UCF student arrested for alleged rape at UF fraternity
(10/08/24 12:08am)
A UCF student was arrested at a UF fraternity house Oct. 5 on suspicion of sexual battery.
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How Alachua County voters view the abortion amendment on November's ballot
(09/09/24 9:50am)
On May 1, Florida enacted one of the strictest abortion bans in the country: the Heartbeat Protection Act. The legislation, upheld by the Florida Supreme Court on April 1, prohibited all elective abortion procedures in the state after the six-week pregnancy mark, with exceptions up to 15 weeks for instances of rape and incest.
Florida executes ‘Ocala national forest killer’ convicted of murder of college student
(08/30/24 2:57pm)
Loran Kenstley Cole, 57, became the first person to be executed in Florida in 2024, marking the 13th execution this year and the 106th in Florida since the United States Supreme Court’s reinstatement of the death penalty in 1976.
Mount Olive Primitive Baptist Church pastor arrested on accusation of rape
(07/24/24 11:51pm)
The Gainesville Police Department arrested a pastor Sunday on suspicion of raping his 15-year-old niece, who was booked into UF Health Shands Hospital for examination a day after the incident.
Student journalist: Writing about other people’s trauma when I’m still processing my own
(06/05/24 2:52pm)
Editor’s note: This article contains mention of sexual assault.
What to expect from UF Student Government this summer
(05/13/24 1:00pm)
During the Spring semester, the Student Senate passed laws and resolutions covering issues ranging from rebuking ACCENT and Student Government Productions Agency for inviting Nelly to calling upon UF to address climate change and move away from fossil fuels.
‘It has turned back the clock’: Florida Democrats fear approaching six-week abortion ban
(04/22/24 1:00pm)
As April ebbed away, Sarah Parker dreaded what’s to come when the clock strikes May: an even stricter state abortion ban in the wake of a world post-Roe v. Wade’s overturn.
‘Survivors of Violence’ exhibit joins the Harn Museum for Sexual Assault Awareness Month
(04/22/24 1:00pm)
A black-and-white photograph with the caption, “Let’s not make this a big deal,” etched across a nude body; “Embittered Woman” in red paint over police reports; a burnt undergarment over a black canvas. The wall of art on the lower level of the Harn Museum tells 17 stories of six artists’ experience as survivors of violent crimes.
‘Republicans have had the upper hand’: Florida Latino voters are unresponsive to Democrats’ appeals
(04/15/24 1:00pm)
Signaled by the election of Brazil’s Jair Bolsonaro in 2018, a slew of right-wing populists have assumed the presidency across Latin America. Argentina’s Javier Milei in 2023 and El Salvador’s Nayib Bukele are the most recent entries into this trend, while Chile’s José Antonio Kast popularity only increases for the 2025 election.
Floridians need to vote yes on 4
(02/19/24 2:00pm)
If you have seen the bright pink Planned Parenthood Generation Action table on campus, you have been asked to sign the abortion ballot initiative. Ballot initiatives get a bad reputation on college campuses, as some paid petitioners who are just doing it for the money and are not invested in the cause can be very pushy. However, it is important not to let this skew your narrative of this pivotal campaign.
Newly enacted laws upend Florida’s criminal justice system
(01/08/24 4:00pm)
With the arrival of the new year, several laws passed during 2023’s legislative session are now taking effect and have the potential to drastically alter the criminal justice system in Florida.
Campus speech matters: The First Amendment and student organizations
(10/30/23 10:00am)
Florida’s Chancellor of the State University System, Ray Rodrigues, issued a memorandum directing state university system presidents to “deactivate” the registration of National Students for Justice in Palestine. UF President Ben Sasse complied.
Sasse condemns Hamas, ensures campus safety following Israel vigil stampede
(10/12/23 11:32pm)
UF President Ben Sasse wrote an email to Jewish alumni following a vigil held Monday in support of Israel that ended in a stampede.
Am Yisrael Chai: The people of Israel live
(10/12/23 4:15pm)
Hundreds of people covered Turlington Plaza for a vigil in honor of Israel on Monday night, most with candles in hand. Israeli flags draped over the outdoor staircase and shielded the shoulders of many like capes. Some wore yarmulkes with pride while others sported the Star of David around their necks. People exchanged soft smiles and borrowed flames until the crowd was completely luminous.
Being Jewish means wanting to stop politicizing human rights
(10/11/23 2:44pm)
I began this column at 11:02 p.m. on Monday. I’ve been struggling to find the words to even begin this column. I’ve been unable to write as I’ve pondered this question since I was nearly stampeded in Turlington Plaza about two hours ago: What does it mean to be a Jew?
Young people and the fight for abortion access in Florida
(10/09/23 6:44pm)
UF Planned Parenthood Generation Action, College Democrats, Young Democratic Socialists of America and other student organizations are getting involved with the statewide initiative to get abortion on the ballot for the 2024 election cycle.
Man executed for 1996 murder Tuesday at Florida State Prison
(10/05/23 1:23am)
Michael Duane Zack III woke up Tuesday morning at 5:30 a.m. and met with his first wife, Ann-Kristin. He declined a last meal, met with his spiritual advisor and died by lethal injection by 6:14 p.m. that same day.
Previous UF resident assistant formally charged with sexual battery of a minor Friday
(09/22/23 8:22pm)
A previous UF resident assistant was formally charged Friday after being accused of raping an underage woman this summer.
Florida's divisive legislation of 2023: A comprehensive recap
(09/11/23 7:00pm)
Understanding all of Florida’s legislation is overwhelming; bills pass during a short period and it seems there is too much to keep up with. However, it is crucial to know how legislation is currently impacting Floridians. A few notable policy areas for the 2023 legislative session include abortion, gender-affirming care and immigration.
New Florida legislation combats left-wing agenda
(09/11/23 7:00pm)
Under the leadership of Gov. Ron DeSantis, recent legislation has brought about a seismic shift in the social order.
