The Most Read Stories of 2017
(12/30/17 4:39pm)
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Reframing the race conversation
(11/15/17 1:33am)
I don’t think the only problem with Richard Spencer is that he is a white supremacist. The problem with Spencer is that he provides a bogus answer to a legitimate and enigmatic question academia has left unexplored: What does it mean to be white in 21st century America?
Gainesville hosts 36th downtown art show
(11/12/17 8:58pm)
Jacob Ascher, a 12-year-old artist, used his tie-dyed colored pencil box to store his cash.
UF community discusses racism, injustice at public forum
(11/09/17 2:44am)
When Alex Tepperman checked his Twitter feed the day Richard Spencer spoke at UF, he saw a photo of himself protesting with added comments from users supporting white nationalism and ethno states.
Column: In the wake of Spencer controversy, it’s OK to take a break from sports
(10/23/17 1:33am)
A white man in a black V-neck stood outside the Phillips Center on Thursday. On his right shoulder, he had pinned a pro-Nazi button. He proceeded to speak about how he disliked transgender people.
Unlikely friendship forms out of Richard Spencer event
(10/22/17 5:41pm)
While Randy Furniss strolled with his hands inside his pockets Thursday during Richard Spencer’s speech at UF, a group of protesters attacked him.
Let’s talk about the white supremacy that's in our own backyard
(10/15/17 6:39pm)
A white supremacist coming to campus later this week has sparked calls for unity, but these only seem to falsely cover up divisions within our own campus communities.
Protests are meant to make you uncomfortable; that's the point
(10/02/17 1:32am)
Does taking a knee make you uncomfortable? Good. You know what’s beyond uncomfortable? Not knowing whether the police are there to help or hurt you.
Chance the Rapper premieres new music on ‘The Late Show’
(09/26/17 6:49pm)
On Monday night, Chance the Rapper took to “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert” to do what Chance does best: speak truth and drop new music.
Respect is earned, not given
(09/24/17 6:50pm)
One of the first things you are taught in kindergarten is to treat others how you would like to be treated. Apparently, no one ever let our president in on the secret.
Feminism has to be more than a fad
(09/21/17 12:40am)
Step aside, Nike shorts and Chaco shoes. The must-have fashion trend this fall? Feminism. Well, kind of.
Inspire Party releases its platform
(09/21/17 12:30am)
The possibility of getting free feminine hygiene products on campus captivated Niko Alaezi when she first read Inspire Party’s platform.
Trump’s complacency with racism is concerning
(09/17/17 7:16pm)
Another day, another tweet from President Donald Trump. It doesn’t quite come as a surprise to anyone anymore, does it? Our president has desensitized many of us to his cruelty and ignorance by exposing us to his repulsive words on a daily, or sometimes hourly, basis.
Column: Gators are still DBU
(07/18/17 1:35am)
When high school defensive backs decide to attend the University of Florida, they’re actually committing to two different schools.
Mural by Women’s March Gainesville defaced within one day of painting
(06/12/17 2:00pm)
On Saturday morning, 15 volunteers from Women’s March Gainesville painted a mural called “Seeds of Resistance: Best Planted Together” on a 34th Street wall, illustrating their stance on controversial opinions such as immigration, healthcare and gay rights.
A choose-your-own-adventure-style play comes to the theater
(06/01/17 12:00am)
Turn to page 72 if you want to fight. Turn to page 26 if you want to run.
County Commission votes to relocate Confederate statue
(05/25/17 12:00am)
Amid the humid weather, steady rush-hour traffic and loud honks from cars passing by, protesters and counter-protesters stood on opposite sides of University Avenue and Main Street chanting back and forth.
Where they are now: Former UF gymnast transitioning to life off the mat
(04/19/17 3:51am)
Bridget Sloan called it her slump period.
It’s pointless to boycott Pepsi
(04/09/17 9:13pm)
Quick recap: Last week, Pepsi came out with a really out-of-touch commercial starring Kendall Jenner, who leaves a photoshoot and brings peace to a vague protest by handing an officer a can of Pepsi. People were, understandably, upset. The commercial was in
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(04/03/17 11:39pm)
Greg Cruz, 40, uses a megaphone to lead chants at the protest of Ben Shapiro at the University Auditorium on Monday. Cruz, a photographer and videographer for the Black Lives Matter movement, came from Tampa in order to participate in the protest.
