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A homeless woman wearing face masks to protect against the coronavirus crosses an empty street in Vilnius, Lithuania, Monday, April 13, 2020. The new coronavirus causes mild or moderate symptoms for most people, but for some, especially older adults and people with existing health problems, it can cause more severe illness or death. (AP Photo/Mindaugas Kulbis)

AP: Health or wealth? Nations pressured to loosen virus rules

ARITZ PARRA, JOSEPH WILSON and ELENA BECATOROS, Associated Press Apr 13, 2020

MADRID (AP) — As the coronavirus pandemic throws millions out of work and devastates economies worldwide, governments are struggling with the delicate balance between keeping people safe from a highly...

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SG - Student Government

SG contributes to the student relief fund

Emily Echevarria, Student Government Reporter Apr 11, 2020

Student Government held their last meetings for the semester on Friday, April 10. Emergency Budget and Allocations Committee and Senate meetings were held in order to address SG contributing funds to the...

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William F. “Chip” Klostermeyer. Photo courtesy of UNF.

UNF Names William F. “Chip” Klostermeyer as College of Computing, Engineering & Construction Dean

Courtney Green, News Editor Apr 10, 2020

UNF has named William F. "Chip" Klostermeyer as dean of the College of Computing, Engineering & Construction, according to a UNF Marketing email on April 10. Klostermeyer has served as interim...

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How social media impacts COVID-19

How social media impacts COVID-19

Darvin Nelson and Brett Nweeia Apr 10, 2020

Social media has been a large factor in the information spread of COVID-19. Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, and other platforms are booming with memes, news, and posts about the widespread epidemic.  As...

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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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SG - Student Government

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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