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UF launches study of marijuana’s impact on people with HIV

(10/31/17 6:38pm)

After two previous failed proposals, Dr. Robert Cook finally received funding for his marijuana study in August.

https://www.alligator.org/article/2017/10/uf-launches-study-of-marijuana-s-impact-on-people-with-hiv

GPD: Two men arrested for selling drugs behind Mother’s pub

(10/31/17 6:36pm)

Two Florida men were arrested by police who had heard reports the men were selling drugs behind Mother’s Pub and Grill, Gainesville Police said.

https://www.alligator.org/article/2017/10/gpd-two-men-arrested-for-selling-drugs-behind-mother-s-pub

We all deserve a Halloween free of sexual assault

(10/29/17 6:24pm)

If you’ve read or watched the news at all over the past few weeks, chances are you’ve seen the words “sexual assault” multiple times. After news dropped about Harvey Weinstein’s appalling past, more and more women from Hollywood have been coming out and sharing their stories. Following suit, millions of other women and men have felt empowered to share their history with sexual assault through the social media campaign #MeToo.

https://www.alligator.org/article/2017/10/we-all-deserve-a-halloween-free-of-sexual-assault

UF researchers hope to find drug for rare child disease

(10/29/17 6:22pm)

When Brittany Harvey hugged her 6-pound, 10-ounce newborn in 2005, she couldn’t imagine her daughter being anything less than healthy.

https://www.alligator.org/article/2017/10/uf-researchers-hope-to-find-drug-for-rare-child-disease

Sexual assault education at UF falls short when needed the most

(10/26/17 6:35pm)

Jane Doe (Jane Doe is not the actual name of the victim, but is used in place of it to ensure her safety) draws her third cigarette from the box of Marlboro cigarettes on the table between us. The box looks light.

https://www.alligator.org/article/2017/10/sexual-assault-education-at-uf-falls-short-when-needed-the-most

UF Shands team to help elderly patients

(10/26/17 6:27pm)

To reduce the time elderly patients spend recovering in the hospital, UF Health Shands Hospital launched a new program focused on those 70 and older.

https://www.alligator.org/article/2017/10/uf-shands-team-to-help-elderly-patients

Students draw attention to ban on queer men donating blood

(10/26/17 6:24pm)

Sloane Henry used to frequent Pulse nightclub as a teenager.

https://www.alligator.org/article/2017/10/students-draw-attention-to-ban-on-queer-men-donating-blood

Weinstein scandal shows Hollywood is full of it

(10/17/17 6:25pm)

By now, everyone has read about the accusations surrounding Hollywood film mogul Harvey Weinstein. His list of accusers has grown significantly over the last week, as dozens of women have now come out and accused him of sexual assault or rape.

https://www.alligator.org/article/2017/10/weinstein-scandal-shows-hollywood-is-full-of-it

The Atlantic and Hippodrome to pay homage to Black Sabbath

(10/10/17 6:42pm)

There is no more appropriate day to celebrate a band whose occult themes and horror-inspired lyrics have rocked the heavy metal world since the 1960s than Friday the 13th.

https://www.alligator.org/article/2017/10/the-atlantic-and-hippodrome-to-pay-homage-to-black-sabbath

GPD: Woman arrested for hitting two people with her car

(10/08/17 5:51pm)

A Gainesville woman, who police found lying on the sidewalk with empty wine bottles, was arrested Saturday for hitting two people with her car, Gainesville Police said.

https://www.alligator.org/article/2017/10/gpd-woman-arrested-for-hitting-two-people-with-her-car

Dolbier makes 51 years in UF’s chemistry department

(10/06/17 6:57am)

The bond between William Dolbier and UF is not easy to break.

https://www.alligator.org/article/2017/10/dolbier-makes-51-years-in-uf-s-chemistry-department

Gainesville native Tom Petty dies at 66

(10/04/17 12:00am)

Jan. 19, 2018: This story has been updated to include that the medical examiner-coroner ruled Petty died of an accidental overdose involving opioids

https://www.alligator.org/article/2017/10/gainesville-native-tom-petty-dies-at-66

Tom Cruise delivers in ‘American Made’

(10/03/17 6:59pm)

After Tom Cruise’s recent performances in the Jack Reacher series and box office flop “The Mummy,” it seemed as if Cruise’s leading man persona was being boxed-in by established franchises.

https://www.alligator.org/article/2017/10/tom-cruise-delivers-in-american-made

Multiple sclerosis in mice reversed, inhibited

(10/01/17 8:09pm)

Using gene therapy, UF researchers reversed and inhibited multiple sclerosis in mice.

https://www.alligator.org/article/2017/10/multiple-sclerosis-in-mice-reversed-inhibited

‘Kingsman: The Golden Circle’ is more of the same, but bigger

(09/26/17 6:48pm)

If you thought “Kingsman: The Secret Service” was outlandish enough, you’re in for quite a ride with the sequel. “Kick-Ass” director Matthew Vaughn returns for “Kingsman: The Golden Circle” and gets right to the action with a car chase through London with Prince’s “Let’s Go Crazy” blaring in the background.

https://www.alligator.org/article/2017/09/kingsman-the-golden-circle-is-more-of-the-same-but-bigger