Opinion
Super Bowl: Who hasn’t blacked out in New Orleans?
Feb. 5, 2013The cause behind the blackout during Sunday’s Super Bowl is still unknown.
COVID-19
Opinion
Boycotts are what freedom is all about
Feb. 5, 2013When supporters of LGBT equality denounced Chick-fil-A for its president’s comments regarding gay marriage, conservatives rushed to support the fast-food chain and defended Dan Cathy’s freedom of speech.
News
Scooter decal sales decline as resident popularity climbs
By Jeffrey Reale | Feb. 5, 2013For a long time, scooters have been a staple at UF as an alternative to riding the bus or driving to campus.
News
Bateman Team promotes anti-bullying campaign on campus
By Sofia Rattes | Feb. 5, 2013This year’s Bateman Team hit the ground running with its balloon launch Tuesday on the North Lawn.
Metro
Two fires burn in complex
By Kelcee Griffis | Feb. 5, 2013Gainesville Fire Rescue responded to two building fires in the same apartment complex hours apart Tuesday.
News
Student Government tables election reform bill indefinitely
By Colleen Wright | Feb. 5, 2013Changes to the Student Government election codes will not be made this Spring.
Metro
FWC seeks public feedback about conservation plans
By Alex Harris | Feb. 5, 2013The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission plans to save about two dozen native species, and it is asking the public for input.
News
Gainesville’s Sister Hazel to visit, perform in Weimer Hall
By Beatrice Dupuy | Feb. 5, 2013Sister Hazel will perform in an hourlong show at 11 a.m. at the Street-Side Studio in Weimer Hall.
News
Scott proposes four-year tuition plan
By Alexa Volland | Feb. 5, 2013With Gov. Rick Scott’s push to keep tuition low, his “Finish in Four” plan would keep the price the same throughout students’ first four years of college.
Metro
Report finds mercury in seafood
By Andrew Kays | Feb. 5, 2013Mercury overaccumulation in seafood is the focus of a report recently released by International POPs Elimination Network and the Biodiversity Research Institute.
News
UF offers energy course
By Brianna Handy | Feb. 5, 2013A UF center is offering a new course that targets professionals in the architecture, engineering and construction industries who are looking to expand their education.
News
Panel discusses history of Cabot-Koppers Superfund site
By Ellen Villafuerte | Feb. 5, 2013A panel discussed the politics and history of Gainesville’s Cabot-Koppers Superfund site Tuesday afternoon during a public meeting at Santa Fe College.
News
UF students transcend national average retention rate
By Lauren Acton | Feb. 5, 2013Although many universities nationwide are not coping well with higher-education funding cuts, UF tends to roll with the punches.
Metro
Fire station construction project concerns local businesses
By Kelcee Griffis | Feb. 5, 2013Plans to expand a Gainesville fire station onto a downtown business complex’s parking lot have some owners worried customers will be driven away.
Sports
Gators name No. 1 starter
By JOSH JURNOVOY | Feb. 5, 2013One year ago, Jonathon Crawford didn’t know where he stood.
Sports
Jaguars owner raising standards
By JOE MORGAN | Feb. 5, 2013In an effort to jettison the mediocrity fans have endured since the Jacksonville Jaguars last made the playoffs in 2007, owner Shahid Khan is changing everything.
News
No. 2 Florida suffers first double-digit loss in upset
By LANDON WATNICK | Feb. 5, 2013Florida has dominated Southeastern Conference opponents this season, but it finally experienced the other end of the beating against Arkansas.
News
Sweet Berries: Your new slice of heaven
By Kelsey Meany | Feb. 5, 2013Last Saturday morning, lying in bed, I rolled over and grabbed my phone on which I naturally checked Facebook. I saw a simple update that said, “At the grand opening of Sweet Berries.” Fifteen minutes later, my roommate and I were lacing up our tennis shoes and walking out the door.
Sports
Junior ace working on new pitches, improving location
By ADAM LICHTENSTEIN | Feb. 5, 2013Hannah Rogers’ ERA in 2012 would make AL Cy Young Award winner David Price’s jaw drop. But for the Gators’ junior righty, there’s always room for improvement.
News
Café C serves up Sunday brunch buffet
By Anna Edwards | Feb. 5, 2013Buffet lovers unite! It is rare that Gainesville residents will find a non-chain buffet in the city, but thanks to Café C, diners can now get their buffet fix every Sunday morning.
