News
Student Senate honors deceased UF students
By VICTORIA WINKLER | July 2, 2008Members of Student Senate passed resolutions at their Tuesday meeting honoring 28 UF students who died last year .
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RecSports reduces membership fees for unenrolled students
By SARAH JONES | July 2, 2008New gym membership fees for UF students not enrolled in summer B classes have lost a little of their initial sting.
Metro
RTS bus hits teenage cyclist
By ZAHARA ZAHAV | July 2, 2008A teenage bicycle rider was hit by a Regional Transit System bus Wednesday evening at the intersection of Southwest 35th Place and Southwest 23rd Terrace.
News
UF study reveals that religious students are more academically successful
By AMANDA McKENZIE | July 2, 2008A strong belief in a higher power may correspond to higher grades.
Opinion
Darts & Laurels
July 2, 2008Fire up the grill, and light up the sparklers and fireworks. It's time to celebrate America's birthday! Independence Day provides Americans young and old, of all races and religions, backgrounds and regions, the opportunity to do what we excel at: enjoying copious amounts of red meat and alcoholic beverages and, of course, blowing stuff up. But before you get started on those burgers, brews and combustibles, we at the Department of Darts and Laurels offer you this week's red, white and blue edition of …
Metro
Alachua County offers multiple celebration options for Fourth of July
By ZAHARA ZAHAV | July 2, 2008Thousands of people will crowd together today and Friday, craning their necks to catch every leap, swirl and flash of fireworks launched against the dark Florida sky.
Metro
Atlanta woman dies after diving accident in Ginnie Springs
By APRIL DUDASH | July 2, 2008A woman died Monday morning at Shands at UF after she was found unresponsive at Ginnie Springs June 14.
News
UF researchers develop neural implant to aid paralyzed patients
By NATHALY LONGAS | July 2, 2008UF scientists have designed a device that could someday be put into the brains of paralyzed patients and help them control mechanical devices with their thoughts.
News
UF bus tracking system makes changes to site in response to student feedback
By THOMAS STEWART | July 2, 2008While UF's new bus-tracking system has been running smoothly since its June 9 launch, several changes have been made in response to student feedback.
Metro
Police to monitor use of fireworks during July 4 celebrations
By YLE MAISTRI | July 2, 2008The county burn ban was lifted last week after heavy rain, but local law enforcement will still make their rounds to monitor fireworks during Fourth of July celebrations.
News
'Santa Fe College' begins pilot year with new name
By APRIL DUDASH | July 2, 2008Since the Florida College System law went into effect July 1, SFCC is going by its new name, "Santa Fe College."
News
UF Starbucks to remain open despite nationwide closings
By KRISTEN HUFF | July 2, 2008While the number of Starbucks locations nationwide will soon be downsized by 600, UF students will still have all four campus stores to quell their caffeine cravings.
News
Breaking: Austin Rivers commits to Gators
July 2, 2008After just one season of high-school ball, Austin Rivers has committed to come to the Gators, according to multiple outlets. Rivers, brother of UF volleyball player Callie Rivers and son of Boston Celtics' coach Doc Rivers, is considered the top guard in the 2001 class.
Metro
UF study: Medical students show racial bias toward virtual patients
By JESSIE COLEMAN | July 2, 2008Edna sits on an examining table ready and alert - she wants answers about the lump in her breast.
The Avenue
Go bold with accessories
By EMILIE WILLIAMS | July 2, 2008Think pink, do blue, be seen in green and say hello to yellow. This summer's shoes and purses are all about vibrant colors.
Metro
Locals to run for watermelon prizes in annual race
By AMANDA McKENZIE | July 2, 2008For some early risers, the Fourth of July will begin with a running start.
The Avenue
Hippies score on debut
By ROBERT HILSON | July 2, 2008Fleet Foxes isn't your father's Seattle band. The five-piece Puget pioneers avoid flannel, regularly bathe and - here's the real departure - seem genuinely happy to be alive. These guys have aesthetic taste, favoring 16th century cover artwork over naked babies (Nirvana) and mangy farm animals (Pearl Jam). Of greater importance, the group's brand of Brian Wilson-flavored folk lullaby makes more noise in blogs than in stadiums, a telltale sign that they are out of place and time.
Metro
Enraged driver strikes bicyclist in hit and run
By ZAHARA ZAHAV | July 2, 2008A Gainesville man drove away in an orange-gold car after he struck a cyclist in a fit of road rage Tuesday afternoon.
Sports
Former Gators heading to Beijing
July 2, 2008Sometimes even when the first and second times are charms, it still holds true the third time around.
