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The Dome of the Rock Mosque in the Al Aqsa Mosque compound, and the Western Wall, the holiest site where Jews can pray, are seen in Jerusalem's Old City, Friday, April 10, 2020.  Christians are commemorating Jesus' crucifixion without the solemn church services or emotional processions of past years, marking Good Friday in a world locked down by the coronavirus pandemic. (AP Photo/Sebastian Scheiner)

AP: In a test of faith, Christians mark Good Friday in isolation

JOSEPH KRAUSS, Associated Press Apr 10, 2020

JERUSALEM (AP) — Christians are commemorating Jesus' crucifixion without the solemn church services or emotional processions of past years, marking Good Friday in a world locked down by the coronavirus...

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PICTURE OF MAN IN SUIT

UNF reveals new job position: Vice President of Jobs

Erik Feliciano, General Assignment Reporter Apr 10, 2020

UNF has revealed the creation of a new job position at the university: the Vice President of Jobs.  “UNF is creating the new Vice President of Jobs position as part of its continued commitment to...

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UNF professor discovers effects of red tide on coral

Courtney Green, News Editor Apr 9, 2020

Dr. Cliff Ross of UNF's Department of Biology and colleagues from other universities have recently discovered effects of red tide on native Florida species like coral, according to a UNF press release. Red...

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Cute dogs

Increase in pet adoptions due to stay-at-home orders

Nathan Turoff, Critter Columnist Apr 9, 2020

The quarantine of COVID-19 continues to grip the nation, with 42 states having issued stay-at-home orders at the time of this writing, and it has been almost a month since Coronavirus was officially declared...

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Dr. Anthony Fauci, director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, speaks about the coronavirus in the James Brady Press Briefing Room of the White House, Wednesday, April 8, 2020, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

AP: Fauci: Don’t assume virus fades in warm weather

Associated Press Apr 9, 2020

The Latest on the coronavirus pandemic. The new coronavirus causes mild or moderate symptoms for most people. For some, especially older adults and people with existing health problems, it can cause...

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This image from video provided by the Bernie Sanders presidential campaign shows Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., as he announces he is ending his presidential campaign Wednesday, April 8, 2020, in Burlington, Vt. (Bernie Sanders for President via AP)

AP: Sanders drops 2020 bid, leaving Biden as likely nominee

WILL WEISSERT, Associated Press Apr 8, 2020

WASHINGTON (AP) — Sen. Bernie Sanders ended his presidential bid on Wednesday, making Joe Biden the presumptive Democratic nominee to challenge President Donald Trump in a general election campaign that...

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UNFPD police cars. Photo by Lili Weinstein

Police Beat: An arrest at Flats, stolen card and a hit and run in Lot 53

Hayley Simonson Apr 7, 2020

Two Males Arrested at the Flats for Possession of Marijuana  Early evening on March 19, UPD was dispatched to the UNF flats apartment after a resident reported two males displaying questionable behavior...

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Judicial Branch change hands

Emily Echevarria, Student Government Reporter Apr 7, 2020

On the morning of April 7, Student Government's Chief Justice, Lucas Richter stepped down as Chief Justice and opened the floor for nominations for his successor.  Via Zoom, Richter told his fellow...

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President Szymanski speaks on COVID-19 challenges, remote instruction, and graduation

President Szymanski speaks on COVID-19 challenges, remote instruction, and graduation

Erik Feliciano and Courtney Green Apr 7, 2020

Since the world-wide outbreak of COVID-19 shuttered the University and sent students scrambling to adjust to remote instruction, President Szymanski and his administration have worked tirelessly to keep...

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Paula Horvath. Photo courtesy Ignite Media

Former UNF Professor tests positive and shares experience with COVID-19

Christian Ayers, Intern Reporter Apr 7, 2020

Retired UNF journalism professor Dr. Paula Horvath was diagnosed with COVID-19 at the end of March. Despite living with several risk factors associated with the disease, Dr. Horvath described her symptoms...

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UNF poll: Trump 45% approval of addressing COVID-19

UNF poll: Trump 45% approval of addressing COVID-19

Courtney Green, News Editor Apr 6, 2020

A UNF Public Opinion Research Lab poll has found 79% of respondents were concerned with personally contracting COVID-19. The poll was released Monday, April 6 and also polled respondents on approval...

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City cat contracts Coronavirus

Nathan Turoff, Critter Columnist Apr 6, 2020

It was announced on Sunday that a New York tiger named Nadia has officially contracted coronavirus after her caretaker unknowingly had the virus. Nadia is a 4-year-old Malayan Tiger, currently living...

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