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Hurricane Michael has upgraded to a Category 3 hurricane and will continue  a northeastward movement. Courtesy of the National Hurricane Center.

Hurricane Michael upgrades to a major Category 3 hurricane

Sam Chaney, Managing Editor | Oct 9, 2018

The state of Florida started to hunker down as, just hours prior to its expected landfall on Oct. 9, Hurricane Michael strengthened to a major Category 3 hurricane. As of 4 p.m. on Tuesday, Hurricane...

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Mark Tumeo. Photo courtesy of UNF.

Emails show former dean did not want one incident to affect his career and marriage

Hannah Lee, Editor-in-Chief | Oct 9, 2018

The former Dean of the College of Computing, Engineering, and Construction resigned last week after engaging in a sexual act on campus. According to emails and a police report obtained by Spinnaker, Mark...

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UNF Athletes, then and now: Dallas Moore

UNF Athletes, then and now: Dallas Moore

DeAndre Pearson | Oct 9, 2018

There have been numerous student athletes from UNF who have gone on pursue their dreams of continuing their career professionally, Dallas Moore did just that after graduating from North Florida. Then: Former...

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Courtesy of Florida State University.

Florida State University closes campus through Friday due to Hurricane Michael

Jessica May | Oct 9, 2018

Florida State University will be closing its doors due to incoming Hurricane Michael, which is currently a Category 1 hurricane. FSU released a statement early Oct. 8 telling students that Tallahassee...

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A voter registration form.

No time like the present: Today marks the voter registration deadline

Chelsea Foster | Oct 9, 2018

Didn’t get a chance to vote during the primary election? Here is your last chance. Tuesday, Oct. 9, is Florida’s deadline to register to vote. If you are 18 and older and have not done so already,...

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UNF is "monitoring Hurricane Michael" but will continue operating as normal

UNF is “monitoring Hurricane Michael” but will continue operating as normal

Sam Chaney, Managing Editor | Oct 9, 2018

The University of North Florida sent out a Special Edition Osprey Update on the morning of Tuesday, Oct. 9 declaring that the University will "continue to operate on a normal schedule" in light of Hurricane...

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Recently appointed Supreme Court Judge Brett Kavanaugh. Photo courtesy of the U.S. Court of Appeals.

Woman on the Street: Students react to the appointment of Judge Brett Kavanaugh

Jessica May | Oct 9, 2018

[embedyt] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=APkcdO4jbJQ[/embedyt] Video by Jessica May and Sam Chaney — For more information or news tips, or if you see an error in this story or have any compliments...

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Debra Wagner, Stephen Lawrence Janice Melson . Photo by Johnakeshia Thompson.

UNF professor and colleagues research the power of a mother’s skin-to-skin contact

Oct 8, 2018

Two years ago, medical professionals begin a research study on the effects of skin-to-skin contact and the effects mothers  experience in receiving medical attention after childbirth. UNF professor...

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Hurricane Michael will make landfall on Wednesday.

Michael upgrades to a Category 1 Hurricane

Hannah Lee | Oct 8, 2018

Tropical Storm Michael upgraded to a Category 1 Hurricane Monday morning, according to the National Hurricane Center. A hurricane watch is in effect for the Florida border on the west coast. This...

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Emily Strack. Photo courtesy of UNF Athletics.

UNF alumna spotlight profile: Emily Strack

Steven Thompson | Oct 8, 2018

As a young girl, Emily Strack was tall for her age. She was living in Tokyo with her family, and by the age of 12, she was playing basketball. One day, her basketball coach approached her and spoke to...

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Richard Tryon. Photo by Alan Vargas.

UNF professor weighs in on the potential for war with China

Alan Vargas | Oct 8, 2018

A dangerous naval incident on Sunday, Sept. 30, combined with ongoing trade disputes have raised the specter of war between the two largest militaries and economies of the world. The likelihood of...

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The tropical depression turned into Tropical Storm Michael Sunday afternoon.

Tropical Storm Michael expected to be a hurricane

Hannah Lee, Editor-in-Chief | Oct 7, 2018

Tropical Storm Michael is expected to become a hurricane mid-week, according to the National Hurricane Center. To prepare for the expected hurricane on the west coast, Governor Rick Scott declared for...

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