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Clearing the air: Tuesday’s coitus interruptus column

(06/12/14 12:24am)

On Tuesday, the Alligator ran a column titled “‘Pull and pray’: Yay or Nay?” singing the praises of the pull-out birth control method. We realize that the piece didn’t emphasize a few key pieces of information: That, like all birth control, the pull-out method isn’t for everyone, and furthermore, the study quoted in the article stipulated that the pull-out method should be used in conjunction with other forms of birth control.

https://www.alligator.org/article/2014/06/clearing-the-air-tuesday-s-coitus-interruptus-column

FAU student challenges Florida gay marriage ban

(05/22/14 12:24am)

When Gildas Dousset received his tuition bill, it was nearly four times as high as it was supposed to be.

https://www.alligator.org/article/2014/05/fau-student-challenges-florida-gay-marriage-ban

6-year-old son of Shands nurse slowly recovers after cardiac arrest

(04/17/14 11:35pm)

As a nurse, Lauren Furgason has seen her fair share of cardiac arrests.

https://www.alligator.org/article/2014/04/6-year-old-son-of-shands-nurse-slowly-recovers-after-cardiac-arrest

UF should observe National Alcohol Screening Day

(04/09/14 10:52pm)

Today is National Alcohol Screening Day, and more than 600 colleges in the U.S. will be holding free alcohol screenings on their campuses to help students identify any problems they may have with alcohol abuse. It’s a fantastic idea; after all, nearly 2,000 Americans ages 18 to 24 die each year from alcohol-related injuries. The annual screenings are hosted by a nonprofit called Screening for Mental Health, which advocates mental-health and substance-abuse resources to be made readily available to those who need it.

https://www.alligator.org/article/2014/04/uf-should-observe-national-alcohol-screening-day

Gators write hand-written words of encouragement to students

(04/01/14 12:26am)

More than 30 students wrote letters to fellow Gators on Monday evening during Words of Encouragement, a program aimed to help students adjust to college life.

https://www.alligator.org/article/2014/04/gators-write-hand-written-words-of-encouragement-to-students

Beekeepers, experts discuss whether honey has sweet effects on allergies

(03/25/14 12:47am)

Hives may hold the cure for your allergic reactions. Beehives, that is.

https://www.alligator.org/article/2014/03/beekeepers-experts-discuss-whether-honey-has-sweet-effects-on-allergies

Norovirus spreads through UF Beta Theta Pi fraternity chapter

(03/25/14 12:46am)

A UF fraternity is recovering after it experienced an outbreak of a “cruise ship” virus last week.

https://www.alligator.org/article/2014/03/norovirus-spreads-through-uf-beta-theta-pi-fraternity-chapter

Super gonorrhea spreading across US can’t be treated by current drugs, CDC reports

(03/19/14 12:20am)

Cases of what is being called “super gonorrhea” are on the rise across the country

https://www.alligator.org/article/2014/03/super-gonorrhea-spreading-across-us-can-t-be-treated-by-current-drugs-cdc-reports

Obama visit to Coral Reef highlights importance of public education

(03/11/14 11:27pm)

Before I was a Gator, I was a ‘Cuda.

https://www.alligator.org/article/2014/03/obama-visit-to-coral-reef-highlights-importance-of-public-education

UF Student Health Care Center now requires photo ID at all locations

(03/10/14 1:00am)

Before you check in at the Infirmary, the Student Health Care Center needs to check you out.

https://www.alligator.org/article/2014/03/uf-student-health-care-center-now-requires-photo-id-at-all-locations

Officials’ Spring Break tips: Lock up, drink carefully

(02/28/14 1:12am)

As Gators prepare to head out for Spring Break, Florida safety officials are offering tips to UF students.

https://www.alligator.org/article/2014/02/officials-spring-break-tips-lock-up-drink-carefully

UF Student Health Care Center prepared in event of meningitis outbreak

(02/26/14 1:38am)

Recent outbreaks of bacterial meningitis on the campuses of Princeton University and the University of California, Santa Barbara, have raised concerns about possible future occurrences of the disease at UF.

https://www.alligator.org/article/2014/02/uf-student-health-care-center-prepared-in-event-of-meningitis-outbreak

Sitting down linked to diabetes, osteoporosis, study says

(02/24/14 11:48pm)

At first glance, chairs don’t look like health hazards, but a new study published Wednesday in the Journal of Physical Activity and Health suggests every hour spent sitting doubles the risk of disability later in life.

https://www.alligator.org/article/2014/02/sitting-down-linked-to-diabetes-osteoporosis-study-says

UF site to help families figure out mandatory health insurance

(02/18/14 12:47am)

A new health insurance website, launched through UF Health Shands Hospital, has been formed to help newly admitted students and their families purchase or prove their health insurance.

https://www.alligator.org/article/2014/02/uf-site-to-help-families-figure-out-mandatory-health-insurance

Food insecurity plaguing students nationwide, locally at Santa Fe College

(01/29/14 11:59pm)

While many college students fear the dreaded Freshman 15, others are more concerned about how they are going to scrape up enough money to pay for their next meal.

https://www.alligator.org/article/2014/01/food-insecurity-plaguing-students-nationwide-locally-at-santa-fe-college

Darts & Laurels 1/24/14

(01/24/14 12:17am)

Another arctic week in Gainesville has come and gone, and our resolves are being tested. The initial thrill of finally getting the chance to break out those dusty boots and moth-eaten gloves has worn off, and now we’d give anything to return to frat tanks and flip-flops. Our tropical temperaments simply aren’t suited for 30-degree nights. And remember: It’s not too late to get a flu shot from the Student Health Care Center. Seriously! It takes, like, five minutes, and the nurses are very nice.

https://www.alligator.org/article/2014/01/darts-laurels-1-24-14

Flu shots available at UF Student Health Care Center

(01/15/14 1:16am)

The UF Student Health Care Center reordered a limited amount of flu vaccines for students in response to severe local cases.

https://www.alligator.org/article/2014/01/flu-shots-available-at-uf-student-health-care-center

UF health center warns about peak of flu season

(01/10/14 12:54am)

With flu season in progress, the UF Student Health Care Center is urging students to take precautions.

https://www.alligator.org/article/2014/01/uf-health-center-warns-about-peak-of-flu-season

Free blood glucose tests today on campus for Diabetes Awareness Month

(11/14/13 1:02am)

The UF Student Health Care Center is offering free blood glucose tests as part of UF’s Diabetes Awareness Month.

https://www.alligator.org/article/2013/11/free-blood-glucose-tests-today-on-campus-for-diabetes-awareness-month

UF drops three spots in annual sexual health rankings

(11/12/13 12:09am)

As UF’s football ranking dropped, so did the ranking of campus sexual health services.

https://www.alligator.org/article/2013/11/uf-drops-three-spots-in-annual-sexual-health-rankings

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