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A list of things to watch that relate to 2020 so far

A list of things to watch that relate to 2020 so far

Carissa Marques, Creative Services Director Jun 8, 2020

Although the year is only halfway through, 2020 seems to already have a decade’s worth of history in it. If you are looking for something to watch that also serves an educational purpose, Spinnaker Media...

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The casket of George Floyd arrives for a public memorial at The Fountain of Praise church in Houston, Monday, June 8, 2020. Floyd died after being restrained by Minneapolis Police officers on May 25.  (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

AP: Hundreds line up for George Floyd’s memorial in Houston

JUAN A. LOZANO and NOMAAN MERCHANT, Associated Press Jun 8, 2020

HOUSTON (AP) — Hundreds of mourners lined up outside a church in George Floyd's native Houston for a final public viewing Monday as his death two weeks ago at the hands of police continued whipping protesters,...

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Jax Democratic Socialists take on tenants rights and fair housing

Jax Democratic Socialists take on tenants rights and fair housing

Siddie Friar, Reporter Jun 8, 2020

In their monthly meeting Thursday, the Democratic Socialists of Jacksonville discussed plans to organize around housing justice and tenants rights, noting that ‘housing is a human right.’ From...

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Upcoming online events around campus

Upcoming online events around campus

Haneifah Ahmad, Reporter Jun 8, 2020

Those events that you used to go to in person are now available in the virtual world. Students can tune in to see what’s happening this month and next month.  Dr. Scott Brown is an associate professor...

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A rainbow flag waves at the starting line of a Pride Observance Month 5K run at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia, June 21, 2019. The rainbow flag is displayed at lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer or questioning events worldwide as a symbol for diversity in the LGBTQ community. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Monica Roybal)

LGBT Resource Center celebrates Pride Month amid COVID

Kaitlyn Bowers, Video Director Jun 5, 2020

June is known around the US for two things: the beginning of summer and Pride Month. Usually, this combination leads to large gatherings to honor the Stonewall riots of 1969 and celebrate what it means...

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The Walk-Ons talk recent Jacksonville protests and journalism in 2020

The Walk-Ons talk recent Jacksonville protests and journalism in 2020

Spinnaker Sports Staff Jun 5, 2020

Former UNF Spinnaker Editor-in-Chief and current 104.5 WOKV reporter Hannah Lee joined the Walk-Ons crew this week to talk about her career in journalism and her recent experience covering the Jacksonville...

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George Floyd protests: new cases of COVID-19

George Floyd protests: new cases of COVID-19

Haneifah Ahmad, Reporter Jun 5, 2020

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - Thousands of people have been gathering in Jacksonville to protest police brutality following the death of George Floyd, who died in the custody of Minneapolis police. Health officials...

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Protesters march on the Brooklyn Bridge after a rally in Cadman Plaza Park, Thursday, June 4, 2020, in New York. Protests continued following the death of George Floyd, who died after being restrained by Minneapolis police officers on May 25. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)

AP: Protests shift to memorializing Floyd amid push for change

SUDHIN THANAWALA and BRIAN MAHONEY, Associated Press Jun 5, 2020

ATLANTA (AP) — The tenor of the protests set off by the death of George Floyd at the hands of police has taken a turn from the explosive anger that has fueled the setting of fires, breaking of windows...

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Gov. DeSantis announces bars will reopen

Gov. DeSantis announces bars will reopen

Haneifah Ahmad, Reporter Jun 5, 2020

ORLANDO, Fla.- On June 3, Gov. Ron DeSantis made an announcement that Florida can start Phase 2 of recovery on Friday. Phase 2 will allow bars and pubs to reopen at 50% capacity inside and full capacity...

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The United Faculty of Florida are the state's largest faculty union, representing over 25,000 faculty members at all 12 of Florida's public universities.

United Faculty of Florida wants their voices heard

Siddie Friar, Reporter Jun 4, 2020

When it comes to reopening Florida universities in the fall, faculty across the state have concerns they fear may not be heard.  Representatives from the United Faculty of Florida (UFF), which represents...

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Protesters kneel in front of New York City Police Department officers before being arrested for violating curfew beside the iconic Plaza Hotel on 59th Street, Wednesday, June 3, 2020, in New York. Protests continued following the death of George Floyd, who died after being restrained by Minneapolis police officers on May 25. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)

AP: Protests large but peaceful after new charges in Floyd case

NOMAAN MERCHANT, AMY FORLITI and TIM SULLIVAN, Associated Press Jun 4, 2020

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Demonstrations across the U.S. to condemn racism and police abuses remained large but mostly without the violence of previous nights on the eve of a Thursday memorial service for George...

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President Szymanski addresses Pride month

President Szymanski addresses Pride month

Darvin Nelson, Features Editor Jun 3, 2020

President Szymanski issued an email to students regarding Pride Month: “Dear Osprey Community, June is Pride Month and is an opportunity to honor and celebrate the positive impact that people who...

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