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New movies coming to a streaming service near you

New movies coming to a streaming service near you

Erik Feliciano, General Assignment Reporter | Mar 24, 2020

Many businesses have been forced to run in a very limited manner or even shut down completely due to Covid-19; movie theaters are no exception. Many movie theater chains, such as AMC have been forced...

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UNF extends remote instruction through Summer A and C

UNF extends remote instruction through Summer A and C

Courtney Green, News Editor | Mar 24, 2020

***You can share how COVID-19 is impacting you by emailing editors@unfspinnaker.com. Shared stories will be published on our site.*** On Tuesday, March 24, UNF announced the extension of remote instruction...

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The history of pandemics

Christian Ayers | Mar 24, 2020

COVID-19, the virus formerly known as 2019-nCoV, has been identified by several monikers since it’s outbreak at the end of 2019. Global scale pandemics historically manifest at least once every century,...

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AP: Abe says IOC agrees '100%' that Olympics should be postponed

AP: Abe says IOC agrees ‘100%’ that Olympics should be postponed

Associated Press | Mar 24, 2020

TOKYO (AP) — IOC President Thomas Bach has agreed "100%" to a proposal of postponing the Tokyo Olympics for about one year until 2021 because of the coronavirus outbreak, Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo...

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AP: Virus pandemic an unprecedented test for a young generation

AP: Virus pandemic an unprecedented test for a young generation

MARTHA IRVINE, Associated Press | Mar 23, 2020

***You can share how COVID-19 is impacting you by emailing editors@unfspinnaker.com. Shared stories will be published on our site.*** CHICAGO (AP) — For Jalen Grimes, the virus pandemic is stirring...

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UF alumnus sues Gov. DeSantis, demanded he close all beaches

Hannah Phillips, The Independent Alligator | Mar 23, 2020

Gov. Ron DeSantis must issue an executive order to close beaches statewide, said a UF graduate in a lawsuit against the governor. Until he does, he said COVID-19 will continue to spread in the state.  Daniel...

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SG: Virtual breakfast with the Student Body President

Emily Echevarria, Government Reporter | Mar 23, 2020

Over a breakfast of toast and Bold Bean coffee, Student Body President John Aloszka answered student questions on Instagram live on the morning of Sunday, March 22. Using the Student Government Instagram...

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AP: Over 1.5 billion globally asked to stay home to escape virus

LORI HINNANT and FOSTER KLUG, Associated Press | Mar 23, 2020

PARIS (AP) — The hunt for masks, ventilators and other medical supplies consumed the U.S. and Europe, as more than 1.5 billion people — one-fifth of the world's population — were urged or ordered...

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Driscoll’s contract extended through 2025

Driscoll’s contract extended through 2025

Drew McDonald, Sports Editor | Mar 20, 2020

Featured image by: Dan Parker After a successful 21-12 (13-3 ASUN) season, UNF men’s basketball head coach Matthew Driscoll earned a contract extension ($185,960 per year) through the 2024-25 season.  According...

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Lend-A-Wing provides grab bags for students in need

Heydi Ortiz, Managing Editor | Mar 19, 2020

It’s a hard time for those who still remain on campus. In an effort to help aid students, Lend-A-Wing will be providing grab bags outside of the Student Union.  According to SG president John Aloszka,...

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UNF creates UNF Student Emergency Relief Fund

Heydi Ortiz, Managing Editor | Mar 18, 2020

Due to the ongoing impacts of COVID-19, the University of North Florida has created a fund for enrolled students who remain on campus and are dealing with unfortunate housing situations, food insecurity,...

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Opinion: Finding closure during COVID-19

John Aloszka, UNF Student Body President | Mar 18, 2020

Featured image by: Khorri Newton ***If you would like to submit an opinion of your own, please contact opinions@unfspinnaker.com*** As a senior, I am feeling a lot of what you are probably feeling...

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