“We cannot walk alone. And as we walk, we must make the pledge that we shall always march ahead,” Martin Luther King Jr. said to hundreds of thousands who joined the March on Washington on an August morning in 1963. “We cannot turn back.”
Wednesday marks the 50th anniversary of the March on Washington. It was a watershed moment in the history of the United States, culminating with Martin Luther King Jr.’s landmark “I Have a Dream” speech. Given all the advancements in civil rights over the last 50 years, many believe Dr. King’s dream is fully realized, but I’m here to tell you, we still have a long way to go.
Houses of worship in the United States — from churches and temples to mosques and synagogues — are considered tax-exempt entities by the federal government. This week, the writer behind Slate’s financial blog, Matthew Yglesias, argued that exempting churches from taxes is counterproductive.
HAWTHORNE — Alachua County Sheriff’s Office deputies arrested a local woman Saturday night accused of stabbing her boyfriend to death.
Forward Savannah Jordan went into Florida’s season opener wanting to put on a show, and she didn’t disappoint.
Florida kicks off its season against Toledo on Aug. 31, but two key players won’t be on the field.
Although struggles in Russia over anti-LGBT sentiments may seem an ocean away, the backlash has reached Gainesville.
A few of Paige Kauffman’s friends received an alarming Snapchat early Thursday morning.
Demarcus Robinson is eager to accomplish something in 2013 that no Florida receiver has during the past five years — become relevant in the offense as a true freshman.
Inventing the future may sound like an impossible feat, but university President Bernie Machen made it clear that UF is up for the challenge.
Savannah Jordan got a head start in becoming a Gator.
Marcus Roberson opened the 2012 season with a 31-yard interception that set up a Florida scoring drive against Bowling Green.
A local nonprofit medical clinic offering care to the homeless has finally found a more permanent home.
Mary Wise’s Frankenstein-like creation that was the 2012 squad was pieced together to fill the gaps left by season-ending injuries and graduating seniors.
Waves of eager, fitness-enthused students are rolling onto campus for Fall, and the UF Student Recreation and Fitness Center is ready for the crowd.
NEWBERRY — After some summer scrutiny for canceling a string of tournaments at the last minute, Nations Park recently paid out more than $2,000 to reconcile with would-be attendees.
The NFL is one of the most brutal professional sports leagues in the country. With that comes untimely injuries.
The Campus Copy Fax & Pack has packed up for good.
With a swipe of a card and a squiggle of the finger, you can pay for that ice cream cone and have the receipt emailed to you directly.
A recent surge of whistle-blowing puts personal liberties into question.
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