METRO
More than 2,600 people attend punk rock festival
By Christina Morales | Oct. 29, 2017Steve Wozniak has been to seven Fests as an attendant, an employee and a performer.
COVID-19
OPINION
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COLUMNS
We have power across generations
Oct. 29, 2017Over the past few days, I have seen multiple articles detailing the lives of middle school students who chose to end their lives by killing themselves. Suicide is always tragic. Suicide should always draw our attention and ignite a desire for action and change. When those who choose to end their lives are not even teenagers yet, it can capture our attention in a particularly intense way.
OPINION
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COLUMNS
Speak out against unjust organizations
Oct. 29, 2017“If you see something, say something.” This slogan can apply to suspicious activity monitored by the Department of Homeland Security, but it should also apply to our everyday interactions.
OPINION
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EDITORIALS
We all deserve a Halloween free of sexual assault
Oct. 29, 2017If you’ve read or watched the news at all over the past few weeks, chances are you’ve seen the words “sexual assault” multiple times. After news dropped about Harvey Weinstein’s appalling past, more and more women from Hollywood have been coming out and sharing their stories. Following suit, millions of other women and men have felt empowered to share their history with sexual assault through the social media campaign #MeToo.
OPINION
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COLUMNS
Keep it local and support Gainesville businesses
Oct. 29, 2017Last week, I went to a show at High Dive featuring two Florida-native bands: The Hails and Surfer Blood. This was not my first High Dive show, nor will it be my last. Not only is it a blast to hear great live music, but it’s also awesome to give your love and support to local businesses, especially the art and culture hubs around Gainesville.
NEWS
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CAMPUS
New labs open in the UF McKnight Brain Institute
By Kacey Finch | Oct. 29, 2017Cognitive researchers will no longer have to drive their subjects in golf carts across campus to use an MRI scanner.
NEWS
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CAMPUS
UF researchers hope to find drug for rare child disease
By Anna Cappelli | Oct. 29, 2017When Brittany Harvey hugged her 6-pound, 10-ounce newborn in 2005, she couldn’t imagine her daughter being anything less than healthy.
METRO
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K-12 EDUCATION
Science tournament to be hosted at UF next year
By Olivia Sahnger | Oct. 29, 2017In January, the Florida Science Olympiad Northern Regional competition will be hosted at UF for the first time.
METRO
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CITY COUNTY COMMISSION
Shands dedicates room for sexual assault survivors
By Jessica Giles | Oct. 29, 2017UF Health Shands Hospital unveiled a new private room for sexual assault survivors Wednesday.
NEWS
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CAMPUS
Florida Museum hosts night of astronomy, stargazing
By Iesha Jones | Oct. 29, 2017Under a pitch black sky, Maureen Malles put her eye to a telescope and saw the moon’s craters in new detail.
NEWS
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CAMPUS
UF, GAU continue to push stipend contract past deadline
By Romy Ellenbogen | Oct. 29, 2017Tensions flared at a Graduate Assistants United bargaining meeting Friday, held months after the Summer deadline to resolve contracts.
NEWS
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CAMPUS
Student organization aids homeless with heart health
By Benjamin Cabral | Oct. 29, 2017A group of UF students spends their Sundays taking blood pressure and giving health information to Gainesville’s homeless population.
NEWS
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CAMPUS
‘American Horror Story’ actress to speak at UF
By Cohron | Oct. 29, 2017An “American Horror Story” actress will speak at UF on Monday and introduce herself to students.
METRO
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CRIMINAL JUSTICE
GPD: ACSO jail captain arrested for driving drunk
By Meryl Kornfield | Oct. 29, 2017An Alachua County jail captain was arrested early Sunday morning for driving drunk, Gainesville Police said.
METRO
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CRIMINAL JUSTICE
GPD: Suspect in downtown shooting arrested
By Meryl Kornfield | Oct. 29, 2017A Hawthorne man was arrested Friday for a September shooting in the downtown Checkers and Rally’s parking lot that wounded one bystander.
NEWS
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CAMPUS
Library West to give out candy, prizes for Halloween
By Renee Castro | Oct. 29, 2017Students can trick or treat Tuesday for Halloween at Library West, no costume required.
NEWS
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CAMPUS
Gator Zombie 5K run draws 100 students
By Julia Renner | Oct. 29, 2017Over the chatter of runners mingling and the “Ghostbusters” theme song playing on the speaker, Anthony Sanchez gathered the crowd for the Gator Zombie 5K on Saturday morning.
SPORTS
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FOOTBALL
FIRED: Jim McElwain out as Gators football coach
By Matt Brannon | Oct. 29, 2017After a third consecutive loss and a media circus surrounding Jim McElwain’s claims that death threats were leveled against members of the UF football program, Florida fired McElwain on Sunday. He finished with a 22-12 record over two and a half seasons.
SPORTS
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FOOTBALL
After blowout loss, Gators coach Jim McElwain addresses rumors of firing
By Matt Brannon | Oct. 28, 2017Gators coach Jim McElwain knew something was wrong before the game even started. Walking into Florida’s pregame meal, he was informed of rumors that he could be losing his job.
SPORTS
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FOOTBALL
Notebook: Zaire lone bright spot in loss; Toney, Cleveland ineffective in return
By IAN COHEN | Oct. 28, 2017When examining Florida’s 42-7 loss — one in which UF’s offense appeared lifeless, its defense appeared lethargic and its coach appeared unsure of his job security — there was at least one positive to glean from the Gators’ performance: Malik Zaire.
