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SG: Virtual breakfast with the Student Body President

Emily Echevarria, Government Reporter Mar 23, 2020

Over a breakfast of toast and Bold Bean coffee, Student Body President John Aloszka answered student questions on Instagram live on the morning of Sunday, March 22. Using the Student Government Instagram...

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Paid leave for OPS students not possible due to state legislation

Courtney Green, News Editor Mar 18, 2020

***If you are a student who works (OPS or otherwise) and will not be paid for time off, please share your story with editors@unfspinnaker.com*** After Student Government asked President Szymanski to grant...

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Wire: Four UF students test positive for COVID-19

Alex De Luca, Alyssa Feliciano and Samantha Chery, The Independent Alligator Mar 17, 2020

GAINESVILLE, Fla. (CMG) - Gov. Ron DeSantis announced in a press conference this morning that four UF students have tested positive for COVID-19.  Following this, he said state officials are now recommending...

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UNF announces remote instruction extended through the end of the semester

Courtney Green, News Editor Mar 17, 2020

Hours after the Florida Board of Governors and State University System ordered it, UNF announced the University's move to hold remote instruction throughout the end of the semester. UNF's Spring graduation...

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UNF graduation may be held online and Spring semester finishes fully online

Courtney Green, News Editor Mar 17, 2020

The State University System has confirmed what Ospreys have wondered about since the coronavirus (COVID-19) first began shuttering schools and universities: the fate of graduation at UNF. Graduation...

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The UNF Counseling Center moves in-office appointments to phone in wake of coronavirus

Courtney Green, News Editor Mar 16, 2020

On Friday, March 13, the UNF Counseling Center announced that all appointments would now be conducted over the phone to limit the spread of coronavirus. "Due to current circumstances, we are conducting...

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UNF faculty, Board of Trustees reach salary agreement and discuss coronavirus

Christian Ayers, Intern Reporter Mar 13, 2020

UFF-UNF and UNF's Board of Trustees met once again on March 13 to discuss wage increases for the 2019-2020 school year. UNF faculty formally proposed a 6% retroactive salary increase to the BOT, to which...

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A shot was fired inside The Cove dorm, Building V this morning. Phot by Colin McCann

Students feel UPD did not take reports seriously; UPD says “nothing could be further from the truth”

Courtney Green and Heydi Oritz Mar 13, 2020

Some students in the Cove dormitories are expressing concerns over UPD’s handling of a noise complaint on Feb. 25. The noise complaint was initially reported as possible gunfire around 1 a.m. Drake...

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Malcolm Turnbull cancels his visit to UNF

Malcolm Turnbull cancels his visit to UNF

Breanna Cataldo, General Assignment Reporter Mar 12, 2020

Former Australian Prime Minister, Malcolm Turnbull, and the Distinguished Speakers Board have announced that they are postponing his visit to the U.S. until fall 2020.  Turnbull was scheduled to...

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UNF announces the transition to remote instruction for two week after Spring Break

UNF announces the transition to remote instruction for two week after Spring Break

Courtney Green, News Editor Mar 11, 2020

Hours after the Board of Governors recommended universities in Florida transition to online instruction, the University of North Florida has announced its intention to do so. Classes will be held online...

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UF urges professors to prepare to move classes online ahead of coronavirus

Christian Ayers, Intern Reporter Mar 11, 2020

According to a post by the University of Florida’s student news outlet the Alligator, University of Florida Provost Joe Glover suggested to UF professors that they begin moving all face-to-face classes...

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Universities begin to temporarily suspend classes due to coronavirus, UNF yet to announce any suspensions

Universities begin to temporarily suspend classes due to coronavirus, UNF yet to announce any suspensions

Christian Ayers Mar 10, 2020

Schools and universities across the United States have started suspending classes on campus as the coronavirus (COVID-19) continues to spread. At least a dozen major universities, including Harvard and...

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