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UNF professor discovers effects of red tide on coral

Courtney Green, News Editor Apr 9, 2020

Dr. Cliff Ross of UNF's Department of Biology and colleagues from other universities have recently discovered effects of red tide on native Florida species like coral, according to a UNF press release. Red...

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UNF poll: Trump 45% approval of addressing COVID-19

UNF poll: Trump 45% approval of addressing COVID-19

Courtney Green, News Editor Apr 6, 2020

A UNF Public Opinion Research Lab poll has found 79% of respondents were concerned with personally contracting COVID-19. The poll was released Monday, April 6 and also polled respondents on approval...

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Hicks Hall where One Stop student financial services is located. Photo courtesy of Chartwells

UNF Registrar’s Office lets students know their options ahead of grading option window opening

Courtney Green, News Editor Apr 3, 2020

Monday, April 6 will be the first day students can choose to enroll in the new "A/B/S/U" grading option. In an email early Friday morning, the UNF Registrar's Office broke down the options for students...

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How COVID-19 has affected UNF nursing students

How COVID-19 has affected UNF nursing students

Sarah Glenn, Contributing Writer Apr 2, 2020

As COVID-19 continues to spread rapidly, the University of North Florida has moved entirely to online learning. For some more hands on majors, this has been a more challenging transition. The Brooks...

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Photogallery: UNF Osprey's 2019-2020 Sports Season

Photogallery: UNF Osprey’s 2019-2020 Sports Season

Darvin Nelson, Features Editor Apr 1, 2020

Even with spring semester cut short, this has been an amazing season of enjoyable games. Spinnaker want to express our appreciation by sharing some of our favorite photos of some sports teams. Although...

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Letter from the Editor

Letter from the Editor

Lianna Norman, Editor in Chief Apr 1, 2020

Letter from the editor for March 31, 2020. [embedyt] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tkxQpgf-SFY[/embedyt] __ For more information or news tips, or if you see an error in this story or have any...

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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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Student Union. Photo credit Jonathan Merin.

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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The Osprey Fountains.

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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Photo by Joseph Basco

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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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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University of Florida logo.

UF alumnus sues Gov. DeSantis, demanded he close all beaches

Hannah Phillips, The Independent Alligator Mar 23, 2020

Gov. Ron DeSantis must issue an executive order to close beaches statewide, said a UF graduate in a lawsuit against the governor. Until he does, he said COVID-19 will continue to spread in the state.  Daniel...

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