Opinion
Typical Spring Break locales have no sex appeal
Feb. 26, 2015Happy last day before Spring Break, Gators!
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Opinion
Beware those who support the establishment of a national religion
Feb. 26, 2015Whether we want to admit it, American voters establish arbitrary litmus tests for political candidates. These may ultimately disqualify certain individuals from ever holding office. As a member of a religious minority, one of these qualifications stings: the asinine requirement that we have a Christian president.
Opinion
Raccoon Lagoon: Spring Break adventures
Feb. 26, 2015Spring Break is a storied, cherished tradition of hedonism, drunken idiocy and regrettable hookups. Shown so artfully in director Harmony Korine’s film “Spring Breakers” — which starred James Franco, UF’s most recent distinguished guest speaker — Florida is the definitive Spring Break destination for college students. For those grappling with existential fears and anxieties — or more likely, for those who never had any to begin with — Florida is one of the world’s premiere destinations to throw yourself into an ocean of pills, thrills and bellyaches.
Sports
Lone UF senior readying for life after college basketball
By GRAHAM HALL | Feb. 26, 2015Anyone who knows Kayla Lewis is aware of the importance she places in her faith.
Sports
Senior savoring moments of final season despite injury
By GRAHAM HACK | Feb. 26, 2015Within seconds, Jamie Shisler knew it was over.
Sports
UF men’s tennis drops season opener to UGA
By CAYLEE UNDERWOOD | Feb. 26, 2015After nearly three weeks of warming up, the UF men’s tennis team froze on Thursday night.
Sports
UF softball team heads to California for tournaments
By Luis Torres | Feb. 26, 2015The road to a second national title for the Florida softball team is about to get tougher.
Sports
Seeing is believing: Glasses helping Buddy Reed at the plate
By IAN COHEN | Feb. 26, 2015There was something different about Buddy Reed.
Sports
Gators not feeling pressure as they start SEC Championships
By Kyle Brutman | Feb. 26, 2015The No. 1/3 Florida men’s and women’s track and field teams will rarely hear the word “pressure” from head coach Mike Holloway.
Sports
Gators continue homestand against Dartmouth following week off
By ALEX MAMINAKIS | Feb. 26, 2015Seven days will have been the longest break in between games that Florida lacrosse has had so far this season.
News
124 votes make history
Feb. 25, 2015The battle of the chants ended in cheers and tears as Access Party claimed victory at the end of a nail-biting campaign season Wednesday night.
News
Franco visits UF, talks Rogen, learning from past mistakes
By Cyanne Dunn | Feb. 25, 2015By 6:15 a.m. Wednesday, Natasha Pereira was already in line.
News
O’Connell renovation postponed one year, some graduations remains in stadium
By Alyssa Fisher | Feb. 25, 2015The Stephen C. O’Connell Center’s proposed renovations will be postponed one year, but Spring commencement will remain in the Swamp.
Metro
University Police investigating death of student on campus
By EMILY COCHRANE< | Feb. 25, 2015University Police is investigating the death of a UF student that occurred in Mallory Hall on Wednesday morning.
News
Adobe pilot ends, now available at lower fee
By Alyssa Fisher | Feb. 25, 2015The free Adobe pilot period has ended, and a limited number of students can purchase a subscription today.
News
Santa Fe College student senators vote on harassment posters
By Hunter Williamson | Feb. 25, 2015Santa Fe College student senators voted against a resolution asking the college to diversify posters about sexual harassment and approved a club overflow request at Wednesday’s meeting.
News
UF summer program to teach humanities to high schoolers
By Ralphy Lopez | Feb. 25, 2015High school students can begin their humanities educations this summer at UF.
Opinion
Access Party may have won, but its work has just begun
Feb. 25, 2015We’ve finally come to the end of a long, hard-fought campaign, defined by multiple episodes of political intrigue and the strongest resurgence of the opposition since 1999.
Metro
Don't underestimate local politics
Feb. 25, 2015Former House Speaker Tip O’Neill often said that “all politics is local.” This is an incredibly true statement, even in Alachua County. When a politician can tap into the needs and wants of his constituents, magic happens.
News
Yale professor to speak about music history at Matheson Museum
By Nicolette Hoffman | Feb. 25, 2015Matheson Museum visitors will be exploring music history with a Yale musicologist tonight.
