Gainesville Police is investigating a trespassing and battery incident involving Florida Rep. Keith Perry while he was on UF’s campus last weekend.
Where does responsibility come from? At what point can someone abandon his or her sworn obligations? While the discussion surrounding San Francisco 49ers football player Colin Kaepernick’s decision to lead a national protest is growing stale and tiresome, the reaction by the Santa Clara Police Department is so irresponsible, so reckless and so downright childish that a continuation of this discussion is sadly necessary.
(This is part two of a two-part column. Last Wednesday, we ran part one. To read the full story, visit alligator.org.)
The famous French and Christian philosopher Blaise Pascal once said, “All of humanity’s problems stem from man’s inability to sit quietly in a room alone.” Pascal seems to be flirting with deep philosophical truths in this insight, but I want to tamper with Pascal’s statement: A good number of our problems today stem from our unwillingness to sit quietly without a phone in a room alone. Why do I — and Pascal — believe this behavior is a problem?
As individuals in a complex society, we feel comfort by putting labels or stereotypes on people. It gives us a sense of safety. As members of the mammalian species, we don't like to relate to situations or things we are not able to recognize. Therefore, we will always fear the unknown and avoid the feeling of uncertainty. Sadly, this comes at a price. When we learn and gain knowledge about something, we will do anything in our reach so we don’t lose control over it. Therefore, when eventualities get presented in our life, we are unable to manage them in the best way possible. Who hasn’t met someone, enjoyed his or her company and then unexpectedly gotten disappointed after a while? For example, I meet an incredible guy who I had a crush on for years. After many years of friendship, we began a relationship filled with shenanigans, jokes and a lot fun. A few months later, my heart got broken when I realized his priorities didn’t include me. He was making decisions that jeopardized the trust I invested in him. I never thought he would be capable of executing such betrayal, but he was.
In the 2017 U.S. News and World Report released today, UF fell in ranking.
Gainesville Police is asking for help identifying a University of Kentucky fan who stole from the local Target Friday.
UF’s College of Education was ranked No. 9 among U.S. undergraduate colleges of education by USA Today.
Gainesville is the third-best college town in the country, according to a new ranking published by CollegeRank.net.
Sometime over the summer, a sleeping figure appeared beneath a tree outside UF’s College of Design, Construction and Planning.
101 Cantina was served a notice for eviction Friday.
Gainesville Police is looking for a man who officers said sexually battered a woman near Midtown on Sunday.
As Gainesville Mayor Lauren Poe read aloud to a room of about 80 people Monday night, the audience laughed, applauded and listened.
UF’s relationship with Wells Fargo is not changing after a scandal involving employees opening secret accounts without customers’ knowledge.
When searching for the perfect burrito, Gainesville students and locals now have one more restaurant to choose from.
The Florida men’s and women’s cross country teams dominated the season’s first meet, finishing first on both sides at the Covered Bridge Open.
In her debut for the Florida women’s golf team, freshman Marta Perez was ready to showcase the skills that got her to where she is now.
By Cecilia Lemus, Contributing Writer
Florida coach Gregg Troy met with reporters Monday morning with a smile on his face.
Week 1 of the NFL season has had comebacks, close calls and a combination of former Florida players making highlight plays, but Florida’s defensive alumni have stood out. Here’s how they fared during Week 1 of the NFL season.
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