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Opinion

When it comes to writing essays, SAT should cut the crap

Oct. 14, 2013

David Coleman was named the new president of the College Board last summer and, thanks to him, the board is debuting a reconstructed SAT in 2015. The SAT has long been a poor excuse for a college-readiness exam. This is especially true of the essay section, which came under heavy fire at a September press conference filled with high school and university faculty from across the country. They told Coleman in no uncertain terms how detrimental the essay portion has become for students. For the first time, the College Board is listening.

Opinion

Wait for more action — it’s too early to determine new Pope’s impact

Oct. 14, 2013

Many would consider America to be one of the most religious countries on Earth.

Opinion

One CEO's advice on climbing the corporate ladder

Oct. 14, 2013

DreamWorks CEO Stacey Snider talked to The Atlantic yesterday in a video segment titled “Advice to a Younger Me” about her climb from an entry-level position in the entertainment industry to chairwoman of Universal Pictures to her current position as CEO.

Matt Jones (24) stiff-arms LSU safety Corey Thompson (12) during Florida’s 17-6 loss on Oct. 12 at Tiger Stadium in Baton Rouge, La. Jones missed the season after suffering a torn meniscus in his left knee.

Sports

Jones out for season due to torn meniscus

By PHILLIP HEILMAN< | Oct. 14, 2013

Matt Jones is out for the season after suffering a torn meniscus in his left knee during the first half of Florida’s 17-6 loss to LSU on Saturday.

DeVon Walker runs down the court during Florida’s 83-52 victory against Missouri on Jan. 19 in the O’Connell Center.

News

Forward could receive redshirt this season

By LANDON WATNICK< | Oct. 13, 2013

Although forward DeVon Walker has impressed Billy Donovan in practice, the Florida coach has not ruled out redshirting Walker this season because of UF’s frontcourt depth.

Redshirt sophomore Katie Mitchell shot a 69 (-1) on the final day of competition at the Tar Heel Invitational at Chapel Hill, N.C.

Sports

Florida women’s golf team finishes eighth at Tar Heel Invite

By LAWRENCE LAGUNA< | Oct. 13, 2013

Katie Mitchell had the best day of her career for the No. 21 Florida women’s golf team in the final round of the Tar Heel Invitational in Chapel Hill, N.C., on Sunday.

News

Sex offender database now includes university search

By Chris Alcantara | Oct. 13, 2013

UF and Santa Fe College students can now find out if a registered sex offender or predator is at their school with the release of a new online database on Florida’s Sex Offender Registry.

News

After booking issues, Noam Chomsky confirmed to speak at Phillips Center on Tuesday

By Alex Harris | Oct. 13, 2013

Chomsky is coming.

Alex Holston hits the ball during Florida’s four-set win against Western Michigan on Sept. 14 in the O’Connell Center.

Sports

Florida extends sweep streak to nine with romp of Georgia

By ERICA A. HERNANDEZ | Oct. 13, 2013

Under Mary Wise’s tenure as coach, the Gators have lost to the Bulldogs only once.

News

National Coming Out Day gallery caps off Pride History Week

By Colleen Wright | Oct. 13, 2013

“The worst thing a Latino parent can have is a gay child.”

News

Abortion campaign to set up on Turlington starting Tuesday

By Isha Choksi | Oct. 13, 2013

On Tuesday, Turlington Plaza will once again become a center for controversy.

Savannah Jordan (left) pushes past an opponent during Florida’s 3-0 loss against Florida State on Aug. 30 at James G. Pressly Stadium.

Sports

Jordan scores game-winning goal in overtime against Mississippi State

By MICHELLE PROVENZANO< | Oct. 13, 2013

Savannah Jordan has a knack for making game-changing plays.

News

Proposals chosen for first $15m in preeminence funding

By Sean Stewart-Muniz | Oct. 13, 2013

Sixteen proposals have been chosen for the first $15 million round of UF’s preeminence funding after a month-long selection process.

Senior Olivia Janowicz swings at the ball during her second-round singles match against FSU freshman Eduarda Dos Santos on Oct. 11, 2013, at the Bedford Cup at the Ring Tennis Complex.

Sports

Gators win singles and doubles titles on final day of Bedford Cup

By BRITNEE MCCOY< | Oct. 13, 2013

Florida finished on top Sunday on the final day of the Bedford Cup at the Ring Tennis Complex.

News

UF awards posthumous degree to Christian Aguilar at memorial service

By Chris Alcantara | Oct. 13, 2013

About 80 people gathered Saturday at the University Auditorium for a memorial service for Christian Aguilar, where UF representatives awarded him a posthumous degree and his family announced the release of a new search-and-rescue app.

The P. K. Yonge Developmental Research School band performs at the Southern Showcase of Champions Marching Band Invitational. A.D. Nease finished in first place, and F.W. Buchholz finished in second.

Metro

Local high school bands compete in Showcase of Champions at Santa Fe

By McKenzie Collard | Oct. 13, 2013

In perfect unison with those around her, Lauren Eisenschenk marched onto the field under the cloudless blue sky. Small puffs of dust rose from the ground with each step. She lifted her mellophone to her lips, and she was ready.

News

Amid shutdown, UF using reserves to fund research

By Eric Bandin | Oct. 13, 2013

Due to the government shutdown, UF has about two months until it must begin making tough choices about how to fund federally supported research.

Metro

Gainesville man arrested after incident in cow pasture

By Kathryn Varn | Oct. 13, 2013

Gainesville Police arrested a man early Sunday after he threatened two teenagers for walking on a cow pasture.

Metro

Alachua County Animal Services offers free cats through Halloween

By Kayla Marcus | Oct. 13, 2013

Alachua County Animal Services announced free cat adoption last week due to a surplus of cats and kittens in the shelter. The free adoption period will run until Oct. 31.

News

UF student's peanut butter test found to help detect early stages of Alzheimer’s Disease

By Alexia Fernandez | Oct. 13, 2013

A UF graduate student conducted a study for smell sensitivity that led to confirming a diagnosis of early stage Alzheimer’s disease.