Controversial meme raises debate about SG campaign laws
(09/25/17 12:30am)
A meme posted by a sitting Impact Party senator criticizing Inspire Party sparked a Facebook debate about Student Government on Thursday night.
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It's time to start getting involved in the things you care about
(09/24/17 6:48pm)
As a student at UF, you probably hear the word “involvement” tossed around a lot. Every day we are bombarded with emails, Facebook event invitations and social media posts advertising opportunities for students to get involved.
Albert and Alberta Gator-themed emojis available
(09/24/17 6:42pm)
Supporters of Albert and Alberta Gator can now use specialized emojis to communicate through social media and messaging.
Fuchs to host trivia, award football tickets
(09/24/17 6:28pm)
To celebrate UF becoming a top-10 public university, UF President Kent Fuchs is hosting a trivia contest on Twitter.
Believe it or not, I feel bad for Hillary Clinton
(09/19/17 6:57pm)
Over the last several days, even amid all of the news coverage surrounding Hurricane Irma, Hillary Clinton has once again managed to find her way into the news cycle for the release of her new book, “What Happened.” Stories surrounding Clinton and her book reveal excerpts that demonstrate her true thoughts on President Donald Trump, her now-evident dislike of Bernie Sanders and, ultimately, her thoughts on the 2016 election. As someone who has had nothing but political disdain for Clinton for most of my adult life, I now pity the poor woman. To detail her political loss, which was supposed to be the highlight of her career, must have been devastating. I wouldn’t wish it on anyone. In fact, I feel bad for Hillary Clinton.
Spirit Fest returns for second year at new location
(09/19/17 6:55pm)
This weekend’s Spirit Fest will be a celebration of music, art and food hosted by The Jam: Gainesville and Heartwood Soundstage.
Matheson History Museum to host Rare Book Sale
(09/19/17 6:55pm)
Trees fell, a “hot cop” was suspended and Gainesville recovery efforts are ongoing, but an auction of authentic alligator purses and Seminole Indian prints stops for no one — or hurricane aftermath.
Google engineers host UF’s inaugural coding competition for students
(09/19/17 6:45pm)
At the first annual UF Google Games, students huddled close to their laptops, ready for a logic competition to win prizes.
Three GPD officers suspended within the past week
(09/19/17 1:04am)
Three Gainesville Police officers were suspended within the past week after internal investigations revealed the officers were profiling, sending crude texts and posting anti-Semitic comments on social media.
UF Housing official arrested for grand theft; six employees suspended
(09/19/17 12:12am)
The senior director of UF’s Housing and Residence Education was arrested Monday after allegedly using $180,607.65 in university funds for personal gain and benefit, police said.
Swamp Records signs new band
(09/18/17 7:57pm)
Swamp Records announced their third flagship artist, flipturn, on Friday.
What exactly does it mean for UF to be a top-10 university?
(09/17/17 7:16pm)
What makes a university great? Is it the academics? The prestige? The ability to help students move up the socio-economic ladder? And what are we really bragging about when we share a Facebook post about UF being a top-10 public institution?
Latino culture featured at Florida Museum
(09/17/17 7:12pm)
Although Risa and Paul George visited the Florida Museum of Natural History with their three granddaughters to see the frog exhibit, they stayed for the Latino festival Saturday.
Comedy benefit raises money for hurricane victims
(09/17/17 7:08pm)
In the Heartwood Soundstage on Saturday, it rained laughter.
Darts & Laurels
(09/14/17 6:37pm)
You pop your head out of your apartment door. It’s Monday, Sept. 11, 2017 — the day after Hurricane Irma hit. You and your roommates decide now that the storm has passed, it would be fun to navigate the great outdoors and investigate the damage Irma left behind.
Viral Gainesville ‘hot cop’ in hot seat for Facebook posts
(09/14/17 6:24pm)
One of the three “hot cops” in a viral selfie posted by Gainesville Police on Sunday is under investigation for anti-semitic comments he posted online.
Five concerts to catch throughout the rest of September
(09/12/17 5:50pm)
Although Hurricane Irma canceled various shows around town during the past week, there’s still plenty of live music to see before September ends. Here are five concerts that are worth your while to attend throughout the next few weeks.
Gainesville policing has a bias problem in the war on drugs
(09/12/17 5:49pm)
Gainesville has a policing problem.
When it gets tough, Gainesville comes together
(09/12/17 5:47pm)
During the past long weekend, I had a lot of time to reflect on how our community comes together when the possibility of a natural disaster looms over our heads. For one, it touched my heart to see just how close this community has become within the last week or so.
Samuel Proctor Oral History Program turns 50 years old
(09/12/17 5:46pm)
For its 50th anniversary, the Samuel Proctor Oral History Program is showing its highlight reel.
