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The RNC is coming to Jacksonville, sort of

The RNC is coming to Jacksonville, sort of

Siddie Friar, Reporter Jun 15, 2020

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - In a historic move, the Republican National Convention (RNC)  will be split across two cities for the first time ever.  The bulk of the ‘business’ of the convention will remain...

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Album review: “Nightclubbing” by Grace Jones

Album review: “Nightclubbing” by Grace Jones

Sydney Chatani, Program Director Jun 12, 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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Be the Change: A Virtual Candlelight Vigil for Racial Justice

Be the Change: UNF hosts virtual candlelight vigil for racial justice

Zach Yearwood, News Editor Jun 11, 2020

Hundreds of members of the UNF community came together online Wednesday night to show solidarity with the black community and to honor the lives of those lost to racially motivated police brutality. Over...

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FILE - In this May 15, 2020, file photo, Walmart employees conduct COVID-19 testing for pre-registered individuals in the parking lot of the Ramsey Street Walmart in Fayetteville, N.C. Coronavirus cases are rising in nearly half the U.S. states, as states are rolling back lockdowns. (Julia Wall/The News & Observer via AP, File)

AP: Alarming rise in virus cases as states roll back lockdowns

MIKE STOBBE, Associated Press Jun 11, 2020

NEW YORK (AP) — States are rolling back lockdowns, but the coronavirus isn't done with the U.S. Cases are rising in nearly half the states, according to an Associated Press analysis, a worrying trend...

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The Women's Center host "Let's Talk About It: We Can't Breathe"

The Women’s Center host “Let’s Talk About It: We Can’t Breathe”

Darvin Nelson, Features Editor Jun 10, 2020

Last week, the UNF Women's Center held a public Zoom meeting where students and faculty could discuss racial injustice and trauma. Dr. Rudy Jamison (The Center for Urban Education and Policies) and Dr....

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Former Ospreys join forces once again, but a change in format has left them off the court

Former Ospreys join forces once again, but a change in format has left them off the court

John Watson, Sports Editor Jun 10, 2020

Two stars on last year’s sharpshooting Osprey basketball squad were looking forward to combining forces on a brand new team until a new tournament format was released and the hopes of playing together...

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Official BSU statement to the Osprey community

Official BSU statement to the Osprey community

Darvin Nelson, Features Editor Jun 10, 2020

UNF's Black Student Union (BSU) executive board and committee released an official statement regarding recent racial injustices: "To the University of North Florida Students, Administration, Alumni,...

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Confederate statue removed from Jacksonville park overnight

Confederate statue removed from Jacksonville park overnight

Zach Yearwood, News Editor Jun 9, 2020

A monument depicting a Confederate soldier was taken down Monday night from the pedestal it once stood on in Hemming Park, just outside Jacksonville City Hall. City Hall was the scene for a protest...

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UNF releases draft plan to bring students back to campus for Fall semester

UNF releases draft plan to bring students back to campus for Fall semester

Courtney Green, Managing Editor Jun 9, 2020

UNF presented its draft Blueprint for Return to Campus in Fall 2020 on June 8. The Blueprint was approved by the UNF Board of Trustees, according to a UNF Marketing email. Below are highlights of the...

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Sometimes life can feel really overwhelming, that’s usually a good time to take a little break. (Stock photo from pixabay)

Building a toolkit to address burnout

Siddie Friar, Intern Reporter Jun 9, 2020

Burnout, a state of utter mental, physical, and likely, emotional exhaustion. It’s a condition on the rise and it’s safe to say, we’ve all been there.  A time when we committed to one too many...

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Blast from the Past: Heroes

Blast from the Past: Heroes

Darvin Nelson, Features Editor Jun 9, 2020

Featured image from sreenrant.com. Heroes ran from 2006-2010, and every episode is awe-inspiring.  A group of people, from all over the world, begin to realize their extraordinary abilities...

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List of black owned businesses local & national

List of black owned businesses local & national

Siddie Friar, Reporter Jun 9, 2020

In light of the conversations about racial injustice sweeping the country, many people have put in work compiling lists of black and minority owned businesses to support.  Here is a compilation...

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