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OPINION | EDITORIALS

Couples speak: Florida needs marriage equality

Jan. 22, 2014

Whether you’re conservative or liberal, you have to agree the country is warming up to the idea of marriage equality. In its latest poll, the Pew Research Center reported that 51 percent of Americans support marriage equality, and with the U.S. Supreme Court’s recent decision to strike down the Defense of Marriage Act, pressure is being shifted back to states to legalize marriage equality.

METRO | CRIMINAL JUSTICE

Alachua man arrested with marijuana in shoes, cocaine in Chapstick tube

By Jenna Lyons | Jan. 21, 2014

After a series of unfortunate events featuring a foot chase, a Chapstick container full of cocaine and a shoe stuffed with marijuana, police arrested an Alachua man on various drug charges.

METRO

Sherlock Holmes now fair game for other authors’ adaptions

By Kelly Vollmer | Jan. 21, 2014

More than 200 people have impersonated him. More than three writers have attempted to murder him. It’s no mystery why this 127-year-old inspector caused conflict when he was declared alive and free.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released a study saying Americans may be drinking too much alcohol and then lying to their doctors about how much they drink. A UF expert said this can be dangerous.

METRO

Study shows heavy drinking can be toxic to men’s brains

By Rachel Crosby | Jan. 21, 2014

One of the most comprehensive studies conducted on the long-term effects of heavy drinking suggests men’s brains are significantly susceptible to the toxicity of alcohol.

NEWS | CAMPUS STUDENT GOVERNMENT

SG adds open container question to ballot

By Kelcee Griffis | Jan. 21, 2014

Alcohol and sunscreen were topics of discussion at Student Senate on Tuesday night.

METRO

Couples take marriage equality cases to Florida court

By Beatrice Dupuy | Jan. 21, 2014

The Gainesville community is weighing in on the six Florida same-sex couples who have filed a suit against the state’s same-sex marriage ban.

DeVon Walker attempts a layup down the lane during Florida’s 72-50 win against Georgia on Jan. 14 in the O’Connell Center.

SPORTS | MEN'S BASKETBALL

Bench contributors playing major role

By JONATHAN CZUPRYN< | Jan. 21, 2014

If there ever were a point during Billy Donovan’s tenure at Florida when he needed a deep bench, this would be the year.

Chris Walker (middle) watches from the bench during Florida’s 74-58 win against South Carolina on Jan. 8 in the O’Connell Center. The NCAA has not cleared Walker to play for the Gators.

NEWS | CAMPUS

Florida still awaiting news of Walker eligibility

By JONATHAN CZUPRYN< | Jan. 21, 2014

Orlando’s WFTV sports anchor Christian Bruey reported Monday night via his Twitter account (@CBrueyWFTV) that freshman forward Chris Walker, who is awaiting an NCAA waiver to play, would be cleared following Florida’s matchup with Alabama on Thursday night.

Loucheiz Purifoy sacks Georgia’s Aaron Murray (11) for a safety at EverBank Field on Nov. 2, 2013, in Jacksonville. Florida is looking for one of its recruits to replace Purifoy’s production after he left for the NFL Draft.

NEWS | CAMPUS

Gators planning to extend defensive dominance with top recruits

By MORGAN MORIARTY | Jan. 21, 2014

The true foundation for any elite defense doesn’t start on a collegiate field.

Bridget Sloan performs a flip on the balance beam during Florida’s win against Kentucky on Feb. 22, 2013, in the O’Connell Center.

SPORTS | GYMNASTICS

Sophomore looks to build on decorated freshman season

By ERICA A. HERNANDEZ | Jan. 21, 2014

Bridget Sloan’s 2013 campaign ended with the Southeastern Conference Freshman Gymnast of the Year award.

Gordon Watson hits a ball during Florida’s 7-0 win against St. John’s on Jan. 6, 2013. The junior won the singles event of the Gainesville ITA Circuits Draw on Monday.

SPORTS | OTHER SPORTS TENNIS

Gators open season ranked No. 15

By BRITNEE MCCOY< | Jan. 21, 2014

The Florida men's tennis team will kickoff its dual-match season at home against North Florida on Wednesday at 3 p.m.

METRO

Move over, New York: Florida soon to become the third-largest state

By Alison Eckerle | Jan. 21, 2014

Floridians tend to be annoyed by tourists. Some have accents, drive more aggressively and run screaming out of the ocean when they see harmless moon jellyfish swim across their line of sight.

NEWS | CAMPUS

UF trial: Electronic pulses could straighten teeth

By Nicole Giaquinto | Jan. 21, 2014

The UF College of Dentistry is taking strides in shortening the time it takes for patients to obtain picture-perfect smiles.

Students gather in the Stephen C. O’Connell Center on Tuesday during the nontechnical day of UF’s Career Showcase. The second day of recruiting will feature the Technical Career Showcase — geared toward students looking for work in engineering, biology, computer sciences and other technical backgrounds.

NEWS | CAMPUS

Career Showcase day 1 focused on nontechnical jobs

By Nick D'Angelo | Jan. 21, 2014

Ties were straightened, resumes were stacked, and comfortable shoes were switched to heels. Gators were prepared for Career Showcase.

OPINION | LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Blue light app available now

By Cory Yeffet | Jan. 21, 2014

Fellow students,

OPINION | LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

In response to Lauren Adamson’s Tuesday column: The problem with selfies

By William Deich | Jan. 21, 2014

Dear Alligator,

OPINION | EDITORIALS

Gimme sugar: Sugar baby site no worse than OkCupid

Jan. 21, 2014

Call it a millennial thing: Online dating is now, more or less, an acceptable way to meet someone. For college students, it makes sense. Among going to classes, working part-time jobs, balancing extracurriculars and browsing the slim pickings of the Gainesville-nightlife scene, it’s hard to find a mate. Online dating provides an intuitive solution, complete with matrices that calculate who your best matches are based on personality. Plus there’s the added convenience of being able to browse dating options in the comfort of your own home — preferably in a pair of sweatpants.

OPINION | COLUMNS

College students: It’s time to start studying for good credit

Jan. 21, 2014

It’s no secret that college graduates are facing an uphill battle these days, unless you have an in-demand major such as accounting, engineering or computer science — in which case, you’re set.

OPINION | COLUMNS

Too little civil rights progress

Jan. 21, 2014

This week, we celebrated the life and work of Martin Luther King Jr., the most well-known and important leader of the American civil rights movement. King sought to use the power of nonviolent protest and his unparalleled oratorical skills to promote social and political equality for all Americans, regardless of race, color or economic status.

OPINION | COLUMNS

Entrepreneurs in Gainesville prove that idealism earns jobs

Jan. 21, 2014

Reddit co-founder Alexis Ohanian and Gainesville’s own Grooveshark co-founder Josh Greenberg addressed an auditorium full of UF millennials last week. The talk touched on the Internet, entrepreneurship and failure.

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