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NEWS | CAMPUS

Rubio rape bill focus misplaced

Mar. 17, 2015

Last month, Florida’s Republican U.S. senator and UF alumnus Marco Rubio proposed a bipartisan-supported bill detailing a plan to combat sexual assault on college campuses. A letter he wrote was featured in the Alligator, and he has been applauded by people on both sides of the aisle for his seemingly progressive piece of legislation. I even found myself commending Rubio until I realized he and the team of senators — a total of five democrats and five republicans — made the same mistake most people are making when it comes to combating sexual assault: They’re focused on the aftermath of rape instead of focusing on disintegrating rape culture.

NEWS | CAMPUS

Combating sexual assault on campuses

Feb. 26, 2015

Every American will need access to some form of higher education in the 21st century. Ensuring this is possible will require lowering costs, expanding options and changing the way students pay for degrees. But these reforms will be of little use if students don’t feel safe on college campuses.

NEWS | CAMPUS

LGBTQ+ community fights for pronoun control, gender equality

By Cyanne Dunn | Feb. 12, 2015

While the legality of same-sex marriage is spreading across the nation, some LGBTQ+ activists are concerned the success of the fight for marriage equality will shift attention from the remaining struggle for equal rights.

NEWS | CAMPUS STUDENT LIFE

UF added to FindMyClass navigation app

By Chris Watkins | Feb. 1, 2015

Finding your way around campus just got easier thanks to a new app on campus.

NEWS | CAMPUS

Concealed carry bill may bring guns to campus

By Alyssa Fisher | Jan. 25, 2015

Guns on campus could be a reality as soon as June if a recently introduced bill passes the Florida House and Senate.

NEWS | CAMPUS

Lift on gun ban absurd, dangerous for students

Jan. 25, 2015

Around this time last year, a loophole was forced open that allows students to keep guns in locked cars. Many found it problematic, some saw it as a decent compromise between an all-out ban and a free-for-all. But for a few on the ideological fringe, it wasn’t nearly enough of a relaxation.

METRO | CRIMINAL JUSTICE

Federal sexual assault act revision to help LGBTQ+ students

By Jasmine Osmond | Oct. 5, 2014

Revisions made to a federal sexual assault act will now include LGBT students. But for some people in UF community, the act is not enough.

METRO | CRIMINAL JUSTICE

Campus safety rumors spread through anonymous app Yik Yak

By Alyssa Fisher | Sep. 30, 2014

To dispel anxiety over assault rumors seen on social media, UF faculty and Gainesville Police urge students to look to official sources for information.

NEWS | CAMPUS

California passes new consent law, UF community weighs in

By Chabeli Herrera | Sep. 30, 2014

California’s new sexual consent law is giving college campuses extra legal backing to the phrase “No means no.”

METRO | CRIMINAL JUSTICE

UF alerts of woman followed

By Melissa Mihm | Sep. 28, 2014

A woman said she was followed by a man who matched the description of the UF assault suspect near the Hub early Sunday, setting off a string of UF alerts at about 1 a.m.

NEWS | CAMPUS STUDENT LIFE

Online program to help students combat eating disorders

By Erin Ford | Sep. 28, 2014

The National Eating Disorders Association has implemented a new online program to serve college students dealing with body image confidence.

NEWS | CAMPUS STUDENT LIFE

Gainesville NOW to host events, meetings on campus

By Alexia Fernandez | Sep. 25, 2014

Gainesville Area National Organization for Women, a feminist organization, is hosting its first UF event in response to dozens of emails from students asking the group to move on campus.

NEWS | CAMPUS STUDENT LIFE

Two students running for Student Senate as independents

By Ariana Figueroa | Sep. 21, 2014

Against a stacked roster of Swamp Party candidates campaigning on Turlington Plaza and outside of the Reitz Union, Evan Morris and Preston Jones stick to word-of-mouth tactics.

NEWS | SFC

On-campus fair showcases alternative local organizations

By Julia Lopez | Sep. 17, 2014

Students who steered clear of Sorority and Fraternity Row this semester in favor of a more independent and alternative lifestyle can still rush today on Plaza of the Americas.

Ribbons placed in remembrance of the victims of serial killer Danny Rolling blow in the breeze on Southwest 34th Street on Thursday. Rolling murdered five students in Gainesville in late August 1990.

NEWS | CAMPUS

Climate of fear in Gainesville reminiscent of 1990 Rolling murders

By Patrick Pinak | Sep. 10, 2014

Capt. John Redmond of the Alachua County Sheriff’s Office remembers the fear.

Angela Rose, sexual assault survivor and activist, addresses students Wednesday in University Auditorium for Sexual Assault Awareness Week. She was brought by Accent Speaker’s Bureau. See the story on page 3.

NEWS | CAMPUS

Sexual assault survivor shares story in Accent event

By Alexia Fernandez | Sep. 10, 2014

Girls dressed in teal in honor of Sexual Assault Awareness Week lined the seats of the University Auditorium on Wednesday to hear a survivor tell her story.

NEWS | CAMPUS

Company discounts stun guns

By Liz Lancy | Sep. 10, 2014

After biking across America by herself this summer, Van Truong learned the significance of self defense.

METRO | CRIMINAL JUSTICE

UF students, faculty take safety measures for late night classes

By Alyssa Fisher | Sep. 10, 2014

Samantha Mossman has carried around pepper spray for years.

NEWS | CAMPUS STUDENT LIFE

Letters to the editor: UF must do more to make campus safe

Sep. 8, 2014

I remember touring UF my senior year of high school and hearing my mom ask the most important question of all: "How safe is campus?" We got the speech about the three-lock dorm system, the blue lights, Student Nighttime Auxiliary Patrol and all of the resources that make UF one of the safest places to call home. Now I, along with every other student, can only think about taking a self-defense class and buying pepper spray.

NEWS | CAMPUS

Letters to the editor: UF Student Body Presidents reminds students of safety tips

Sep. 7, 2014

Fellow Students,