UF makes top 10 list for sexual health
(10/25/11 1:10am)
The Gator Nation has proved, once again, that it likes to be on top.
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Getting tested regularly for HIV is responsible, empowering
(10/20/11 2:05am)
This year marks the 30-year anniversary of the first reported cases of AIDS in the United States. Fortunately, we have made leaps and bounds in terms of awareness, prevention and treatment for those living with this disease.
UF Model U.N., Human.I.T.Y. host discussion on war in the Congo
(10/18/11 1:05am)
UF's Model United Nations and Human.I.T.Y. hosted a simulation of the United Nations Human Rights Council on Monday night to brainstorm solutions to the war in the Congo.
Testing prevents spread of HIV
(10/18/11 12:15am)
Of the more than one million people living with HIV in the U.S., one in five does not know they have it.
French novel adapted into film 'Sarah's Key'
(10/03/11 12:15am)
Occasionally I like to venture outside of the Hollywood-production bubble and explore what other cultures have to offer in the world of cinema. Foreign films have always been a bit of a risk for me, especially because I'm not always a fan of subtitles, although, my feelings of frustration can be quelled by a truly engrossing story. "Sarah's Key," the film adaptation of Tatiana de Rosnay's novel "Elle s'appeliat Sarah," is a 2010 French drama starring Mèlusine Mayance and "Bitter Moon's" Kristin Scott Thomas. It is an example of a captivating film that should set a standard for all future foreign films.
DJ Tiësto brings Club Life College Invasion tour to Gainesville
(09/21/11 11:21pm)
He was voted No. 1 disc jockey in the world, and on Monday, Tiësto will hit up Gainesville in a performance at the Alachua County Fairgrounds from 8 p.m. to 2 a.m.
Walk to spread chronic illness awareness hosted on Saturday
(09/19/11 1:02am)
UF's Health Disparities Research and Intervention Program will hold its second annual Walk to Eliminate Health Disparities on Saturday.
UK lifts ban on blood donations from homosexuals
(09/19/11 12:22am)
The United Kingdom's Department of Health announced Sept. 8 it will end the lifetime ban on blood donation by men who have sex with other men.
HIV scare in L.A.'s porn industry brings attention to protection
(09/14/11 11:01pm)
Two weeks ago, Los Angeles's billion-dollar pornography industry shut down. The reason? A male actor tested positive for HIV.
Rejecting drag and other sections of LBGT society disheartening
(04/18/11 11:30pm)
While an opinion is something to always be respected, it is hard to do so when the motives behind it somehow insult the efforts of a community as a whole.
Peace Corps reaches out at anniversary celebration
(03/24/11 12:02am)
Students and former Peace Corps volunteers gathered on the Plaza of the Americas on Wednesday afternoon to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Peace Corps.
Secrets of the Swamp: stripped Study shows college students having less sex
(03/24/11 12:02am)
Crash courses in sex ed 101 might be paying off, according to a study released earlier this month by the Center for Disease Control and Prevention.
Planned Parenthood’s funds need trim
(02/28/11 12:02am)
That name inevitably evokes a knee-jerk reaction from all who hear it. For some, it is an organization providing needed health services to men and women, while to others it is a force perpetuating one of the greatest moral crises of our time.
HIV testing event sees disappointing turnout
(02/16/11 11:44pm)
Fewer than 10 UF students showed up for free HIV testing in the Reitz Union basement Wednesday afternoon.
Everyone faces AIDS risk
(02/10/11 12:02am)
At least Brett Wagner didn’t use the, “But I have lots of gay friends,” excuse in his attack on the LGBT community in Monday’s paper.
FDA’s ban is for nation’s own good
(02/07/11 12:00am)
Gay and bisexual men have routinely been subjected to various forms of condemnation, prejudice, stereotyping, hate and physical brutality.
Team studies effects of pot on HIV
(01/07/11 12:02am)
A team of researchers at UF, the University of South Florida and the University of California, San Diego were awarded $4.7 million by the National Institutes of Health to study the effects of marijuana use on youths with HIV infection.
Darts & Laurels
(12/08/10 12:02am)
This is it, Gators. You’ve all made it through another semester, and many of you have made it through your very first one. It wasn’t that bad.
GatorWell provides free HIV testing for UF students
(12/01/10 12:27am)
Gators who want to assess their sexual health can receive free testing today.
Condomania: Pope’s ruling problematic, ineffective
(11/22/10 12:02am)
Never fear, Gators. If any of you were musing on your sexual morality and overall human decency and/or worth while contemplating a trip to confessional after your purchase of a box of Trojans, don’t you worry.
