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JU will be closing as a result of Hurricane Michael. Courtesy of JU.

JU closes due to Hurricane Michael

Jessica May | Oct 10, 2018

As UNF has stuck to its decision to continue “operating under normal business hours,” Jacksonville University announced on Oct. 10 that their campus will be closed from 3 p.m. until tomorrow morning,...

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FSCJ will be closing the college and canceling all classes. Courtesy of FSCJ.

FSCJ closes campus in response to Hurricane Michael

Sam Chaney, Managing Editor | Oct 10, 2018

Despite the fact Hurricane Michael is forecast to track north of Jacksonville and through Georgia, Florida State College at Jacksonville announced their decision to close the college in expectation of...

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Courtesy of Sonya Mongar's Facebook page.

UNF alumna returning to campus for book signing

Steven Thompson | Oct 10, 2018

A reading and book signing by UNF journalism alumna Sonja Mongar will be held at the UNF Bookstore on Wednesday, Oct. 10 from 1 p.m. until 3:00 p.m. “Two Spoons of Bitter” is Mongar’s newest...

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Courtesy of the UNF Women's Center.

“Take Back the Night” postponed due to Hurricane Michael

Sarah Bethea | Oct 10, 2018

The UNF Women’s Center sent out a notice this afternoon stating that the 10th annual “Take Back the Night,” originally planned for 7:30 p.m. this evening, has been postponed due to inclement...

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Courtesy of the National Weather Service.

Tornado watches are expected in Jacksonville today due to Hurricane Michael

Jessica May | Oct 10, 2018

Tornado watches are expected later on Wednesday Oct. 10 with the landfall of Hurricane Michael, according to the National Weather Service Jacksonville. “Landfalling major hurricanes are known to...

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Graphic by Drew McDonald

Riding apps offering free/discounted rides to polls for Election Day

Drew McDonald, Sports Editor | Oct 10, 2018

  Uber and Lyft are making it easier for voters to get to the polls on Election Day by offering free/discounted rides. With cooperation from the #VoteTogether and Democracy Works organizations,...

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Hurricane Michael is now . Category 4 hurricane. Courtesy of the National Hurricane Center.

Hurricane Michael continues to strengthen to an “extremely dangerous” Category 4 hurricane

Sam Chaney, Managing Editor | Oct 10, 2018

As Hurricane Michael barreled its way over the Gulf of Mexico and towards the Florida Panhandle, it only continued to strengthen and, in the early morning hours of Wednesday, Oct. 10, it upgraded to what...

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Hurricane Michael has upgraded to a Category 3 hurricane and will continue  a northeastward movement. Courtesy of the National Hurricane Center.

Hurricane Michael upgrades to a major Category 3 hurricane

Sam Chaney, Managing Editor | Oct 9, 2018

The state of Florida started to hunker down as, just hours prior to its expected landfall on Oct. 9, Hurricane Michael strengthened to a major Category 3 hurricane. As of 4 p.m. on Tuesday, Hurricane...

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Mark Tumeo. Photo courtesy of UNF.

Emails show former dean did not want one incident to affect his career and marriage

Hannah Lee, Editor-in-Chief | Oct 9, 2018

The former Dean of the College of Computing, Engineering, and Construction resigned last week after engaging in a sexual act on campus. According to emails and a police report obtained by Spinnaker, Mark...

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Courtesy of Florida State University.

Florida State University closes campus through Friday due to Hurricane Michael

Jessica May | Oct 9, 2018

Florida State University will be closing its doors due to incoming Hurricane Michael, which is currently a Category 1 hurricane. FSU released a statement early Oct. 8 telling students that Tallahassee...

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A voter registration form.

No time like the present: Today marks the voter registration deadline

Chelsea Foster | Oct 9, 2018

Didn’t get a chance to vote during the primary election? Here is your last chance. Tuesday, Oct. 9, is Florida’s deadline to register to vote. If you are 18 and older and have not done so already,...

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UNF is "monitoring Hurricane Michael" but will continue operating as normal

UNF is “monitoring Hurricane Michael” but will continue operating as normal

Sam Chaney, Managing Editor | Oct 9, 2018

The University of North Florida sent out a Special Edition Osprey Update on the morning of Tuesday, Oct. 9 declaring that the University will "continue to operate on a normal schedule" in light of Hurricane...

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