some institutions, including Harvard, have announced that all instruction will be offered remotely in the fall during the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa, File)

Trump administration rescinds rule on foreign students

COLLIN BINKLEY, Associated Press | Jul 14, 2020

BOSTON (AP) — Facing eight federal lawsuits and opposition from hundreds of universities, the Trump administration on Tuesday rescinded a rule that would have required international students to transfer...

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Howard the Duck. Photo credit Nathan Turoff.

Howard the Duck is not among the fallen; petition to rename Commons circulates

Nathan Turoff, Critter Columnist | Jul 14, 2020

Yesterday afternoon, news broke of a mysterious duck virus afflicting UNF ducks at The Flats. One of the earliest and most logical concerns of many students was the fate of UNF's own Howard the Duck. The...

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