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Opinion

Memorial should inspire veteran commitment

Oct. 13, 2014

This week in Washington, D.C., a new memorial honoring disabled veterans opened to the public. According to the Sun Sentinel, the memorial was funded by Florida heiress Lois Pope, who raised “$80 million, including some of her National Enquirer fortune.” The donations included $3 million from former presidential candidate Ross Perot and $270,000 from the Florida Disabled American Veterans.

Metro

UF alumnus develops smartphone personalization app

By Lexie Byers | Oct. 13, 2014

Before Bryan Dubno graduated from UF, he created an application for The Gator Nation.

Metro

Kangaroo gas stations offer smokers a deal

By Patrick Pinak | Oct. 13, 2014

When Anna Beth West heard about Kangaroo Express’ promotion, she was disgusted.

Metro

UF prepared if Ebola does spread

By Adriana Di Graziano | Oct. 13, 2014

After a nurse contracted Ebola in Dallas, the UF community is preparing for a potential outbreak.

News

Gainesvillista: How to clean your makeup brushes

By Rachel Holbrook | Oct. 13, 2014

As far as beauty routines go, washing makeup brushes is my least favorite.

Metro

Kansas City Royals player practices with locally made bat

By Alexia Fernandez | Oct. 13, 2014

TekMatic Corp., a startup based out of Miami and Gainesville, is batting its way to a home run with the development of a new training baseball bat used by Major League Baseball players.

Opinion

The DEA has gone too far; it’s time to end the ‘War on Drugs’

Oct. 13, 2014

The Drug Enforcement Administration has frequently displayed reckless disregard for the lives of any person associated with drugs. The agency’s thoughtless behavior recently reached a new low.

Police stand on West University Avenue after a man and woman were struck by a car while crossing the street without a signal Friday night.

Metro

Police roundup: sex offender; battery; Midtown accident update

By Melissa Mihm | Oct. 13, 2014

A registered sex offender was arrested early Monday after police said he falsely identified himself while being escorted from 101 Cantina in Midtown.

Opinion

Recent vandalism at Emory AEPi matters

Oct. 13, 2014

This summer, while working for a startup in Tel Aviv, I took a weekend to travel to Jerusalem and visit the Holocaust memorial. There, I walked by black and white photos of charred synagogues, Jewish-owned storefronts with shattered windows and signs calling for boycotts of Jewish businesses.

The Rev. Steven Baines speaks about the separation of church and state at 6 p.m. Monday in Pugh Hall. Baines is the religious outreach director of Americans United for Separation of Church and State.

University

Reverend steps in for scheduled speaker

By Bryan Faux | Oct. 13, 2014

Through a little divine intervention, the Rev. Steven Baines arrived at Pugh Hall on Monday evening to present a discussion on religious liberty.

University

UF ranked in top 20 best graduate urban planning programs

By Chloe Stradinger | Oct. 13, 2014

UF’s Department of Urban and Regional Planning graduate program was ranked the 14th best out of all graduate urban planning programs.

Opinion

Grad assistants left out of UF president search

Oct. 13, 2014

As representatives for UF’s 4,000 graduate assistants, we received last Monday’s presidential search update with great concern.

University

Search for Machen’s successor continues this week

By Alyssa Fisher | Oct. 13, 2014

The Presidential Search Committee narrowed down a pool of 15 applicants to three Monday morning.

Research technician and apiary manager Mark Dykes lifts a tray from a hive at the UF Bee Biology Research Unit.

University

UF beekeepers buzzing about grant

By Annie Garcia-Tunon | Oct. 13, 2014

UF beekeepers are awaiting legislation that could bring a $3.5 million bee research facility to campus.

News

When life gives you lemons: The problem with "hook-up" culture

By Vanessa Van Note | Oct. 13, 2014

"Friends" is one of my all-time favorite TV shows. I can always count on an entertaining 30 minutes whenever I turn it on.

News

Presidential Search Committee Candidate Assembly Times

Oct. 13, 2014

http://presidentsearch.ufl.edu/president-selection/schedule/

Sam Dubiel serves the ball during Florida's 3-0 win against Texas A&M on Saturday in the O'Connell Center.

Sports

Freshman defensive specialist showcases float serve

By EDEN OTERO | Oct. 13, 2014

In a perfect world, freshmen would be good enough to start as soon as they enter college.

UF soccer players celebrate a goal during Florida's 5-1 win against Mississippi State on Friday at James G. Pressly Stadium.

Sports

Florida soccer relying on depth, experience as season nears end

By ALEX MAMINAKIS | Oct. 13, 2014

Some say that winning is all that matters. Others say it’s all about having fun. Luckily, for Florida, it doesn’t have to choose. It has both.

Latroy Pittman is carted off the field following an injury during the fourth quarter of Florida's 30-27 loss to LSU on Saturday at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium.

Sports

Notebook: Pittman OK after in-game injury against LSU

By RICHARD JOHNSON | Oct. 13, 2014

Late in Florida’s 30-27 loss to LSU Saturday night, a silence enveloped the more than 88,000 fans in attendance.

Jeff Driskel attempts a pass during UF's 30-27 loss to LSU on Saturday at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium.

Sports

Driskel, Harris to share time at quarterback against Missouri

By MORGAN MORIARTY | Oct. 13, 2014

Jeff Driskel is the Gators’ starting quarterback as of right now, but fans will get another glimpse of what true freshman Treon Harris has to offer when Florida takes on Missouri on Saturday night.