NEWS
FYE: 50 Shades of abuse romanticized
By Dahlia Ghabour | Aug. 6, 2014Did you know that Twilight’s famed Edward and Bella pairing is actually a horrifying example of an abusive relationship?
COVID-19
NEWS
The Wandering Gator: The last hurrah
By Rachel Holbrook | Aug. 6, 2014Last night the time finally came to say my goodbyes to friends and family before I fly across the pond. In a fitting tribute to America, I hosted a leaving party where guests were on a strict dress code to wear only red, white and blue.
NEWS
FYE: Your best bets for Fall’s new shows
By Elena Hilton | Aug. 6, 2014Summer is nearly over, which means that fall TV season is almost here. Before you fill up your DVR schedule with all your favorite shows, keep in mind that there are some great new series being rolled out for your binge-watching enjoyment.
NEWS
FYE: TomorrowLand vs. TomorrowWorld
By Cody Smith | Aug. 6, 2014EDM Festivals seem to sell themselves these days. The genre dominates every other genre (aside from pop, of course) and people flock to all types of EDM-centric events. The most desired festival occurs in Belgium every summer: the aptly titled TomorrowLand. The festival draws in thousands of people from over one hundred and fifty countries and sets the standards for production, lineup, and overall experience.
NEWS
When Life Gives You Lemons: So you had a bad day?
By Brittany Bowen | Aug. 5, 2014Some days just aren’t your day. Some days we wake up on the wrong side of the bed after we miss our alarm to a broken coffee machine and a car that won’t start. Some days the only reasonable solution is to hide under the covers until tomorrow comes.
NEWS
This Week in Social Justice: We need feminism because...
By Lexie Byers | Aug. 5, 2014When I heard about the women against feminism Tumblr I was shocked and confused. But when I read the reasons why these women were denouncing feminism it made a lot more sense.
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CRIMINAL JUSTICE
Pedro Bravo jury selected, trial begins Tuesday
By Alex Harris | Aug. 4, 2014The long-awaited trial of Pedro Bravo begins today at 9 a.m.
NEWS
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CAMPUS
Marston Science Library to get a Starbucks in 2015
By Tanima Mehrotra | Aug. 4, 2014Elyse Simek prepares for a night of studying the same way every time.
METRO
Woman celebrates birthday by raising cancer research funds
By Aldo Araujo | Aug. 4, 2014A Central Florida business owner is celebrating turning 40 by running 26.2 miles to benefit local cancer research.
NEWS
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CAMPUS
Art and Science collaboration contest returns
By Joey Martinez | Aug. 4, 2014The UF Elegance of Science contest is back and now accepting entries.
NEWS
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CAMPUS
Library West renovation will revamp colonnade
By Lindsey Cook-Saucier | Aug. 4, 2014Library West is about to get a facelift.
NEWS
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CAMPUS
UF alumnus turns small jobs into big local business
By Jacqueline Adadi | Aug. 4, 2014Students now have an alternative to paying exorbitant fees for fixing their cracked smartphone screens.
SPORTS
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FOOTBALL
Wide receivers hope to get boost from new offensive coordinator
By JONATHAN CZUPRYN< | Aug. 4, 2014Since 2008, Kurt Roper helped churn out four 1,000-yard pass catchers, two All-ACC wide receivers and three players topping Duke’s all-time career receptions list.
SPORTS
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FOOTBALL
Muschamp remains confident in team despite ugly 2013
By MORGAN MORIARTY | Aug. 4, 2014At the beginning of Florida’s 2013 season, the expectations were high. The Gators were coming off of an 11-2, Sugar Bowl berth year. They entered the year as one of the favorites to win the Southeastern Conference Eastern Division and were even considered by many as a dark horse national championship pick.
METRO
Study: Fist bumps reduce spread of germs
By Claudia Stantzyk-Guzek | Aug. 4, 2014A popular friendly greeting may not be as innocent as it seems.
SPORTS
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FOOTBALL
Summers breeze hopes to renew Florida O-line
By RICHARD JOHNSON | Aug. 4, 2014Injuries, players lined up in unfamiliar positions, a mountain-sized tackle and a performance so poor it was replayed over and over again on Michael Sam’s draft highlight tape. All are unfortunate parts of Florida’s 2013 season, specifically its offensive line.
SPORTS
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FOOTBALL
Notebook: Backup quarterback, kicker and punter positions up in air
By JORDAN MCPHERSON | Aug. 4, 2014Barring injury, Jeff Driskel will be Florida’s starting quarterback when the Gators make their season debut against Idaho on Aug. 30 in Ben Hill Griffin Stadium.
NEWS
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CAMPUS
Norman Tunnel renovations for better bike, pedestrian safety
By Hannah Fell | Aug. 4, 2014Courtney McEwen spent her summer saving up for a new bike.
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EDITORIALS
See your opinions in print: Become a Fall 2014 columnist
Aug. 4, 2014There’s never been a better time to become an Alligator columnist — OK, maybe that’s a hyperbole. Regardless, as we prepare for Fall 2014, we have a lot of unanswered questions: Who will win the Florida gubernatorial election? Will Amendment 2 (that one about medical marijuana) pass? Will voters overturn the Florida gay marriage ban? Will Pitbull do us a favor and just run for governor already?
