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Tracking Dorian: UNF begins hurricane preparations

Courtney Green, News Editor Aug 28, 2019

Spinnaker has confirmed that UNF Physical Facilities has already removed umbrellas from around campus as of today. They will either begin moving other items indoors or secure them down outdoors as Hurricane...

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Tracking Dorian: Ron DeSantis declares state of emergency

Courtney Green, News Editor Aug 28, 2019

Governor Ron DeSantis has declared a state of emergency as Category 1 hurricane Dorian approaches Florida. It is anticipated the hurricane will be a Category 3 when it makes landfall in the state. At...

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Blue, gray, and...green? The UNF Bookstore and sustainable practices

Blue, gray, and…green? The UNF Bookstore and sustainable practices

Courtney Green, News Editor Aug 28, 2019

Have you ever wondered where those old, no-longer-used textbooks go after you drop them in the donation box outside of the UNF Bookstore? Maybe you’ve never even noticed the donation box or you’ve...

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Tracking Dorian: Storm upgrades to a hurricane

Lianna Norman, Editor in Chief Aug 28, 2019

According to the National Hurricane Center, Tropical Storm Dorian has upgraded to a category 1 hurricane. Wind from the storm is projected to arrive on the coast of Jacksonville Saturday evening, with...

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Hurricane Isaias' projected path, per National Hurricane Center

Do you know your evacuation zone?

Kaitlyn Bowers, Video Director Aug 28, 2019

Hurricanes are extremely unpredictable and while there isn’t an evacuation order currently in effect, it is important to know where you need to go if things take a turn for the worse. Luckily, there...

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Hurricane prep list for college students

Sarah Bethea Aug 28, 2019

Since it is now peak hurricane season, it’s always important to be prepared in case we have a repeat of Irma and Matthew. Florida is currently not under any hurricane watches or warnings, but it’s...

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People arrive to a private harbor to move boats away for protection ahead of the arrival of Tropical Storm Dorian in Boqueron, Puerto Rico, Tuesday, Aug. 27, 2019. (AP Photo/Ramon Espinosa)

Storm Dorian heads for Puerto Rico amid fears of flooding

Danica Coto, Associated Press Aug 28, 2019

  SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — Tropical Storm Dorian threatened Puerto Rico with a direct hit at near-hurricane force on Wednesday and forecasters said it could strengthen further as it approaches...

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Can UNF withstand a hurricane?

Steven Thompson Aug 28, 2019

Can UNF withstand a hurricane? “I think hurricane conditions are going to stay more heated up because there was a period here when we had winds out of the east and those rains that would come every...

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Tracking Dorian: UNF crisis management sends out alert

Lianna Norman, Editor in Chief Aug 28, 2019

On Wednesday morning, the UNF Crisis Management Team sent out an update on their preparation as now-Tropical Storm Dorian is anticipated to near the coast of Jacksonville on Sunday morning. According to...

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Tropical Storm Dorian expected to head towards Florida

Tropical Storm Dorian expected to head towards Florida

Heydi Ortiz, Managing Editor Aug 27, 2019

It’s still hurricane season and now Tropical Storm Dorian is expected to head near Florida and past the Eastern Caribbean on Labor Day weekend. Hurricane watches have been issued for both Puerto Rico...

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The entrance to the UNF Counseling Center. The walls are gray and there are silver double doors with large windows, and a sign above the doors reading, "UNF Counseling Center"

The UNF Counseling Center gets a new director

Courtney Green, News Editor Aug 27, 2019

After a brief searching phase that was only in the drafting stages as of late July, Dr. Richmond Wynn has been named the new Director of UNF Counseling Center.  On July 25, it was announced that the...

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UNF Writing Center. Photo by Courtney Green.

A guide for Freshmen: What is the UNF Writing Center?

Courtney Green, News Editor Aug 26, 2019

In the floating halls above the ground-level of UNF’s sidewalks lies a land of myth spoken about only by concerned professors and dedicated students. It’s rumored that this place can provide you with...

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