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Tuesday, July 15, 2025

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Students watch President Barack Obama’s 2012 presidential nomination acceptance speech on a projector screen in the Matthews Suite on the fourth floor of the Reitz Union on Thursday night.
METRO  |  POLITICS

Students gather for acceptance speech

The Democratic Party’s biggest names gathered in Charlotte, N.C., to support President Barack Obama’s bid for a second term, but some of his hardest-working student supporters watched crowded around a projector screen at UF.


Florida Alligator
OPINION  |  EDITORIALS

Darts & Laurels

Now that the winds of Tropical Storm Isaac have subsided, we can all finally focus on what’s important: Fall flavors are back at Starbucks. From Pumpkin Spice lattes to Salted Caramel Mocha Frappuccinos, at least we can pretend the cooler weather is upon us.


Florida Alligator
OPINION  |  COLUMNS

A need for pragmatism over ideology

As this column is being written, the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte, N.C., is kicking off its second day. Already we have heard inspirational messages of progress from the likes of Massachusetts Gov. Deval Patrick and First Lady Michelle Obama.


Matthew Bill, an 18-year-old freshman, lights an alcohol-soaked dollar on fire at the potions table during an exhibit at the Health Science Center Library on Thursday.
NEWS  |  CAMPUS

Harry Potter-themed exhibit draws 200 Muggles

The grand opening of the “Harry Potter’s World: Renaissance Science, Magic and Medicine” exhibit attracted more than 200 people, including students and families, said Michele Tennant, bioinformatics librarian.


Florida Alligator
OPINION  |  COLUMNS

DNC exposes the ghosts of Romney past

Many Democrats looked forward to first lady Michelle Obama’s speech at the Democratic National Convention on Tuesday. Her performance was a genuine yet expected testament to her husband’s character.


Florida Alligator
NEWS  |  CAMPUS

Judge rules on tuition

While many students are celebrating the long-awaited disbursement of financial aid, others are just excited they can start paying less for tuition.


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