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OPINION | COLUMNS

Democrats gut Obamacare

Nov. 18, 2013

Apparently there is a bit of irony in the November air in Washington. More Americans have lost their health insurance because of Obamacare than Americans who have signed up for it. The president botched the health insurance exchange website, and the strong unity of Congressional Democrats who pushed the Affordable Care Act through Congress and onto the American people is starting to chip away.

OPINION | COLUMNS

Are gender roles still an issue today?

Nov. 18, 2013

In case anyone missed the memo, we’re about to enter 2014. If you did miss the memo, then you’re not alone, because Justin Lookadoo, an unfortunately prominent speaker in public schools across the South, seems to believe this is still the 19th century. High schools invite Lookadoo to advise their students about dating as teenagers, but what they receive is a handbook on gender stereotyping.

OPINION | EDITORIALS

Assassination, sushi and socks: Buying with Bitcoins

Nov. 18, 2013

Bitcoin, the purported digital currency of the future, made headlines yesterday. In addition to having leapt in value — one bitcoin is now worth more than $550 and growing — U.S. agencies met with a Senate committee in order to sell the idea that bitcoins are “legitimate financial instruments,” according to Bloomberg.

Will Muschamp speaks at a press conference following Florida’s 19-14 loss to South Carolina on Saturday at Williams-Brice Stadium in Columbia, S.C. Muschamp said he injured his hand punching a chalkboard.

SPORTS | FOOTBALL

Muschamp defends undermanned UF

By ADAM PINCUS< | Nov. 17, 2013

COLUMBIA, S.C. — Add Will Muschamp to the injury report.

Brent Pease watches players warm up prior to Florida’s 19-14 loss to South Carolina on Saturday at Williams-Brice Stadium in Columbia, S.C. Using a new-look attack, the Gators ran for 200 yards — 169 coming in the first half — against the Gamecocks.

SPORTS | COLUMNS

Pease shows promise in changed offensive approach

By JOE MORGAN< | Nov. 17, 2013

COLUMBIA, S.C. — Brent Pease looked like a new man on Saturday night.

Dorian Finney-Smith attempts a layup during Florida’s 86-56 victory against Arkansas-Little Rock on Saturday in the O’Connell Center.

SPORTS | MEN'S BASKETBALL

Redshirt sophomore transfer enjoys successful UF debut

By JONATHAN CZUPRYN< | Nov. 17, 2013

There was no red carpet rolled out for Dorian Finney-Smith on Saturday night.

Redshirt senior middle blocker Chloe Mann swings during the Gators' 3-0 loss to the Tigers on Nov. 15, 2013, in the O'Connell Center. Mann paced the Gators with a .506 hitting percentage in 2013 en route to becoming the NCAA career hitting percentage leader with her .476 clip.

SPORTS | VOLLEYBALL

Gators bounce back with sweep against Crimson Tide

By ERICA A. HERNANDEZ | Nov. 17, 2013

Florida defended its undefeated streak against Alabama in the O’Connell Center on Sunday afternoon, adding win No. 38 to its all-time series against the Crimson Tide.

Redshirt junior guard Kayla Lewis poses during Florida women’s basketball’s media day.

SPORTS | WOMEN'S BASKETBALL

Lewis scores 21 points to lead Florida past Kennesaw State

By GORDON STREISAND< | Nov. 17, 2013

Kayla Lewis had a birthday to remember.

METRO

Festival raises money for Citizens Co-op and Swallowtail Farm

By Ana Fajardo | Nov. 17, 2013

Two local agricultural businesses hosted a festival Saturday to celebrate local food, music and community and to bring in revenue.

METRO

Gainesville startup GOOD, Inc. has varied projects

By Erin Meisenzahl-Peace | Nov. 17, 2013

Eric Pheterson has been keeping a notebook of innovative ideas as long as he’s been in school.

NEWS | CAMPUS

Rugby team asks for funding to compete at national championship

By Eric Bandin | Nov. 17, 2013

Rugby players at UF are ready to take on the defending national champions, but their wallets say otherwise.

NEWS | CAMPUS

UF starts switching student email accounts to the cloud

By Alex Harris | Nov. 17, 2013

Last week, UF students were given the choice to opt in to a new email service and a host of new technology.

METRO | CRIMINAL JUSTICE

Man jailed for Saturday murder of pregnant ex-girlfriend

By Kathryn Varn | Nov. 17, 2013

Following a daylong search, Gainesville Police arrested a man Sunday after it was reported that he shot and killed his pregnant ex-girlfriend.

METRO

Florida State Parks recognized for attendance, economic impact

By Brooke Baitinger | Nov. 17, 2013

Florida’s state parks have won another award for excellence. For many Gainesville residents, however, recognizing the beauty of local state parks is nothing new.

METRO

RTS working to resolve issue of buses not appearing in app

By Lisandranette Rios | Nov. 17, 2013

Officials are working to resolve issues with the RTS app.

High school senior Alex Martin gets ready to fall asleep in a makeshift shelter she made out of cardboard at F. W. Buchholz High School on Saturday evening. Students spent the night sleeping outside on the cafeteria patio floor as part of a homelessness awareness event.

METRO

High schoolers spend night without a home for awareness

By Hanna Marcus | Nov. 17, 2013

Cardboard boxes littered the concrete as people huddled in line, waiting to get their hands on a bowl of chili, a bottle of water or a cup of black coffee.

METRO | BUSINESS

UF could get more all-natural vending machines on campus

By Marissa Labadie | Nov. 17, 2013

Innovative vending machines on campus are helping busy students go green.

METRO

Art festival draws thousands downtown

By Lauren Maloney | Nov. 17, 2013

Gainesville’s downtown sector was filled with tents, and pedestrians pushed strollers and walked dogs as they wandered through the 32nd Annual Downtown Festival & Art Show on Saturday and Sunday.

METRO | CRIMINAL JUSTICE

Weekend crime roundup: a pizza fight and cyberstalking

By Kathryn Varn | Nov. 17, 2013

Gainesville Police arrested a group of locals after breaking up a fight Saturday night behind Gumby’s Pizza, 2028 SW 34th St.

METRO

Jolie Catering to become event space with new management

By Evan Echave | Nov. 17, 2013

Four months after opening Andaz Indian Restaurant, owner Parvesh Khirbat is hungry for a new venture.

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