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Research Roundup 11/17/2015
Nov. 16, 2015UF doctoral candidate finds freedom of speech restricted in schools
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Sports
Florida men’s freshmen golfers had link before the links
By Matt Brannon | Nov. 16, 2015It’s the story of two childhood best friends and the Canadian golf coach that left Las Vegas to bring them together.
Opinion
Editorial: Accepting Syrian refugees is the safer option
Nov. 16, 2015Following Friday’s attacks in Paris, the American jingoist machine has begun whirring to life. Monday’s headlines were dominated by the rhetoric of American governors declaring their state would not play host to displaced Syrians. As of press time, governors or state officials of more than 20 states, including Florida and more traditionally liberal states, such as New Hampshire, have released statements saying as much.
Metro
Two months later: Looking at the accused in covert operation
By Giuseppe Sabella | Nov. 16, 2015Leo Jaramillo spoke to his neighbor twice in six years.
Sports
Gators soccer controlling close games in NCAA tournament play
By Kyle Brutman | Nov. 16, 2015Saturday night’s NCAA first-round matchup for the No. 2 regional seed Florida soccer team — a 1-0 victory over Western Michigan — was anything but a cakewalk.
Opinion
Perils of registration, death of English program
Nov. 16, 2015Registering for Spring classes is a perpetually stressful experience. Just in case the mid-semester deluge of papers, exams and self-doubt wasn’t enough, you also have to effectively plan four months’ worth of classes (assuming you’ll make it through December alive). While this process used to make me feel as though I had some aspect of my life under control, it has recently become an unavoidable and highly involved burden.
Opinion
An update on Zadroga — Congress lets act expire
Nov. 16, 2015About two months ago, I wrote a column about the plight of 9/11 first responders and the progress of the James Zadroga 9/11 Health and Compensation Reauthorization Act.
Sports
Florida volleyball’s Alex Holston powering offense
By Brian Lee | Nov. 16, 2015As Alex Holston goes, so does the Gators’ volleyball team.
Opinion
American allies need to be held accountable
Nov. 16, 2015The free world continues to weep for Paris this week.
Sports
UF women’s basketball rebounds to shock No. 6 FSU
By Ethan Bauer | Nov. 16, 2015When a team falls on tough times, sometimes all it takes to get things back on track is a signature win.
News
Santa Fe College to discuss limiting e-cigarettes
By Hunter Williamson | Nov. 16, 2015Electronic cigarette usage could soon be restricted on Santa Fe College’s campus.
News
UF celebrates, remembers trans community
By Jenna Kline | Nov. 16, 2015This week, UF students will celebrate the transgender community while remembering those who lost their lives due to hate crimes.
Metro
Police: Man tries to bribe deputy
By Giuseppe Sabella | Nov. 16, 2015Alachua County Sheriff’s Office deputies arrested a Newberry man Sunday night after deputies said he drove drunk with children in the car and then offered a bribe for his release.
News
C-SPAN bus visits UF campus
By Caitlin Ostroff | Nov. 16, 2015C-SPAN, a channel that broadcasts politics live, will appear at UF today as part of its first tour of Florida universities.
Metro
A new kitchen for the homeless
By Martin Vassolo | Nov. 15, 2015When Wendy Coats first moved to Gainesville, a woman on a bus warned her to avoid downtown and its homeless population.
Metro
Hippodrome founder receives state award
By Meryl Kornfield | Nov. 15, 2015When Marilyn Wall and her five roommates graduated from UF, they were living off peanut butter and jelly sandwiches.
News
Students reflect on ISIS attacks
By Martin Vassolo | Nov. 15, 2015As the brass bells of Century Tower chimed Saturday, Timothee Deschamps wept for his country.
Metro
A memorial in the sky
By Giuseppe Sabella | Nov. 15, 2015As the sun set behind hangars at Gainesville Regional Airport on Saturday, about 30 people waited for a surprise.
Metro
Cat festival benefits local organization
By Brooke Baitinger | Nov. 15, 2015Cat lovers flocked to the Hippodrome State Theatre on Saturday to watch 65 minutes of cat videos.
Metro
Historic buildings glow purple for premature babies
By Brooke Baitinger | Nov. 15, 2015To support March of Dimes’ campaign for Prematurity Awareness Month, two historic buildings in Gainesville will glow purple this week.
