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(11/02/17 6:16pm)
When Faith Morgan walked into work with hair extensions, her boss said, “Oh, thank God.”Before then, Morgan wore her hair in a natural style when she went to work at an animal hospital. She was surprised to hear her boss express a preference for the new style over her natural hair.“That’s how my hair looks, there’s nothing I can do about it,” the 20-year-old UF wildlife ecology and conservation junior said. The incident, which happened in July, inspired Morgan to start a club about natural hair care. The club, Girls w’ Curls, became an official organization Oct. 30, and Morgan is the president.Morgan said she went natural freshman year to help repair her damaged hair, but she had a hard time finding the right products to use. She hopes the club will guide other girls through hair care in a way she never had access to.“I’ve been natural for three years now, and I’m just now figuring it out,” she said. She also hopes to speak with the PACE Center for Girls Alachua and the Boys & Girls Club of America to help young girls love their natural hair in a way Morgan never did. “Even at a young age, I always thought my hair was ugly,” she said. “And I feel like if I bring other girls from the club, I can show them our hair is pretty, too.”Jae’Lyn Dorsey, a UF health education and behavior junior, said she and her friends have discussed hair care and skin care informally in a group chat. When they asked how many people would be interested in a formal club, about 50 people replied. She said they’ll discuss things like how to keep curls moisturized, different styles and if the natural hair movement is a fad or not.“I’m hoping for everyone to learn more about their hair and feel confident with their hair,” the 20-year-old said.
(11/01/17 12:00am)
After student outcry, Provost Joseph Glover secured permanent funding for eight new mental health counselors.
(10/31/17 6:37pm)
A Gainesville man was arrested for attempted murder after he tried to shoot his roommate Monday, Alachua County Sheriff’s Office said.
(10/29/17 6:17pm)
Tensions flared at a Graduate Assistants United bargaining meeting Friday, held months after the Summer deadline to resolve contracts.
(10/26/17 1:00am)
On the day of Richard Spencer’s speech at UF, Eran del Castillo, a UF alumna, was scrolling through her Twitter when she saw someone she recognized.
(10/12/17 6:16pm)
After more than three years of planning, UF will kick off its $3 billion fundraising mission with a night of celebration.
(10/12/17 6:15pm)
After the Counseling & Wellness Center’s proposal for a fee increase was voted against, director Ernesto Escoto remains hopeful.
(10/12/17 2:51am)
Chenetrice Simpson doesn’t know what to tell her mom.
(10/10/17 6:37pm)
UF is suing the companies and people who worked on the Chemical Engineering building addition for damages greater than $15,000.
(10/10/17 6:32pm)
A new smoothie restaurant on UF’s campus will replace Freshens in Spring.
(10/10/17 6:25pm)
After UF canceled classes for four days due to Hurricane Irma, hourly paid workers will not be repaid for time lost.
(10/09/17 12:00am)
About two weeks before white supremacist Richard Spencer is set to speak at UF, local anti-fascist protesters spoke out against Spencer’s ideals and those who work with him.
(10/06/17 7:13am)
To get an appointment at UF’s Counseling & Wellness Center, Laura Uribe had to sign up the first day of her freshman year.
(10/06/17 7:09am)
The first time Estevan Torres walked into the Institute of Hispanic-Latino Cultures, or La Casita, it felt just like his grandmother’s home.
(10/04/17 12:00am)
Student senators from both sides of the aisle emphasized bipartisanship after Inspire candidates were sworn into their seats Tuesday night.
(10/02/17 8:55pm)
Actor, comedian and former White House employee Kal Penn will speak at UF later this month.
(10/02/17 12:15am)
For Antonio Sierra and Marinés de la Peña, it was never a choice to help out in Mexico.
(09/28/17 1:23am)
Graduate Assistants United celebrated UF’s top 10 status with party hats, candy and fliers asking for higher pay.
(09/25/17 8:54pm)
Carlota Bonnet didn’t expect herself to agree with President Donald Trump.
(09/24/17 6:39pm)
Adorned in rainbow-patched vests and face paint, about 50 Girl Scouts conducted science experiments at the Society of Women Engineers’ annual Girl Scout Day.