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Twice the degree means major benefits
By Chad Furst | Mar. 20, 2013Two majors might be better than one, but not all UF students are rushing to the advising office.
Elections see increased turnout of voters on campus
By Kelcee Griffis | Mar. 20, 2013UF student voter turnout on campus saw a slight increase during Tuesday’s Gainesville city elections as compared with previous years.
UF plays host to ESOL high school students for the day
By Angelica Marino | Mar. 20, 2013UF student Laura Mutis came to the United States from Colombia 10 years ago. She was an English for Speakers of Other Languages student in high school and was unsure how she would get into college.
Men in same-sex marriages live longer, study says
By Jennifer Hernandez | Mar. 20, 2013Gay marriage is more than just a moral issue: It might be a health matter.
Gators slug their way to win over USC Upstate
By CHUCK KINGSBURY< | Mar. 20, 2013Lauren Haeger and Bailey Castro did what they do best at Kate Seashole Pressly Stadium on Wednesday evening.
Like curly fries? Your intellegence is being questioned
By Billy Jean Louis | Mar. 20, 2013Quaide Tranter’s Facebook likes include his uncle’s law firm and his stepdad’s business.
“Bates Motel” brings Hitchcock thriller back to life
By Desmond | Mar. 20, 2013“Bates Motel” is the modernized prequel to the greatest thriller of all time: Alfred Hitchcock’s “Psycho.”
Disney: recreate these films
By Angela Skane | Mar. 20, 2013Timeless Disney tales were likely staples of your youth: on VHS, in books and the theme of your birthday party.
Program offers free colonoscopy screenings for local residents
By Sofia Rattes | Mar. 20, 2013As part of Colorectal Cancer Awareness month, Screen for Life will offer free colonoscopy screenings to low-income Gainesville and Alachua County residents.
Manicures may be harmful
By Shea Perez | Mar. 20, 2013People who continually get gel manicures could be at risk for skin cancer.
Chamber breathes new life into local animal hospital
By Alyssa Fisher | Mar. 20, 2013About 60 animals have been treated at UF’s Small Animal Hospital with a hyperbaric chamber, an oxygen machine found to cure the wounds of furry friends in addition to people.
David Bowie tops the charts with the fastest-selling album of 2013
By Samantha Doucette | Mar. 20, 2013Apparently, 2013 is the year of comebacks in the music industry. Justin Timberlake, Jimi Hendrix and now David Bowie have made big news with the releases of new albums.
‘Sketchy’ Swamp Party email sender named senator
By Colleen Wright | Mar. 19, 2013Among the many appointments that filled empty Senate seats at Tuesday’s meeting, one raised eyebrows.
On the Wings of Twitter: Jack Dorsey for Mayor?
Mar. 19, 2013Nearly two years ago, Vanity Fair interviewed Twitter’s founder, Jack Dorsey.
Wells wins; Lowe, Braddy will run off
By Chris Alcantara | Mar. 19, 2013Incumbent Randy Wells won re-election in the City Commission District 4 race Tuesday night, but incumbent Mayor Craig Lowe and contender Ed Braddy will compete next month in a runoff election for Gainesville mayor.
From soda bans to tobacco stands
Mar. 19, 2013Since he took office, New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg has been on a crusade to make his city a healthy and safe place to live, and he’s banning just about anything and everything he can to make it that way.
Public God rules blind leading the blind
Mar. 19, 2013If you put a frog in a pot of boiling water, it will jump out immediately, clambering its way to safety.
Gainesville study finds primates may have enjoyed alcohol
By Elly Ayres | Mar. 19, 2013If you enjoyed alcoholic beverages last weekend, you may have been indulging in the same behavior as primates — giving a whole new meaning to “monkeying around.”
Puppy power: Dog training helps inmates
By Moises Reyes | Mar. 19, 2013Marcus Henry changed his life more than a year ago.