Hey, Stephen A.: Meritocracy doesn’t work
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Millennials these days are constantly being fed the narrative that the state of our nation is getting worse and worse. The media is constantly telling us to be afraid of the latest, most terrifying threat to America. Despite all the sensationalism, there are many things I am concerned about in our country, our state and my personal life. In the spirit of Halloween and all things spooky, I’d like to take some time to briefly discuss a few of them.
This summer, while working for a startup in Tel Aviv, I took a weekend to travel to Jerusalem and visit the Holocaust memorial. There, I walked by black and white photos of charred synagogues, Jewish-owned storefronts with shattered windows and signs calling for boycotts of Jewish businesses.
Last week, Twitter caught on fire after “That’s So Raven” star Raven-Symoné did an interview with Oprah Winfrey and said she did not want to be labeled an African-American, but rather, just an American.
I was browsing through my Twitter feed the other day and found the most thought-provoking quote I’ve read in a while: “the little things make life big.”
The subject of race relations is still a very sensitive issue in the U.S. Anyone believing that we live in a post-racist society should take note of the case involving Jennifer Crambelett and Amanda Zinkon.
Mother Nature got the best of Florida football on Saturday.
In my three years at UF, diversity has been at the center of my experience. I participated in the Gatorship retreat my freshman year and learned how to make campus more inclusive.
All eyes have been on Ferguson, Missouri, since earlier this month, when unarmed black teenager Michael Brown was shot dead by Darren Wilson, a white police officer.
Dear freshmen, and really anyone reading this: Don’t try this at home.
The 2013 Polish black-and-white film, “Ida”, which will end its two-week run at the Hippodrome State Theatre this Sunday, is both a nuanced study of 1960s Eastern Europe and a coming-of-age film that feels familiar and strange at the same time.
Erica Brown’s 4-year-old son doesn’t understand why his family can’t go home.
Skulls seem to be in vogue at the C.A. Pound Human Identification Laboratory.
Tuesday kicked off Syrian Solidarity Week at UF, a series of events to bring attention to the ongoing conflict in Syria.
The HBO original series “True Detective” had its season finale March 9, and fans went crazy analyzing it. The story centers around two detectives, Marty Hart and Rust Cohle. The two were assigned as partners in 1995 when a mysterious homicide, indicative of cult actions, led them down dark paths to solve the case. The series takes place over 17 years.
Greatness is not a common path. Actor, singer and musician Common told UF students Thursday night that he had to work hard to attain his success.
“You better keep walking, girl, because we’re gonna grab you if we catch you.”
Growing up was a challenge in itself for Robert Brown, but growing up as a black, gay male was a different story.
Gleeks and non-Gleeks across the nation came together Thursday night to remember a beloved member of the Glee family.
When it comes to clothes we all have a personal style whether it’s classic and girly or sporty and chic. There are also those trends that come and go with every season, which are fun to add into an everyday outfit, but all of this has to start from somewhere. Just like in music and books, fashion also has the classic pieces that every woman should own as a foundation to the rest of her wardrobe no matter her style. Here are just a few pieces to look out for on your next shopping trip if you don’t already own them.