University
New UF lab offers vet students hands-on experience
By Jenna Kline | Sep. 2, 2015UF welcomed veterinary students to a new laboratory with open arms — or open paws.
COVID-19
Metro
Man takes student’s purse for ransom
By Giuseppe Sabella | Sep. 2, 2015Gainesville Police arrested a Cabana Beach resident Tuesday afternoon after he reportedly held a cosmetology student’s bag for ransom.
Opinion
Editorial: McDonald’s 24/7 breakfast menu brings about exciting changes
Sep. 2, 2015McDonald’s: glorious American institution or Exhibit A in capitalism run amok? Regardless of one’s personal views on the fast-food giant, it is impossible to deny it does two things exceptionally well: tasty, grease-filled breakfast foods and late-night drunken snacks. Since the company’s announcement of a 24/7 breakfast menu Tuesday, those two beautiful things no longer have to be mutually exclusive.
Metro
Walls do not provide immigration permanent fix
Sep. 2, 2015Illegal immigration has been a constant talking point of recent election cycles. But what was usually reserved as a single debate question late into the general election has become a front-and-center issue within the GOP primary. From the Great Wall of Trump to the more empathetic Bush, we are seeing the big-tent party hosting many opinions on this single issue.
Opinion
Letter to the Editor 09/03/2015
Sep. 2, 2015In response to Tuesday's column, "Greek life is more than just its stereotypes"
Sports
Florida simulating pressure situations in practice
By Patrick Pinak | Sep. 2, 2015Though they only lost one set between their first two matches this weekend, the Gators know they’ve been challenged.
The Avenue
GNV band Less Than Jake to host weekend-long festival
By Joshua Williamson | Sep. 2, 2015Less Than Jake, hometown heroes and veterans of the music scene for more than two decades, are gearing up for their fourth annual Wake N Bake Weekend. The weekendlong festival brings the band back to their hometown and brings fans from across the world to Gainesville.
The Avenue
Netflix Binge Drinking Game: Archer
By Alfredo Morales | Sep. 2, 2015Most college students would agree Netflix binge-watching is not only a favorite pastime, but necessary for our sanity
The Avenue
Hippodrome, UF partner for play
By Macey Wilson | Sep. 2, 2015Former Broadway show and recipient of five Tony Awards "Peter and the Starcatcher" is opening in Gainesville this weekend.
The Avenue
Matheson Museum opens exhibit
By Elena Castello | Sep. 2, 2015Six pictures of women who changed Florida’s history lined the walls of the Matheson History Museum; their stories are interconnected and interwoven into the state’s history, undoubtedly changing it forever. Without them, Florida would have lost the Everglades and suffrage, and civil rights and environmentalism might not have progressed as quickly.
Sports
UF soccer’s backline leading the way
By Kyle Brutman | Sep. 2, 2015For the Florida soccer team, the offense has received the bulk of the attention that has been placed on a squad that conquered previously top-ranked Florida State on Sunday.
The Avenue
YouTube sensation Epic Rap Battles come to GNV stage
By Katherine Dagand | Sep. 2, 2015A YouTube act is coming to the Gainesville stage this weekend — and it’s going to be epic.
Sports
Four SEC games to watch this week as the 2015 season kicks off
By Luis Torres | Sep. 2, 2015Tonight marks the opening of what everybody has been waiting for: the 2015 college football season. While there aren’t a lot of intriguing matchups this week in the Southeastern Conference, here is a list of games that you should be paying attention to.
The Avenue
Country singer Jerry Jacobs to perform tonight at World of Beer
By Veronica Garcia | Sep. 2, 2015Self-made country artist Jerry Jacobs will be performing in Gainesville tonight and fans can expect a great twist on classic country music.
Sports
Treon Harris named starting quarterback for season opener
By JORDAN MCPHERSON | Sep. 2, 2015Treon Harris will take the first snap. What happens from there is still to be determined.
Sports
Florida hungry for success under Collins
By Luis Torres | Sep. 2, 2015Geoff Collins must’ve thought he walked into one of the best job opportunities in the country when he was hired to be Florida’s defensive coordinator.
University
Ribbon cutting honors UF food pantry
By Gabriella Nunez | Sep. 1, 2015The ceremonial green ribbon was cut and the UF Field and Fork Pantry served the Gator Good.
University
UF receives $706.8 million in funding this fiscal year
By Alexandra Fernandez | Sep. 1, 2015Research on new technology for prosthetics, eliminating citrus greening and curing hepatitis C is in the works thanks to the record amount of research funding UF received in the 2015 fiscal year.
University
Impact Party brings tension to UF Senate chambers
By Caitlin Ostroff | Sep. 1, 2015The Senate chambers were relaxed Tuesday night until a heated public debate regarding the recent formation of a new party was addressed.
Metro
Undercover Gainesville Police online child-sex investigation results in 21 arrests
By Giuseppe Sabella | Sep. 1, 2015Gainesville Police announced Tuesday the arrest of 21 people – including university students and staff – for reportedly soliciting sex with a minor after the conclusion of a five-day undercover operation.
