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IA students may be ineligible for executive seats
By Katelyn Newberg | Jan. 26, 2016Future Innovation Academy students looking to run for Student Government executive office may not be eligible.
COVID-19
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Too Little, Too Late: Early struggles doom UF against Vandy
By IAN COHEN | Jan. 26, 2016KeVaughn Allen’s three-pointer was good, a last-second, desperation heave from the corner that found the bottom of the net as time expired.
Metro
911 report: robbery, local man molests children, former UF football player arrested
By Martin Vassolo | Jan. 26, 2016Three arrested in Wal-Mart robberies
Opinion
Guest column: BDS movement is about delegitimizing Israel
Jan. 26, 2016Last Friday, the Alligator published a column titled, “Don’t be rude about BDS movement,” in which the author defended the movement that seeks to boycott and sanction the State of Israel. The column contained multiple misconceptions and inaccuracies.
Opinion
Editorial: Vindicated Planned Parenthood remains under attack
Jan. 26, 2016On Monday afternoon, it was announced that a Houston, Texas, grand jury — which had been convened to investigate whether Planned Parenthood had engaged in any wrongdoing — chose not to indict the organization. Instead, they wound up indicting the very people who brought the supposed crimes to light.
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Former diplomat talks Cuban-US relations
By Katelyn Newberg | Jan. 26, 2016A former U.S. diplomat told students and community members America’s relations with Cuba could improve.
Metro
Alachua County teacher shortage
By Monica Humphries | Jan. 26, 2016Mackenzie Carter described her son Jaxson’s preschool teacher as an absolute gem.
Metro
High Dive hosts food truck rally, benefits nonprofit
By Levi Bradford | Jan. 26, 2016High Dive will celebrate the third anniversary of its regular food truck rally Saturday.
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Gain insight into a bug's life with new study-abroad program
By John Avery Guyton | Jan. 26, 2016UF will hold its semesterly Study Abroad Fair today, showcasing old and new programs.
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Former UF first lady fundraises for Baby Gator
By Paris Olkes | Jan. 26, 2016Former UF first lady, Chris Machen, is raising money for UF’s Baby Gator Child Development Center.
Opinion
Column: The 'idea' of /t/ in the English language
Jan. 26, 2016Pronounce this phrase as quickly as possible: “The hat rack tapped the bottle.” Now, take the words: “hat rack,” “tap” and “bottle,” read them aloud and sound out each individual sound, paying careful attention to how you pronounce the sounds that are written with the letter <t>. Did anything change?
Opinion
Column: Aramark is bad food, and evil to boot
Jan. 26, 2016Campus dining is a classic example of a public institution being tarnished by the practices of a private company. It would be highly inefficient for UF to manage food services, which is why the university makes contracts with private food companies to handle dining. This is where Aramark comes in. Since 1995, Aramark has been contracted to bring students “Gator Dining.” The problem: Aramark has been under investigation multiple times over the past decade for labor law violations and food safety issues.
News
Adulthood is coming: Career fair comes to UF
By Anthony Nicotera | Jan. 26, 2016About 220 companies came to UF as part of Career Showcase.
Metro
UF Einstein’s employee fired after sexual assault charge
By Martin Vassolo | Jan. 26, 2016After being charged with rape five days earlier, a UF campus employee was fired Tuesday.
Metro
New year, new trees: Jewish community celebrates Tu B'shevat
By Katelyn Newberg | Jan. 25, 2016Students and Gainesville residents sang traditional chants together Monday night to celebrate the Jewish holiday Tu B’Shevat.
News
Florida men's golf motivated entering spring
By Ray Boone | Jan. 25, 2016The Florida Gators men’s golf team has workouts at 5:55 a.m.
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Candidates interview with SG parties
By Melissa Gomez | Jan. 25, 2016A steady stream of students showed up to interview with Student Government parties Monday morning.
News
Discussing stress in the Muslim community
By Meryl Kornfield | Jan. 25, 2016Muslim students learned about stress and how to control it Monday night.
News
Student organizations register voters before Florida primaries
By Katelyn Newberg | Jan. 25, 2016UF student political organizations are registering students to vote in Florida’s presidential primaries.
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Miss your grandparent? Adopt one with UF club
By Meryl Kornfield | Jan. 25, 2016Ishan Mandani loves his grandparents.
