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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
UF President Ben Sasse wrote an email to Jewish alumni following a vigil held Monday in support of Israel that ended in a stampede.
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.
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?
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.
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.
A previous UF resident assistant was formally charged Friday after being accused of raping an underage woman this summer.
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.
Under the leadership of Gov. Ron DeSantis, recent legislation has brought about a seismic shift in the social order.
The Florida Supreme Court heard oral arguments for a case that will determine the fate of abortion rights in the state Friday morning.
For the last two years, Dayanita Kumar lived at UF’s Keys Residential Complex — however, she never knew about the three sexual assaults that took place there in the last five years.
A UF resident assistant was arrested by UPD and charged with sexual battery of a victim between 12 and 18 years old July 8.
A UF student was arrested by UPD and charged with sexual battery of a victim between 12 and 18 years old July 8.
Update: Prosecutors dropped the charges in the case. Editor's note: This story contains depictions of sexual assault and rape
A Gainesville man was arrested June 5 after an underage victim said she had sex with the man the night before, according to a Gainesville Police Department arrest report.
A man was put into custody March 19 on suspicion of raping a Gainesville woman, nearly a year after the incident.
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