Season-ending loss still fresh for Gators
(10/10/16 12:33am)
For a year that began with so much promise, the 2015-16 season ended on a sour note for the Florida Gators women’s basketball team.
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Pressure on Saudi Arabia long overdue
(10/06/16 7:04pm)
Last month, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Justice Against Sponsors of Terrorism Act (JASTA), which would allow families of 9/11 victims to sue Saudi Arabia for its alleged complicity in the terrorist attacks. President Barack Obama vetoed the bill, arguing it would not only undermine strong diplomatic relations with Saudi Arabia, but it would also weaken the long-standing tradition of sovereign immunity: the legal doctrine that no foreign nation can be held responsible from civil suit of prosecution. However, the veto was overridden by an overwhelming margin — 97-1 in the Senate and 348-77 in the House.
UF Bollywood dance group reacts to racist slurs
(10/06/16 12:00am)
After being confronted with racial slurs Tuesday night, a nationally competitive UF Bollywood dance group took to social media to express their shock.
Despite GOP re-Pence-ance, Pence stays with Trump
(10/06/16 12:00am)
It was astonishing, the vice presidential debate between Tim Kaine and Mike Pence. It looked oddly familiar. It looked nothing like the debate between Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump a few weeks ago. No, this debate was full of substance, political theory and, for the most part, well-developed arguments. Kaine and Pence got on that stage and actually looked like what two respectable candidates ought to. It seems the debate we watched Tuesday is the debate we had traditionally been watching. For once, we felt nostalgic.
Then and now: a reflection on early-2000s pop punk
(10/06/16 12:00am)
Recently, I wrote a story on a pop-punk band that peaked about 10 years ago called Cute Is What We Aim For. They played at High Dive two weeks ago as part of the band’s 10-year-anniversary tour for their only commercially successful release. I was originally irked by the idea of some old one-hit wonder cashing in on the nostalgia of 20-somethings who used to shop at Hot Topic; after all, I used to shop at Hot Topic. I felt cheated after I interviewed the guys from CIWWAF and learned they haven’t written any new material since 2008. Who were they to stop making music for almost a decade and just jump back into the scene 10 years later? Then I considered why the band quit in the first place. They released a hugely successful album in 2006 through a small indie label. In 2008, after getting signed to Atlantic Records, their sophomore album flopped, and they were dropped from the record label.
To my nephew: There will be choices to make
(10/03/16 12:00am)
Nephew, I don’t want you to know a world made up in shades of one color. Blue like sadness, like masculinity, like rigid gender norms and small minds. Really, I do not want you to grow up to be an a------.
See Trump for who he is: a con man
(09/29/16 12:00am)
Pop quiz: Who said the following quote? “Leaders, true leaders, take responsibility for the success of the team and understand that they must also take responsibility for the failure.” Was it (a) Elon Musk, (b) Steve Jobs, (c) Mark Cuban or (d) Donald Trump? Given how topical the last choice was, those of you unfamiliar with the quote probably guessed correctly.
Gainesville group to offer feminism theory and history courses
(09/28/16 12:00am)
To get at the root cause behind the oppression of women, the Gainesville chapter of National Women’s Liberation will offer 10 consecutive feminism classes beginning today.
Sophomore runner looking to contribute for UF cross country
(09/23/16 1:51am)
While older, experienced runners like Carlos Miranda, Taylor Tubbs and Mac Reynolds absorb most of the attention on the Florida cross country team, younger runners may be overlooked.
Breaking Bias
(09/23/16 12:15am)
Under dim lighting, Nick Cavallaro takes out his Urban Decay eyeshadow palette.
Life is a (metaphorical) highway: an analysis of driving habits and life
(09/22/16 12:00am)
I love my mother, and I hate stereotypes about Asian women, but I’m going to come clean and say this: She is not a good driver. I, unfortunately, have inherited this trait from her.
Thoughts on Rate My Professors' ‘Hotness’ rating
(09/20/16 10:26pm)
Oh, ratemyprofessors.com, my darling, my muse. How I long for your infinite wisdom during add/drop week. You show me the level of effort I will have to put into each of my courses before I even enroll. You save me money on textbooks by assuring me that my Western Civilization professor won’t use it.
Father struggling to find women’s jerseys for his daughter
(09/19/16 10:25pm)
Myra Bui wants a UF soccer jersey.
Men’s and women’s tennis begin fall season today
(09/16/16 2:19am)
UF women’s tennis coach Roland Thornqvist and his team are no strangers to success at the Duke Invitational.
UF alumna heads to Turkey
(09/16/16 12:56am)
The night before she was set to leave, Cindy Nelly’s living room was full of supplies.
The danger of the Manic Pixie Dream Girl and wrongly stereotyping women
(09/14/16 10:50pm)
If you’re not familiar with the term Manic Pixie Dream Girl, let me give you a refresher. The term, coined by film critic Nathan Rabin, is used to describe spirited, quirky female characters (usually written by men) that inspire the brooding male hero to find joy in life. It is an overdone trope that devalues female characters, reducing them to plot tools for the more complexly written male characters.
Florida places three in top 10 on first day of tournament
(09/12/16 11:46pm)
In her debut for the Florida women’s golf team, freshman Marta Perez was ready to showcase the skills that got her to where she is now.
The right to sit during the national anthem doesn't mean you should
(08/31/16 10:21pm)
America is experiencing racial tension. It’s no secret.
Column: Dear Colin Kaepernick: Stand now, before you’re sitting on the bench
(08/30/16 11:55pm)
The NFL regular season is almost here.
Florida excited about incoming cross country freshmen
(08/30/16 11:34pm)
Last year, the Florida women’s and men’s cross country teams dominated the competition to open the season at the Covered Bridge Open, finishing first and second, respectively.
