Opinion
I agree with scientists: Mars or bust
Apr. 18, 2013Last week, Stephen Hawking gave humanity a startling prediction.
COVID-19
Metro
Local Venezuelans upset after election
By Marjorie Nunez | Apr. 18, 2013From posting on social media to rallying on West University Avenue, UF students in Gainesville are actively showing their support for a recount in the Venezuelan presidential election that took place Sunday.
Metro
Satchel’s hopes its homemade sodas will make a splash
By Alex Harris | Apr. 18, 2013Satchel’s Pizza has officially canned Pepsi products in favor of homemade colas.
Metro
Readers to book it to biannual Friends of the Library sale
By Elly Ayres | Apr. 18, 2013Gainesville book lovers can get their novel fix with the Friends of the Library’s Spring Book Sale starting Saturday.
Metro
Florida bill would require unanimous vote for death penalty
By Kathryn Varn | Apr. 18, 2013Bills that would require a unanimous vote to sentence someone to death haven’t budged in the state House of Representatives and Senate.
Sports
A New Chapter: Freshman overcomes injury at Olympic trials
By CHUCK KINGSBURY< | Apr. 18, 2013Inside the HP Pavilion center in San Jose, Calif., Bridget Sloan was vying for a spot on the U.S. Gymnastics team at the Olympic trials on June 28, 2012.
Sports
Senior outfielder looking to continue hot streak at plate
By ADAM LICHTENSTEIN< | Apr. 18, 2013Kelsey Horton has been a versatile player since she arrived at Florida in 2010. She is now playing the role of one of the Gators’ hottest hitters.
University
Florida Museum celebrates Earth Day
By Jordan Albright | Apr. 18, 2013From blacktop to full color, the area in front of the Florida Museum of Natural History will transform into an aromatic wonderland for butterflies and guests.
Sports
The Rally: Does Florida baseball’s recent run spell postseason success?
By ADAM PINCUS< | Apr. 18, 2013After Florida’s 5-3 win at Florida Gulf Coast on Tuesday, the Gators are winners of six in a row as they travel to Columbia, Mo., this weekend to take on Missouri — the 13th-ranked team in the Southeastern Conference. Josh Jurnovoy and Adam Pincus debate whether Florida’s recent run of success is sustainable or merely a hot streak.
Sports
Senior sprinter finishing strong
By GORDON STREISAND< | Apr. 18, 2013Ebony Eutsey’s high school track and field resume was sparkling.
Sports
Senior returning for SEC tournament
By LANDON WATNICK< | Apr. 18, 2013Florida could see the return of senior Billy Federhofer when it begins postseason play.
Sports
Slight defensive decline hinders Gators’ conference title chances
Apr. 18, 2013Florida has come up short on defense during American Lacrosse Conference play, a trend that could prove troubling in the final weekend of the season.
Sports
UF begins SEC Championship tourney as No. 2 seed
By RJ Schaffer | Apr. 18, 2013The Gators are about to face one of their toughest tests this year.
Metro
Study: Beer’s taste intoxicates drinkers
By Jeffrey Reale | Apr. 18, 2013A new study suggests the taste of beer, instead of the alcohol content, may be what causes people to drink more, according to Indiana University School of Medicine researchers.
University
SG campaigning for bond package OK
By Colleen Wright | Apr. 18, 2013Two weeks and $33 million stand between an expanded Reitz Union and a building renovated for quiet studying.
University
Jewish organizations trying for 1,800 to break Shabbat record
By Barbara Dimajo | Apr. 18, 2013Multiple UF Jewish organizations are hosting the first-ever Shabbat 1800, and they’re looking to break a record.
University
Anthony Rapp talks ‘Rent’ at Reitz
By Alexa Volland | Apr. 18, 2013Anthony Rapp sat on the floor of the Reitz Union Grand Ballroom with his legs crossed in front of about 25 UF students Thursday.
Metro
Florida sends message about texting
By Alex Harris | Apr. 18, 2013Texting while driving may be illegal in Florida as soon as May 3 if a bill passed unanimously Tuesday in the Florida Senate also passes in the state’s House of Representatives.
University
Gators run for those who have fallen
By Samantha Shavell | Apr. 18, 2013UF students are holding a 5K Saturday in honor of two fallen Gators.
University
Worked Up: Can this week pump the brakes?
Apr. 17, 2013When a lot of bad news happens in one week, it can be really easy to feel like like the world is out to get you.
