The Oscars was a flop; in desperate need for progress, equality
(02/23/15 11:38pm)
Who else watched Neil Patrick Harris flaunt his body live on TV on Sunday night?
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Meet the Candidates: Tia Smart for Swamp VP
(02/20/15 2:04am)
Tia Smart’s first experience in Student Government was through the UF Freshman Leadership Council during her first year at UF.
Meet the candidates: Kevin Doan for Access VP
(02/20/15 2:01am)
When it comes to extracurricular activities, Kevin Doan isn’t shy.
LGBTQ+ community fights for pronoun control, gender equality
(02/13/15 1:05am)
While the legality of same-sex marriage is spreading across the nation, some LGBTQ+ activists are concerned the success of the fight for marriage equality will shift attention from the remaining struggle for equal rights.
Suicide awareness vigil focuses on how to help
(02/12/15 12:10am)
Experts, musicians and survivors joined to discuss experiences with suicide and ways to prevent it Wednesday night.
President Obama’s speech calls for religious tolerance
(02/09/15 11:48pm)
Each U.S. president since Dwight D. Eisenhower has attended the National Prayer Breakfast, an annual event started in 1953. President Barack Obama is no different in this instance, and he gave a speech at the breakfast last week. This speech marked Obama’s seventh attendance at the breakfast, and while the speech was uplifting in its hopeful message, it also raised a few eyebrows and has resulted in a lot of backlash from conservative politicians and organizations.
New single-sex restroom bill in Florida House is discriminatory
(02/08/15 11:55pm)
In the Florida House last week, a bill was manufactured by Republican Frank Artiles that gives a whole new meaning to discrimination. HB 583, entitled “Single-Sex Public Facilities,” would make it so a person must use a public facility that aligns with the sex they were assigned at birth.
Bruce Jenner’s gender isn't our business
(02/06/15 12:22am)
I was at the grocery store on Tuesday waiting to pay for my buy-one-get-one Cheez-Its when some magazine headlines caught my eye. The cash register line was a little long, so I had some time to look around at the multiple magazines covering the same subject: Bruce Jenner.
After same-sex marriage passes, LGBT community still fights for equality
(01/23/15 12:58am)
Although same-sex marriage has been recognized under Florida law, the local LGBT community is still facing issues.
Florida says 'I Do' to same-sex marriage
(01/07/15 1:45am)
Cheers erupted in the chilly air as the Alachua County Courthouse’s doors opened shortly after 8 a.m. Tuesday.
Publix to offer same-sex spouses insurance benefits
(01/07/15 1:43am)
Supermarket giant Publix is now offering full insurance benefits to married same-sex couples.
LGBT couples concerned about ruling
(12/08/14 12:39am)
Following a federal court decision announced Wednesday, Florida same-sex couples can marry by early January — but some partners are hesitant to plan their ceremonies.
Alachua County announces support for same-sex marriage
(11/20/14 2:00am)
Alachua County became the first county in North Florida to publicly support marriage equality this week.
UF physician to create LGBT-friendly medical club
(11/19/14 2:00am)
Dr. Stephanie Ryan wants to break the stereotypes associated with LGBT patients.
Multicultural Diversity and Affairs move to the Reitz Fall 2015
(11/18/14 2:00am)
UF’s Department of Multicultural Diversity and Affairs will be relocating to the Reitz Union next Fall.
Transgender activist, feminist speaks at Pugh Hall on Friday
(11/17/14 2:00am)
About 100 people gathered Friday night to listen to a woman talk about being transgender, while also channeling Beyoncé with her confidence.
America faces many fearsome issues
(10/31/14 2:00am)
Millennials these days are constantly being fed the narrative that the state of our nation is getting worse and worse. The media is constantly telling us to be afraid of the latest, most terrifying threat to America. Despite all the sensationalism, there are many things I am concerned about in our country, our state and my personal life. In the spirit of Halloween and all things spooky, I’d like to take some time to briefly discuss a few of them.
LGBT researcher speaks at Cymplify Central Pride event
(10/22/14 2:00am)
In anticipation for Saturday’s Pride Parade, a group of about 20 people gathered at Cymplify Central’s small coffee shop and listened to leading LGBT researcher Elizabethe Payne speak.
LGBT
(10/21/14 11:03pm)
Leading LGBT researcher Elizabethe Payne speaks to a room of UF students and educators at a lecture held at Cymplify Central at 5402 NW Eighth Ave. for Gainesville Pride Days.
Vatican views of LGBT: a good start
(10/17/14 2:00am)
I have been a Roman Catholic all my life. For 18 years, I went to church almost every Sunday without fail. While attending Mass, I realized that Catholics are especially resistant to one thing: change. I have experienced the same liturgy, the same teachings and the same traditions year after year with little hope of something different. The various popes have always looked the same and represented the same values. That is, until the selection of the current pope.
