When we heard that a Jacksonville high school was going to change its name because it was named after a controversial historical figure, all we could think of was the movie "Forrest Gump."
We've got some potentially devastating news for all of UF's serious pregamers: The city's Public Safety Committee has recommended that the Gainesville Police join forces with Gainesville Fire Rescue to prevent overcrowding at the local bars and clubs.
Students who find themselves separated from their friends or sobriety at the UF-Georgia game this weekend can stop by one of three safe zones near The Jacksonville Landing and get some help.
It wasn't long ago that UF's rushing defense was a sieve and depth on the defensive line was unheard of.
As Nick Calathes walked off the court at Madison Square Garden, the feeling of failure began to wash over him.
A record early voter turnout has led Gov. Charlie Crist to declare a state of emergency extending poll hours statewide.
A proposed cooperation between police officers and firefighters might reduce fire safety hazards of crowded clubs in Gainesville.
"How much emotion is too much?"
When I first registered to vote in 1999, I registered as a Republican. I did so to vote in the 2000 Republican Presidential primary for Sen. John McCain, when he ran against then-Texas Gov. George W. Bush.
Democratic vice presidential candidate Sen. Joe Biden told a shivering crowd in Ocala on Tuesday that he would devote every waking hour to solving two objectives: restore the middle class and reclaim America's respect in the world.
A UF employee standing at the edge of the roof of the Dental Tower was talked down by University Police on Tuesday afternoon.
Editorial Board foot, meet Editorial Board mouth.
Independent presidential candidate Ralph Nader was not afraid to describe a future of disappointment for about 150 people who attended his speech at the Reitz Union on Tuesday.
It crawled down the Turlington Plaza pavement Tuesday afternoon, clenching its iron fists and beaming its blue eyes at everyone in its path.
Maybe Graham Clark can help me find one of these early voting activists who are doing their civic duty and helping everybody vote early. So far, I haven't found one on my own.
As I left the UF-Georgia game last season, two thoughts ran through my head.
University of North Florida President John Delaney may take over some duties of the outgoing chancellor of Florida's Board of Governors.
Colleges and schools at every level are becoming feminized, said Peg Tyre, author of the best-selling book "The Trouble With Boys," in a speech at UF on Tuesday.
I'm tired of sexism being an acceptable way to degrade someone in the Alligator. Jake Miller's Tuesday column provided another example: He labeled Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin as the "Barbie Doll from Fargo."
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