AP
News briefs: free vaccinations; potato salads; turtle smuggling
By The Associated Press | Sep. 28, 2014Group to vaccinate 200K Florida students for free
COVID-19
NEWS
The professional gator: How to prepare for Career Showcase
By Pooja Majmundar | Sep. 28, 2014Career Showcase will be in the Stephen C. O’Connell Center from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Tuesday and Wednesday, so I want to give you all some quick tips for the biggest day of your undergraduate career:
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CAMPUS
Eleven UF students to research oral history traditions in Virginia
By Veronica Lopresti Mingrone | Sep. 28, 2014Eleven UF students are finalizing travel plans to eastern Virginia, where the group will research past and present oral traditions in the field this October.
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BUSINESS
Scott’s teacher debit cards show bad policy
Sep. 28, 2014One of the most shameful aspects of the public education system in America is the need for teachers to spend large sums of their own money to provide school supplies for their classrooms.
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CRIMINAL JUSTICE
UF alerts of woman followed
By Melissa Mihm | Sep. 28, 2014A 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.
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CRIMINAL JUSTICE
Crime roundup: dating violence; harassment
By Melissa Mihm | Sep. 28, 2014A Gainesville man was arrested Saturday night after police said he grabbed his girlfriend and refused to let her go, despite her screaming and struggling.
NEWS
Freshmen ask, seniors answer: Balancing homework, social life
By Brittany Bowen | Sep. 28, 2014October means a lot of things in The Gator Nation, but one is sure to stress you out: midterms. Don’t worry; we’re here to help! If you’re a freshman looking for advice on how to navigate your first year in Gainesville, submit your questions, and, as always, we’ll provide an answer.
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CAMPUS
Student homelessness rates high in Florida, but not among UF students
By Reba Liddy | Sep. 28, 2014Gainesville organizations are reaching out to help the growing Florida homeless student population.
NEWS
For your entertainment: Emma Watson sends feminist message, receives threats
By Dahlia Ghabour | Sep. 28, 2014Nude photos. So many nude photos.
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CAMPUS
Crist running mate to speak at UF Hispanic Heritage forum
By Isabella Alsina | Sep. 28, 2014Annette Taddeo picked oranges from her family’s grove and sold them to neighbors in Colombia when she was 13 years old. Her entrepreneurial spirit led her to found one of the top 100 small businesses in Florida, LanguageSpeak, after moving to Miami at 18.
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COLUMNS
The Mysterious Case of Charlie Crist
Sep. 28, 2014This week, all across the state of Florida, absentee ballots are being distributed, signaling the beginning of voting for the 2014 elections. Obviously, the most closely watched race is the one for Florida governor between Republican incumbent Rick Scott and the Democratic challenger, former Gov. Charlie Crist.
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COLUMNS
Why I’m not siding with ‘HeForShe’
Sep. 28, 2014Recently, actress and millennial sweetheart Emma Watson gave a speech in front of the U.N. about the importance of male involvement in the women’s rights movement. While I am a fan of Watson and the idea of male-inclusive feminism, I’m not interested in making an impassioned plea for male support. The concept of gender equality is so simple. I don’t feel the need to coax anyone — male or female — into supporting such a cause, nor do I want to explain to them why it does not yet exist. I’m not going to drag out the statistics on wage inequality, launch into an overview of rape culture or explain why the concept of “legitimate rape” is bogus.
METRO
Free coffee today for National Coffee Day
By Patrick Pinak | Sep. 28, 2014Students can fuel up on free coffee on their way to class today from local coffee shops participating in National Coffee Day.
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CAMPUS
Crist comes to Gainesville, emphasizes he’s not Scott
By Melissa Mihm | Sep. 28, 2014Charlie Crist pulled up to the Alachua County Office of the State Attorney building late afternoon Sunday in a black Mercedes-Benz before being greeted by a crowd of supporters eagerly waiting outside in the muggy air.
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CAMPUS
Fall 2014 Student Government election voting locations
Sep. 28, 2014The polls are open on Tuesday and Wednesday from 8:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. Students must bring either their Gator 1 Card or a government-issued photo ID and their UFID number.
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CAMPUS
GatorLAN draws gamers, spectators for triannual tournament
By Liz Clancy | Sep. 28, 2014Crowds of spectators crowded around tables of competitors playing video games like “Mario Kart 8” and “League of Legends” as the music from Dance Dance Revolution filled the Reitz Union Grand Ballroom.
METRO
Crowds gather at local food truck rally despite weather
By Stephanie Wantage | Sep. 28, 2014Julian Andrew sipped on vodka-soaked raspberries, tonic and a splash of grapefruit with a lime.
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CAMPUS
Letter to the Editor: Swamp Party candidate presents ideas
Sep. 28, 2014Hello, Gators!
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CAMPUS STUDENT LIFE
Online program to help students combat eating disorders
By Erin Ford | Sep. 28, 2014The National Eating Disorders Association has implemented a new online program to serve college students dealing with body image confidence.
