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President Donald Trump, Vice President Mike Pence, left, and first lady Melania Trump, attend a "National Dialogue on Safely Reopening America's Schools," event in the East Room of the White House, Tuesday, July 7, 2020, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

AP: Trump threatens to cut federal aid if schools don’t reopen

COLLIN BINKLEY, Associated Press Jul 8, 2020

President Donald Trump on Wednesday threatened to withhold federal money if schools don't reopen in the fall, and he lashed out at federal health officials over school reopening guidelines that he says...

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Broadway's Hamilton on Disney Plus review

Broadway’s Hamilton on Disney Plus review

Nathan Turoff, Critter Column Jul 7, 2020

Featured image from IMDb. "Who lives? Who dies? Who tells your story?." For Founding Father Alexander Hamilton, that answer is Broadway, and the captivating musical that bears his name.   The...

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FILE - In this Aug. 13, 2019 file photo, students walk near the Widener Library in Harvard Yard at Harvard University in Cambridge, Mass. The Ivy League school announced Monday, July 6, 2020, that as the coronavirus pandemic continues its freshman class will be invited to live on campus this fall, while most other undergraduates will be required learn remotely from home. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa, File)

New rules: Foreign pupils must leave US if classes go online

COLLIN BINKLEY, Associated Press Jul 7, 2020

International students will be forced to leave the U.S. or transfer to another college if their schools offer classes entirely online this fall, under new guidelines issued Monday by federal immigration...

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UNF names Bob Greenlaw as COVID-19 Taskforce Coordinator

UNF names Bob Greenlaw as COVID-19 Taskforce Coordinator

Courtney Green, Managing Editor Jul 7, 2020

Bob Greenlaw has been appointed as UNF's COVID-19 taskforce coordinator, according to a UNF Marketing email sent on Tuesday, July 7. In the email, Greenlaw is identified as an "experienced emergency...

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FILE - In this  July 5, 2020, file photo, healthcare workers help each other with their personal protective equipment at a drive-thru coronavirus testing site outside Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Fla. The PPE that was in dangerously short supply during the initial weeks of the coronavirus crisis in the U.S. is running out again as the virus resumes its rapid spread and the number of hospitalized patients climbs. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee, File)

AP: Protective gear for medical workers begins to run low again

GEOFF MULVIHILL and CAMILLE FASSETT, Associated Press Jul 7, 2020

The personal protective gear that was in dangerously short supply during the early weeks of the coronavirus crisis in the U.S. is running low again as the virus resumes its rapid spread and the number...

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Jacksonville gets three new COVID-19 testing sites

Jacksonville gets three new COVID-19 testing sites

Zach Yearwood, News Editor Jul 7, 2020

Three new coronavirus testing sites will open around Jacksonville on Wednesday. The locations are expected to allow the city to test an additional 3,000 people daily while also reducing long lines at...

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Royalty free image from unsplash.com. The recent Black Lives Matter protests have sparked such signs as the one picture above, connecting police brutality to larger social issues. 

Understanding Antifa

Siddie Friar, Reporter Jul 6, 2020

A Brief History of Fascism It was just 100 years ago that Benito Mussolini founded the Fascist party. A party which, to this day, promotes a damaging authoritarian, ultra-nationalism perspective.  Fascism...

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UNF alumni singer, Emorja Roberson, shares his musical experiences

UNF alumni singer, Emorja Roberson, shares his musical experiences

Darvin Nelson, Features Editor Jul 6, 2020

Featured Image from Emorja Roberson Facebook. Emorja Roberson is a UNF alumni that graduated in 2013 with a Bachelor of Music Degree in Vocal Performance. According to his website, “As of May 2017,...

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FILE - In this June 26, 2016, file photo, Beyonce performs "Freedom" at the BET Awards in Los Angeles. When Beyonce performed at Coachella in 2018 her high-energy set included the song "Lift Every Voice and Sing," known as the Black national anthem. The Black national anthem was born more than a century ago, but the popular hymn within the African American community called "Lift Every Voice and Sing" has been resurrected as a beacon of hope for all races during nationwide protests. (Photo by Matt Sayles/Invision/AP, File)

‘Lift Every Voice and Sing’ hymn ignites hope across nation

JONATHAN LANDRUM Jr., Associated Press Jul 6, 2020

LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Black national anthem was born more than a century ago, but the popular hymn within the African American community called "Lift Every Voice and Sing" has resurrected a beacon of...

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Local community group wants JSO defunded as sheriff asks for budget increase

Local community group wants JSO defunded as sheriff asks for budget increase

Haneifah Ahmad, Intern Reporter Jul 3, 2020

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - A local community advocacy organization named the Northside Coalition is calling for Mayor Lenny Curry to defund the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office. As protesters across the country...

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Album Review: "Coastal Grooves" by Blood Orange

Album Review: “Coastal Grooves” by Blood Orange

Sydney Chatani, Program Director Jul 3, 2020

INTRODUCTION: In light of current events, and June being Pride Month, the staff at Spinnaker has decided to use our platform as an opportunity to highlight black and LGBTQ+ artists. This week, our selected...

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2019 "Semester send off", Fireworks Show

Where do fireworks come from and how do they impact the environment?

Darvin Nelson, Features Editor Jul 3, 2020

Lots of Americans will celebrate the Fourth of July by illuminating the night sky with sparklers, smoke bombs, roman candles, ground spinners, and many other types of firecrackers. We’ve all seen different...

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