2 - The Independent Florida Alligator

Accent Speaker’s Bureau has reliably brought us great guests over the years. Thanks to the group’s work, we’ve had the pleasure of hosting such illustrious and enviable personalities as Carl Hiaasen, Kurt Vonnegut, George Takei, Queen Latifah, Dr. Kevorkian and Ben & Jerry — yes, THAT Ben & Jerry. Next week, they’ll be bringing us James Franco, who will converse with J-school professor and de facto journalism guru Mike Foley.

SPORTS | OTHER SPORTS SWIM AND DIVE

Men win 800-meter relay, women’s diver shines to open SECs

By JORDAN MCPHERSON | Feb. 17, 2015

The Florida men’s and women’s swimming and diving teams locked up a combined four ‘A’ cuts during Day 1 of the five-day Southeastern Conference Championships on Tuesday, but both teams still have a ways to go if either wants to secure a conference title.

NEWS | CAMPUS STUDENT LIFE

Happiness can be found through selfishness

Feb. 17, 2015

A survey conducted in the fall by the University of California, Los Angeles, revealed that first-year college students are more depressed than ever. It’s not just first-year students who are facing mental health issues, however.

OPINION | COLUMNS

Trans women of color are overwhelming oppressed, even more ignored

Feb. 17, 2015

Our current sociopolitical climate is confusing and sometimes paradoxical. I’d like to believe that legislation reflects popular opinion or, at the very least, is protective and just. The shortsighted have praised marriage equality gains as a reliable sign of progress. But many are quick to forget the end of the LGBTQ+ acronym.

The Gators began their championship run with a bang after Delanie Gourley no-hit the Rattlers in the opening game of the NCAA Regionals.
In a shortened five-inning contest (UF run ruled FAMU 8-0), Gourley struck out seven and only surrendered one walk.
She recorded Florida’s 15th no-hitter in program history and the first ever during the postseason.

SPORTS | SOFTBALL

Dominant UF pitching staff giving batters trouble during practice

By Patrick Pinak | Feb. 17, 2015

Florida’s pitching is dominant – so dominant, that even UF’s own hitters will tell you that they hate facing the Gators’ trio of pitchers in practice.

OPINION | COLUMNS

Dietary supplements are not required to maintain a healthy lifestyle

Feb. 17, 2015

February is always a challenging month to push through. It’s not just because of the cute couples who meander through campus and remind you that you are, in fact, single.

Billy Donovan looks down the court during Florida's 75-55 win against Auburn on Jan. 15 in the O'Connell Center.

SPORTS | MEN'S BASKETBALL

Florida basketball team can learn from down season

By RICHARD JOHNSON | Feb. 17, 2015

This year’s Florida basketball team has fallen from near the top of college basketball’s Mount Everest to the depths of the Mariana Trench by the standards Billy Donovan has set for the program as its head coach.

OPINION | COLUMNS

Refusing vaccination for veganism is a civil right

Feb. 17, 2015

An Ohio hospital fired a 58-year-old vegan customer service representative for refusing a flu shot in 2010. She sued the hospital for religious discrimination.

Ryan Larson celebrates with A.J. Puk (10) after hitting a home run during Florida's 22-3 win against Rhode Island on Saturday at McKethan Stadium.

SPORTS | BASEBALL

Notebook: Outfielder anticipating more hits after 37-run weekend

By IAN COHEN | Feb. 17, 2015

Right fielder Ryan Larson wanted a solid start to the season.

Kayla Lewis prepares to shoot during Florida’s 64-56 loss to Tennessee on Feb. 8 in the O’Connell Center. Lewis is the lone senior on the Gators’ roster this season.

SPORTS | WOMEN'S BASKETBALL

Gators women's basketball ready for tough, fun SEC finish

By GRAHAM HALL | Feb. 17, 2015

It’s a fair statement to say the Gators women’s basketball team has been dealt a heaping scoop of adversity this season.

NEWS

Enter the Wilderness: Bolen Bluff

By Richard Barker | Feb. 17, 2015

Payne's Prairie is widely known and visited by UF students, but most people overlook what I think is the best trail in the park.

NEWS | CAMPUS

Accent will not have speaker for Women’s History Month

By Zee Kristic | Feb. 16, 2015

Members of the UF community raised concerns with Student Government’s Accent Speaker’s Bureau, finding it uncooperative with various diversity programs on campus.

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