Although most of the Editorial Board is graduating in a few days, we’re happy to hear Bernie Machen’s proposed 30 percent tuition increase is now merely a dream, unlikely to come true.
After reading the replies to Megan Bissell’s letter, published April 13, regarding Chick-fil-A’s support of anti-gay organizations, I must say that I too am an angry lesbian. The point both Andrew Robb and Ryan Galloway seemed to miss is that the university allows a corporation to profit off a Student Body that it oppresses. A business is entitled to its “moral” convictions just as much as anyone else. However, these ideals are not consistent with the inclusive and accepting values UF espouses. It is extremely unsettling to know that my school, which insists upon cultivating a diverse student culture, continues to involve itself with a corporation that blatantly perpetuates discrimination and hate against me. UF’s seemingly indifferent attitude in regard to this matter is just as good as its consent and agreement with Chick-fil-A’s actions. How can one feel safe and comfortable on a campus that funds political causes directly targeting its students?
What a difference a year can bring.
April 18, 1971: About 400 students gather on the Plaza of the Americas to symbolically bury the living UF President Stephen C. O’Connell.
With Tax Day here, we’ve come across news saying taxes collected on our nation’s top 400 incomes amount to 10 percentage points less than those collected in 1992. Sounds crazy compared to the average drop of 0.6 percentage points, doesn’t it? Well, keep in mind that 45 percent of American households pay no income taxes, according to the Tax Policy Center.
People mock what they don’t understand. Last fall, our country witnessed a string of suicides by gay teens as a result of bullying. These teens weren’t mocked for who they were — they were mocked because of who people assumed they were because of the labeling and gay stereotypes that have been forced upon us by specific members of our community.
U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio visited his alma mater Saturday, joining UF students and alumni for the Florida Blue Key banquet and induction ceremony.
Bob Minchin mentions that any true conservative is appalled by intrusive agencies and overbearing regulations. He then proceeds to completely contradict those principles as he talks about regulating abortion. A government telling a woman what to do with her body is not only intrusive and overbearing but also degrading. Comparing abortion to genocide is offensive toward all people who have lived through an actual genocide.
The skies of Alachua were predicted to rain with Easter eggs, but 15 mph winds changed the forecast.
Eight-year-old Kendal Binkley loves horses and wants to be a veterinarian when she grows up. On Saturday, she got a glance of what a day in the life of a vet looks like.
In response to Bob Minchin’s column on Friday, I find it surprising that one who is appalled by intrusive government agencies and overbearing regulation believes government intrusion and regulation is necessary in the case of unwanted pregnancy. I guess I was wrong to assume a “true conservative” is actually conservative and not just a shill parroting the Republican party line.
Hordes of people took over Southwest Recreation Center courts 2, 3 and 4 friday for 5 hours of dodging, ducking, dipping, diving and more dodging.
The UF women's tennis team clinched the regular-season Southeastern Conference title outright Saturday with a 7-0 drubbing of South Carolina at Linder Stadium.
When UF coach Tim Walton dubbed Cheyenne Coyle as Florida’s most
Behind even par rounds by senior leaders Bank Vongvanij and Andres
Bryson Smith made his return to Florida's lineup Saturday, but
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Florida’s two home dates this outdoor season could not have been
After a 35th place finish at the JU Invitational in February,
Florida wide receivers Chris Dunkley and Javares McRoy are planning
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