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New shuttle stop at the Osprey Fountains opens

Heydi Oritz, Managing Editor Mar 25, 2020

Although not useful for most now, when you return to campus, you might find something different about shuttle stops. According to an email sent by the University, Fountains North stop will be available...

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What’s going on with refunds?

Emily Echevarria, Government Reporter Mar 25, 2020

As the first week of online learning rolls out, UNF has yet to announce a decision on refunds to students for housing, meal plans, or parking. Here’s what we know so far.  In an Instagram live video...

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FILE - In this Monday, March 9, 2020 file photo, Britain's Prince Charles and Camilla the Duchess of Cornwall, in the background, leave after attending the annual Commonwealth Day service at Westminster Abbey in London, Monday, March 9, 2020. Prince Charles, the heir to the British throne, has tested positive for the new coronavirus. The prince’s Clarence House office reported on Wednesday, March 25, 2020 that the 71-year-old is showing mild symptoms of COVID-19 and is self-isolating at a royal estate in Scotland. For most people, the coronavirus causes mild or moderate symptoms, such as fever and cough that clear up in two to three weeks (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth, File)

Britain’s Prince Charles tests positive for new coronavirus

JILL LAWLESS and DANICA KIRKA, Associated Press Mar 25, 2020

***You can share how COVID-19 is impacting you by clicking here. Shared stories will be published on our site.*** LONDON (AP) — Prince Charles, the heir to the British throne, has tested positive for...

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President Donald Trump speaks with Vice President Mike Pence as they arrive for a Fox News Channel virtual town hall, at the White House, Tuesday, March 24, 2020, in Washington. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

Trump hoping to see US economy reopened by Easter amid virus

ZEKE MILLER and DARLENE SUPERVILLE, Associated Press Mar 24, 2020

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump said Tuesday he is hoping the United States will be reopened by Easter as he weighs how to relax nationwide social-distancing guidelines to put some workers back...

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UNF extends remote instruction through Summer A and C

UNF extends remote instruction through Summer A and C

Courtney Green, News Editor Mar 24, 2020

***You can share how COVID-19 is impacting you by emailing editors@unfspinnaker.com. Shared stories will be published on our site.*** On Tuesday, March 24, UNF announced the extension of remote instruction...

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The history of pandemics

Christian Ayers Mar 24, 2020

COVID-19, the virus formerly known as 2019-nCoV, has been identified by several monikers since it’s outbreak at the end of 2019. Global scale pandemics historically manifest at least once every century,...

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AP: Abe says IOC agrees '100%' that Olympics should be postponed

AP: Abe says IOC agrees ‘100%’ that Olympics should be postponed

Associated Press Mar 24, 2020

TOKYO (AP) — IOC President Thomas Bach has agreed "100%" to a proposal of postponing the Tokyo Olympics for about one year until 2021 because of the coronavirus outbreak, Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo...

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AP: Virus pandemic an unprecedented test for a young generation

AP: Virus pandemic an unprecedented test for a young generation

MARTHA IRVINE, Associated Press Mar 23, 2020

***You can share how COVID-19 is impacting you by emailing editors@unfspinnaker.com. Shared stories will be published on our site.*** CHICAGO (AP) — For Jalen Grimes, the virus pandemic is stirring...

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UF alumnus sues Gov. DeSantis, demanded he close all beaches

Hannah Phillips, The Independent Alligator Mar 23, 2020

Gov. Ron DeSantis must issue an executive order to close beaches statewide, said a UF graduate in a lawsuit against the governor. Until he does, he said COVID-19 will continue to spread in the state.  Daniel...

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SG: Virtual breakfast with the Student Body President

Emily Echevarria, Government Reporter Mar 23, 2020

Over a breakfast of toast and Bold Bean coffee, Student Body President John Aloszka answered student questions on Instagram live on the morning of Sunday, March 22. Using the Student Government Instagram...

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AP: Over 1.5 billion globally asked to stay home to escape virus

LORI HINNANT and FOSTER KLUG, Associated Press Mar 23, 2020

PARIS (AP) — The hunt for masks, ventilators and other medical supplies consumed the U.S. and Europe, as more than 1.5 billion people — one-fifth of the world's population — were urged or ordered...

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Lend-A-Wing provides grab bags for students in need

Heydi Ortiz, Managing Editor Mar 19, 2020

It’s a hard time for those who still remain on campus. In an effort to help aid students, Lend-A-Wing will be providing grab bags outside of the Student Union.  According to SG president John Aloszka,...

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