Metro
First day of SG elections sees increased voter turnout
By Colleen Wright | Oct. 1, 2013The first day of voting yielded a healthy turnout for the Fall 2013 Student Government elections.
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News
Doing research on Affordable Care Act could benefit students who don't know their health insurance situation
By Jensen Werley | Oct. 1, 2013With the Affordable Care Act effective as of Tuesday, some students and health care professionals are encouraging other students to research the information themselves and see how it will affect them.
News
Study: Less shellfish among coral reefs could affect food supply
By Paul Mate | Oct. 1, 2013Fish food among coral reefs is on the decline, according to a study recently conducted by UF researchers, and it could affect the supply of fish meat.
News
Graham Center to create Knight Fellows-in-Residence program to bring leaders to UF campus
By Amanda Arevalo | Oct. 1, 2013UF’s Bob Graham Center for Public Service is using a $3 million grant to create a Knight Fellows in-Residence program starting next month, bringing public and private sector leaders to campus.
Metro
University Police give more referrals, arrest less, report says
By Michaela Bisienere | Oct. 1, 2013More students are being given referrals rather than arrests, according to the University Police’s Annual Security and Fire Safety Report released Tuesday.
Metro
Labor protests shutdown at Rep. Ted Yoho's office
By Brooke Baitinger | Oct. 1, 2013Labor organizations gathered outside the local office of U.S. Rep. Ted Yoho (R-Fla.) on Tuesday afternoon to protest the federal government shutdown.
News
UF Surf Club takes on its own alumni in Flagler County with annual challenge
By Tiana Driscoll | Oct. 1, 2013The waves were pumping as Mike McVinney, a UF alumnus, took home first place at the 28th Annual UF Surf Club Alumni Surf Challenge.
News
UF expects Title IX complaints to go up after new awareness campaign launches
By Sean Stewart-Muniz | Oct. 1, 2013A new campaign at UF aims to prevent sexual discrimination and harassment on campus.
News
Playing billiards provides therapy, life lessons for locals
By Ashley Crane | Oct. 1, 2013Every Friday at 3 p.m., “Doctor” Robert Ramsthaler gets into his red pickup truck and heads to Main Street Bar & Billiards.
News
Community Supported Agriculture program returning with fall produce
By Ana Fajardo | Oct. 1, 2013Sustainable UF is giving students and staff the opportunity to pick up weekly shares of produce on campus.
News
Sleep-texting becoming more widespread among young adults
By Elizabeth Brown | Oct. 1, 2013When Charlene Ochogo woke up from a nap one afternoon, she was confused when her boyfriend arrived at her dorm.
Opinion
‘Crossfire’ makes mockery of news ethics
Oct. 1, 2013From 1982 to 2005, CNN’s well-known political debate program “Crossfire” was a centerpiece of American politics and media. The program featured two co-hosts, one liberal and one conservative, debating against each other and with one or two newsmaking guests — individuals of recent political importance.
Opinion
Pale Blue Dot in danger of extinction from countries with nothing to lose
Oct. 1, 2013Some years ago, a photograph of our planet was taken from a spacecraft hovering at the edge of the solar system. A faint, bluish speck, known as Earth, can be seen in the picture. Astronomer Carl Sagan commented on the “pale blue dot.”
Opinion
Guest column: Wake up: Another system is rigged
Oct. 1, 2013On Sept. 5, 2012, then-Senate-candidate Elizabeth Warren, during a speech at the Democratic National Convention, told attentive audience members and people watching at home an inconvenient truth. She said the people of the American middle class feel like “the game is rigged against them,” and the truth was that they were right: “The system is rigged.”
Opinion
Get it together, Congress: We don't have time to be shutting the government down
Oct. 1, 2013The late poet and novelist Charles Bukowski has a quote that perfectly sums up our thoughts on Congress’ impasse regarding the continuing resolution.
Metro
Networking events: to go or not to go?
By Leona Jones | Oct. 1, 2013I used to have a love/hate relationship with on-campus networking events. I loved the opportunity to meet recruiters in a casual setting, usually over food, and get to know them on a more personal level.
News
From cashew to almond: what to do with nut butters
By Sarah Davis | Oct. 1, 2013It’s been with us since the day we learned to tie our shoes. It traveled with us to and from the bus stop in our Barbie and Superman lunch boxes.
News
A local, organic brunch spot
By Kai Su | Oct. 1, 2013Last week I reviewed The Jones B-side. This week I reviewed their first location, The Jones Eastside, located on NE 23rd Ave.
News
Pumpkin, pumpkin and more pumpkin
By Sabrina Wilkerson Alligator Blogger | Oct. 1, 2013I don’t know if it has to do with the fact that we are creeping into fall or that Starbucks is advertising the pumpkin spice latte again, but I am always in the mood for pumpkin.
News
Make your own pumpkin spice latte
By Sarah Davis | Oct. 1, 2013Goodbye flip-flops and lemonade… hello hoodies and pumpkin spice!
