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.
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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?
Hawthorne Middle/High School to close if it can’t become a ‘C’ school
(08/03/17 12:00am)
Hawthorne Middle/High School, located at 21403 SE 69th Ave., has been a “D” school for several years.
IFC president status, consequences unknown after DUI
(07/27/17 12:00am)
Two weeks after his on-campus arrest, it is unknown whether the president of UF’s Interfraternity Council for 2017-18 will see consequences for the DUI charge he faces.
City Commission will reconsider election dates, term length
(07/25/17 12:05am)
Gainesville city officials hope that in the future citizens will be able to cast votes for city commissioners in late summer instead of spring.
America needs to get rid of closed primaries
(07/20/17 12:00am)
As we’re sure you are aware, Florida is a closed primary state. This means that in order to vote in a primary election, Florida residents must be registered with a political party. It also means in the primaries, they are only be able to vote for candidates running for a position within their registered party. In general elections, however, they are able to vote for any candidate in any party.
Music mavens: bringing girl power to your playlist
(07/13/17 12:00am)
In my last music review, I listed several great options for anyone’s summer playlist — from DJ Khaled to Calvin Harris to LANY. However, I left out a key part of what’s currently dominating the charts — female talent. So, in this follow up, here are some female artists releasing amazing music for your soundtrack.
UF students fight to keep ‘La Casita’ and the IBC separate
(07/11/17 12:00am)
Despite graduating from UF last Summer, Richard Lainez is spending his summer fighting on behalf of the students who call the Institute of Hispanic-Latino Cultures home.
