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She’s The First members walk to raise awareness for women’s education
By Iesha Jones | Nov. 14, 2017Ten girls marched together Monday night to represent the miles marched by young girls across the world to get to school.
Students hold campus discussion on voter suppression
By Christina Morales | Nov. 14, 2017Students sat shocked as professors listed statistics on modern and historical voter suppression Monday night.
Latin band hosts fundraiser for Cuban hurricane victims
By Maria Dominguez | Nov. 14, 2017About 20 people danced to salsa music, ate tacos, drank margaritas and gave money to hurricane victims in Cuba Monday night.
Pharmacy organizations begin World Antibiotic Week
By Julia Renner | Nov. 14, 2017Antibiotic-resistant superbugs have become a global epidemic, and UF College of Pharmacy students are trying to fix that.
Interim coach Randy Shannon promotes receiver Dre Massey to second-string quarterback
By Matt Brannon | Nov. 13, 2017Florida quarterbacks are dropping like open passes this season.
UF women’s golf team optimistic about spring after rough fall season
By Tyler Nettuno | Nov. 13, 2017UF women’s golfer Elin Esborn believes the Gators are getting better, even though the results haven’t quite showed it.
Meyers talks priorities at campus address
By Jimena Tavel | Nov. 13, 2017Despite not mentioning it while campaigning in Spring, Student Body President Smith Meyers told the audience at the State of the Campus Address that mental health has always been his first priority.
Column: Koulechov’s performance proves he can lead Gators offense
By Jake Dreilinger | Nov. 13, 2017Egor Koulechov was a scorer during his two seasons at Rice. So when he announced he was transferring to UF for graduate school, most thought he could bring that with him.
No. 8 Gators showcase high-flying offense, score 116 in season-opening win
By Skyler Lebron | Nov. 13, 2017Two split-second plays proved just how ready Florida is for the 2017-18 season.
Point guard Chris Chiozza, Gators begin journey back to Elite Eight
By Jake Dreilinger | Nov. 12, 2017Chris Chiozza waited for the inbound pass. The Gators trailed Wisconsin by two points in overtime of the Sweet 16 in the NCAA Tournament. Four seconds remained as Florida’s odds of advancing to the Elite Eight dwindled. But none of that mattered as the Gators’ 6-foot guard received the pass and sprinted down the court.
With bowl-game hopes gashed, Gators are playing for pride
By IAN COHEN | Nov. 12, 2017Taven Bryan was wearing a blue collared shirt. He had stripped off the bulky shoulder pads that he wore about 30 minutes before, pulled off the white jersey that had been covered with dirt and sweat, and, for just a moment, unburdened himself of what was running through his mind.
Column: What sucks more than the College Football Playoff? Nothing.
By Dylan Dixon | Nov. 12, 2017Out of all the unpopular opinions I’ve formed about sports, there isn’t one I stand by more firmly than this: I hate the College Football Playoff.
Pro-cannabis veterans protest opioids outside VA hospital
By David Hoffman | Nov. 12, 2017For more than two years, U.S. Navy veteran Gabriel George wasn’t in control.
Gainesville hosts 36th downtown art show
By Eseverri | Nov. 12, 2017Jacob Ascher, a 12-year-old artist, used his tie-dyed colored pencil box to store his cash.
Students create and give prosthetic hand to Syrian refugee
By Christina Morales | Nov. 12, 2017After being born in a Syrian refugee camp with an upper limb birth defect, 10-year-old Mohammed received a new hand Sunday.
Local leaders petition to protect LGBTQ+ state workers
By Jessica Giles | Nov. 12, 2017Local officials started a petition Friday to protect LGBTQ+ state employees from being fired because of their sexual orientation.
UF professor works to save basil plant from disease
By Anna Cappelli | Nov. 12, 2017Dave Clark, a UF professor, has been working to save the sweet basil plant from a dangerous pathogen for the past three years.
Pastor calls for UF to remove Confederate monument
By Jessica Giles | Nov. 12, 2017While Gainesville quietly removed one downtown Confederate monument in August, UF hasn’t evicted one that stands on a property they manage in St. Augustine.
Million-dollar grant to educate Miami police officers
By Olivia Sahnger | Nov. 12, 2017Philip Poekert can’t find the exact words to describe how he feels about the millions of children worldwide who do not feel safe at school.