What the election means for students
(10/21/12 3:26am)
Complete bewilderment.
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How to have a healthy Halloween
(10/21/12 3:23am)
We all know Halloween is all about costumes and candy. The candy craze starts long before we say “trick or treat” and lasts long into November.
Gators create travel-sized protein shake that packs a punch
(10/19/12 12:04am)
A team including four UF grads released a pocket-sized protein shake this week.
Women on hormonal contraceptives less likely to use condoms
(10/18/12 12:47am)
UF’s student population might reflect the trend of young women on hormonal contraceptives being less likely to use condoms, even after they stop using the contraceptives.
Flower Power
(10/14/12 4:07am)
Centerpieces, corsages, potpourri—flowers are commonly used to enrich our lives with beauty and fragrance. Who knew this flora family could enrich our wellness too?
Shands to host pumpkin-themed breast cancer awareness event
(10/12/12 1:00am)
Shands at UF will hold its first Pink Pumpkin Fest — an event that includes the Pink Pumpkin Pedal-Off, the Pink Pumpkin Painting Party and other festivities — Saturday on the lawn of the Cancer Genetics Research Complex, at the corner of Archer Road and Gale Lemerand Drive.
Women and reproductive health: Ain’t nobody got time for that
(10/03/12 1:30am)
If there’s two things I’m sick of hearing about, it’s Chris Brown’s continued existence and the women’s reproductive rights debate. Frankly, I’m just too busy to worry what goes on with my vagina, and I’m a little insulted that some politicians assume that women are obsessed with reproductive rights. If they even took two seconds to open an issue of Glamour, they’d know we care about a wide range of things, like Fall’s Nine Hottest Nail Polish Colors and Three Totally Chic Ways to Wear a Cape.
Bias keeps us from reaching full potential
(10/02/12 1:45am)
A recent New York Times article presented the results of an interesting study: It confirmed the existence of some preconceived notions about girls, boys and their mental capacities in the field of science.
UF senior leads fight against new rules in college tennis
(09/26/12 1:26am)
As the Division I Men’s and Women’s Tennis Committee deliberated on changes to speed up the college game, Florida senior Bob van Overbeek reacted with three simple words:
Right On, Ripley - Even kids make political statements
(09/20/12 1:30am)
Meet Jackson Ripley. He’s 12 years old and angry with Mitt Romney.
First lady rallies Gators at O’Dome
(09/18/12 2:00am)
When first lady Michelle Obama walked onstage at the Stephen C. O’Connell Center, she said one word: “Wow.”
Michelle Obama will speak at UF on Monday
(09/14/12 12:47am)
Hundreds of UF students and local residents lined up all over Gainesville on Thursday to get tickets to see first lady Michelle Obama when she visits campus next week.
Gator women prep for tailgate
(09/10/12 12:17am)
Gator alumni gathered this weekend for barbecue and Florida football with a woman’s touch.
A need for pragmatism over ideology
(09/07/12 12:00am)
As this column is being written, the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte, N.C., is kicking off its second day. Already we have heard inspirational messages of progress from the likes of Massachusetts Gov. Deval Patrick and First Lady Michelle Obama.
Gift of a smile more important than style
(09/06/12 12:35am)
As a young lady, I would hate to add up all of the hours I spend on my hair. Washing, conditioning, blow-drying, straightening and styling consumes a large amount of time, day in and day out.
Belly dancing classes return
(09/05/12 12:00am)
UF’s Department of Recreational Sports has added belly dancing back to its weekly group fitness schedule after a one-year hiatus.
Planned Parenthood rallies in Tampa
(08/30/12 12:29am)
TAMPA — When Logan Stallings walks on Turlington Plaza and sees anti-abortion supporters’ photos of aborted fetuses, he smiles at the students with the signs.
Health Help: Women should take care of themselves
(08/28/12 12:40am)
There are so many threats against women in America today.
Legitimate Rape?: Todd Akin fails at science
(08/23/12 12:30am)
Can you remember the last time you heard about Missouri? It’s just one of those lonely, forgotten fly-over states — until last week.
University of Florida researchers find possible relief of cancer symptoms
(06/14/12 3:13pm)
The cure for a type of cancer might just be in everybody’s gut.
