2 - The Independent Florida Alligator

OPINION | COLUMNS

John Boehner’s resignation presents trouble

Oct. 6, 2015

About two weeks ago, John Boehner held a press conference after Pope Francis addressed Congress. A practically cheerful Boehner replaced the weeping one from the previous day as he announced his plan to leave Congress at the end of October. While many expected the speaker to be ousted by the Tea Party bloc of his party, no one could have foreseen Boehner leaving on such an abrupt note.

OPINION | COLUMNS

Social media is pretty awesome, helps curate human existence

Oct. 6, 2015

On Monday, I participated in a research study. This was not your average, answer-these-three-questions-please-to-save-my-grade type of survey you see plastered all over Facebook.

NEWS | CAMPUS

Students de-stress at UF ‘fruvement’ event

By Deshlee Ford | Oct. 6, 2015

Two UF students dressed in banana and grape costumes gave passersby colorful balloons.

NEWS | CAMPUS

UF students to march for gender equality, HeForShe campaign

By Martin Vassolo | Oct. 6, 2015

UF biology freshman Kendall Cantrell won’t go back to Midtown. The last time she was there, the 18-year-old was groped by multiple men at Grog House Bar and Grill.

METRO | CRIMINAL JUSTICE

Man arrested for fake robbery

By Giuseppe Sabella | Oct. 6, 2015

Gainesville Police arrested a local man Tuesday morning after he reportedly called for support against two imaginary robbers.

METRO

County addresses mental health

By Hunter Williamson | Oct. 6, 2015

In the wake of National Mental Health Awareness Week and a new fiscal budget year, experts in the field and county officials are looking to further address mental-health issues.

METRO

Locals gather to test bat trivia, raise money for conservation

By Ashley Martin | Oct. 6, 2015

Jonathan Freedman wore a Batman shirt to moderate trivia.

Brianna Morgan awaits a serve during Florida's 4-0 win against Maryland on Jan. 25 at the Ring Tennis Complex. Morgan defeated Georgia Tech's Kendal Woodard, 6-2, 6-3 at the No. 3 position on Saturday to help the Gators advance to the NCAA Tournament Round of 16.

SPORTS | OTHER SPORTS TENNIS

Florida men’s, women’s tennis teams clinch qualifying spots

By Madison Belfour | Oct. 6, 2015

Progress over perfection.

Linebacker Antonio Morrison pumps up the crowd during Florida's 38-10 win against Ole Miss on Oct. 3, 2015, at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium.

SPORTS | FOOTBALL

UF linebacker Antonio Morrison continues to impress

By GRAHAM HACK | Oct. 6, 2015

At first glance, Antonio Morrison’s success this season isn’t that surprising.

Alejandro Tosti putts during the 2015 SunTrust Gator Invitational on Feb. 14.

SPORTS | OTHER SPORTS GOLF

UF men’s golf takes 2nd at Jerry Pate, women finish 8th in Windy City

By Matt Brannon | Oct. 6, 2015

When asked what his team needed to improve on last week, men’s golf coach JC Deacon said, "It’s going to sound crazy … but it’s nothing.

Freshman Devin Robinson drives into the paint during Florida's 75-50 win against Texas Southern on Friday in the O'Connell Center.

SPORTS | MEN'S BASKETBALL

Florida men’s basketball seeks leadership from youth

By IAN COHEN | Oct. 6, 2015

By the end of Florida’s Gators Madness event on Friday, there were only two champions left standing.

UF center John Egbunu walks onto the O'Connell Center court during Gators Madness on Oct. 2, 2015.

SPORTS | MEN'S BASKETBALL

Transfer center ready to make an impact for the Gators

By ALEX MAMINAKIS | Oct. 6, 2015

Florida fans may have seen him on the bench last season.

SPORTS | OTHER SPORTS CROSS COUNTRY

Australian transfer motivated in lone season with Gators

By Ethan Bauer | Oct. 6, 2015

For most first-year student athletes, being new means starting at the bottom.

METRO

New Midtown restaurant is Krazy for breakfast

By Jessica Morales | Oct. 5, 2015

While most restaurants in Midtown focus on dinner, a new restaurant is putting the emphasis on breakfast

NEWS | CAMPUS

Transgender health month to kick off

By Alexandra Fernandez | Oct. 5, 2015

Second-year UF medical student Ansley Schulte revamped HealthQueer Alliance last year with two goals in mind: to educate the health science community on LGBTQ+ health and to create safe spaces for the LGBTQ+ community.

NEWS | CAMPUS