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Judicial Branch change hands

Emily Echevarria, Student Government Reporter Apr 7, 2020

On the morning of April 7, Student Government's Chief Justice, Lucas Richter stepped down as Chief Justice and opened the floor for nominations for his successor.  Via Zoom, Richter told his fellow...

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President Szymanski speaks on COVID-19 challenges, remote instruction, and graduation

President Szymanski speaks on COVID-19 challenges, remote instruction, and graduation

Erik Feliciano and Courtney Green Apr 7, 2020

Since the world-wide outbreak of COVID-19 shuttered the University and sent students scrambling to adjust to remote instruction, President Szymanski and his administration have worked tirelessly to keep...

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UNF women’s hoops hungry for title after historic 2019 campaign

UNF women’s hoops hungry for title after historic 2019 campaign

Zach Yearwood, Sports Reporter Apr 7, 2020

Video by: Zach Yearwood Featured image by: Darvin Nelson A gloomy aura surrounded the locker room after the UNF women’s basketball team dropped it’s final home game of the season. The loss to...

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Paula Horvath. Photo courtesy Ignite Media

Former UNF Professor tests positive and shares experience with COVID-19

Christian Ayers, Intern Reporter Apr 7, 2020

Retired UNF journalism professor Dr. Paula Horvath was diagnosed with COVID-19 at the end of March. Despite living with several risk factors associated with the disease, Dr. Horvath described her symptoms...

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The NCAA’s new eligibility rule from a coach and student-athlete’s perspective

The NCAA’s new eligibility rule from a coach and student-athlete’s perspective

John Watson, News Director Apr 7, 2020

Featured image by: Darvin Nelson COVID-19 has put seniors' collegiate careers in jeopardy but a recent announcement from the NCAA could provide athletes with another opportunity to take the field. The...

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UNF poll: Trump 45% approval of addressing COVID-19

UNF poll: Trump 45% approval of addressing COVID-19

Courtney Green, News Editor Apr 6, 2020

A UNF Public Opinion Research Lab poll has found 79% of respondents were concerned with personally contracting COVID-19. The poll was released Monday, April 6 and also polled respondents on approval...

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City cat contracts Coronavirus

Nathan Turoff, Critter Columnist Apr 6, 2020

It was announced on Sunday that a New York tiger named Nadia has officially contracted coronavirus after her caretaker unknowingly had the virus. Nadia is a 4-year-old Malayan Tiger, currently living...

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Album Review: Childish Gambino's "3.15.20"

Album Review: Childish Gambino’s “3.15.20”

Sydney Chatani and Carissa Marques Apr 6, 2020

3.15.20 is the fourth studio album by rapper Donald Glover, AKA Childish Gambino. After initially being uploaded onto his website, only to be taken down hours later and re-released on streaming services...

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Roller skating, ping pong and a kiddie pool: how student-athletes are social distancing

Roller skating, ping pong and a kiddie pool: how student-athletes are social distancing

Drew McDonald, Sports Editor Apr 6, 2020

Featured image by: Darvin Nelson The UNF beach volleyball team played just three tournaments before COVID-19 became a pandemic. Student-athletes are trying to find ways to stay active during this...

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What it's like to get tested for COVID-19

What it’s like to get tested for COVID-19

Cameron Visconti, Assistant TV Station Manager Apr 6, 2020

*This story was done by Spinnaker's Assistant TV Station Manager* When I traveled to Washington D.C. to volunteer at a convention the current situation was not this bad, there were only...

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UNF donates pandemic supplies to Baptist Health

Breanna Cataldo, General Assignment Reporter Apr 6, 2020

Hospitals around the world have made reports of being low on protective gear during this pandemic. UNF staff decided to lend a helping hand by donating personal protective equipment (PPE), to Baptist Health...

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JU announces first case of COVID-19

JU announces first case of COVID-19

Courtney Green, News Editor Apr 6, 2020

Over the weekend, Jacksonville University announced its first case of COVID-19. According to a tweet from the University, the individual who has fallen ill was a graduate student who lived off campus....

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