Kal Penn discusses public service, acting
(10/12/17 2:44am)
Kal Penn’s grandparents coaxed him to eat his peas as a child by telling him stories of the time they walked with Mahatma Gandhi for Indian independence.
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Behind the scenes: The workers who make the UF campus run
(10/06/17 6:36am)
After almost suffering a stroke and heart failure in May, 48-year-old John Howard has revived a passion for his job at UF.
A response to 'It’s time to stop kneeling during the national anthem'
(10/02/17 2:23am)
I am writing in response to Victoria Fortier’s column, verbosely titled, “It’s time to stop kneeling during the national anthem.” I’m a teaching assistant for ENC 1101 at UF, a class I really enjoy teaching. My students learn how to identify and write coherent arguments. One of the first things I teach them to do is to support claims with “receipts,” commonly known as evidence. I’m calling Fortier out because, while I respect her use of pathos, one of three rhetorical appeals (she’s really trying to rile people up), she hasn’t substantiated her claims with evidence. Dare I call unsubstantiated claims “fake news?” It’s true. More than 30 million people tune in every week to watch football games. It’s true that fans are now watching athletes kneel to protest the continued murder of black men, women and children. I disagree with Fortier’s claim that freedom has nothing to do with making a statement. I would back that claim up by providing my first receipt, the Declaration of Independence. Maybe Fortier has not had the chance to take history yet (however, I think it is a requirement), but this document is a literal statement of freedom written by our Founding Fathers. NFL protesters like Colin Kaepernick are very aware of their rhetorical situation. They understand their audience and have a specific purpose. Protest is a very specific strategy for making an argument. It’s often a dangerous and unpopular strategy in that it does not always care about being polite. While black men and women continue to die at the hands of corrupt police officers, Kaepernick and his fellow NFL players do not have time to be polite. Your plea for protesters to consider where and when they decide to make a statement isn’t needed. They have already considered where and when they protest. They have decided making you uncomfortable for a few minutes at the beginning of a football game is worth your discomfort. The Huffington Post reports that more than 250 black people were killed in 2016. These protesters want the murders to stop. If you were in my class and you turned in a paper without receipts, you’d receive an F.
GPD assistant chief to face external investigation
(09/28/17 6:30pm)
Gainesville Police assistant Chief Terry Pierce will be the subject of a third-party investigation amid allegations of unprofessional behavior, GPD confirmed Wednesday.
Alligator endorsement: Inspire Party
(09/26/17 12:26am)
Student Government elections are here again, and the drama has come with it. So far, this election cycle has been defined by the emergence of a new minority party to go up against Impact Party — and memes. Don’t forget the memes.
Independent candidates share campaign ideas
(09/25/17 11:54pm)
Out of the 86 students who decided to run for a Student Government seat this Fall, only two are not running with a party.
Independent candidates, Inspire Party hold public forum
(09/25/17 10:40pm)
Inspire Party President Ben Lima began a Student Government public forum Monday by criticizing Impact Party for not attending the event.
Impact Party and Inspire Party: Platform breakdown
(09/24/17 11:45pm)
In the most competitive election cycle since Fall 2015, 50 Student Senate seats are up for grabs.
Dog bakery celebrates its 10th anniversary
(09/24/17 11:15pm)
Bogey, a 2-year-old Pomeranian, won best dressed for his fox outfit at Sweet Paws Bakery’s 10th anniversary Saturday.
Inspire Party, independent candidates to hold forum
(09/21/17 6:20pm)
In hopes of getting voters to meet their candidates, Inspire Party will hold a public forum Monday, one day before Student Government Fall elections begin.
A response to ‘President Trump right to end DACA’
(09/06/17 8:22pm)
There’s nothing like waking up in the morning and reading a column that makes your blood boil.
SG approves funding, makes online request form easier
(09/05/17 6:44pm)
Applying for Student Government funding should now be easier for student organizations.
More than 200 students apply for SG Senate candidacy
(09/05/17 6:41pm)
An hour before the final deadline, Lauren Latimer toyed with her folder while waiting for her interview.
I wouldn’t be here without DACA. Now, my future is being taken from me
(09/04/17 9:25pm)
I studied and worked hard all my life toward a goal that felt more like a dream because when you are undocumented, going to college is practically impossible. (Yes, I am an undocumented student at UF; I am real.) Despite that fact, I continued to push to be at the top of my class, continued to work toward my dream because I was determined to make it a reality. In 2012, former President Barack Obama changed my life and solidified my plans to go to college with Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals. At the beginning of my senior year, I was ready to begin my scholarship search and college application, but I was not aware that it would be different from my other peers. I went from person to person with questions on how to answer parts of applications, but no one understood my situation and exposing my status as an undocumented student was risky for my family and me. I filled out a Bright Futures application and went to meetings about FAFSA only to find out that I was ineligible for both. Although people did not understand my situation, I never lost the hope that Obama gave me with the implementation of DACA, and I finally received scholarships from my high school’s foundation that now help me pay for tuition, an opportunity that most are not fortunate enough to receive. In May, I graduated third in my class with a high school and associate's degree on my way to higher education ready to create a better future for myself and the world.
Potential senators interview to run with SG parties
(09/01/17 12:00am)
After realizing he needed business casual attire to qualify as a Student Senate candidate, Trevison Clark ran home to grab his blue checkered shirt and suit.
In the stories of the past, we can find parallels with our own lives
(09/01/17 12:00am)
Over the summer, I had the opportunity to visit some of the most unique cities America has to offer. From New York to San Francisco, Savannah to Berkeley, the more culturally rich and fascinating cities of the country tend to also be home to some of the best bookstores on Earth. Comfortably nestled somewhere in the beating heart of a city, often miles away from the nearest Barnes & Noble or Target, the independent bookstore thrives.
SG Student Senate supports Fuchs
(08/23/17 12:00am)
Student Government senators began the Fall semester by supporting UF President Kent Fuch’s decision to prevent white nationalist Richard Spencer from renting space on campus.
Road to III Points Festival to hit Gainesville this weekend
(08/22/17 10:31pm)
Music fans unable to attend this year’s III Points Festival in Miami should look no further than one of the four cities hosting its own prologue to the main event. From aesthetic to music to a vibe only electronic music lovers can summon when dancing side by side, the Road to III Points will give attendees a taste of what the three-day affair in October holds.
College is hard — good friends make it easier
(08/21/17 2:35am)
I don’t mean to get sappy or sentimental right off the bat, but today marks the first day of my last year of college, so maybe I can’t help it. Although it may sound cliche, I realize with each new semester how much, however slight, I’ve changed from the last, and I try to recognize what I want to do differently each time around. Indeed, senior year seems to lend that idea even more gravity.
Letter to the Editor: Do no harm, but take no s---
(08/13/17 7:30pm)
Tiki torches? On my campus?
