University
Cancer Center appoints director
By Patrick Pinak | Oct. 6, 2014The UF Health Cancer Center appointed a new deputy director of medical affairs Monday – Dr. C. Parker Gibbs.
COVID-19
Opinion
Everyone, stop freaking out about Ebola
Oct. 6, 2014After the first case of the Ebola virus in the U.S. was diagnosed last week, many Americans were struck with a fresh wave of panic and fear.
University
Faculty faces difficulties with Scantrons in Canvas classes
By Alexia Fernandez | Oct. 6, 2014The introduction of the new e-Learning site, Canvas, has UF faculty members struggling to upload student grades.
Metro
New Gainesville Korean BBQ replica of similar California BBQ
By Chabeli Herrera | Oct. 6, 2014Some copycat confusion ensued Sunday when a blog post on Ken Eats Gainesville alerted residents that Gainesville’s upcoming Shila Korean BBQ restaurant had missed a key element in business etiquette: If you’re going to open a restaurant, make sure it doesn’t already exist.
Sports
Tomlinson, Grassel playing big roles for UF early in season
By Luis Torres | Oct. 6, 2014Freshman Taylor Tomlinson and sophomore Kelly Grassel might have taken different paths to becoming athletes on the Florida women’s golf team, but after the team struggled to a 12th place finish at the Cougar Classic, both of them are standing out for coach Emily Glaser.
Sports
Mallette dominant in road sweep
By EDEN OTERO | Oct. 6, 2014In another weekend sweep of Southeastern Conference foes, Florida found solace in one player who has not played much this season.
Sports
Gators in the NFL: Week 5
By ERICA HERNANDEZ | Oct. 6, 2014Multiple Gators in the NFL made contact this past weekend. Among the 40 former Gators in the NFL, the crew totaled 38 tackles and seven receptions. Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver Riley Cooper led the pack with four receptions for 33 yards, including a nine-yard touchdown grab. Cooper’s longest reception of the night was for 14 yards. Sunday’s second quarter touchdown was Cooper’s first of the season. Cooper’s catch redeemed a critical drop he made in the end zone during the Eagles’ 26-21 fourth quarter loss to San Francisco on Sept. 28 that would have put the Eagles ahead
Sports
Shelton wants men’s tennis to play ‘with chip on its shoulder’
By Mary Francis | Oct. 6, 2014After winning a title at the Southeastern Conference Fall Classic in September, much was anticipated of the Gators in the first national championship of the season in Tulsa, Okla.
University
TREON UNDER INVESTIGATION
Oct. 6, 2014UPDATE: The female student who accused Treon Harris of sexual battery has withdrawn her complaint, Harris' lawyer Huntley Johnson confirmed Friday.
Sports
Jordan, Andujar honored by SEC following two road wins
By ALEX MAMINAKIS | Oct. 6, 2014After yet another weekend in which Florida swept its two-game road trip, the Gators sit atop the Southeastern Conference standings in sole possession of first place.
Sports
Otero’s Opinion: Dagostino should be credited for speaking out
By EDEN OTERO | Oct. 6, 2014On Monday, Florida fans and students were told that true freshman quarterback Treon Harris would be suspended indefinitely.
News
Harris suspended indefinitely from Florida football team
Oct. 6, 2014UF true freshman Treon Harris has been suspended from the Florida football team, the school announced Monday. The team was informed Monday morning via text message of Harris’ suspension and was told they will be addressed about the matter at practice.
Sports
Muschamp press conference cancelled
Oct. 6, 2014Update: David Jones, a UF beat writer for the Florida Today, posted on twitter (@DaveJonesUFBeat) that Florida true freshman quarterback Treon Harris is being investigated in a legal matter, according to a Gainesville source.
University
Downtown rally sheds light on bullying
By Hunter Williamson | Oct. 5, 2014Tatiana Kelly stood shyly next to her older sister and a friend at a peace rally Sunday.
University
ButterflyFest celebrates biodiversity
By Julia McBee | Oct. 5, 2014Visitors browsed native plants on sale, admired pollinators and participated in a festival that took place on the front lawn of the Florida Museum of Natural History this weekend to celebrate butterflies.
Opinion
BDS threatens prospects of Israeli-Palestinian peace
Oct. 5, 2014As someone who cares deeply about peace, justice and human rights in the Middle East, I am very concerned about recent events on campus promoting the Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions Movement (BDS) against Israel.
University
Exhibit raises mental illness awareness
By Colleen Wright | Oct. 5, 2014Catherine Kennedy never picked up a paintbrush until she experienced a nervous breakdown from overworking in 1980.
Opinion
Rick Scott’s shady personal finances reflect behavior
Oct. 5, 2014The Sunshine Amendment, which was added to the Florida Constitution in 1976, requires all state elected officials to make a “full and public disclosure” of their financial holdings every year.
University
US Marshals seize former UF student
By Melissa Mihm Alligator Staff Writer | Oct. 5, 2014A former UF student, who officers said manufactured psychedelic mushrooms with the intent to sell, was apprehended by U.S. Marshals on Thursday.
News
Freshmen ask, seniors answer: Surviving midterms
By Brittany Bowen | Oct. 5, 2014Midterms can be bit overwhelming. From the overload of material to the stress of constant studying, we’ve been there. Here are a few tips to guide you through midterms:
