METRO
Sixteen-person bike now features rooftop solar panel
By Nancy Massani | July 25, 2016The lights and speakers on Florida Fun Bikes’ 16-person bike will now be powered by a small rooftop solar panel.
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CAMPUS
UF researchers working to create anti-virus program
By Martin | July 25, 2016Ransomware — viruses that steal computer files and hold them hostage for money — causes Americans to lose millions of dollars, and UF researchers are working on a solution.
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COLUMNS
Opinion: A nation on political suicide watch
July 25, 2016My roommate, a modest conservative, had to endure the sight of me last week going full-fetal on our sofa, hugging a pillow, while I watched Fox News coverage of the Republican National Convention. “Why are you even watching this?” he asked, knowing full well my left-of-center views. “It’s like a train wreck,” I replied. “You just can’t look away.”
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COLUMNS
Guest Column: UF and the failed coup in Turkey
July 25, 2016On July 15 in Istanbul, Turkey, soldiers closed the two bridges across the Bosphorus, the first indication that elements of the army were planning to remove the government of President Recip Tayyip Erdogan. In Ankara, the national capital, other soldiers took control of television stations and shelled the parliament building. President Erdogan had to use social media to rally his supporters. But by morning it was all over with Erdogan in full control.
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COLUMNS
Guest Column: Three reasons to consider agriculture
July 25, 2016First, it’s a way you can change the world. We need to produce more food over the course of your working lives than we have in the past 10,000 years. We’re not going to get there if people like you don’t come up with the scientific advances.
SPORTS
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FOOTBALL
Treon Harris to transfer from Florida
By IAN COHEN | July 25, 2016After two years at Florida, Treon Harris is transferring, the school confirmed Monday.
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CAMPUS STUDENT GOVERNMENT
Students react, criticize expansion of Chick-fil-A on campus
By Paige Fry | July 20, 2016Shortly after the UF executive branch announced a new Chick-fil-A expansion, a group of 11 UF graduate students sent an email to President Fuchs.
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CAMPUS STUDENT GOVERNMENT
Senate 700 Code Revisions sparks debate on the floor
By Paige Fry | July 20, 2016Sen. Macey Wilson (Fine Arts) and Sen. Max Stein (Graduate-01) objected to a bill about Student Government debates at Tuesday’s Senate meeting, causing the bill to come to a debate, then a vote.
NEWS
UF student donates bone marrow to save a life
By Ethan Bauer | July 20, 2016Somewhere in the U.S., a 52-year-old man sat waiting, hoping a random person somewhere in the world might be able to save his life.
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CAMPUS
UF professors, students to attend Alzheimer’s conference
By Maria Velandia | July 20, 2016Two professors and two students will represent UF at a conference Sunday to contribute to research for Alzheimer’s disease.
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CAMPUS
Krishna Lunch begins serving its own organic produce
By Marina Masterson | July 20, 2016Monday through Friday, hundreds of people gather on the Plaza of the Americas to stand in line for Krishna Lunch.
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CAMPUS
‘Pokemon Go’ connects students, encourages friendships
By Nicole Kocian | July 20, 2016Robert Cody, 22, recently met his neighbor of two years for the first time — all thanks to “Pokemon Go.”
METRO
Subway campaign aims to alleviate global water shortage
By Nancy Massani | July 20, 2016For every bottle of Dasani water purchased through Aug. 31 at Subway, the restaurant will donate 30 cents to help build a well in Kenya.
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EDITORIALS
Darts & Laurels: July 21, 2016
July 20, 2016It’s been a crazy week, dear readers. Between that nonsensical WWE “Whose-nominee-is-this-guy-anyway?” deathmatch in Cleveland, Ohio, and Summer classes, it’s no wonder some of you might feel a bit overwhelmed. In times like these, kicking back and listening to some tunes might be all you need. Might we recommend to you some hot summer ’16 releases like “Dark Necessities” by the Melania Trump Chili Peppers or perhaps “Bored to Death” by Melania-182?
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BASEBALL
Gators in MLB: Former UF catcher homers in comeback to majors
July 20, 2016After a two-game stint with the Seattle Mariners earlier this month, former Florida standout Mike Zunino was called up from Triple-A Tacoma again on Wednesday.
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COLUMNS
Opion: Catch those Pokemon — with caution
July 20, 2016Pokemon will celebrate its 20th birthday this year. Since 1996, 721 pocket monsters have come into creation, 73 different video games can possibly be played and 21.5 billion trading cards have shipped globally. Nintendo released “Pokemon Go” two weeks ago, and the free game has added $7.5 billion to Nintendo’s market value. The game has already surpassed Facebook and Twitter in daily active users. Nintendo’s newest creation satisfies the yearning for the nostalgic days wasted on Game Boys. However, as the new game can no longer be played sitting in the corner, walking around with a phone glued to one’s face yields some danger.
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Opinion: Sit down for the Republican National Circus
July 20, 2016The lights were hot on a stage that could barely fit the ringleader’s ego. Inside the tent, a frenzied audience, crying out with ayes and nays, hollered when the silhouette of a man awkwardly moseyed on stage. With a flourish of hand gestures, albeit tiny ones made with tiny fingers, he grandly introduced his prized lioness: Melania Trump. And so went the first night of the “Republican National Circus.” On the second night, dozens of entertainers, a UFC president and a pro golfer among them, paraded to the stage to excite an audience thirsty for Democratic blood and a Republican victory. Meanwhile, spectators at home and commentators on TV marveled at their performances, a series of acts that would make the Ringling Bros. proud.
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Opinion: Whose life really matters?
July 20, 2016The past few weeks have been troublesome for our country. Rather than add my voice to the chorus (read: cacophony) of those opinionating, I chose to listen, weighing the implications of cyber grief and outrage.
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CAMPUS
Gators Humans vs. Zombies begins mock apocalypse
By Demi Wolfe | July 20, 2016Juan Oleas, a 24-year-old UF astronomy graduate, ran across campus as fast as he could, lungs burning and legs cramping.
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Alligator Awards: Best Team of 2015-16
July 20, 2016Alligator Awards: Best Team of 2015-16
