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COVID-19 pushes JCPenney to file for bankruptcy

Nathan Turoff May 22, 2020

The coronavirus’ latest victim is not a singular person or individual, but rather a large corporate entity. JCPenney, the iconic department store chain, has become the latest major company to file for...

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Small farms flourish through pandemic

Siddie Friar, Intern Reporter May 21, 2020

The coronavirus has exposed the vulnerabilities and fragility of the U.S. food supply chain. Trips to the market during the pandemic have shown bare shelves, and signs indicating products can no longer...

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Folio closes its doors after 33 years

Siddie Friar, Intern Reporter May 21, 2020

“A major piece of the puzzle that is the city’s culture has died,” wrote local historian and FSCJ professor, Tim Gilmore. He was writing about the closure of one of North Florida’s long-running...

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Olympics moved to summer of 2021

Olympics moved to summer of 2021

Darvin Nelson, Features Editor May 21, 2020

The corona-virus has dramatically impacted sports worldwide. As many sports programs were paused, the Tokyo 2020 Olympics was no exception and will now be held next year, in July of 2021. The Olympics...

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More restaurants make in-person dining available as state reopens

More restaurants make in-person dining available as state reopens

Breanna Cataldo, General Assignment Reporter May 20, 2020

On May 15, Governor Ron DeSantis announced that Florida restaurants, along with libraries, museums and retail stores, may serve customers at 50% capacity starting May 18.  Before this announcement,...

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UNF SDS urges students to email financial aid

UNF SDS urges students to email financial aid

Kaitlyn Bowers, Video Director May 19, 2020

The University’s chapter of Students for a Democratic Society are urging students to contact financial aid in regards to students receiving refunds for additional fees due to COVID-19. On May 18, the...

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State University System of Florida prepping guidelines for universities to return in fall

Zach Yearwood, News Editor May 18, 2020

The State University System of Florida announced in a press release Monday that it is preparing a set of guidelines that will allow for public universities in the state to safely reopen for the fall semester. “The...

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Distance Learning

Is distance learning here to stay?

Siddie Friar, Intern Reporter May 18, 2020

When campuses across Florida shut down in mid-March the general feeling for some was that, come summer things would return to ‘normal’ and campus life, in all its forms, would be able to resume.  Unfortunately,...

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UNF mourns loss of esteemed adjunct professor

Siddie Friar, Intern Reporter May 18, 2020

Ron Nelson, one of UNF’s beloved earth science professors, passed away during the afternoon of May 11. According to his department, Nelson had a history of medical setbacks over the years but remained...

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Gov. Desantis announces gyms will reopen on Monday

Haneifah Ahmad, Intern Reporter May 17, 2020

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - As we move into phase one of recovery, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis announced Friday that gyms can reopen on Monday.  Gym goers are to maintain a safe distance from one another as...

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JU announces students will return to campus fall semester

JU announces students will return to campus fall semester

Siddie Friar, Reporter May 15, 2020

In an announcement made Wednesday by JU president, Tim Cost, he stated that JU was “100% committed to you being on this campus come this fall in late August, to take your classes, to live and to learn...

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UF Student Files Class Action Against Florida Board of Governors

Siddie Friar, Reporter May 15, 2020

Anthony Rojas has a natural inclination to social justice issues. His parents immigrated to the United States from Colombia before he was born. They saw firsthand many issues with justice and equality...

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