News
Female nuclear engineers start club
By Ayana Stewart | Sep. 6, 2012UF’s first women’s nuclear engineering organization held its inaugural meeting Wednesday.
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Metro
Gainesville man arrested for cocaine, Tased
By Chris Alcantara | Sep. 6, 2012Police charged John Fitzgerald Miles, 39, of 1307 NW 6th St., on Wednesday with unarmed burglary, possession of cocaine and resisting arrest with violence, among other charges, according to a GPD arrest report.
Metro
Gainesville approves gameday bar penalties
By Webb | Sep. 6, 2012The Gainesville City Commission voted 4-0 Thursday night in favor of a new ordinance that would prevent bars with underage drinking violations from selling alcohol outdoors during game days.
News
Nonprofit gym prices membership according to income
By Audreyanna Loguerre | Sep. 6, 2012As reggae music blared through the loudspeakers, Michael Espinosa’s workout class prepared to get sweaty.
News
UF ranked No. 1 party school in the nation
By Devon Abelman | Sep. 6, 2012UF is the No. 1 party school in the nation, according to rankings released last week by Unigo, a college resource website.
Opinion
A need for pragmatism over ideology
Sep. 6, 2012As this column is being written, the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte, N.C., is kicking off its second day. Already we have heard inspirational messages of progress from the likes of Massachusetts Gov. Deval Patrick and First Lady Michelle Obama.
News
Harry Potter-themed exhibit draws 200 Muggles
Sep. 6, 2012The grand opening of the “Harry Potter’s World: Renaissance Science, Magic and Medicine” exhibit attracted more than 200 people, including students and families, said Michele Tennant, bioinformatics librarian.
Metro
City police hope to buy dogs with Firehouse Subs funding
By Alex Catalano | Sep. 6, 2012The Gainesville City Commission approved a request for the Gainesville Police Department to get funding from the Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation.
Opinion
DNC exposes the ghosts of Romney past
Sep. 6, 2012Many Democrats looked forward to first lady Michelle Obama’s speech at the Democratic National Convention on Tuesday. Her performance was a genuine yet expected testament to her husband’s character.
Sports
Column: Gators must pass to win
By JOSH JURNOVOY | Sep. 5, 2012Jeff Driskel needs to be unleashed.
News
Notebook: UF wants Reed more involved offensively
By JOE MORGAN | Sep. 5, 2012Florida offensive coordinator Brent Pease wants Jordan Reed to get more touches.
News
Judge rules on tuition
By Kelly Price | Sep. 5, 2012While many students are celebrating the long-awaited disbursement of financial aid, others are just excited they can start paying less for tuition.
Metro
Despite obstacles, Grooveshark launches mobile application
By Kathryn Varn | Sep. 5, 2012Grooveshark launched a mobile-streaming website Wednesday to bypass the Google and Apple app stores after a series of disagreements with media companies.
News
Senate candidates to begin process of qualifying for election
By Samantha Shavell | Sep. 5, 2012Although national parties are knee-deep in campaigning, UF’s Student Government election season is just getting started.
Metro
Man charged in car assault
By Chris Alcantara | Sep. 5, 2012A Gainesville man was arrested Tuesday morning after he tried to hit a woman with his car.
News
UF to offer STEM degrees in Miami
By Katherine Hahn | Sep. 5, 2012Community college students in Miami have a chance to earn microbiology degrees from UF without the six-hour drive.
News
Brown’s return to bolster defense
By GREG LUCA | Sep. 5, 2012After missing all of last season with a lingering knee injury, Jeremy Brown is expected to return on Saturday and provide another piece to what coaches feel is already a strong cornerback rotation.
Sports
The Rally: Who is to blame for Florida’s problem with penalties?
By GREG LUCA | Sep. 5, 2012Greg: Florida’s problems with penalties should fall squarely on the shoulders of one man — coach Will Muschamp.
Sports
Tymrak, UF failing to capitalize on numerous scoring chances
By ADAM LICHTENSTEIN | Sep. 5, 2012Erika Tymrak entered Florida’s Sunday match against Florida International as the team’s top scorer, but she squandered multiple chances to extend her lead.
Sports
After postponed debut, Texas A&M to have rust, element of surprise
By ADAM PINCUS | Sep. 5, 2012Gusts from Hurricane Isaac brought a whirlwind of emotions for Texas A&M.
