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Opinion

Abortion restrictions are an issue of class

Nov. 15, 2015

The Supreme Court has agreed to hear a case on Texas’ House Bill 2 — a bill that resulted in half of the state’s abortion clinics being closed. The law is a threat to the rights of low-income women in Texas. As the Supreme Court prepares to hear one of its first abortion cases in a while, it must consider the motivations behind such restrictions. Given abortion is a low-complication procedure, many of the restrictions are unnecessary and serve only to make it difficult for women to get an abortion.

Opinion

We can condemn terrorism without targeting refugees

Nov. 15, 2015

This has been a year of magical thinking.

UF running back Kelvin Taylor dashes for a 53-yard run during the fourth quarter of Florida's 24-14 win against South Carolina on Nov. 14, 2015, at Williams-Brice Stadium in Columbia, South Carolina.

Sports

Gators making game-winning plays

By Luis Torres | Nov. 15, 2015

COLUMBIA, S.C. — What a difference a year makes.

UF outside hitter Ziva Recek (middle) celebrates with teammates after a point during Florida's 3-0 win against Alabama on Nov. 13, 2015, in the O'Connell Center.

Sports

Florida volleyball continues sweep streak against pesky Volunteers

By Patrick Pinak | Nov. 15, 2015

Ziva Recek used her rifle of an arm when she needed it most.

Sports

UF women’s basketball to host rival Seminoles tonight

By Ethan Bauer | Nov. 15, 2015

Following a difficult game on the road, the Florida women’s basketball team will only see things get tougher in its home opener.

Jimmy Clark races during the 2013 Mountain Dew Invitational.

Sports

Two UF cross country runners heading to Nationals

By Alejandro López | Nov. 15, 2015

On Friday the 13th, the University of Florida’s cross country teams were hoping for a stroke of good fortune.

UF forward Savannah Jordan takes a shot during Florida's 2-1 win against LSU on Oct. 11, 2015, at James G. Pressly Stadium.

Sports

UF soccer edges past Western Michigan in NCAA Tourney opening round

By Kyle Brutman | Nov. 15, 2015

It wasn’t until the second half of Saturday night’s game at Donald R. Dizney Stadium that No. 2 regional seed Florida (18-3-1, 8-2-1 Southeastern Conference) was able to find its way on the board, en route to a 1-0 victory over Western Michigan (14-4-4, 8-1-2 Mid-American Conference) in the first round of the NCAA Tournament.

UF defensive back Quincy Wilson (6) celebrates after catching an interception in the waning seconds of Florida's 24-14 win against South Carolina on Nov. 14, 2015, at Williams-Brice Stadium in Columbia, South Carolina.

University

'EVERY GAME IS A PLAYOFF GAME': Florida downs South Carolina, finishes SEC East undefeated

By GRAHAM HALL | Nov. 14, 2015

COLUMBIA, S.C. — Florida was determined not to suffer a second straight letdown at the hands of South Carolina.

UF forward Devin Robinson soars for a dunk during Florida's 89-42 exhibition win against Palm Beach Atlantic on Nov. 5, 2015, in the O'Connell Center.

News

UF men’s basketball downs Navy in season opener

By IAN COHEN | Nov. 14, 2015

Florida started off the Mike White era with a win.

UF right-side hitter Alex Holston (3) celebrates during Florida's 3-0 win against St. John's on Sept. 17, 2015, in the O'Connell Center.

Sports

Florida volleyball rebounds after loss, sweeps ‘Bama

By Brian Lee | Nov. 14, 2015

After a tough five-set loss to Auburn last Sunday, the Florida volleyball team responded with a victory over Alabama on Friday night.

UF point guard Cassie Peoples dribbles during Florida's 64-56 loss to Tennessee on Feb. 8, 2015, in the O'Connell Center.

Sports

UF women’s basketball drops season opener

By Ethan Bauer | Nov. 14, 2015

Florida’s season opener was a lot like a sandwich.

University

Accent speaker Al Sharpton sparks controversy

By Caitlin Ostroff | Nov. 12, 2015

Accent Speaker’s Bureau’s announcement about Rev. Al Sharpton coming to UF was met with controversy Thursday.

UF spokesman Steve Orlando (left) addresses about a dozen protesters participating in the nationwide Million Student March outside Tigert Hall on Nov. 12, 2015. Students and Gainesville locals protested rising tuition, loan debt and low-wage jobs offered to them after leaving school.

University

Students protest high tuition at Tigert Hall

By Martin Vassolo | Nov. 12, 2015

Timothy Hooker stood on the Plaza of the Americas with a sign that read, "My only sex life is getting f----d by student loans."

Metro

Gator gear more popular with football team success

By Krystalle Pinilla | Nov. 12, 2015

With the Gators headed to Atlanta for the Southeastern Conference Championship Game, Gator-themed gear is more popular than ever before.

Metro

A new kitchen for Grace Marketplace

By Martin Vassolo | Nov. 12, 2015

A former mayor and a smashed bottle of champagne will christen a new kitchen for the homeless at Grace Marketplace this weekend.

Photographs taken by UF Health pancreatic cancer survivors and caregivers line windows at the Criser Cancer Resource Center located in the UF Health Shands Cancer Hospital on Nov. 12, 2015. The photos were a part of a research study “Assessing the Benefits of PhotoVoice,” led by Shan Wong, 27-year-old UF clinical and health psychology graduate student. “It’s literally giving cameras to participants and having them tell us the stories of their lives and experiences through their pictures,“ Wong said.

University

Cancer patients share stories through photos

By Monica Andrade | Nov. 12, 2015

As a piano played softly in the background at the UF Health Shands Cancer Hospital on Thursday night, Ellen Waugerman reflected on her photographs of the moon, a rainbow and a firework.

Metro

Garage sale returns to Gainesville airport Saturday

By Genesis Calo | Nov. 12, 2015

Next to the planes and luggage at the Gainesville Regional Airport on Saturday will be the greatest garage sale in Gainesville.

Metro

Encouraging women through artwork

By Meryl Kornfield | Nov. 12, 2015

Gloria Li struggled to balance her Asian and American identities.

Metro

Moon takes a back seat, lets Taurid meteor shower shine

By Hunter Williamson | Nov. 12, 2015

Brian Chabue and Dane Scholl were enjoying cigars and the night sky in the Gainesville countryside Monday when a green fireball shot through the sky and exploded like a firework.

Opinion

Millennials aren’t THAT terrible

Nov. 12, 2015

You’ve heard the complaints. We’re lazy and entitled, and when we aren’t staring at a screen, we’re staring at ourselves. We’re millennials, and we’re pretty unpopular.