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UNF professor discovers effects of red tide on coral

Courtney Green, News Editor Apr 9, 2020

Dr. Cliff Ross of UNF's Department of Biology and colleagues from other universities have recently discovered effects of red tide on native Florida species like coral, according to a UNF press release. Red...

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Opinions

Opinion: Rent freeze

Lauren Kirksey, Opinions Writer Apr 9, 2020

The Coronavirus pandemic has left many struggling to make ends meet. One of the foremost concerns on people’s minds, especially for those who have been laid off, is how they are going to pay their rent....

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Top five UNF wins from the 2019-20 season

Top five UNF wins from the 2019-20 season

Drew McDonald, Sports Editor Apr 9, 2020

Featured image by: Darvin Nelson The Ospreys had some historic wins this past year that have resulted in titles and retaining the Old Wooden Barrel for the River City Rumble.  UNF men’s...

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Cute dogs

Increase in pet adoptions due to stay-at-home orders

Nathan Turoff, Critter Columnist Apr 9, 2020

The quarantine of COVID-19 continues to grip the nation, with 42 states having issued stay-at-home orders at the time of this writing, and it has been almost a month since Coronavirus was officially declared...

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How to make a mask at home

How to make a mask at home

Kaitlyn Bowers and Jesse Scales Apr 9, 2020

  Masks have become an essential part of everyone's wardrobe ever since the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommended mask use when individuals go out in public. While there...

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Photo of man laying on hammock with dog

Opinion: Stay at home, don’t scream at your friend

Trent Gautney, Opinion writer Apr 9, 2020

On Wednesday, Governor Ron DeSantis, under immense public pressure, finally issued a safer at home order for the state of Florida. This decision comes as Florida passes 10,000 positive cases for COVID-19. While...

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Dr. Anthony Fauci, director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, speaks about the coronavirus in the James Brady Press Briefing Room of the White House, Wednesday, April 8, 2020, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

AP: Fauci: Don’t assume virus fades in warm weather

Associated Press Apr 9, 2020

The Latest on the coronavirus pandemic. The new coronavirus causes mild or moderate symptoms for most people. For some, especially older adults and people with existing health problems, it can cause...

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Creating real color: Part 2, orange

Creating real color: Part 2, orange

Carissa Marques, Contributing Writer Apr 8, 2020

In continuation with the last Creating Real Color story, this week will cover the color orange with Meg Cabras. Meg is a cyber criminology major at Florida State University. She also serves their Asian...

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This image from video provided by the Bernie Sanders presidential campaign shows Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., as he announces he is ending his presidential campaign Wednesday, April 8, 2020, in Burlington, Vt. (Bernie Sanders for President via AP)

AP: Sanders drops 2020 bid, leaving Biden as likely nominee

WILL WEISSERT, Associated Press Apr 8, 2020

WASHINGTON (AP) — Sen. Bernie Sanders ended his presidential bid on Wednesday, making Joe Biden the presumptive Democratic nominee to challenge President Donald Trump in a general election campaign that...

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How to travel virtually from home

How to travel virtually from home

Darvin Nelson, Features Editor Apr 8, 2020

Traveling the world may not be a good idea considering the COVID-19 pandemic, but with today’s technology, you can travel without having to leave your bed.  Many companies and institutions all over...

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Egg-cellent ways to celebrate Easter in quarantine

Egg-cellent ways to celebrate Easter in quarantine

Darvin Nelson, Features Editor Apr 8, 2020

COVID-19 has led to the cancellation of many events and gatherings, so you may have had to cancel the annual Easter egg hunt for social distancing purposes. Easter may be different this year, but Spinnaker...

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UNFPD police cars. Photo by Lili Weinstein

Police Beat: An arrest at Flats, stolen card and a hit and run in Lot 53

Hayley Simonson Apr 7, 2020

Two Males Arrested at the Flats for Possession of Marijuana  Early evening on March 19, UPD was dispatched to the UNF flats apartment after a resident reported two males displaying questionable behavior...

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