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Transcript of Freshman Leadership Council Student Government Debate

UF Student Max Klein audio recorded the debate, posted it on YouTube and gave the Alligator permission to share it.

Refusing vaccination for veganism is a civil right

An Ohio hospital fired a 58-year-old vegan customer service representative for refusing a flu shot in 2010. She sued the hospital for religious discrimination.

UF law student takes cupid tradition to ninja competition

Cupid crashed an event at the UF Levin College of Law’s library Thursday, draped in a pale pink toga and accessorized with feathery, white wings.

Alabama limbo good sign for national marriage equality

Alabama began issuing marriage licenses to same-sex couples Monday. Well, parts of Alabama, anyway.

Student Senate selects new elections commissioner amid controversy over past political connection

A new elections commissioner was barely approved after much controversy during Tuesday night’s UF Student Senate meeting.

Darts & Laurels: shoddy arts and crafts, women's rights and, of course, balls

This week’s headlines were splattered with all kinds of hectic news: takes on the State of the Union address, renewed culture-war skirmishes surrounding “American Sniper,” and — let’s not forget — balls. Here’s this week’s edition of... 

Former Supreme Court Justice speaks on capital punishment, his book

Almost five years after his retirement from the U.S. Supreme Court, former Justice John Paul Stevens spoke to UF students and the general public Tuesday afternoon about his personal thoughts on topics ranging from the death penalty to the Second Amendment.

Why blacks in US are angry, frustrated

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Fla. same-sex marriages could begin in January after appeal ends

Following a state federal appellate court decision Wednesday, same-sex couples could legally marry in Florida as soon as Jan. 5.

Florida court case reveals out of control gun policy

In 2011, Jared Bretherick was riding in a car with his family near Orlando when another vehicle, driven by Derek Dunning, nearly sideswiped their vehicle.

GOP, anti-abortion legislation not popular with Americans

Last month, Republicans dominated midterm elections across the nation. No one can deny the power right-wing lawmakers will hold once January rolls around as they now enjoy a strong grip on two-thirds of state legislative bodies.

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Florida Supreme Court Justice Visits UF Law

Florida Supreme Court Justice Charles Canady spoke at UF’s Levin Law school today to discuss “The Role of Precedent and Stare Decisis.” This lecture, open to all UF Law students, was the final piece of the Overton Lectures series in honor of the late Justice Ben Overton, a former professor at UF Law. “The Overton lectures provide students the opportunity to learn about specific areas of Florida Constitutional Law from Justices of the Florida Supreme Court,” says Karen Miller, curator and counselor at UF Law’s Center for Career Development.

Supreme Court must act on gay marriage

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Rick Scott re-elected, Republicans dominate Democrats

Minutes before Rick Scott became the fourth Florida governor to earn a second term, Gainesville’s young Republicans mixed confidence with tequila shots.

Nov. 4, 2014 election information

Early voting ends Saturday at 6 p.m.

UF hosts panel on Supreme Court

Former state Supreme Court justices participated in a panel Tuesday on the challenges of implementing law in a biased system. 

Alachua County early voting begins Wednesday

Early voting for the 2014 general election will begin Wednesday and run until Nov. 1, said Alachua County Supervisor of Elections Pam Carpenter.

Reverend steps in for scheduled speaker

Through a little divine intervention, the Rev. Steven Baines arrived at Pugh Hall on Monday evening to present a discussion on religious liberty.