Local artists bring life and color to downtown parking garage
(03/22/18 10:10pm)
Sarah Whitmire poured herself a steaming cup of tea to warm her orange-and-blue-stained hands.
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Are alligators more dangerous than you think?
(03/18/18 9:47pm)
In 1947, Dr. Ross Allen, founder of The Reptile Institute at Silver Springs, donated an alligator nicknamed “Albert” to the University of Florida. Before kickoff of every home football game, Albert was strapped to a leash and would lead the team onto the field. He was then kept on the sidelines for the rest of the game. A chain-link pen was even built near Century Tower to keep the gator.
UF researchers found a new way to help prevent and slow down Type I diabetes
(02/21/18 11:45pm)
UF and international researchers discovered a new use for a high blood pressure drug — to prevent or slow down Type I diabetes.
Let’s talk about protecting endangered species
(02/01/18 11:17pm)
Manatees are as much a part of Florida’s identity as oranges and Mickey Mouse. Picture, for a moment, a manatee floating effortlessly beneath the water’s surface, looking for a patch of vegetation to munch on before it innocently moves through a precious Floridian body of water. Pretty majestic, right?
Local animal lawyer discusses rights of service, support animals
(01/09/18 11:33pm)
Luis Rodriguez contemplated suing when a property owner wouldn’t let him rent because he had a support dog, Lori the pit bull.
CEO promises good deeds before company launch
(12/26/17 5:32pm)
Thanks to Eric Gilbert, this year there were 45 days of Christmas.
An animated Dan Mullen delves into offense, quarterback philosophy in first news conference as Gators head coach
(11/28/17 4:13am)
About 100 administrators, athletic staff and media members stood 30 feet from three encased national championship trophies, fixated on the man who helped deliver two of them.
Contending yet cuddly: Gators runner Jack Rogers balances competitive nature by connecting with animals
(11/09/17 1:27am)
Jack Rogers is fast.
New UF student organization focuses on natural hairstyles
(11/02/17 6:16pm)
When Faith Morgan walked into work with hair extensions, her boss said, “Oh, thank God.”Before then, Morgan wore her hair in a natural style when she went to work at an animal hospital. She was surprised to hear her boss express a preference for the new style over her natural hair.“That’s how my hair looks, there’s nothing I can do about it,” the 20-year-old UF wildlife ecology and conservation junior said. The incident, which happened in July, inspired Morgan to start a club about natural hair care. The club, Girls w’ Curls, became an official organization Oct. 30, and Morgan is the president.Morgan said she went natural freshman year to help repair her damaged hair, but she had a hard time finding the right products to use. She hopes the club will guide other girls through hair care in a way she never had access to.“I’ve been natural for three years now, and I’m just now figuring it out,” she said. She also hopes to speak with the PACE Center for Girls Alachua and the Boys & Girls Club of America to help young girls love their natural hair in a way Morgan never did. “Even at a young age, I always thought my hair was ugly,” she said. “And I feel like if I bring other girls from the club, I can show them our hair is pretty, too.”Jae’Lyn Dorsey, a UF health education and behavior junior, said she and her friends have discussed hair care and skin care informally in a group chat. When they asked how many people would be interested in a formal club, about 50 people replied. She said they’ll discuss things like how to keep curls moisturized, different styles and if the natural hair movement is a fad or not.“I’m hoping for everyone to learn more about their hair and feel confident with their hair,” the 20-year-old said.
After Hurricane Irma, Miami Blue butterfly holds on
(10/31/17 7:28am)
When Sarah Steele Cabrera found an organism she thought would have been made extinct by Hurricane Irma, she laughed and high-fived her colleague.
New labs open in the UF McKnight Brain Institute
(10/29/17 6:22pm)
Cognitive researchers will no longer have to drive their subjects in golf carts across campus to use an MRI scanner.
Dachshunds race to raise money during Halloweener Derby
(10/23/17 12:00am)
Griffin, a 3-year-old dachshund, dashed for a green tennis ball with his tongue flapping.
Puerto Rican UF students anxious after Hurricane Maria
(09/22/17 2:00am)
Anxious for a phone call and worried about the unknown, Puerto Rican UF students are still waiting to hear from their families affected by Hurricane Maria.
Pets are a part of the family, too, please don’t leave them behind
(09/17/17 7:16pm)
It’s been a week since Hurricane Irma did a number on the Caribbean islands, Puerto Rico, Florida, Georgia and South Carolina. Many are still reeling from the damages, stress and anxiety brought on by the storm. More than 6.5 million people were told to evacuate Florida based on the projection of the storm, and a lot of them did. The interstates quickly became clogged with terrified people desperate to get themselves and their loved ones out of the storm’s path.
UF researchers to use pig cells to study, treat influenza
(09/17/17 7:05pm)
The National Institutes of Health has awarded a team of UF researchers $2.7 million to study whether it can use a rare immune cell in pigs to treat influenza.
UF, Gainesville bounce back from Hurricane Irma
(09/14/17 3:30pm)
Daniel Dickrell and his 10-year-old son Daniel cleared their street of branches and moss with matching rakes Monday, four hours after Category 1 Hurricane Irma hit Gainesville.
Students, professors adapt to Irma’s aftermath
(09/13/17 9:04pm)
It took Caroline Wright three canceled flights before she could reunite with her 8-month-old puppy, Blair, on Wednesday.
Gainesville, UF hunker down for Hurricane Irma
(09/08/17 12:00am)
Hurricane Irma, a major storm with wind speeds of 175 miles per hour, shifted further west Thursday night, making the potential effects on Gainesville more severe.
Darts & Laurels
(09/07/17 8:41pm)
You slowly make your way into the Marston Science Library Starbucks, sleep-deprived and in desperate need of your favorite holiday beverage: the pumpkin spice latte. Yes, dear readers, it’s back.
Poe signs citywide emergency declaration for Hurricane Irma
(09/06/17 9:23pm)
As the City of Gainesville braces for the impact of Hurricane Irma under a declaration of emergency, UF has not determined whether classes will be canceled Friday or Monday.
