News
Innovation Academy may delay pre-health, pre-med students
By Alyssa Fisher | Jan. 6, 2015To apply to medical school on time, Eliot Gunn had to reconfigure his schedule for an earlier graduation.
COVID-19
Metro
Williston High football player killed after hitting traffic sign
By EMILY COCHRANE< | Jan. 6, 2015A Williston teenager was killed Monday night after hitting a traffic sign with his car in Marion County.
News
Scott designates week for first responders
By Hunter Williamson | Jan. 6, 2015Florida Gov. Rick Scott declared this week as Florida First Responder Appreciation Week.
News
Santa Fe Student Senate to address impeachment again
By Hunter Williamson | Jan. 6, 2015Santa Fe College Student Government will hold its first Senate meeting of the year today at 4 p.m.
Opinion
Making sense of the universe with new planets
Jan. 6, 2015One of the few universal human experiences is the awe and bewilderment you feel when looking deeply into the night sky.
Opinion
Call to UF: Cut ties with anti-Palestine community
Jan. 6, 2015During our lifetimes, members of our generation have witnessed events that will define the 21st century. Some of these moments feel very close to home — the 9/11 attacks, for example. Others seem far away and disconnected from us.
Opinion
The hidden truth about thin privilege and how you can help
Jan. 6, 2015I bet I can predict at least one of your New Year’s resolutions: working out more, eating healthier, losing weight? If I was right, it’s nothing to be ashamed of. This time of year brings a tsunami of reflection that inspires change. This specific tsunami, however, is fueled by a toxic epidemic that has taken hold of our society: thin privilege. On the flip side of discrimination rests a collection of benefits known as privilege.
News
UF opens SEC schedule tonight following poor nonconference play
By ERICA A. HERNANDEZ | Jan. 6, 2015The bar is set unexpectedly high for Florida’s first Southeastern Conference game of the season. The Gators (7-6) will face South Carolina (9-3) in Columbia at 7 p.m.
News
Johnson’s Journal: UF men’s basketball not tournament team
By RICHARD JOHNSON | Jan. 6, 2015I had thoughts, many of them about how this Florida basketball team would end up — it appears I thought wrong.
Sports
Freshman Gerald Willis to transfer from Florida
Jan. 6, 2015Gerald Willis is no longer a member of the Florida football team.
Sports
Linebacker returning for senior year
Jan. 6, 2015Antonio Morrison said on UF’s athletic website Tuesday that he plans to return for his senior season.
Sports
Florida gymnastics ready for pressure of defending title, tough schedule
By GRAHAM HACK | Jan. 6, 2015Being the two-time defending national champions brings pressure.
Metro
Fewer thefts this Winter Break than last year
By EMILY COCHRANE< | Jan. 5, 2015UF saw a slight decrease in on-campus theft during the 2014 Winter Break.
Metro
Lucky’s Market soft opening Jan. 6
By Carla Vianna | Jan. 5, 2015A Colorado-based organic grocery store is opening its doors in Gainesville this week.
Metro
34th Street Wall mural vandalized
By Alyssa Fisher | Jan. 5, 2015Days after the 34th Street Wall was painted black and stenciled last month, the “Gainesville is Ferguson” mural project was defaced.
News
Surprise guest at Fall commencement
By Cyanne Dunn | Jan. 5, 2015UF students who graduated in the last two commencements this Fall found more excitement than expected.
Metro
Police round up: Battery, larceny; aggravated assault; robbery; burglary, resisting officer
By EMILY COCHRANE< | Jan. 5, 2015Gainesville Police arrested a local woman Wednesday after officers said she robbed a gas station and fought with employees.
Opinion
New year, new opportunities at the Alligator
Jan. 5, 2015Man, does it feel good to leave 2014 behind.
Opinion
In defense of Uber despite past flaws
Jan. 5, 2015The new year has just begun and Uber is already facing a fresh wave of criticism and complaints.
