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OPINION  |  COLUMNS

STEM subjects are not the only important paths to pursue in college

Dec. 3, 2015

Toward the end of my freshman year, I decided to switch my major to economics. I found its unique blend of social science and math fascinating, and I was excited to pursue a degree in it. When I told one of my friends in the College of Engineering about my decision, he laughed at me. "Economics?" he said. "What a joke. You should pick something that matters if you want to get a job someday." I nodded and smiled while making a mental note to demote him from "friend" to "mild acquaintance."

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OPINION  |  COLUMNS

A retort to concealed-carry advocates

Dec. 3, 2015

On Monday morning, I read a piece in this very section by Michael Beato, a genuinely great guy with a stronger grip on style and common sense than I could ever hope for. I have a lot of respect for him, a sentiment made stronger by the fact we hardly ever agree on anything political. I haven’t had too many conversations with the guy, but, based on previous experience, I’d much rather spend an hour — or even an afternoon — shooting the political shit with Michael than any college Democrat in the area.

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OPINION  |  COLUMNS

Going out with a bang: It’s been a pleasure

Dec. 3, 2015

In January 2014, I walked into the Alligator office for its open house. I was a sophomore at the time, and I went straight to the then-opinions editor with, "I’d like to write a sex column."

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NEWS  |  CAMPUS UF ADMINISTRATION

Under the tent: Inauguration Week continues as President Fuchs experiences all of UF's colleges

By Alyssa Fisher | Dec. 2, 2015

It was like a circus under the tent on the Reitz Union North Lawn — with games, an alligator and a Fuchs.

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THE AVENUE  |  ART AND THEATER

Florida Players to present play titled ‘Thank God for AIDS’

By Sean Anderson | Dec. 2, 2015

What started as a faint vision for 20-year-old UF theatre junior Andrew Quimby during his freshman year has blossomed into a full-blown theater production that will take stage this Friday.

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SPORTS  |  FOOTBALL

UF preparing for stud Alabama running back Derrick Henry

By Luis Torres | Dec. 2, 2015

Standing at 6-foot-3 and weighing in around 240 pounds, Alabama running back Derrick Henry is built like a linebacker, but he’s quick enough and powerful enough to run through you with the momentum of a high-speeding semi truck down a highway.

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SPORTS  |  VOLLEYBALL

Slovenian Success: Ziva Recek nears end of Florida volleyball career

By Brian Lee | Dec. 2, 2015

When Ziva Recek first stepped on to the University of Florida campus, she barely spoke English.

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NEWS  |  CAMPUS

Gainesville remembers UF professor, beloved philanthropist

By Caitlin Ostroff | Dec. 2, 2015

To his clients, he was Dr. C.

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METRO

UF Health to build new E.R. facility in Kanapaha

By Martin Vassolo | Dec. 2, 2015

A new $12 million UF Health Shands Emergency Center will be built near the intersection of Southwest Archer Road and Tower Road, likely by the summer of 2016.

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METRO

30 years of women helping women

By Brooke Baitinger | Dec. 2, 2015

Shaida Ehlert didn’t think she had any useful skills.

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METRO

Holiday Roundup

Dec. 2, 2015

As finals draw near, students can take a break from studying to make holiday crafts, taste free wine and watch live musical performances. Here’s what’s happening before exam week:

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NEWS  |  CAMPUS

Santa Fe College, UF to receive $1.4 million grant to help students transfer

By Martin Vassolo | Dec. 2, 2015

A $1.4 million grant will help students transfer from Santa Fe College to UF more easily.

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NEWS  |  CAMPUS

UF group discusses gender, leadership roles

By Caitlin Ostroff | Dec. 2, 2015

Jaewon Jang told students Wednesday night that he thinks women who are assertive are seen as "bitchy."

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NEWS  |  CAMPUS

Touring for traditions: Students document traditions for F Book

By Daniela Bulla | Dec. 2, 2015

Reyna Bansil was nervous about climbing up Century Tower on Wednesday night.

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OPINION  |  EDITORIALS

Editorial: Just the facts on guns in America

Dec. 2, 2015

Following Wednesday’s shooting in San Bernardino, California, The Washington Post published a piece aggregating data collected in recent years regarding America’s ongoing gun crisis. Collected for your perusal, here is some of the data we found the most interesting, presented without comment.

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OPINION  |  COLUMNS

Print is not dead — it’s making a comeback

Dec. 2, 2015

If you are even remotely interested in a career path that involves the written word on paper — journalist, writer, librarian, editor, etc. — this has probably happened to you.

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THE AVENUE  |  MUSIC

Big Sam brings New Orleans funk to Gainesville

By Aly Gill | Dec. 2, 2015

When Sam Williams was in middle school, he joined the school band. He said he didn’t have a preference for what instrument he would play when his teacher, Daryl Dickerson, suggested the trombone.

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OPINION  |  COLUMNS

What ignoring women in film really means for women in reality

Dec. 2, 2015

Our favorite thing to tell toddlers is how unique they are, that each and every one of them is a special snowflake. Although they are each made of the same stuff, ice and air, their bodies, personalities and experiences are individualized. Then, for the lives of a good half of them, we find ways to make them feel less so.

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THE AVENUE  |  MUSIC

Music Roundup: 12/3/2015

By Jack DaSilva | Dec. 2, 2015

In the past week and a half there were numerous mixtapes released from some big-name artists. This mixtape roundup will give you that heat for that moment you’re passed the aux cord on the way to Atlanta this weekend for the Southeastern Conference Championship.

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THE AVENUE  |  LIFESTYLE

Mediocre Advice: Girlfriends, Gilfs and Goats

Dec. 2, 2015

I’m pretty sure I have the herps, but is it true if I never get tested I’ll never really have it?