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In this June 9, 2021, photo, a woman applauds a speaker during a rally in Boston protesting housing eviction. The Biden administration announced Thursday, July 29 it will allow a nationwide ban on evictions to expire Saturday, arguing that its hands are tied after the Supreme Court signaled it would only be extended until the end of the month. The White House said President Joe Biden would have liked to extend the federal eviction moratorium due to spread of the highly contagious delta variant. Instead, Biden called on "Congress to extend the eviction moratorium to protect such vulnerable renters and their families without delay." (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)

AP: Biden to allow eviction moratorium to expire Saturday

MICHAEL CASEY, Associated Press Jul 30, 2021

BOSTON (AP) — The Biden administration announced Thursday it will allow a nationwide ban on evictions to expire Saturday, arguing that its hands are tied after the Supreme Court signaled the moratorium...

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SG - Student Government

UNF Student Government Lend-a-Wing Director resigns, the second resignation this week

Carter Mudgett, News Editor Jul 29, 2021

Already reeling from the loss of former Student Body Vice President Darryl Boyer yesterday, Student Government takes another blow as Lend-a-Wing Director David Catone submits his resignation.  Citing...

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Spinnaker Poll: How many students are vaccinated?; UNF student thoughts on getting the vaccine

Spinnaker Poll: How many students are vaccinated?; UNF student thoughts on getting the vaccine

Nathan Turoff, Features Editor Jul 29, 2021

The number of COVID cases is rising again among communities as vaccinations stagger. Several different demographics are recording lower vaccination rates than normal, and one of them is young adults.  Vaccination...

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UNF Archaeology Team wraps up uncovering Timucua artifacts in local Talbot Island State Park

UNF Archaeology Team wraps up uncovering Timucua artifacts in local Talbot Island State Park

Morgan Jeremy, Police Reporter Jul 29, 2021

The UNF Archaeology Team has concluded their work for the summer at Big Talbot Island State Park where they have been working tirelessly to uncover centuries-old artifacts from the Mocama (Timucua) village...

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People walk across a crossing near Shimbashi Station in Tokyo Thursday, July 29, 2021, a day after the record-high coronavirus cases were found in the Olympics host city. (AP Photo/Kantaro Komiya)

AP: Officials in Tokyo alarmed as virus cases hit record highs

MARI YAMAGUCHI, Associated Press Jul 29, 2021

TOKYO (AP) — Japanese officials sounded the alarm Thursday as Tokyo reported record-breaking coronavirus cases for the third-straight day with the Olympics well underway. Tokyo reported 3,865 new...

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UNF President Szymanski urges students to get vaccinated after the CDC renews mask guidance and the Delta variant surges

Carter Mudgett, News Editor Jul 28, 2021

President Szymanski has written a letter to UNF encouraging all students, faculty, and staff to get vaccinated and “embrace the philosophy of shared responsibility for the safety of our students, faculty,...

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Simone Biles, of the United States, watches gymnasts perform at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Tuesday, July 27, 2021, in Tokyo. Biles says she wasn't in right 'headspace' to compete and withdrew from gymnastics team final to protect herself. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)

AP: Olympic champ Biles withdraws from all-around competition

WILL GRAVES, Associated Press Jul 28, 2021

TOKYO (AP) — Simone Biles will not defend her Olympic title. The American gymnastics superstar withdrew from Thursday's all-around competition to focus on her mental well-being. USA Gymnastics...

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Photo by Darvin Nelson.

USATF National Track and Field Junior Olympics at UNF endures positive COVID-19 tests; On-site testing now mandatory for athletes

Carter Mudgett, News Editor Jul 27, 2021

More than 6,000 athletes from across the country have converged on UNF for the 2021 USATF National Junior Olympics Track and Field Championships this week. Participants' ages range from 7 to 18 as they...

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Eid Al Adha During the Pandemic

Eid Al Adha During the Pandemic

Omar Aftab, Reporter Jul 27, 2021

The biggest holiday in Islam, Eid Al-Adha, took place last week from Tuesday, July 20 to Thursday, July 22. As COVID-19 lockdown restrictions ease over time, celebrations have been occurring, though on...

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SG - Student Government

Student Body Treasurer delves into her role and involvement with the budget at UNF

Carter Mudgett, News Editor Jul 27, 2021

To better understand Student Government’s role in deciding the budget at UNF, Spinnaker met with Student Body Treasurer Mikhaela Alforque earlier this week to discuss the importance of her role.  Rather...

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A fisherman walks along a dock on the St. Johns River as a coal-fired power plant stands in the background, in Palatka, Fla., Wednesday, April 14, 2021. After months in a prison cell, Warren Williams longed to fish the St. Johns again. He looked forward to spending days outdoors in his landscaping job, and to writing poems and music in his free time. (AP Photo/David Goldman)

AP: Inside a KKK murder plot: Grab him up, take him to the river

JASON DEAREN, Associated Press Jul 27, 2021

PALATKA, Fla. (AP) — Joseph Moore breathed heavily, his face slick with nervous sweat. He held a cellphone with a photo of a man splayed on the floor; the man appeared dead, his shirt torn apart and...

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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.

UPD deatains group with two firearms on-campus; They were attempting to make a ‘Rap’ video, police say

Morgan Jeremy, Reporter Jul 26, 2021

Three people were detained on the afternoon of July 22 for possession of a prohibited weapon and marijuana on school grounds, according to a police report. The group of three say they were going to make...

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