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Tracking Dorian: UNF cancels classes and activities through Tuesday

Courtney Green, News Editor | Aug 29, 2019

At 5:35 p.m., UNF sent out an Osprey Alert stating that classes and activities will be cancelled from Saturday, August 31 through Tuesday, Sept. 3 due to Hurricane Dorian. Dorian is currently expected...

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Tracking Dorian: Governor Ron DeSantis announces school closures

Courtney Green, News Editor | Aug 29, 2019

Governor Ron DeSantis has announced school closures for Central Florida. University of Central Florida, Daytona College, Valencia College, and Florida Polytechnic University are among the colleges and...

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This GOES-16 satellite image taken Wednesday, Aug. 28, 209, at 17:20 UTC and provided by National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), shows Dorian, a Category 1 hurricane, crossing over the U.S. and British Virgin Islands. Forecasters say it could grow to Category 3 status as it nears the U.S. mainland as early as the weekend.  (NOAA via AP)

Hurricane on track for Florida after strike in Carribbean

Associated Press | Aug 29, 2019

MIAMI (AP) — Hurricane Dorian posed an increasing menace to Florida as it pushed over open waters Thursday after leaving limited damage in Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands. The U.S. National Hurricane...

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Tracking Dorian: Dorian gains intensity

Kaitlyn Bowers, Video Director | Aug 29, 2019

While the worst may have passed for Puerto Rico, Florida is still gearing up for what could be the worst storm to hit Central Florida in three decades. Currently, the hurricane is still projected to...

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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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