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Save big as Earth Fare begins to close down all stores

Save big as Earth Fare begins to close down all stores

Erik Feliciano, General Assignment Reporter Feb 5, 2020

Known for their organic products, the North Carolina grocery store chain Earth Fare has announced that they would be shutting down all of their locations. As a result they will be having liquidations sale...

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Email from UNF president

University releases statement regarding deceased student found in Fountains

Heydi Ortiz, Managing Editor Feb 5, 2020

A UNF student was found deceased in the Osprey Fountains residence hall on the morning of Feb. 3. According to an email the university sent out the day after the incident, there was no sign of foul...

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Madeleine Albright.

Madeleine Albright to visit UNF

Darvin Nelson, General Assignment Reporter Feb 4, 2020

Tomorrow at 7:00 p.m., Madeleine Albright, the first female Secretary of State (under Bill Clinton) will be discussing her new book and career highlights at the UNF Arena. Prior to the event, the...

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President Donald Trump gives his 2019 State of the Union.

Tune in for the State of the Union with Spinnaker

Sheifalika Bhatnagar and Courtney Green Feb 4, 2020

President Donald Trump will be giving his final State of the Union for his first term on February 4, 2020. Trump will address Congress on Capitol Hill at 9 p.m. Eastern. He is expected to discuss topics...

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AP: China virus death toll rises to 425, total cases now 20,438

AP: China virus death toll rises to 425, total cases now 20,438

KEN MORITSUGU, Associated Press Feb 4, 2020

BEIJING (AP) — The death toll in mainland China from the new type of virus has risen to 425, with the total number of cases now standing at 20,438, officials said Tuesday. The new figures come after...

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The flu on campus

The flu on campus

Kristen Brainard Feb 3, 2020

Flu season is in full swing, and health officials say it’s one of the worst they have seen. Not only is this a national issue, but also a local campus issue.  At UNF, the flu has been moderately...

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A preacher on the Green.

Preachers on campus: How are they still here?

Laura S. Rivera-Lopez Feb 3, 2020

On a typical day at UNF, Vladimir Ronda was on campus sitting on the bench, just out of one class and thinking about another, when a preacher came up to him and started a conversation, asking Ronda what...

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AP: Impeachment trial heads to historic end in frenetic week

AP: Impeachment trial heads to historic end in frenetic week

HOPE YEN, Associated Press Feb 3, 2020

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump's impeachment trial heads toward a historic conclusion this week, with senators all-but-certain to acquit him on charges of abuse of power and obstruction of...

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Ospreys request money to attend research conferences

Emily Echevarria, Government Reporter Feb 3, 2020

During a Budget and Allocations Committee meeting on Friday, Jan 31, 6 students requested money to help with the price of attending various research conferences this semester. The requests, which totaled...

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Photo credit Darvin Nelson.

Treatment on Candy Cane Lake

Darvin Nelson, General Assignment Reporter Jan 31, 2020

“I had no idea if it was algae or some kind of chemical,” worried Angela Baldi, a political science major. Have you walked by the lake and smelled something you can’t quite put your finger...

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AP: Trump trial could end soon; Alexander says no to witnesses

AP: Trump trial could end soon; Alexander says no to witnesses

LISA MASCARO, ERIC TUCKER and ZEKE MILLER, Associated Press Jan 31, 2020

WASHINGTON (AP) — Republican Sen. Lamar Alexander of Tennessee will oppose calling more witnesses in President Donald Trump's impeachment trial, all but dashing Democratic efforts to hear more testimony...

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AP: Trial highlights: Senators' questions launch pointed debate

AP: Trial highlights: Senators’ questions launch pointed debate

MATTHEW DALY, Associated Press Jan 30, 2020

WASHINGTON (AP) — Finally playing an active role at President Donald Trump's impeachment trial, senators posed written inquiries that led to pointed, back-and-forth debate Wednesday as Trump's legal...

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