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Opinion: We can’t go back to normal

Lauren Kirksey, Opinions Writer Apr 28, 2020

We’ve all been hearing it for weeks: “I can’t wait for things to go back to normal.” I know exactly what people mean when they say this. I, too, would love to go to the movies, get milk tea with...

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UNF announces a virtual celebration for 2020 graduates

UNF announces a virtual celebration for 2020 graduates

Erik Feliciano, General Assignment Reporter Apr 28, 2020

Covid-19 has caused many closures both on-campus and off-campus, as well as a halt to everyday life. Graduation has been no different. UNF will be honoring the outgoing seniors virtually on May 1 at...

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America Strong: The Navy's Blue Angels and Air force's Thunderbirds plan to honor frontline healthcare workers

America Strong: The Navy’s Blue Angels and Air force’s Thunderbirds plan to honor frontline healthcare workers

Darvin Nelson, Features Editor Apr 28, 2020

The Department of Defense released plans, in a joint announcement from the Navy and Air Force, to honor the frontline healthcare workers, first responders, and essential personnel in the midst of COVID-19.  The...

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FILE - In this Feb. 15, 2018, file photo, Texas Rangers general manager Jon Daniels speaks to reporters during baseball spring training in Surprise, Ariz. Will there be a place to play whether a draft prospect decides to go, or stay in college? “I think there’s a host of information that you’d want to know, and then that’s really where I think the clubs can differentiate themselves,” Daniels said. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall, File)

AP: MLB teams adjusting as pandemic affects draft preparation

NOAH TRISTER, Associated Press Apr 28, 2020

The Detroit Tigers can feel certain about one thing: They have the No. 1 pick in the draft. What that Major League Baseball draft will look like, when and where it will take place and how the selections...

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Album Review: Fiona Apple - Fetch The Bolt Cutters

Album Review: Fiona Apple – Fetch The Bolt Cutters

Carissa Marques  Apr 27, 2020

*Trigger Warning - themes of sexual assault Fetch The Bolt Cutters is the fifth album by Fiona Apple McAfee-Maggart, professionally known as Fiona Apple. Apple’s music can be considered art-pop with...

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Meet the pets of Spinnaker

Kaitlyn Bowers, Video Director Apr 27, 2020

Pets can be a wonderful source of comfort, and no one needs comfort more than now during this quarantine.  Luckily, many of us at the Spinnaker have furry friends to help us through these difficult times,...

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CAPTION ADDITION ADDS PRODUCT''S USE: An employee holds up an antibody test cartridge of AFIAS COVID-19 Ab testing kit used in diagnosing the coronavirus for a photograph on a production line of the Boditech Med Inc. in Chuncheon, South Korea, Friday, April 17, 2020. Boditech Med recently started exporting its antibody-based virus test kits to various countries. The product shown is fluorescence Immunoassay that can be used in general antibody tests but not in rapid tests.(AP Photo/Lee Jin-man)

AP: Nations, US states each chart their own path on reopening

ELENA BECATOROS, JILL LAWLESS and NICK PERRY, Associated Press Apr 27, 2020

LONDON (AP) — Nations and U.S. states have begun easing coronavirus lockdowns, each pursuing their own approach but all with a common goal: restarting their economies without triggering another surge...

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A look back at the Ospreys’ ASUN Quarterfinal win against JU

A look back at the Ospreys’ ASUN Quarterfinal win against JU

Zach Yearwood, Sports Reporter Apr 25, 2020

With the second seed in the ASUN playoffs, the senior-laden Ospreys team were poised to make a deep postseason run and even win the conference tournament to punch a ticket to the NCAA Tournament. That...

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Creating in isolation: how student artists are adapting

Creating in isolation: how student artists are adapting

Lianna Norman, Editor in Chief Apr 24, 2020

Scientifically speaking, everyone is capable of creativity. Most people, whether they’re aware of it or not, are creative in little ways every day. But then there are people who are truly creatively-inclined....

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COVID-19 and Jacksonville: a timeline of events

COVID-19 and Jacksonville: a timeline of events

Elena Curtis, Conrtibuting Writer Apr 24, 2020

What was once an international story has now changed everything about our way of life. Take a look at the timeline of the pandemic through a North Florida lens. January 29 - The University of North...

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Four of arrows album cover

Album review: Four of Arrows by Great Grandpa

Sydney Chatani, Program Director Apr 24, 2020

INTRODUCTION I was shown the song “Digger” from this album by our Music Director, Noah. I remember vividly he said to me, “hey, come listen to this awesome song,” so I did and we so into it....

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A guide to learning a new language

A guide to learning a new language

Darvin Nelson, Features Editor Apr 24, 2020

Lots of people want to be bilingual, but may not have the time or don't know where to start. Since COVID-19 has us stuck in our houses for the next few weeks, it is the perfect time to learn a new language....

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