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2018 Disaster Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday is here

Aisling Glocke May 31, 2018

This year's Disaster Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday takes place from Friday, June 1 to the following Friday, June 7. Through June 7, all eligible items related to disaster readiness are exempt from...

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A large tree fell close to the Student Wellness Complex. Photo by Ronnie Rodgers

Why was this hurricane season so active? 

Valeree Del Guidice Nov 6, 2017

With Hurricanes Harvey, Irma, Jose, Lee, Maria, and Ophelia achieving major hurricane status in the 2017 season, which ends on Nov. 30, one would think this season is more active than normal. But,...

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People of UNF: Storm Stories

People of UNF: Storm Stories

Jenn Mello Jun 1, 2016
It's June 1st, the first day of hurricane season. We find ways to prepare for a storm. We stock up on supplies, stay up to date on the forecast, and then sometimes wait out the storm. For Floridians, living through a hurricane is just part of the panhandle experience. Here are a handful of storm stories for this week's edition of people of UNF.
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UPDATE: Tropical Storm Erika dissipates, state of emergency still in effect.

Christian Ayers Aug 27, 2015
The storm was projected to make landfall over Florida early next week.
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We Might Be Getting A Little Too Comfy with Big Storms

Jeff Hoayun Jun 22, 2012

We’re barely through with the first month of the hurricane season, and already, we have a fourth storm by the name of Debby brewing in the gulf. And I worry how prepared we will be. Last month,...

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SAD affects university student’s energy

Spinnaker Mar 9, 2011
Cold winter days have effects on the body and mind.
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Quick preparation may prove vital during hurricane season

Spinnaker Sep 24, 2009

Hurricane season lasts from June 1 to Nov. 30, and with UNF students back to school in the middle of it, many may be wondering how to prepare themselves if the worst should happen. Although there are currently...

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Jitterbugs reside in energy drinks

Spinnaker Sep 2, 2009

I sat at my desk at 4:30 a.m. marveling at my newly acquired Spidey senses and making a mental Etch-A-Sketch of the crevices on my wall behind the computer screen. And it was at that point when I began...

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