Kevorkian's speech postponed
(10/01/07 12:00am)
UF President Bernie Machen decided Monday to reschedule the Oct. 11 appearance of Dr. Jack Kevorkian.
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Experts debate First Amendment issues in Tasering
(09/26/07 12:00am)
Although the Tasering of Andrew Meyer, a UF telecommunication senior, has been scrutinized from every camera angle, the legal implications of the situation remain clouded.
Meyer treated unfairly, despite officers' rights
(09/20/07 12:00am)
I am very concerned by the apparent degradation of free expression, political debate and academic discourse at UF. I have been following from afar the discussions going on about the Accent Speakers Bureau. It's been troubling to learn that there are some who wish to censor and create vast oversight over the selection of speakers. I have always been proud to be a part of the world's largest student-run speakers bureau. Accent has more than 40 years of history and tradition in bringing insightful, challenging and sometimes even controversial laureates to speak to our students and community.
Students continue protesting Taser incident Wednesday
(09/20/07 12:00am)
Though its numbers had dwindled, a group of about 70 UF students marched through the drizzling rain Wednesday to again protest the Monday arrest and Tasering of UF student Andrew Meyer.
Meyer's attorney will fight for dismissal of charges
(09/19/07 12:00am)
On Tuesday, Andrew Meyer rested. His attorney, Robert Griscti, said the stress of being tackled, Tasered and jailed took its toll on the UF telecommunication senior.
Accent policy won't change
(09/19/07 12:00am)
Despite Monday's Tasering incident, Student Government's speakers bureau will continue to operate normally, a top official with the organization said Tuesday.
Moseley will appoint four students to a review panel
(09/19/07 12:00am)
Though the national spotlight is focused on the Tasering incident at Sen. John Kerry's appearance, discussion of the affair was limited at the Student Senate's meeting Tuesday night.
UPD must update Taser-use policy
(09/19/07 12:00am)
The UF administration is in trouble.
Machen 'embarrassed,' says FDLE will investigate
(09/19/07 12:00am)
At a news conference Tuesday afternoon, UF President Bernie Machen said he was "embarrassed" by the events at Sen. John Kerry's speech Monday.
UF student Tasered at Kerry forum
(09/18/07 12:00am)
A UF student was shot with a Taser gun, arrested and charged with a felony Monday because police said he started a riot during Sen. John Kerry's on-campus speech.
Meyer incident won't affect Accent security policy, chairman says
(09/18/07 12:00am)
Despite a Monday incident where officers of the University Police Department Tasered and arrested a UF student during a speech by Sen. John Kerry, Student Government's speakers bureau will continue to operate normally, an SG official said Tuesday.
Sen. John Kerry speaks about Iraq at UF
(09/18/07 12:00am)
The way to successfully end the war in Iraq is with intelligence gathering and law enforcement, said Sen. John Kerry on Monday.
Student's lawyer says Meyer is resting after Monday's incident
(09/18/07 12:00am)
On Tuesday, Andrew Meyer rested. His lawyer, Robert Griscti said the stress of being tackled, Tasered and incarcerated took its toll on the UF telecommunication senior.
UF student Tasered at Kerry forum
(09/17/07 12:00am)
A UF student was shot with a Taser gun today at a campus forum with U.S. Sen. John Kerry.
Accent chairman resists Senate oversight
(09/14/07 12:00am)
While the Accent Speaker's Bureau chairman said feedback is important, the organization is working fine without the Student Senate.
Accent's free speakers relevant
(09/12/07 12:00am)
I'm writing in response to Vincent Massaro's bashing of Accent in Monday's column. Vincent claimed he was on Accent staff three years ago. I have one question: Bitter? His issue with Accent Speaker's Bureau must be personal because I can't believe any person would take the time or energy to complain about a U.S. senator coming to speak for free.
John Kerry forum not worth our time
(09/10/07 12:00am)
Would somebody please tell me why, on Gore's green earth, Sen. John Kerry is coming to UF?
Speakers to discuss business sustainability
(09/07/07 12:00am)
UF will host two experts on environmentally friendly business strategies for The Business Case for Sustainability and UF Sustainability Showcase on Monday and Tuesday. L. Hunter Lovins and Bob Willard will address the ways in which businesses can benefit from eco-friendly practices. Doors will open for the first speech at 6 p.m., and speeches will begin at 7 p.m. in the Reitz Union Ballroom on Monday. As part of the showcase, nearly 30 student groups are registered to table at the Reitz Union before and after the presentation.
Kerry expected to speak at UF about national security, views on war
(09/07/07 12:00am)
Though he canceled his visit to UF in the spring, Sen. John Kerry will speak at the University Auditorium on Sept. 17 at noon.
