Gainesville to take back the night, raise sexual assault awareness
(04/03/14 12:25am)
Every two minutes, someone is sexually assaulted.
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Man picks up woman at Gator City, charged with sexual battery
(04/02/14 12:37am)
Gainesville Police arrested a local man Friday following accusations that he and another man picked up a woman from a Midtown bar, took her to a hotel and raped her.
Defense against the dark LARPs: a Jake Rush story
(04/01/14 11:33pm)
Jake Rush caught the attention of websites like Gawker when reports surfaced of the Alachua Republican lawyer’s involvement with live-action role-playing games. During his undergraduate years at UF, Rush was part of The Camarilla, the UF chapter of an international gaming society. Around 2009, under the name of his gaming alter ego Chazz Darling, Rush posted messages in a gaming forum with violent and sexual threats, according to Gawker.
America passively condones rape culture
(03/31/14 11:47pm)
The first of many things wrong with the column in Time magazine by Caroline Kitchens is its title: “It’s Time to End ‘Rape Culture’ Hysteria.”
Battalion against sexism needs soldiers
(03/24/14 10:41pm)
I wasn’t sure how to reply to a question that sat in my inbox.
Young love? Florida should ban under-16 marriages
(03/19/14 11:44pm)
A Florida lawmaker made headlines Wednesday when she announced her plans to stop marriages in the state from going forward if both partners are younger than 16.
Male apathy: the tragedy in sexism fight
(03/17/14 11:20pm)
The reaction from fellow males to my column last week on the male role in misogyny at UF was quite revealing.
Open letter to UF men: Sexism isn’t OK
(03/10/14 11:37pm)
Ed. note: This column uses strong language. Offensive words have been left uncensored to preserve the columnist’s intent.
Six slots open on Alachua County rape crisis advisory board
(02/25/14 1:05am)
A county advisory board for rape victims has six slots open.
Gainesville advocates push for dating violence awareness
(02/24/14 1:44am)
Outshined by a month that glorifies relationships, February is also Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month, and locals advocates are offering advice to to raise awareness.
Culture is a part of human identity
(02/10/14 11:15pm)
Syria is rife with civil unrest. Many archaeological sites have been looted, museums are being damaged, and artifacts are being stolen. During times of war, cultural heritage is left defenseless. Islamic landmarks like the Umayyad Mosque, the old city of Aleppo and the Krak des Chavaliers — a crusader castle — have all been damaged by bombs and theft.
Tiffany Sessions suspect named
(02/07/14 1:35am)
They found nothing in the dirt.
Paul Rowles: His history, victims
(02/07/14 1:15am)
Paul Rowles, who police think killed UF finance junior Tiffany Sessions in 1989, killed before.
Paul Rowles named No. 1 suspect in Tiffany Sessions cold case
(02/06/14 12:16pm)
Serial killer Paul Rowles is likely responsible for the death of Tiffany Sessions 25 years ago.
Police to name suspect in 1989 missing UF student case
(02/06/14 1:00am)
Twenty-five years ago, UF student Tiffany Sessions left her apartment for a walk and never returned.
GatorWell responds to ‘GatorAid’
(02/04/14 11:20pm)
Last week in the Alligator’s GatorAid advice column, Leslie Cole responded to an anonymous student’s question, “I’m a girl, but I’m not 21. What are good old-fashioned ways to have fun without drinking?”
Hollywood’s code of silence punishes victims of abuse
(02/02/14 11:12pm)
When Woody Allen won the Golden Globe lifetime achievement award a few weeks ago, an old debate reignited: Is it right to celebrate artists who have committed — or been accused of committing — heinous crimes?
Task force not the solution to rape issue
(02/02/14 11:07pm)
President Barack Obama recently announced that a task force was formed to address sexual assault on college campuses.
Barnes & Noble closes, Gainesville offers book alternatives
(01/22/14 11:22pm)
It was only a matter of time. The Barnes & Noble in Butler Plaza indefinitely closed its doors to customers.
Death penalty is rife with inconsistencies
(01/22/14 11:03pm)
Dennis McGuire took 25 minutes to die on an execution table in Ohio on Thursday.
