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Opinion
The end of the semester is a time for reflection
Dec. 7, 2015For the next week, any room with a Wi-Fi connection and four walls will be overrun by over-caffeinated undergrads frantically typing, highlighting or scribbling. Most conversations will be haunted by looming deadlines, libraries will be filled to capacity and everyone in your life will claim to be "burnt out." With the end of the semester comes not only a heightened state of anxiety, but also the opportunity to reflect on any lessons learned in the last four months (and the chance to successfully procrastinate at the same time).
Opinion
Guest Column: Undergrads face grad bargaining issues
Dec. 7, 2015In the Alligator’s coverage of UF graduate assistants’ struggle for fair pay, UF Provost Joseph Glover is quoted as saying, "(Graduate Assistants United’s) position is they want a lot of weight for people on the lower end," referring to GAU’s proposal to redistribute student fees. In this model, GAs with the lowest income would pay proportionally less in fees, and GAs with more income would pay proportionally more in fees. According to Glover, this "would be unfair to the people who are working hard, who are at the higher end of the pay scale." Presumably, this means Glover is working extremely hard, since he’s paid over $300,000 a year and doesn’t have to pay fees to work at UF. Plus, there’s his $50,000 raise in 2010. Compare this to the 2-percent raise for GAs currently offered by negotiator Bill Connellan. (In case Connellan doesn’t know, a 2-percent increase in poverty is still poverty.)
University
Low-income student applications rise
By Andrea Carla Lopez | Dec. 7, 2015For some low-income students, it’s especially great to be a Florida Gator.
Metro
McDonald’s donates Happy Meal cards
By Carel Lajara | Dec. 7, 2015Just in time for the holiday season, McDonald’s is reaching out to the community.
Sports
Gators women’s basketball comes from behind to defeat Arkansas State
By Ethan Bauer | Dec. 7, 2015It wasn’t easy, but as it often has this season, the Florida women’s basketball team found a way to win.
University
Robots to show off grocery shopping and ball collecting skills
By Caitlin Ostroff | Dec. 7, 2015Robots will zoom around UF on Wednesday afternoon.
University
Students celebrate Nelson Mandela’s life
By Caitlin Ostroff | Dec. 7, 2015Buyiswa Mini didn’t give up on her dream of getting a doctorate degree.
University
UF group to host holiday a cappella concert
By Elena Castello | Dec. 7, 2015The sounds of the season will ring through the Reitz Union Grand Ballroom tonight.
Sports
Despite SEC title game loss, McElwain still exceeded expectations in Year 1
By JORDAN MCPHERSON | Dec. 6, 2015ATLANTA — On Dec. 5, 2014, Jim McElwain stepped off of a UAA private plane at the Gainesville Regional Airport.
University
Welcome home, President Fuchs: UF officially inaugurates 12th President
By Alexandra Fernandez | Dec. 6, 2015The long, golden chain passed from hand to hand until it reached UF President Kent Fuchs on Friday.
University
Parts of Reitz Union to open in Spring
By Caitlin Ostroff | Dec. 6, 2015Students can drink a beer at the Reitz Union after winter break.
University
UF President Fuchs narrates portion of 60th annual holiday concert
By Carel Lajara | Dec. 6, 2015Will Kesling waved his baton, and the orchestra played as the choir sang Sunday night.
Metro
No carriages at annual tree lighting ceremony
By Carel Lajara | Dec. 6, 2015On Saturday night, most people just wanted a picture of their children — and a 20-foot Christmas tree.
Metro
Night of lights: Christmas festival draws thousands
By Martin Vassolo | Dec. 6, 2015As she took pictures with children Friday night, Cami Hall never broke character.
Metro
Dinner brings together Jewish students for Hanukkah
By Martin Vassolo | Dec. 6, 2015At sundown, Josh Greenspan lit his menorah as his family lit theirs miles away.
University
Meet and Greet: Students meet Student Government senators
By Caitlin Ostroff | Dec. 6, 2015Students had the opportunity to voice their opinions to Student Government senators Friday afternoon. For the first time, it wasn’t at a Senate meeting.
Metro
Local church mourns victims of California shooting
By Martin Vassolo | Dec. 6, 2015The chapel went silent Saturday morning as a single candle was lit.
Metro
Politically active GNV resident joins commission race
By Hunter Williamson | Dec. 6, 2015Landlord and politically active Gainesville resident Jim Konish said he is filing for District 4 Commissioner today, just a few months ahead of city elections.
