UF WiFi to complete switch to Eduroam network this Spring
(01/14/19 1:39pm)
UF students and faculty will soon be able to access the internet from almost anywhere in the world.
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Series review of the week: Netflix’s ‘YOU’
(01/08/19 11:30pm)
This new psychological dramatic thriller begs the question, “What would you do for love?” as our seemingly meek main character Joe goes to extreme and deadly lengths to be with the woman he loves.
The Politics of a Poncho Party
(12/04/18 7:44pm)
You may have seen the Instagram photo of the former Florida State University Pi Kappa Phi brothers dressed in “Mexican” ponchos and sombreros. Caption? “We don’t pay cover or taxes.” Twitter and Facebook didn’t take kindly to it.
See the apartments coming to Midtown in 2019
(12/03/18 12:47am)
207 NW 17th St.
The 37th downtown festival brings in paintings, glass and virtual art
(12/02/18 10:03pm)
Thousands of visitors and artists from around the world flocked to downtown Gainesville.
Photos are not just for Instagram, they immortalize memories
(11/27/18 7:46pm)
In my apartment, I have a little picture wall my roommates and I like to call the “Wall of Infamy,” and it’s solely dedicated to documenting any precarious situations we may have found ourselves in.
Don’t let fake news fool you in this gubernatorial election
(11/04/18 6:31pm)
There’s only one day to go before voters head to the polls on Election Day and vote in one of the most bitter gubernatorial races I’ve ever seen. Through news reports, campaign ads and numerous online sources, people have been bombarded with information about each candidate. Unfortunately, not all of that information has been true, and myths and “fake news” about both candidates have abounded in this election cycle.
What would Twitter be like if ‘likes’ disappeared?
(10/30/18 7:45pm)
What would Twitter be like if ‘likes’ disappeared?
Emory Jones isn’t the answer... yet
(10/29/18 8:21am)
Maybe it was the nerves of being on a big stage. Maybe it was a lack of in-game experience.
Gainesville Kmart location set to close by end of year
(10/16/18 8:36pm)
The Kmart aisles were mostly empty Monday night except for brothers Miles and Reese Forziano.
Sleepless news cycle turns journalism into drama
(09/04/18 11:26pm)
My column last week posed the problem of 24/7 news. This week, I wish to examine a few of this problem’s consequences.
Connected World
(08/31/18 9:51am)
University of Florida Engineers focus on the Internet of Things
Targeted ads will save advertising
(08/06/18 8:16pm)
You search Google for “sunglasses.” You browse for a while. You look at a few on Amazon, a few on Ray-Ban’s website and ultimately decide to leave the purchase for another day. But now every website with Google AdSense, like the sidebar on Facebook, offers you sunglasses. It’s called targeted advertising, and even if you might think it’s annoying, computers seem to know us better than we know ourselves. I’m okay with big data as long as it’s good data.
Facebook is a mixed bag for mental health
(08/01/18 10:24pm)
Ever wondered if your constant browsing of social media is depressing you? Here’s the science.
I’m not faking it: the shaming of invisible illnesses
(08/01/18 10:16pm)
Periodically, this story makes the rounds through headlines: Someone with an invisible illness has been publicly shamed for using accessible parking or other aids.
Disability in the 21st century
(07/30/18 7:16pm)
On July 26, 1990, the Americans with Disabilities Act was passed. It recently passed its 28th anniversary, which means it’s been almost three decades of the official reshaping of society’s accommodation, perception and admission of disabled people.
Inclusion isn’t a check mark
(07/25/18 10:32pm)
Everyone is a different person with different needs. Diversity and inclusion are important. In journalism, there are so many stories to tell. But often, some voices go unheard.
UF researchers develop mouthguard prototype to monitor health
(07/02/18 9:02pm)
Researchers at the UF have developed a wireless mouthguard that measures a person’s health components as they exercise.
How to tell your kids you met your significant other online
(07/02/18 8:56pm)
The second decade of this millennium has brought the hyper-digitization of almost every aspect of our lives: transportation, food, driving and photo sharing. Dating is no different. More people are meeting via the internet than ever before. Generation Z will be the generation of online relationships.
Stop 'Twitter-canceling' people and let them learn from mistakes
(06/19/18 12:13am)
“You’re canceled” is an internet death sentence. Twitter users have been given a powerful tool, and they are using it irresponsibly. The concept of going viral on the internet gives every user hope that one day, if they tweet often and clever enough, they too can win the retweet lottery. If the Twitter community and their infinite wisdom decide that your tweet makes the cut, your tweet can have an audience as wide as former President Barack Obama’s. Even if it’s only for 280 characters, you get to be slightly famous, and your tweet is seen by everyone who doesn’t live under a rock. I believe public opinion is dangerously susceptible to influence people from just a handful of viral tweets. A thread shaming a public figure can end their career.
