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Meet India Brooks

Brooks knew he was different.

Abortion came as relief from pregnancy

I’d like to thank the Alligator for the coverage of the abortion speakout sponsored by the Gainesville chapter of National Women’s Liberation.

Warping Time; China’s stance on TV time travel ridiculous

Picture our television shows and movies swept clean of any element that “disrespects history.” According the Chinese government, which apparently is trying to make historical scholars out of its populace, shows and movies shouldn’t include elements of time travel lest they change the look of history.

Lesson in Slavery

Teachers get put into some tough positions, and we’re not even talking about questions about unions or budget cuts.

Obama charts middle ground on deficit

On the heels of an 11th-hour deal late Friday night that averted a government shutdown, the real debate has only now begun. Debate over the debt ceiling will be heating up; if we stay on the current course, the U.S. will reach the maximum borrowing limit of $14.31 trillion by mid-May. Additionally, the fiscal budget for 2011-2012 will be taking place. The reality of the situation is that the only remedy would be major cuts, coupled with tax increases. However, many on the right say we only have a spending problem and not a revenue problem, and many on the left refuse to cut spending in favor of only raising taxes.

Social media generation seriously lacks social skills

On a biting, harsh morning last November, I was late for school. In my haste to get to campus on time, I forgot to eat breakfast. Ten minutes into my bike ride down Stadium Road, black spots entered my vision, and I broke out into an icy sweat. Pedaling my bike seemed to take an enormous amount of effort. Then, I realized — low blood sugar and skipping meals was a dangerous combination.

The A-list

LISTEN: “S & M” by Rihanna

Chick-fil-A not anti-gay

If Megan Bissell labels herself as an angry lesbian, I’d have to label myself as a broken-hearted Christian. Why? Because it sucks that our world breeds angry people, let alone angry lesbians, and it sucks that “Christians” often have been the least compassionate of all. For that, I’m sorry. Jesus’ message was uncompromising and offensive, yet the soft-hearted flocked to Him because of His supernatural love. I regret that many “Christians” don’t follow His example.

Study: Music could lower blood pressure

When Beau Muniz walks around the UF campus, he’s almost never seen without his headphones.

For fresh culture, head to Micanopy

To most of us, Micanopy probably is known as “that exit off Interstate 75 just south of Gainesville with Cafe Risque.”

Downtown cupcake shop serves vegan-friendly fare

Claire Browning had to withdraw from college during the spring semester of her senior year. A rollerblading accident caused her to fracture her back, and she said the time off that followed left her restless.

Locals escape the day-job blues with casual jam sessions

Gary Evans’ light was the only one on in the cul-de-sac Monday night. From the street, you could see heads bobbing through the second-floor window. Indoors, Justin Bieber’s face watched over the band from a calendar on the wall.

What to drink this summer

Sure, a combination of Gatorade and vodka seems like an ideal summer beverage: hydration and libation.

Local art gallery uses spiritual approach

The walls, ceiling and floor are painted a psychedelic mural, acoustic instruments strum, dancers fluidly move to the beat, friends laugh and art thrives. The masterpiece is complete.

Summer music festivals

Bullpen’s late wild pitches cost Florida vs. FSU

TALLAHASSEE — Florida’s bullpen went wild Tuesday night against Florida State — and not in a good way.

Gators hire two assistants

Suddenly, Billy Donovan finds himself as, in his words, “the only one standing.”

No reason for optimism in 2011

Disappointment is defined as the feeling of sadness or displeasure caused by the non-fulfillment of one’s hopes or expectations.

UF focused on recruiting, leadership entering summer

With the brief spring practice season and the annual intrasquad scrimmage in the rear-view mirror, the Gators will now head their separate ways this summer.

Cheerful Caquatto brings spirit to NCAA-bound Gators

As the team is sitting on the mats, anxiously waiting for its last practice at the O’Connell Center to begin, Mackenzie Caquatto playfully tackles teammate Marissa King.