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This year, I want to meet people different from me
Jan. 9, 2018I am conflicted about New Year’s resolutions. I doubt they do much beyond remind us of how fickle our willpower is. The culture of the new year itself entraps us in a cycle of goals, effort, failure and guilt. It’s not the culture’s fault, however. The culture is simply a reflection of our society.
Joe Arpaio does not deserve the people’s vote
Jan. 9, 2018It was only a matter of time before the next chapter in the Joe Arpaio saga came around.
In November, Florida will elect a new governor. UF students met with one of the candidates Tuesday afternoon.
By David Hoffman | Jan. 9, 2018When former Miami Beach Mayor Philip Levine asked a room of about 20 UF students whether they watched Gov. Rick Scott’s final State of the State address earlier that morning, not a single person raised their hand.
Somewhere Along The Way relocates from Micanopy to downtown Gainesville
By Gabriella Paul | Jan. 9, 2018Mark Richardson had a vision of experiencing art in a new way — he imagined a better way to enjoy art than standing in an art gallery with nowhere to sit.
Three chart-topping artists who we need albums from in 2018
By Emma Witmer | Jan. 9, 2018With January now in full swing it’s time to start wondering what your favorite artists have up their sleeves for 2018. Whether they have been completely off of the radar or flooding the radio with features to take some pressure, these chart-topping artists are overdue for an album. Here’s what we need to see in 2018:
Zach Deputy, Come Back Alice and more to perform at High Dive
By Emma Witmer | Jan. 9, 2018The Georgia-based, one-man-band Zach Deputy will share the High Dive stage with rising gypsy rockers Come Back Alice and local favorites Whale Feral and Losa Folk Thursday night.
Over Easy Creative to host 80s Ski Lodge concert featuring MZG, FRQ NCY and more
By Taylor McLamb | Jan. 9, 2018Fans should expect to bring their warmest ski jackets to High Dive on Friday, where Over Easy Creative will host a concert featuring dynamic electronic music acts MZG and FRQ NCY. With the help of event planners Eclectic Electric, High Dive will be transformed into a retro ski lodge based in the ’80s for the show. The event serves as an official precursor to Fractal Beach, a Miami music festival that will take place Feb. 2 to 4.
Lucid Nightlife and Pizza & Champagne to host Back To School Bash at Simon’s
By Natalie Rao | Jan. 9, 2018Local production company Lucid Nightlife will host its fourth biannual Back To School Bash on Thursday at Simon’s Nightclub with headliner MarSHen and supporting acts YUNG ADAM, KYRO and Acraze set to perform.
Dean of Students hands out donuts, meets students
By Jessica Giles | Jan. 9, 2018Xin Lin’s day came to a screeching halt Tuesday morning when he saw the sign.
Engineering students design espresso machines for class project
By Elliott Nasby | Jan. 9, 2018A UF Mechanical Engineering lab aimed to make the perfect cup of joe.
UF’s TEP suspended until 2021 after accusations of property damage and providing alcohol to minors
By Romy Ellenbogen | Jan. 9, 2018After a disciplinary hearing in December, UF’s chapter of Tau Epsilon Phi was suspended for about four years.
Philip Levine, a candidate for Florida governor, to speak at Chabad today
By David Hoffman | Jan. 9, 2018UF students will have a chance Tuesday afternoon to hear from one of Florida’s gubernatorial candidates.
A Drug Task Force deputy stole nearly $10,000 from a crime scene, police say
By Robert Lewis | Jan. 9, 2018An Alachua County Sheriff’s Office deputy was arrested for stealing $9,900 of evidence Monday morning, Gainesville police said.
Newbauer frustrated following Florida women’s basketball team’s 0-3 SEC start
By Morgan McMullen | Jan. 8, 2018Coach Cameron Newbauer was nearly at a loss for words to describe his team’s nine-point defeat against Alabama on Thursday.
Kelly Barnhill selected to U.S. National Team along with five other UF softball alums
By Mari Faiello | Jan. 8, 2018Six current and former Florida softball players were selected to the 2018 United States Women’s National Teams on Saturday.
Column: Aside from new Raiders coach Jon Gruden, what else can $100 million buy?
By Ethan Bauer | Jan. 8, 2018The Oakland Raiders made ESPN analyst and former Super Bowl winner Jon Gruden their head coach on Saturday, with an official welcome slated for Tuesday. Gruden last coached in 2008 before getting fired by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers following a 9-7 record. Yawn. Another NFL team hiring a new coach? Pretty boring stuff. It happens every year.
UF neuroscientists may have found a cure to the spread of Alzheimer’s
By Amanda Rosa | Jan. 8, 2018UF neuroscientists have confirmed a potential solution to curb the progression of Alzheimer’s disease, a neurodegenerative disorder that currently affects more than five million Americans.
Gainesville residents prepare after Trump administration revokes protection status
By Paige Fry | Jan. 8, 2018Christopher Artiga knew the day would come.
Innovation Hub doubles in size, making room for more startups
By Amanda Rosa | Jan. 8, 2018To keep up with Gainesville’s startup scene booms, UF’s Innovation Hub has opened a new wing, adding nearly 100 office areas.