Bear sightings, attacks in Florida raise safety questions and discussion
(04/22/14 12:49am)
Two serious attacks and an unprecedented rise in the animal’s population have caused a recent bear scare among Floridians.
Search Results
Use the fields below to perform an advanced search of The Independent Florida Alligator's archives. This will return articles, images, and multimedia relevant to your query.
482 items found for your search. If no results were found please broaden your search.
U-No-Poo: Pick up after your dogs, Gainesville
(04/15/14 11:13pm)
Listen up, Gainesville dog owners: It’s time to cut the s**t.
Bear attacks show Florida's development problem
(04/14/14 10:58pm)
On Saturday night, an Orlando woman was mauled in her driveway by a black bear. In the past few days, five bears have been killed by wildlife officials in search of the bear that initiated the attack, the Orlando Sentinel reported.
The road less traveled: Avoid our culture of conformity
(04/14/14 10:52pm)
If all I ever did with my life was watch television and read magazines, this is how I would envision my life should be: I should marry a white heterosexual man, have a few rambunctious children, stay at home and use my new Swiffer WetJet and Dyson vacuum, go to the gym for yoga, buy the newest beauty products, sell my clothes when they go out of style and eat Special K cereal until I have the right measurements.
Universities seek to shield researchers from animal rights activists
(04/04/14 1:14am)
Their fear has caged them into silence. They have done what they can to hide their identities. But oftentimes, it’s not enough to escape the threats and harassment.
UF voted favorite vegan-friendly college
(04/03/14 12:37am)
Veg-heads are celebrating UF’s latest vegan victory.
Five theories on why my cat is more popular on Tinder than I am
(04/02/14 11:40pm)
When I put Santa Paws on Tinder, I expected the occasional cat lover to swipe right. What I got was an overwhelming response from shirtless bros, UF athletes and older men spitting game at a kitten.
Rob Schneider talks Florida, dirty talk and growing older
(03/28/14 12:30am)
Rob Schneider is a long way from his “Deuce Bigalow: Male Gigolo” days.
UF researchers: Lobsters' sense of smell tied to detecting explosives, food contamination
(03/25/14 12:21am)
Something smells fishy under the sea, and it may lead to better bomb detection.
Let’s get it on: A brief history of pornography
(03/24/14 10:44pm)
Sit down, dim the lights and put on some soft upbeat music. We’re going to talk about porn.
Tinder love: Minimum effort, max results
(03/23/14 11:21pm)
I have a confession to make — I have a Tinder account.
UF fine arts graduate students showcase thesis work in art exhibit
(03/19/14 11:51pm)
A tiny paintbrush. White gesso. Radiohead’s live concert on tape.
Gunshot fired at Midtown's Club Envy on Saturday
(02/24/14 1:47am)
Kaitlin Deglman’s birthday celebration went out with a bang.
SG write-in campaign must succeed to challenge system
(02/13/14 11:49pm)
Last week, I wrote about the Taco Libre Party, an offshoot of the Students Party whose goal is to bring a Taco Bell to UF’s campus. Upon closer inspection, though, it was clear that the Taco Libre party is the creation of frustrated opposition members trying to generate interest in Student Government in the shadow of the domineering Swamp Party.
Florida Museum of Natural History to open bat barn livestream
(02/13/14 12:10am)
Gotham isn’t the only city with a soft spot for bats.
Experts, UF students react to Denmark giraffe killing
(02/11/14 1:13am)
After a 2-year-old giraffe was shot and killed Sunday morning at a Denmark zoo, some UF professors and students are calling it harsh and unnecessary.
Thousands of manatees seek refuge from weather off coasts
(02/11/14 12:11am)
While residents are bundling up to cope with lower temperatures this winter, manatees are finding warm refuge of their own.
What’s worse: weed or alcohol?
(02/03/14 11:14pm)
The U.S. federal government is not known for always making the best choices. In some states, it’s legal to marry your first cousin but not a member of the same sex. However, one of America’s biggest flubs is the propagation of alcohol and the criminalization of marijuana.
Health playing major role for Florida infield starters entering 2014
(01/31/14 1:17am)
The sun stayed home on Thursday. A brisk sub-40 temperature combined with the occasional raindrop made for a dreary day of baseball at McKethan Stadium.
Gainesville circus stop brings out fans, animal rights protesters
(01/13/14 1:18am)
The Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus came to Gainesville for the first time in its more than 100-year history, and many animal rights activists wanted to make sure it will be the last.
