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UNF announces first confirmed case of COVID-19 at UNF

UNF announces first confirmed case of COVID-19 at UNF

Courtney Green, News Editor | Mar 26, 2020

On Thursday, March 26, the University of North Florida announced its first confirmed case of COVID-19. According to an UNF Alert, the individual who has tested positive is a university employee. "It...

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Student Union. Photo credit Jonathan Merin.

What’s open on campus?

Erik Feliciano, General Assignment Reporter | Mar 26, 2020

Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, much of campus life has changed. Most of what students and staff used to be able to do on a day by day basis has either been severely limited or completely shut down until...

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Quality cinema to watch while you're at home

Quality cinema to watch while you’re at home

Darvin Nelson, Features Editor | Mar 26, 2020

Here is some quality entertainment you can watch while you're social distancing. The list is not in any particular order and includes various genres and film styles that range from old to new, so there’s...

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FILE - This photo provided by the New York Stock Exchange shows the unoccupied NYSE trading floor, closed temporarily for the first time in 228 years as a result of coronavirus concerns, Tuesday March 24, 2020. Global stocks and U.S. futures declined Thursday after the U.S. Senate approved a proposed $2.2 trillion virus aid package following a delay over its details and sent the measure to the House of Representatives. (Kearney Ferguson/NYSE via AP, File)

AP: Stocks open 2% higher after Senate passes virus relief bill

Associated Press | Mar 26, 2020

NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks are opening broadly higher on Wall Street after the Senate approved a $2.2 trillion bill to provide economic relief for damage done by the coronavirus outbreak. Major indexes were...

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The Osprey Fountains.

New shuttle stop at the Osprey Fountains opens

Heydi Oritz, Managing Editor | Mar 25, 2020

Although not useful for most now, when you return to campus, you might find something different about shuttle stops. According to an email sent by the University, Fountains North stop will be available...

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What’s going on with refunds?

Emily Echevarria, Government Reporter | Mar 25, 2020

As the first week of online learning rolls out, UNF has yet to announce a decision on refunds to students for housing, meal plans, or parking. Here’s what we know so far.  In an Instagram live video...

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Opinions

Opinion: Weinstein is no victim in sentencing

Lauren Kirksey, Opinion Writer | Mar 25, 2020

On March 11, former entertainment mogul Harvey Weinstein was sentenced to 23 years in prison on the charges of criminal sexual act and rape. The sentencing comes after testimony from several actresses...

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At home beauty tips while salons are closed

At home beauty tips while salons are closed

Hayley Simonson | Mar 25, 2020

In most places around the country, salons have shut down to mitigate the spread of COVID-19. This also includes many popular stores known for selling hair, skin, and beauty products. A lot of people have...

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Ryan Burkhardt recorded eight points (two treys) in the 76-67 loss to Creighton.

A look back at the Birds of Trey’s historic season

Drew McDonald, Sports Editor | Mar 25, 2020

Featured image by: Darvin Nelson UNF men’s basketball head coach Matthew Driscoll has a routine every day when he goes to work.  “If it’s a non-lifting day, I’ll just get up and run, eat...

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FILE - In this Monday, March 9, 2020 file photo, Britain's Prince Charles and Camilla the Duchess of Cornwall, in the background, leave after attending the annual Commonwealth Day service at Westminster Abbey in London, Monday, March 9, 2020. Prince Charles, the heir to the British throne, has tested positive for the new coronavirus. The prince’s Clarence House office reported on Wednesday, March 25, 2020 that the 71-year-old is showing mild symptoms of COVID-19 and is self-isolating at a royal estate in Scotland. For most people, the coronavirus causes mild or moderate symptoms, such as fever and cough that clear up in two to three weeks (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth, File)

Britain’s Prince Charles tests positive for new coronavirus

JILL LAWLESS and DANICA KIRKA, Associated Press | Mar 25, 2020

***You can share how COVID-19 is impacting you by clicking here. Shared stories will be published on our site.*** LONDON (AP) — Prince Charles, the heir to the British throne, has tested positive for...

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Coronavirus: Who to Follow

Brett Nweeia, Videographer | Mar 24, 2020

With the rising concerns over coronavirus, we must make sure we are staying up to date with the right people and organizations to follow. Consider adding these names to your Twitter and Facebook followings: ...

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President Donald Trump speaks with Vice President Mike Pence as they arrive for a Fox News Channel virtual town hall, at the White House, Tuesday, March 24, 2020, in Washington. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

Trump hoping to see US economy reopened by Easter amid virus

ZEKE MILLER and DARLENE SUPERVILLE, Associated Press | Mar 24, 2020

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump said Tuesday he is hoping the United States will be reopened by Easter as he weighs how to relax nationwide social-distancing guidelines to put some workers back...

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