Metro
Murals bring color and culture to downtown Gainesville
By Michaela Steakley | Dec. 3, 2015Downtown Gainesville just got more colorful.
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News
Funding for Source Program to expire
By Brooke Baitinger | Dec. 3, 2015Jared Gaylord said he wasn’t scared by the ghost tour he and his girlfriend took in Savannah over Spring Break. He thought the tour itself was cheesy.
News
Board members talk construction, faculty garage
By Alexandra Fernandez | Dec. 3, 2015UF is looking to secure legislative funding for buildings, expand Greek housing and the possibility of adding a faculty parking garage.
News
UF to make professors more aware of religious holidays
By Alexandra Fernandez | Dec. 3, 2015Gabriela Mayer’s petition for no exams on Jewish holidays brought her to Tigert Hall.
Metro
The Jam hosts benefit concert for aspiring musicians
By CAYLEE UNDERWOOD | Dec. 3, 2015In April, Future Music Makers Youth Enrichment Program was awarded $15,000.
News
Santa Fe College Senate looks back on Fall semester
By Hunter Williamson | Dec. 3, 2015Compared to their predecessors a year ago, fresh and inexperienced Santa Fe College Student Senate members had a smooth semester learning the basics of legislation.
Opinion
Darts & Laurels 12/4/2015
Dec. 3, 2015Well, finals are now upon us. As many of you grab your face and cover your mouth in disbelief, curl your hair, bite your nails or indulge in other popular nervous habits of choice, take refuge in the knowledge that we’re still here, and yes, Darts & Laurels is still around to provide comfort to the afflicted.
Opinion
STEM subjects are not the only important paths to pursue in college
Dec. 3, 2015Toward the end of my freshman year, I decided to switch my major to economics. I found its unique blend of social science and math fascinating, and I was excited to pursue a degree in it. When I told one of my friends in the College of Engineering about my decision, he laughed at me. "Economics?" he said. "What a joke. You should pick something that matters if you want to get a job someday." I nodded and smiled while making a mental note to demote him from "friend" to "mild acquaintance."
Opinion
A retort to concealed-carry advocates
Dec. 3, 2015On Monday morning, I read a piece in this very section by Michael Beato, a genuinely great guy with a stronger grip on style and common sense than I could ever hope for. I have a lot of respect for him, a sentiment made stronger by the fact we hardly ever agree on anything political. I haven’t had too many conversations with the guy, but, based on previous experience, I’d much rather spend an hour — or even an afternoon — shooting the political shit with Michael than any college Democrat in the area.
Opinion
Going out with a bang: It’s been a pleasure
Dec. 3, 2015In January 2014, I walked into the Alligator office for its open house. I was a sophomore at the time, and I went straight to the then-opinions editor with, "I’d like to write a sex column."
The Avenue
Florida Players to present play titled ‘Thank God for AIDS’
By Sean Anderson | Dec. 2, 2015What started as a faint vision for 20-year-old UF theatre junior Andrew Quimby during his freshman year has blossomed into a full-blown theater production that will take stage this Friday.
News
Under the tent: Inauguration Week continues as President Fuchs experiences all of UF's colleges
By Alyssa Fisher | Dec. 2, 2015It was like a circus under the tent on the Reitz Union North Lawn — with games, an alligator and a Fuchs.
Sports
UF preparing for stud Alabama running back Derrick Henry
By Luis Torres | Dec. 2, 2015Standing at 6-foot-3 and weighing in around 240 pounds, Alabama running back Derrick Henry is built like a linebacker, but he’s quick enough and powerful enough to run through you with the momentum of a high-speeding semi truck down a highway.
Sports
Slovenian Success: Ziva Recek nears end of Florida volleyball career
By Brian Lee | Dec. 2, 2015When Ziva Recek first stepped on to the University of Florida campus, she barely spoke English.
News
Gainesville remembers UF professor, beloved philanthropist
By Caitlin Ostroff | Dec. 2, 2015To his clients, he was Dr. C.
Metro
UF Health to build new E.R. facility in Kanapaha
By Martin Vassolo | Dec. 2, 2015A new $12 million UF Health Shands Emergency Center will be built near the intersection of Southwest Archer Road and Tower Road, likely by the summer of 2016.
Metro
30 years of women helping women
By Brooke Baitinger | Dec. 2, 2015Shaida Ehlert didn’t think she had any useful skills.
Metro
Holiday Roundup
Dec. 2, 2015As finals draw near, students can take a break from studying to make holiday crafts, taste free wine and watch live musical performances. Here’s what’s happening before exam week:
News
Santa Fe College, UF to receive $1.4 million grant to help students transfer
By Martin Vassolo | Dec. 2, 2015A $1.4 million grant will help students transfer from Santa Fe College to UF more easily.
News
UF group discusses gender, leadership roles
By Caitlin Ostroff | Dec. 2, 2015Jaewon Jang told students Wednesday night that he thinks women who are assertive are seen as "bitchy."
