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The words "Police Beat" are written in red and white, surrounded by a white square outline. In the background, a University of North Florida Police Department cruiser is tinted blue.

Police beat: Alleged assault with coffee pot

Courtney Green, News Editor Mar 16, 2020

Here's the hot...coffee? On March 9, UPD responded to a violent dispute between roommates that entailed a hot pot of coffee. According to the report, a dispute over trash and cleaning escalated between...

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“A jolt and a shock”: COVID-19 shuts down UNF Athletics spring sports

Drew McDonald, Sports Editor Mar 13, 2020

Featured image by: Britt Moore Eddie Miller was supposed to play in a weekend series against Illinois State. Instead, the senior pitcher is sitting on his couch wondering what the next step is.  The...

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AP: WHO chief: Europe now center of virus pandemic; U.S. test shortage

Associated Press Mar 13, 2020

The head of the World Health Organization says Europe, not China, is now the epicenter of the world's coronavirus pandemic. Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus told reporters in Geneva that...

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UNF faculty, Board of Trustees reach salary agreement and discuss coronavirus

Christian Ayers, Intern Reporter Mar 13, 2020

UFF-UNF and UNF's Board of Trustees met once again on March 13 to discuss wage increases for the 2019-2020 school year. UNF faculty formally proposed a 6% retroactive salary increase to the BOT, to which...

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A shot was fired inside The Cove dorm, Building V this morning. Phot by Colin McCann

Students feel UPD did not take reports seriously; UPD says “nothing could be further from the truth”

Courtney Green and Heydi Oritz Mar 13, 2020

Some students in the Cove dormitories are expressing concerns over UPD’s handling of a noise complaint on Feb. 25. The noise complaint was initially reported as possible gunfire around 1 a.m. Drake...

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First case of COVID-19 in Duval County confirmed

First case of COVID-19 in Duval County confirmed

Drew McDonald, Sports Editor Mar 13, 2020

The first case of COVID-19 in Duval County has been confirmed.  According to Jacksonville Mayor Lenny Curry, the first case of COVID-19 in Duval was an elderly man living in a senior facility near...

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Disney and Universal theme parks close down over COVID-19 pandemic concerns

Christian Ayers, Intern Reporter Mar 13, 2020

Walt Disney World and Universal Studios theme parks plan to close for the rest of March due to concerns over the coronavirus pandemic. Busch Gardens Tampa and SeaWorld are continuing normal operations...

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Uni News: Coronavirus Edition

Uni News: Coronavirus Edition

Mar 13, 2020

This week’s UniNews is centered around the topic of the fast-spreading COVID-19. Spinnnaker sat down with Student Government Reporter, Emily Echevarria who attends the weekly Board of Trustees meeting....

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UNF to launch new cybersecurity program

Erik Feliciano, General Assignment Reporter Mar 13, 2020

Join the fight against cyber crimes with a new program offered at UNF centered around cybersecurity. “Through the Cyber Bootcamp at University of North Florida powered by Fullstack, you’ll go from...

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COVID-19’s impact could possibly cancel season for UNF spring teams

COVID-19’s impact could possibly cancel season for UNF spring teams

John Watson, News Director Mar 12, 2020

Featured image by: Darvin Nelson The Coronavirus has been affecting college and professional sports across the nation and announcements from the NCAA and the ASUN Conference have put UNF Athletics in...

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Malcolm Turnbull cancels his visit to UNF

Malcolm Turnbull cancels his visit to UNF

Breanna Cataldo, General Assignment Reporter Mar 12, 2020

Former Australian Prime Minister, Malcolm Turnbull, and the Distinguished Speakers Board have announced that they are postponing his visit to the U.S. until fall 2020.  Turnbull was scheduled to...

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Jazz Bond follows through with her shot.

Fourth quarter run not enough to tackle top-seed FGCU

Zach Yearwood Mar 12, 2020

North Florida’s women’s basketball team fell 73-57 to the #1 seeded FGCU Eagles Wednesday night in the ASUN Championship Semifinal. An early 17-3 run following the first media timeout got the Eagles...

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