METRO
Post-consumerist holiday push for #GivingTuesday
By Julia Lopez | Dec. 1, 2014Following a weekend of late-night deals and Monday’s online discounts, a new initiative is trending — giving back.
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METRO
Girl Scouts to move cookie enterprise to Thin Minternet
By Patrick Pinak | Dec. 1, 2014Christmas just came early for cookie lovers who will now be able to order Girl Scout Cookies online for the first time ever.
METRO
Paws on Parole celebrates its 11th graduation
By Hunter Williamson | Dec. 1, 2014Maggie barked in excitement as her new owners walked through a gated fence Monday afternoon during the 11th Paws on Parole ceremony.
NEWS
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CAMPUS
Holding seats, potential black market
By Alexandra Fernandez | Dec. 1, 2014Students looking to score a spot in a full class next semester may turn to a questionable solution.
NEWS
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CAMPUS
Lebanese American Society hosts soiree
By Taylor Russell | Dec. 1, 2014A UF club will bring a taste of Lebanese culture to campus later this week.
NEWS
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CAMPUS
UF does not look at applicants’ social media, admissions says
By Lauren Bobek | Dec. 1, 2014Admissions officers at UF have not yet turned to social media accounts as a deciding factor in examining potential students.
OPINION
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COLUMNS
Black-on-black homicide shouldn’t distract from Ferguson
Dec. 1, 2014Do you remember, as children, the many times that we were scolded for something we did? Remember when we would point something out that our brother, sister or classmate did to try and excuse our actions or at least redirect the scolding? Well that juvenile failure to confront the truth is still happening. More recently however, it has made appearances in discussions on FOX, CNN and at dinner tables across the country.
OPINION
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COLUMNS
GOP, anti-abortion legislation not popular with Americans
Dec. 1, 2014Last month, Republicans dominated midterm elections across the nation. No one can deny the power right-wing lawmakers will hold once January rolls around as they now enjoy a strong grip on two-thirds of state legislative bodies.
NEWS
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CAMPUS
Playtime makes a comeback for child patients at Shands
By Alexia Fernandez | Dec. 1, 2014Children kept in hospital isolation will soon have a program to help them stay socially active.
OPINION
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COLUMNS
Traditions, family will always count
Dec. 1, 2014This past weekend, still recovering from our Thanksgiving feast, I participated with my family in our tradition of having Saturday morning breakfast at Einstein Bros. Bagels. We’ve been doing this every week since before my younger sister was born — almost 17 years. We’ve cycled through all the menu and manager changes as time has passed and are familiarized as regulars by the staff.
METRO
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CRIMINAL JUSTICE
GHS bomb threat suspect identified, charged
By Melissa Mihm | Dec. 1, 2014The identity of the individual who called in a bomb threat to Gainesville High School on Nov. 11 was discovered this week by Gainesville Police.
OPINION
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EDITORIALS
McCollum, Bondi relationship corrupt ‘revolving door
Dec. 1, 2014The Miami Herald published a story Saturday about the close political relationship between former Florida Attorney General Bill McCollum and current AG Pam Bondi.
SPORTS
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VOLLEYBALL
Setting up success: Mary Wise has track record for strong recruiting
By EDEN OTERO | Dec. 1, 2014Florida coach Mary Wise is a volleyball legend.
NEWS
Freshmen ask, seniors answer: Tips for finals week
By Brittany Bowen | Nov. 30, 2014The end of the semester is near, and you know what that means: finals week. If you’re a freshman, these will be your first final exams at UF. It can be a long, strenuous week prefaced by weeks of vigorous studying. But knowing what to expect can make all the difference. Here are tips to guide you through a successful finals week:
NEWS
For your entertainment: 4 things you didn’t know about Middle-earth
By Dahlia Ghabour | Nov. 30, 2014Get ready to strap on your swords and armor and head back to Middle-earth! The last installment of “The Hobbit” premieres in just two weeks, and it’s the likely the last time we will see our beloved Bilbo Baggins, Gandalf and Galadriel.
NEWS
The professional gator: 5 common myths about what makes a good leader
By Savana Morie | Nov. 30, 2014Leaders, like most things in life, come in all shapes and sizes.
SPORTS
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VOLLEYBALL
Florida earns No.8 seed in NCAA Tournament
By EDEN OTERO | Nov. 30, 2014The Florida volleyball team earned the No. 8 seed in the 2014 NCAA Tournament on Sunday and will serve as one of 16 hosts for the first and second rounds of this year’s tournament.
SPORTS
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FOOTBALL
‘IT FALLS ON MY SHOULDERS’: Muschamp takes blame for losses
By JONATHAN CZUPRYN< | Nov. 30, 2014TALLAHASSEE — Outside Doak Campbell Stadium lie the graves of the conquered. Florida State’s Sod Cemetery serves as the football program’s trophy case, boasting the buried battlegrounds from some of the Seminoles’ most memorable victories.
SPORTS
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FOOTBALL
Rivalry week upsets highlight Week 14 of College Football
By MORGAN MORIARTY | Nov. 30, 2014As a typical rivalry week goes in college football, nothing goes as expected. Let’s take a look back at the final week of the regular season and see how it affects Championship Saturday next weekend.
OPINION
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COLUMNS
Reality check: All lives matter
Nov. 30, 2014Two years ago in Mobile, Alabama, an 18-year-old white male, Gilbert Collar, was shot and killed by a black campus police officer. He was running around campus, high and naked, when he approached the officer at the campus police station. Collar was unarmed, but the officer still deemed him a threat and decided to use deadly force against him.
