Sports
Alex McMurtry producing for UF gymnastics despite back pain
By GRAHAM HACK | Jan. 27, 2015Many gymnasts likely wish they had half the talent of Alex McMurtry.
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Opinion
Undocumented immigrants deserve licenses
Jan. 27, 2015Any time I hear news regarding immigration policy in Arizona, I hold my breath. First, they passed a bill allowing police officers to demand documentation from people who prompt “reasonable suspicion” of being in the country illegally. Then, they banned Latino literature and ethnic studies from the classroom because it supposedly fosters racial resentment — as if banning an entire culture from the classroom doesn’t kindle any resentment. Thursday, however, I exhaled a sigh of relief while reading about Arizona in The New York Times. U.S. District Judge David Campbell issued a permanent injunction requiring the state to issue driver’s licenses to immigrants who have been deferred from deportation under President Obama’s DREAM Act.
Opinion
New medical marijuana bill revives hope for sick Floridians
Jan. 27, 2015Disappointed by the failure of last year’s medical marijuana amendment?
Sports
Alejandro Tosti making quick impact for UF men’s golf team
By Luis Torres | Jan. 27, 2015There’s a new face hanging around the Florida men’s golf team.
News
Under the Stars
By Hannah Morse | Jan. 27, 2015Happy spring semester, Gators! With this blog, I'll talk about cool stuff that’s happening in the science world, whether it’s near, far, wherever you are (does the heart really go on, Celine?). I also want to hear from you! If there’s a subject you want me to explore further, let me know with a comment below or send an email to The Alligator blog editor at lchan@alligator.org. Now, let’s get to it!
University
Fraternity honors war veterans, inducts them into brotherhood
By Ralphy Lopez | Jan. 26, 2015The Lambda Chi Alpha Fraternity invited two World War II veterans to its home Sunday to show gratitude for their service.
Metro
Gator Stompin’ 2015 will go on despite debt issues
By EMILY COCHRANE< | Jan. 26, 2015The Gator Stompin’ tradition will live on in 2015 in order to pay off debt from last year’s event.
University
Hairless awareness: Students make deal with Internet for DM
By Hunter Williamson | Jan. 26, 2015For $15,000, two UF freshmen pledged to shave their heads.
Metro
Black bears could soon be fair game for Florida hunters
By Stella Heekin | Jan. 26, 2015The hunt could be back on after two decades of banning black bear hunting in Florida.
University
IFAS interim chair appointed, plans to recruit students
By Sophia Karnegis | Jan. 26, 2015Sandra Wilson is switching seats in the UF Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences.
Sports
UF women’s tennis on a roll after weekend sweeps
By CAYLEE UNDERWOOD | Jan. 26, 2015Florida’s women’s tennis team got off to a positive start to its dual season.
Sports
Carlie Needles’ return gives Gators women’s basketball boost in win against Arkansas
By GRAHAM HALL | Jan. 26, 2015Three weeks of nothing but losses can destroy a team’s confidence.
News
Notebook: Florida’s struggles not due to internal conflict
By RICHARD JOHNSON | Jan. 26, 2015Billy Donovan is not one to sugarcoat anything.
Sports
UF softball loaded with talent heading into 2015 season
By Patrick Pinak | Jan. 26, 2015Florida’s softball team is deep.
News
Troubled UF men’s basketball team to play ‘Bama tonight
By ERICA A. HERNANDEZ | Jan. 26, 2015After Florida opened up Southeastern Conference play with three straight wins, Eli Carter thought the Gators were alright.
Sports
Faehn looking at UF gymnastics with glass-half-full mentality
By GRAHAM HACK | Jan. 26, 2015If Rhonda Faehn were evaluating the contents of a glass half-filled with water, she would likely point out that the water vapor in the air-filled half means the glass is more than half-full.
Metro
Gainesville-based Lazy Delivery expands to Tallahassee
By Michelle Tapia | Jan. 26, 2015Business is booming for Lazy Delivery as it expands its services to Tallahassee.
University
Deals abound next week on first National Student Discount Day
By Paige Levin | Jan. 26, 2015Next week, students on a budget may be able to afford something more substantial than ramen noodles.
Opinion
For-profit colleges need to be held accountable
Jan. 26, 2015If you’ve ever watched daytime television, you would probably recognize this annoying commercial: A young man standing in a parking lot yells at you for sitting on the couch and wasting your life. After a few minutes of making you feel ashamed of your situation, he gives you hope by telling you it isn’t too late to finish your degree and land your dream career. All you have to do is make a simple phone call.
Opinion
Key West mosquito test backlash really bites
Jan. 26, 2015Key West may become host to an experiment that involves male mosquitoes, the herpes virus and cabbage DNA.
