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A shot was fired inside The Cove dorm, Building V this morning. Phot by Colin McCann

Students feel UPD did not take reports seriously; UPD says “nothing could be further from the truth”

Courtney Green and Heydi Oritz Mar 13, 2020

Some students in the Cove dormitories are expressing concerns over UPD’s handling of a noise complaint on Feb. 25. The noise complaint was initially reported as possible gunfire around 1 a.m. Drake...

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First case of COVID-19 in Duval County confirmed

First case of COVID-19 in Duval County confirmed

Drew McDonald, Sports Editor Mar 13, 2020

The first case of COVID-19 in Duval County has been confirmed.  According to Jacksonville Mayor Lenny Curry, the first case of COVID-19 in Duval was an elderly man living in a senior facility near...

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Disney and Universal theme parks close down over COVID-19 pandemic concerns

Christian Ayers, Intern Reporter Mar 13, 2020

Walt Disney World and Universal Studios theme parks plan to close for the rest of March due to concerns over the coronavirus pandemic. Busch Gardens Tampa and SeaWorld are continuing normal operations...

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Uni News: Coronavirus Edition

Uni News: Coronavirus Edition

Mar 13, 2020

This week’s UniNews is centered around the topic of the fast-spreading COVID-19. Spinnnaker sat down with Student Government Reporter, Emily Echevarria who attends the weekly Board of Trustees meeting....

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UNF to launch new cybersecurity program

Erik Feliciano, General Assignment Reporter Mar 13, 2020

Join the fight against cyber crimes with a new program offered at UNF centered around cybersecurity. “Through the Cyber Bootcamp at University of North Florida powered by Fullstack, you’ll go from...

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Malcolm Turnbull cancels his visit to UNF

Malcolm Turnbull cancels his visit to UNF

Breanna Cataldo, General Assignment Reporter Mar 12, 2020

Former Australian Prime Minister, Malcolm Turnbull, and the Distinguished Speakers Board have announced that they are postponing his visit to the U.S. until fall 2020.  Turnbull was scheduled to...

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State stats: Coronavirus in Florida

Hannah Simon Mar 12, 2020

The Florida Department of Health reports 30 cases of Coronavirus (COVID-19) in the state alone. 42 of the cases are Florida residents, five cases are repatriated, and three are non-Florida residents. Two...

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Board of Trustees dicusses the university’s plan regarding Coronavirus

Emily Echevarria, Student Government Reporter Mar 12, 2020

Wednesday night, UNF announced via email that classes would move online for the two weeks following Spring Break. During a regularly scheduled Board of Trustees meeting early Thursday, the focus was on...

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Items to stock up on in the case of quarantine

Courtney Green, News Editor Mar 12, 2020

With universities shuttered and coronavirus fears still climbing, it might be a good time to consider stockpiling some essential items in the case that you or someone you know falls ill. Some stores...

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President Donald Trump speaks in an address to the nation from the Oval Office at the White House about the coronavirus Wednesday, March, 11, 2020, in Washington. (Doug Mills/The New York Times via AP, Pool)

AP Fact Check: Trump misstates some of his virus actions

CALVIN WOODWARD, Associated Press Mar 12, 2020

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump misstated his administration's intended actions on the coronavirus pandemic when he spoke to the nation in his prime-time address Wednesday. He also appeared...

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UNF announces the transition to remote instruction for two week after Spring Break

UNF announces the transition to remote instruction for two week after Spring Break

Courtney Green, News Editor Mar 11, 2020

Hours after the Board of Governors recommended universities in Florida transition to online instruction, the University of North Florida has announced its intention to do so. Classes will be held online...

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BREAKING: Florida Board of Governors issues statement regarding COVID-19 urging state universities to move all classes online

Erik Feliciano, General Assignment Reporter Mar 11, 2020

The Florida Board of Governors (BOG), which handles Florida Public Universities, is now telling schools to move to online classes as soon as possible, as a result of the Coronavirus case. The BOG has...

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