UF Center for the Arts in Medicine to present “Building The Wall”
(11/19/19 10:39pm)
This weekend, the UF Center for Arts in Medicine will explore border control, immigration and the Trump administration on stage.
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Your ideal body shape should be your own
(11/14/19 10:34pm)
As a society, we must stop making certain body shapes and sizes trendy. This isn’t a revolutionary or unpopular opinion, but it is something I constantly see and am affected by daily. I am imploring us, as human beings, to stop accepting unhealthy body ideals. Young women are constantly bombarded with images of thin bodies with perky breasts on social media and ad campaigns. These body types are by no means average — or even healthy — yet, women grow up desiring to look like supermodels. We must put an end to the fetishization of certain body types. We shouldn’t only praise one breast size, as this is something no one has control over. Thigh gaps aren’t an indicator of health, and plenty of healthy people don’t have thigh gaps. We should begin to promote healthy bodies, not idealistic bodies. Regardless of body shape, you should celebrate your body.
UF community discusses sports, social justice in ESPN speaker series
(11/13/19 1:15pm)
Nearly 50 years ago, former Jacksonville University basketball player Artis Gilmore, along with the rest of the JU basketball team walked into a restaurant for a team dinner following a hard-fought game. Restaurant management said the team could be seated. Their only condition: African American players on the team had to eat in the kitchen.
The last lap: Pascoe’s chase for greatness
(10/30/19 1:45am)
“I kind of just dropped the bomb on them one night at dinner, and I was like, ‘I want to go to America.’”
Controversy over Warren’s discrimination story misses the point
(10/27/19 10:18pm)
Earlier this month, a controversy started brewing over whether Sen. Elizabeth Warren lied about being fired for being pregnant. But, does this discussion miss the point?
Investigation reveals extensive sexual harassment allegations against former professor
(10/25/19 1:41am)
Editor's Note: This investigation is part of a series of stories on sexual violence at UF. The following allegations are from a UF Title IX investigation.
Letter To The Editor: Law student group responds to Justice Thomas’ class
(10/22/19 10:10pm)
UF law students have formed a new group called We Believe Survivors. It was created in response to the Levin College of Law’s invitation to Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas to teach a course on the religious clauses of the First Amendment in Spring 2020.
When "self-care" culture becomes unhealthy
(09/10/19 10:20pm)
Self-care culture. In 2019, you’re bound to see these three words everywhere.
Gainesville women’s empowerment group to host first event Saturday
(07/11/19 1:01am)
After years of joining different women’s empowerment groups, one Gainesville resident is taking matters into her own hands to create a space for women to discuss concerns and learn from each other.
A night to remember: the legacy of Stonewall
(07/02/19 12:03am)
The Pride Community Center of North Central Florida (PCCNCF) held Building on Our History — Stonewall 50 Celebration Saturday night to honor the anniversary of the uprising seen as the catalyst for the LGBTQ+ civil rights movement.
Five highlights of Wednesday’s presidential debate
(06/27/19 12:22pm)
Ten presidential candidates discussed issues such as immigration, healthcare, gun reform, economic policies and climate change in Miami on Wednesday night during the first Democratic presidential debate.
Hospital docu-series showcases mom’s life with child with chronic illness
(06/20/19 11:50am)
Nate Ferrell’s sister Abby thinks he should be a narwhal for Halloween. Nate laughs and dances in the seat of his mom’s Honda Pilot to a song about the horned sea animal. The 11-year-old picks his nose.
Bringing awareness to violence one plate at a time
(06/20/19 1:31am)
Laughter filled the RISE Food Festival Saturday as residents gathered in the Howard W. Bishop Middle School cafeteria.
Florida needs to raise the smoking age to 21
(06/18/19 1:08pm)
Most people are familiar with the drinking age, especially for college students. You’re acutely aware it’s illegal to drink an alcoholic beverage if you’re under the age of 21. But Florida also has a smoking age, and it’s currently 18. It’s time to change that and raise the smoking age to 21 as well.
Volunteers assemble menstrual kits for Menstrual Hygiene Day
(05/27/19 9:17pm)
Girls should have access to menstrual products. Period.
The War on Women continues
(05/23/19 12:48am)
The War on Women has been in full force since the Reagan administration and recent anti-abortion laws are just the newest assault on women’s reproductive rights. On May 15, Alabama signed into a bill into law that bans virtually all abortions. It does not include exceptions for rape or incest and makes performing an abortion a felony punishable by 99 years in prison.
Darts and Laurels: May 16, 2019
(05/20/19 4:41pm)
Summer session has arrived in the swampy marsh that is Gainesville.
Lululemon pop-up coming to Butler Plaza
(05/16/19 1:17am)
Yoga lovers, rejoice: preparations are underway for a Lululemon pop-up shop on Archer Road.
Graduation boycott aims to address racial equity issues on campus
(04/30/19 4:15pm)
Jae’Lyn Dorsey is graduating from UF this semester with a bachelor’s degree in health education.
Gainesville residents share stories of segregation, racial tension and progress
(04/23/19 10:52pm)
The story of racism in Gainesville is one of two worlds experiencing different realities for generations of black families.
