University
New program STEAMing at College of the Arts
By Elise Engle | July 15, 2015Harmony has been found this week among the diverse academic disciplines offered at UF.
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University
Ranking: UF top university in state for value, 30th nationally
By Jenny Eason | July 15, 2015UF is continuing to provide the most bang for students’ bucks.
News
Pluto exploration expands to New Horizons
By Ansley Pentz | July 15, 2015A dot 3 billion miles away is starting to become clearer with the first high-resolution images of a has-been planet.
University
UF engineering alumna donates $1 million
By Luisa Guaracao | July 15, 2015When Linda Parker Hudson graduated from UF in 1972, she was one of the two women in her class.
![[FILE PHOTO] John Nordman, right, hands 8-year-old Micah Reed a chocolate milk at the Reichert House on Tuesday. Nine newly hired police officers served 128 students lunch.](https://snworksceo.imgix.net/ufa/cea94a65-6737-47b4-86fc-bde0adbaa70d.sized-1000x1000.jpg?w=1500&ar=4%3A3&fit=crop&crop=faces&facepad=3&auto=format)
Metro
New police officers give back, serve lunch to at-risk youth
By Patricia Potestades | July 15, 2015For children at the Reichert House, discipline and routine are what their teachers aim to instill in them daily.
Opinion
Dealerships are cool, but I'd rather spend an afternoon in a junkyard
July 15, 2015Some enjoy the occasional browsing of a dealership filled with straight, organized lines of shiny new cars with no more than 10 miles on the odometer, and I have to say I enjoy it as well.
Opinion
Cherish every moment, because life is fleeting
July 15, 2015We’ve all heard that death is as much a part of life as, well, actually living. At some point in our childhoods, our parents pulled themselves up by their bootstraps, braced for the flurry of questions and tears, and imparted this lesson to us, their children. It might be spurred by a death in the family (in my case, the family dog), or it may emerge totally unprovoked. Regardless of whatever form it takes, the “death talk” is a universally shared experience, and represents a watershed moment in one’s childhood.
Opinion
Darts and Laurels: Dog Poop and Giant Robots
July 15, 2015Right, Gainesville, so a lot big things, a lot of cool things and a lot of stupid things happened this week, and it’s that time of the week when we at the Alligator give you some highlights with this week’s edition of …
The Avenue
Boca Fiesta hosts film race tonight
By Katrina Alvarez | July 15, 2015The Backyard at Boca Fiesta and Palomino is hosting a film race where contestants are required to create a one- to five-minute film good enough to impress judges and audience members — all within 48 hours.
The Avenue
Harper Lee’s “Go Set a Watchman” is full of surprises
By Hunter Williamson | July 15, 2015EDITOR’S NOTE: POSSIBLE SPOILERS AHEAD
The Avenue
Off the Record: Meek Mill's New Album is Polished
By Martin Vassolo | July 15, 2015Meek Mill has been busy dreaming for years, but with his latest album, he can finally rest on his laurels.
The Avenue
Matheson receives grant, offers internship opportunities
By Julia Nevins | July 15, 2015A renovation effort will finally pass after the Matheson History Museum received a $300,000 state historic preservation grant.
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New Orleans rock band to perform first-ever GNV show
By Joshua Williamson | July 15, 2015New Orleans rock ’n’ roll septet the Revivalists is playing in Gainesville for the first time Wednesday.
University
Research Roundup 7/16/2015
July 15, 2015Oil from Muscadine grapeseed may cause weight loss
Metro
UF students bring home titles at national business conference
By Jenny Eason | July 15, 2015Two UF students won national titles at the Phi Beta Lambda National Leadership Conference in Chicago.
Sports
McElwain brings calm demeanor to SEC Media Days
By GRAHAM HACK | July 13, 2015HOOVER, Ala. — For a first-time head coach at Southeastern Conference Football Media Days, Florida’s Jim McElwain didn’t look the part.
University
UF alumna Gabby recovering after crash
By Ansley Pentz and Nina Cusmano | July 13, 2015Reid Hall maintenance workers brought balloons, a card and two stuffed tigers to Michelle Molden-Sevison.
Sports
Vernon Hargreaves III continuing to develop as UF rebuilds
By Luis Torres | July 13, 2015HOOVER, Ala. — As Vernon Hargreaves III enters his third season at Florida, there isn’t much the All-American defensive back can improve upon.
Metro
Confederate Controversy
By Laura Gomez | July 13, 2015Based on the Confederate statue on the corner of Main Street and East University Avenue on Thursday, a crowd of protesters held signs that read, “End white supremacy” and “Tear it down.”
Sports
Jonathan Bullard excited for final UF season
By GRAHAM HACK | July 13, 2015HOOVER, Ala. — Jonathan Bullard was lucky.
