2 - The Independent Florida Alligator

OPINION | COLUMNS

John Kasich is the dark horse candidate of the Republican Party

Oct. 8, 2015

While it is still relatively early in the primary season, I think I am ready to place my bet on who will eventually be the Republican candidate for 2016: John Kasich. You may know him from his comments about going to a same-sex wedding in the first Republican debate, but otherwise he has not made a lot of waves in the Republican race so far.

Missouri players celebrate after their 42-13 win against Florida on Oct. 18, 2014, at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium.

SPORTS | FOOTBALL

‘Homecoming Revenge’: Gators looking to avenge 2014 loss

By Luis Torres | Oct. 8, 2015

Last year’s game against Missouri was an embarrassment for the Gators.

UF swim coach Gregg Troy watches his team's weight training at an early morning practice in the O'Connell Center on Feb. 7, 2008.

SPORTS | OTHER SPORTS SWIM AND DIVE

Florida women's swimming team wins first SEC meet of season

By Lauren Staff | Oct. 8, 2015

On Thursday night, the Florida women's swimming team, without its divers, kicked of its first Southeastern Conference meet of the year in Nashville, taking on the Vanderbilt Commodores.

SPORTS | COLUMNS

Picks column: Missouri

Oct. 8, 2015

Site: Memorial Stadium at Faurot Field (Cap. 71,168)

UF soccer coach Becky Burleigh puts her arm around defender Rachelle Smith (81) following Florida's 3-2 win against Florida State on Aug. 30, 2015, at James G. Pressly Stadium.

SPORTS | SOCCER

Florida soccer looks to alleviate road woes against Tennessee

By Ryan Summers | Oct. 8, 2015

Florida soccer coach Becky Burleigh has a history of dominating teams on the road in the Southeastern Conference.

NEWS | CAMPUS

UF looks ahead with Florida constitutional revision commission

By Kendaline Watt | Oct. 8, 2015

The Florida Constitution’s 50th birthday is coming up, and UF plans to celebrate.

Taylor Ratcliff, a 23-year-old who will return to UF as a history senior in the spring, blows out Gator Mist flavored smoke at Sheesha on Oct. 7, 2015. Ratcliff said he used smoke at Sheesha twice a week with friends, but hadn’t been back in a while because he purchased his own hookah.

METRO

Hooked on Hookah

By Elena Castello | Oct. 7, 2015

Disc jockey Anthony Defilippo’s chocolate-meets-vanilla hookah, called "Yoo-hoo-hoo," hits the spot for UF students craving flavored tobacco.

Pictured is the CareSpot Express Healthcare in Ayers Plaza at 720 SW Second Ave. UF Health and CareSpot opened a new location in Gainesville in the new Archer Centro West Complex on Monday.

METRO

UF Health and CareSpot partner to open new Gainesville location

By Kayley Holloway | Oct. 7, 2015

UF Health will give students and Gainesville residents another health care option.

NEWS | CAMPUS

Former Sen. Alan Simpson speaks at UF

By Caitlin Ostroff | Oct. 7, 2015

Pugh Hall became a forum for political discussion Wednesday night as former U.S. Sen. Alan Simpson, R-WY., spoke to a crowd of about 150 students and community members.

NEWS | SFC

A new Santa Fe play brings “Oedipus” to Gainesville

By Daniela Bulla | Oct. 7, 2015

Santa Fe College Fine Arts will soon bring ancient Greece to Gainesville.

METRO

Chick-fil-A to hook kids in pirate event

By Aly Gil | Oct. 7, 2015

The Chick-fil-A on Archer Road will be filled with small pirates Friday.

The Main Squeeze will bring their mix of funk, soul and rock ‘n’ roll to Gainesville on Saturday. The group will perform at 9 p.m. at The JAM, 817 W. University Ave.

THE AVENUE | MUSIC

The Main Squeeze to perform at The JAM Saturday night

By Katherine Dagand | Oct. 7, 2015

The Main Squeeze is coming to Gainesville and bringing along their eclectic sound — a mix of funk, soul and rock ’n’ roll.

Missouri head coach Gary Pinkel watches his team warm up before the start of an NCAA college football game against Connecticut Saturday, Sept. 19, 2015, in Columbia, Mo. (AP Photo/L.G. Patterson)

SPORTS | FOOTBALL

Jim McElwain, Gary Pinkel to meet again when Gators face Tigers

By Luis Torres | Oct. 7, 2015

At first glance, Florida coach Jim McElwain and Missouri coach Gary Pinkel seem to have taken separate directions in their coaching careers without ever interacting with one another.

UF defensive end Alex McCalister attempts to sack Ole Miss quarterback Chad Kelly during Florida's 38-10 win against the Rebels on Oct. 3, 2015, at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium.

SPORTS | FOOTBALL

UF defensive line yet to reach prime this year

By JORDAN MCPHERSON | Oct. 7, 2015

To the average fan, Florida’s defensive line has exceeded expectations so far this season.

NEWS | SFC

Santa Fe Senate discusses and votes on concealed-carry resolution

By Hunter Williamson | Oct. 7, 2015

The Santa Fe College Student Senate debated Wednesday evening about a resolution to endorse bills in the Florida State Senate and House to allow concealed carry on college and university campuses.

METRO | CRIMINAL JUSTICE

Gainesville man reports false robbery to replace broken door

By Giuseppe Sabella | Oct. 7, 2015

Gainesville Police arrested a local man Tuesday morning after he reportedly called about a fake robbery in hopes of getting a new door.

NEWS | CAMPUS

UF awarded grant to study plastic in water samples

By Gabriela Rodriguez | Oct. 7, 2015

Students’ toothpastes could harm the environment.

OPINION | EDITORIALS

Editorial: The right to die is a testament to effective legislation

Oct. 7, 2015

This past Monday, California Gov. Jerry Brown signed landmark legislation that marked California as the fifth state to permit physician-assisted suicide for terminally ill patients. Under the new law — which has been coined the "End of Life Option Act" — patients who have been diagnosed as having six months or less to live by two doctors can purchase lethal medication to end their lives if and when they please.

OPINION | COLUMNS

Pre-Meds: How are you going to stand out?

Oct. 7, 2015

It’s a question as harrowing as the MCAT itself: How are you going to distinguish yourself?

OPINION | COLUMNS

Press coverage of mass shootings leave neuro-divergent on margins

Oct. 7, 2015

Mass shooting after mass shooting, the news media boils the trend down to an issue of mental illness. How do they continually get it so wrong?

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