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The outside of UNF's Student Wellness Center. (Jonathan Merin/Spinnaker)

Wellness Center changes during COVID-19; Climbing Wall resumes in Phase 2

Nathan Turoff, Student Government Reporter | Aug 25, 2020

One of UNF’s greatest aspects is it's incredibly unique and diverse range of physical activities and other programs designed to help students maintain physical and, by extension, mental health - even...

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Florida Department of Health says it "inadvertently" posted inconsistent school-related COVID-19 numbers

Florida Department of Health says it “inadvertently” posted inconsistent school-related COVID-19 numbers

Zach Yearwood, Managing Editor | Aug 25, 2020

The Florida Department of Health released reports Monday showing school-related COVID-19 cases recorded statewide since Aug. 10. The numbers, which have since been taken down from the website, included...

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President Donald Trump and Vice President Mike Pence give a thumbs up after speaking during the first day of the Republican National Convention Monday, Aug. 24, 2020, in Charlotte, N.C. (Travis Dove/The New York Times via AP, Pool)

AP: Republican convention showcases rising stars, dark warnings

STEVE PEOPLES, MICHELLE L. PRICE and ZEKE MILLER, Associated Press | Aug 25, 2020

WASHINGTON (AP) — A rising generation of Republican stars offered an optimistic view of President Donald Trump's leadership but was undermined on the opening night of the GOP's scaled-back convention...

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Hurricane Laura's projected path, per the NHC.

AP: Laura, now a hurricane, takes aim at U.S. Gulf Coast

REBECCA SANTANA and JEFF MARTIN, Associated Press | Aug 25, 2020

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Laura became a hurricane Tuesday shortly after entering the warm and deep waters of the Gulf of Mexico, gathering strength on a path to hit the U.S. coastline as a major storm that...

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UNF ranked as one of the best regional colleges in the Southeast

UNF ranked as one of the best regional colleges in the Southeast

Darvin Nelson, News Editor | Aug 25, 2020

The Princeton Review has listed UNF in a feature of “2021 Best Colleges: Region by Region.” The publication considers UNF to be academically outstanding and well worth consideration when students are...

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Monday morning Zoom outage hits users nationwide

Monday morning Zoom outage hits users nationwide

Zach Yearwood, Managing Editor | Aug 24, 2020

If you weren’t looking forward to your Monday morning virtual class, you may be in luck. There have been reports nationwide of Zoom undergoing partial outages, according to Down Detector and Zoom’s...

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FILE - In this May 7, 2020, file photo President Donald Trump speaks during a White House National Day of Prayer Service in the Rose Garden of the White House in Washington. The coronavirus pandemic is complicating what has been a May reelection campaign launch for recent presidents. Trump has told reporters recently he would travel soon to Ohio, a battleground state. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon, File)

AP — WHAT TO WATCH: After Biden’s moment, it’s Trump’s prime time

MICHELLE L. PRICE, Associated Press | Aug 24, 2020

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Joe Biden and his Democratic Party used their convention last week to argue that the underpinnings of American Democracy hang in the balance this November. This week, it's President...

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Not following UNF COVID-19 guidelines may lead to expulsion from the University

Not following UNF COVID-19 guidelines may lead to expulsion from the University

Darvin Nelson, News Editor | Aug 21, 2020

The UNF Dean of students, Andrea Adams-Manning, shared an important message regarding the enforcement of UNF policies and the consequences of engaging in risky behaviors that risk the health, safety, and...

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In this April 3, 2019 file photo, actress Lori Loughlin, front, and husband, clothing designer Mossimo Giannulli, left, depart federal court in Boston after facing charges in a nationwide college admissions bribery scandal. The famous couple pleaded guilty to charges in May 2020, and are scheduled to be sentenced on Friday, Aug. 21, 2020. (AP Photo/Steven Senne, File)

AP: Loughlin, Giannulli get prison time in college bribery plot

ALANNA DURKIN RICHER, Associated Press | Aug 21, 2020

BOSTON (AP) — Apologizing publicly for the first time for crimes their lawyers insisted for months they didn't commit, "Full House" star Lori Loughlin and her fashion designer husband, Mossimo Giannulli,...

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SG unanimously passes "Ryan See Senator of the Year Award"

SG unanimously passes “Ryan See Senator of the Year Award”

Nathan Turoff, Student Government Reporter | Aug 21, 2020

During the first Senate meeting of the semester, Student Government (SG) paid its respects to Ryan See, a fellow senator who passed away last month. The Senate then unanimously passed JR-20F-3511, a...

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Tropical Storm Laura continues towards Florida

Tropical Storm Laura continues towards Florida

Mariana Mejia, Reporter | Aug 21, 2020

Update: Laura is heading towards Florida. After 9a.m. Friday, Hurricane Hunter was detected near the Northern Leeward Islands and had strengthened the Tropical Storm Laura, according to News4Jax. Tropical...

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State of the race: What polling averages look like

State of the race: What polling averages look like

Kevin Luhrs, Reporter | Aug 21, 2020

The path to victory for Donald Trump’s reelection looks dire, according to the RCP polling averages. Biden is at 319 electoral votes and Trump is at 164 votes after a final count. For reference,...

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