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.
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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.
Closed captioning bill passes first readings at SG meeting
(06/14/18 12:45am)
Closed captioning may soon be required for Student Government’s videos after a bill was unanimously passed during first readings at Tuesday’s student government meeting.
Problem solving and originality lead to great innovation
(06/11/18 11:10pm)
As one of the 1,149 students currently enrolled in UF’s Innovation Academy (IA), I spend a lot of time thinking about innovation and entrepreneurship. Almost every 21st century company claims to be “innovative” or seeks “innovative employees.” This makes UF’s minor in innovation through IA attractive to students looking to have a competitive edge in the job market. Since we are now living in a knowledge and internet economy rather than a manufacturing one, the only way to create distinguished products that can compete for market share is to innovate. Most people know this, but they aren’t sure how to go about it.
The 76ers Twitter drama is really stupid and unnecessary
(06/05/18 12:33pm)
First Kevin Durant, now Bryan Colangelo?
Navigating the meme-conomy
(05/31/18 1:21am)
If you spend enough time on the internet, you learn the language of memes. It’s a market-driven tongue; memes go in and out of fashion frequently. They balloon, they bubble and they burst unexpectedly. If you’re not careful, you might find yourself in a lurch, trading in low-value memes. This is as important as any college course — learning to navigate the meme economy can make or break your online presence. Irrelevance, to any self-respecting, red-blooded citizen of the internet, is a fate worse than death.
Power over paper
(05/31/18 1:19am)
Society is propelled by technology or a battery. Everything is faster and at your fingertips.
UF horticulture chair resigns
(05/31/18 12:15am)
Christopher Barbey researches strawberry genetics at UF with his PhD adviser in a lab with no name on its door.
SJP holds vigil and protest after Gaza attacks
(05/23/18 1:45pm)
UF students and Gainesville residents met on the corner of 13th Street and West University Avenue at 6:30 p.m. Monday to hold a vigil for victims in Gaza.
One of GPD’s ‘hot cops’ will be at the Grammys, then Oscars
(04/22/18 9:18pm)
One viral Facebook post has led a Gainesville Police “hot cop” to be at the 61st Grammy Awards show in Los Angeles in early 2019 to interview celebrities on the red carpet.
