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OPINION  |  COLUMNS

Minimum-wage raise would be ineffective, increase layoffs

Feb. 18, 2014

To say that Democrats will have a difficult election cycle this year would be an understatement. Forget the fact that the majority of senators up for reelection are Democrats who represent red states and that House seats are pretty secure. Forget the fact that the president is losing favorability each month while the economy struggles to grow.

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OPINION  |  COLUMNS

What to know about Venezuela

Feb. 18, 2014

Last week, I spent my Wednesday night watching “Breaking Bad” episodes on Netflix.

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OPINION  |  COLUMNS

Protect Earth and her scarce resources

Feb. 18, 2014

Our sun is amazing. It keeps us warm and keeps things lit. It’s pretty much the best thing to happen to this solar system since sliced bread — well, before sliced bread, to be exact. I guess you could say we’re the sun’s Goldilocks child because to date, we are the only planet with observable life in our solar system.

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MULTIMEDIA  |  VIDEO

Video: Volta owner to judge World Barista Championship

By Tony Sadiku | Feb. 18, 2014

Anthony Rue is the owner of Volta Coffee, Tea and Chocolate in Gainesville, Fla. Rue has certified to judge for the World Barista Competition and will head to Rimini, Italy in the spring for the World Barista Championship.

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METRO

Candidates talk biomass plant, GRU rates at Black Caucus debate

By Beatrice Dupuy | Feb. 17, 2014

Candidates for the March city elections discussed Gainesville’s state of affairs Monday night at the Alachua County Democratic Black Caucus debate.

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NATIONAL  |  NEWS

UF students speak up for Venezuela on University Avenue, 13th Street

By Lauren Troncoso | Feb. 17, 2014

After government attempts to silence opposition in Venezuela, UF students are fighting to give the people a voice.

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NEWS  |  CAMPUS

‘Bambooville’ art to be removed from UF campus

By Alex Harris | Feb. 17, 2014

Once again, UF is removing Jon Anderson’s bamboo guerilla art from campus.

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OPINION  |  EDITORIALS

SG Spring 2014 endorsement: Swamp, but with footnotes

Feb. 17, 2014

Endorsing Student Government parties is always difficult, and in an election season that saw unprecedented events, we found it even harder. Swamp is the only party with a full executive ticket, but we have serious reservations about encouraging the growth of a one-party system — especially when that one party has a history of corruption.

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NEWS  |  CAMPUS

UF Student Government elections start today

By Hanna Marcus | Feb. 17, 2014

Today marks the first day of voting for Student Government elections.

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NEWS  |  CAMPUS

UF's Interfraternity Council launches new website

By Alissa Kostranza | Feb. 17, 2014

UF’s Interfraternity Council launched its new website last week with hope that its upgraded interface and new features will help strengthen UF’s Greek community.

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NEWS  |  CAMPUS

UF site to help families figure out mandatory health insurance

By Purvi Pandit | Feb. 17, 2014

A new health insurance website, launched through UF Health Shands Hospital, has been formed to help newly admitted students and their families purchase or prove their health insurance.

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NEWS  |  CAMPUS

UF abortion advocates gather on UF's campus to speak out

By Jessica Hundley | Feb. 17, 2014

At an abortion awareness event held Monday on the Plaza of the Americas, speakers told Gators abortion is something college women and men both have a stake in.

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NEWS  |  CAMPUS

Gator football starters endorse Students Party in SG Spring 2014 elections

By Hanna Marcus | Feb. 17, 2014

Two UF football players have publicly endorsed the Students Party.

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NEWS  |  CAMPUS

Law event to focus on agriculture issues

By Jana Berkowitz | Feb. 17, 2014

The upcoming Public Interest Environmental Conference will give attendees a chance to learn about legal issues facing the environment and modern agriculture.

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NEWS  |  CAMPUS

Service sorority heading to Asheville

By Katherine Arellano | Feb. 17, 2014

Six members of UF’s Delta Nu Zeta service sorority chapter will be participate in Habitat for Humanity’s Collegiate Challenge in Asheville, N.C., from March 3 to March 8.

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METRO

Free food alert: Firehouse subs today

By Ashley Kobza | Feb. 17, 2014

Firehouse Subs is giving away free sandwiches today.

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METRO  |  CRIMINAL JUSTICE

Alabama man circling a Gainesville Hardee’s arrested for cocaine

By Jenna Lyons | Feb. 17, 2014

Alachua County Sheriff’s deputies arrested an Alabama man Monday morning after police said he was “tweaking” on drugs and driving in circles around a Hardee’s parking lot.

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NEWS  |  CAMPUS

UF students, Operation PetSnip to raise money for homeless pets

By Jessica Hundley | Feb. 17, 2014

A group of UF students has teamed up with Operation PetSnip of Gainesville to raise about $5,000 for homeless pets as a campaign for their sales management class.

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METRO

New downtown Gainesville sculpture ‘Luna’ keeps its eyes on passersby

By Andrea Sarcos | Feb. 17, 2014

Two fiddlers played music to the crowd of local artists and art enthusiasts Sunday evening during the unveiling of an art sculpture downtown.

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OPINION  |  COLUMNS

Ellen Page’s coming out sparks debate

Feb. 17, 2014

The best Valentine’s Day surprise for some may have come in a small package in the shape of actress Ellen Page. The 26-year-old “tiny Canadian,” as she describes herself on Twitter, known for “Juno,” officially announced she’s gay at a Las Vegas event sponsored by the Human Rights Campaign on Friday.