Metro
National, local rape culture calls for change in conversation – part 1 of 3
By Alexa Asendorf | Sep. 3, 2013Read part 2 here.
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University
Student Senate appointment calls classification into question
By Colleen Wright | Sep. 3, 2013One senator’s appointment at Tuesday night’s Student Senate meeting grew into a greater discussion about academic classification.
Metro
Crash on Southwest 34th Street sends one to hospital, closes road for two hours on Sunday night
By Chris Alcantara | Sep. 3, 2013A two-vehicle crash in southwest Gainesville on Sunday night sent one person to the hospital and forced city police officers to close an area of Southwest 34th Street for two hours.
Metro
City offering classes on local government as part of citizens' academy program
By Isha Choksi | Sep. 3, 2013The City of Gainesville is offering classes for the Fall semester, too.
Metro
Care for wild horses nationwide is costing taxpayers nearly $65m per year
By Alex Harris | Sep. 3, 2013A recent study co-researched by UF professor Madan Oli estimates that caring for wild horses could cost taxpayers about $1 billion by 2030.
Metro
In line with statewide trend, Gainesville residents driving less
By Kristan Wiggins | Sep. 3, 2013Residents of the Sunshine State — particularly millennials — are driving less, and Gainesville residents are reflecting the trend.
University
Minority mentoring program suffering from too few mentors for demand
By Christine Flammia | Sep. 3, 2013Although more than 200 minority students have been assigned mentors through the University Minority Mentor Program, other students might have to make the transition to UF without a guide.
Metro
Woman beats child for pee problem
By Kathryn Varn | Sep. 3, 2013Gainesville Police arrested a Hawthorne woman Saturday afternoon after police said she beat up a child for having to pee and changing her mind.
Sports
Pease defends Florida’s ‘vanilla’ run-based offensive system
By JOE MORGAN< | Sep. 3, 2013Florida offensive coordinator Brent Pease hears what people say about his offense. But when describing his scheme, stay away from one adjective in particular.
University
Mentor programs boost promotion, interest among UF students
By Jennifer Leggett | Sep. 3, 2013The Center for Leadership and Service has ramped up its promotion of UF’s four student-run mentoring programs, causing a spike in interest from UF students.
Sports
Junior offensive lineman mad after allowing sack, fumble
By ADAM LICHTENSTEIN< | Sep. 3, 2013Tyler Moore played his first game for Florida on Saturday, but he made himself known to Gators fans for the wrong reason early in the second quarter.
University
Novelist Stephanie A. Smith to discuss writing, publishing with students at Library West tonight
Sep. 3, 2013A small human skull adorns the desk of associate chair of the Department of English Stephanie A. Smith. Colorful beakers are scattered throughout the room.
Sports
Credit Gators for winning while other teams stumble
By PHIL HEILMAN< | Sep. 3, 2013Henry Russell Sanders said it first.
University
How the recently-passed student loan law affects borrowers
By Lauren Wagman | Sep. 3, 2013New legislation passed this summer could affect people who rely on student loans.
University
Five UF students to compete in National Red Bull Flugtag Miami later this month
By Angela Skane | Sep. 3, 2013Five UF students will take flight in the National Red Bull Flugtag Miami, a human-powered flying competition.
University
Versatile Burton proving successful at receiver for Florida
By ADAM PINCUS< | Sep. 3, 2013While watching Trey Burton Gator chomp after each touchdown against Kentucky in 2010, Florida fans thought he was the second coming of Tim Tebow.
Opinion
We’re not the heroes if we strike Syria — but hey, that’s alright
Sep. 3, 2013You’re probably sunburned beyond recognition from Labor Day weekend, still nursing the hangover you’ve been avoiding since the Friday pregame. Slowly, the haze is clearing from your college football festivities, and you’re just barely slogging through your classes. Back to reality — and I hate to tell you this, but it’s not pretty.
Sports
Holston smashes UF freshman record for opening weekend as Gators go 3-0
By RJ Schaffer | Sep. 3, 2013When Florida swept Duke in three straight sets to capture the Campus USA Credit Union Invite on Sunday, they walked away with more than a trophy.
Opinion
Taking a closer look at the labor in Labor Day is disheartening
Sep. 3, 2013According to the Department of Labor, in 1884, the first Monday in September was selected to commemorate Labor Day, a “workingmen’s holiday.”
Sports
Freshmen carrying load for Gators
By MICHELLE PROVENZANO< | Sep. 3, 2013With the loss of five consistent playmakers to graduation following last season, Florida entered 2013 without definitive answers at key positions.
