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Remaining dining services on campus

Darvin Nelson, Features Editor | Mar 26, 2020

From March 23 through May 1, UNF Dining Services will have special hours for the Cafe and Ozzie’s at the Fountains. Chick-Fil-a, Panda Express, Einstein Bagels, Slice, Chopped n Wrapped, Jamba Juice,...

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More people are staying inside, more people playing video games

Brett Nweeia, Multimedia Journalist | Mar 26, 2020

During this pandemic, many companies like Disney, Delta Airlines, and Royal Carribean Cruises have been taking a downturn in their revenue. In recent findings, there have been some companies whose sales...

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UNF announces first confirmed case of COVID-19 at UNF

UNF announces first confirmed case of COVID-19 at UNF

Courtney Green, News Editor | Mar 26, 2020

On Thursday, March 26, the University of North Florida announced its first confirmed case of COVID-19. According to an UNF Alert, the individual who has tested positive is a university employee. "It...

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What’s open on campus?

Erik Feliciano, General Assignment Reporter | Mar 26, 2020

Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, much of campus life has changed. Most of what students and staff used to be able to do on a day by day basis has either been severely limited or completely shut down until...

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FILE - This photo provided by the New York Stock Exchange shows the unoccupied NYSE trading floor, closed temporarily for the first time in 228 years as a result of coronavirus concerns, Tuesday March 24, 2020. Global stocks and U.S. futures declined Thursday after the U.S. Senate approved a proposed $2.2 trillion virus aid package following a delay over its details and sent the measure to the House of Representatives. (Kearney Ferguson/NYSE via AP, File)

AP: Stocks open 2% higher after Senate passes virus relief bill

Associated Press | Mar 26, 2020

NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks are opening broadly higher on Wall Street after the Senate approved a $2.2 trillion bill to provide economic relief for damage done by the coronavirus outbreak. Major indexes were...

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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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