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Courtesy of the UNF Women's Center.

“Take Back the Night” postponed due to Hurricane Michael

Sarah Bethea Oct 10, 2018

The UNF Women’s Center sent out a notice this afternoon stating that the 10th annual “Take Back the Night,” originally planned for 7:30 p.m. this evening, has been postponed due to inclement...

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Courtesy of the National Weather Service.

Tornado watches are expected in Jacksonville today due to Hurricane Michael

Jessica May Oct 10, 2018

Tornado watches are expected later on Wednesday Oct. 10 with the landfall of Hurricane Michael, according to the National Weather Service Jacksonville. “Landfalling major hurricanes are known to...

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Graphic by Drew McDonald

Riding apps offering free/discounted rides to polls for Election Day

Drew McDonald, Sports Editor Oct 10, 2018

  Uber and Lyft are making it easier for voters to get to the polls on Election Day by offering free/discounted rides. With cooperation from the #VoteTogether and Democracy Works organizations,...

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Hurricane Michael is now . Category 4 hurricane. Courtesy of the National Hurricane Center.

Hurricane Michael continues to strengthen to an “extremely dangerous” Category 4 hurricane

Sam Chaney, Managing Editor Oct 10, 2018

As Hurricane Michael barreled its way over the Gulf of Mexico and towards the Florida Panhandle, it only continued to strengthen and, in the early morning hours of Wednesday, Oct. 10, it upgraded to what...

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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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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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Hurricane Michael upgrades to a Category 2

Hurricane Michael upgrades to a Category 2

Hannah Lee Oct 9, 2018

Hurricane Michael upgraded to a Category 2 hurricane Tuesday morning, according to the National Hurricane Center. It is expected for the hurricane to make landfall as a Category 3. A storm surge...

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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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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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