News
Eight CWC counselors funded permanently
By Romy Ellenbogen | Oct. 31, 2017After student outcry, Provost Joseph Glover secured permanent funding for eight new mental health counselors.
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UF student rows competitively for Egypt
By Camille Respess | Oct. 31, 2017When Yahia Eldeib was training for the 2017 Rowing World Championships, he often spent his days alone in the Florida crew boat house or Newnan’s Lake.
Metro
Second medical marijuana dispensary opened Friday
By David Hoffman | Oct. 31, 2017About five months after Gainesville’s first medical marijuana dispensary opened, a second started serving patients Friday.
Metro
Sen. Perry moves proposed Petty memorial to 34th St.
By David Hoffman | Oct. 31, 2017After immediate community pushback, Sen. Keith Perry amended his proposal to rename a Gainesville roadway after late singer Tom Petty.
News
Families trick-or-treat at Santa Fe College Zoo
By Emily Nolan | Oct. 31, 2017Six-year-old Aidyn Montford, dressed as a skeleton, trick-or-treated with llamas, monkeys and hogs on Halloween.
News
UF launches study of marijuana’s impact on people with HIV
By Eman Elshahawy | Oct. 31, 2017After two previous failed proposals, Dr. Robert Cook finally received funding for his marijuana study in August.
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Sustainable Transportation Fair to feature electric vehicles
By Nathan Haddad | Oct. 31, 2017The UF Office of Sustainability will teach students about sustainable transportation — including electric cars — on campus Wednesday.
Metro
ACSO: Man arrested for attempted murder of his roommate
By Romy Ellenbogen | Oct. 31, 2017A Gainesville man was arrested for attempted murder after he tried to shoot his roommate Monday, Alachua County Sheriff’s Office said.
Metro
GPD: Two men arrested for selling drugs behind Mother’s pub
By Meryl Kornfield | Oct. 31, 2017Two Florida men were arrested by police who had heard reports the men were selling drugs behind Mother’s Pub and Grill, Gainesville Police said.
News
Brexit talk to discuss national, European politics
By Lindsey Vasti | Oct. 31, 2017UF will host a discussion about Brexit and nationalist politics after receiving a $100,000 grant from the European Union.
News
Researcher finds new invasive ant species in Florida
By Julia Renner | Oct. 31, 2017Thomas Chouvenc identified a new invasive ant species in his Fort Lauderdale home.
Metro
GPD: Woman hits bouncer with beer
By Meryl Kornfield | Oct. 31, 2017A Gainesville woman was arrested Monday after hitting an :08 nightclub bouncer with a 12-pack of Pabst Blue Ribbon beer, Gainesville Police said.
News
Researchers find that men are six times more likely to have HPV
By Josephine Fuller | Oct. 31, 2017Men are six times more likely to be infected with oral Human Papillomavirus than women, UF researchers found.
The Avenue
20 Watt Tombstone to perform Friday at the Atlantic
By Isabelle Resnick | Oct. 31, 2017Gainesville will host 20 Watt Tombstone on its 24-date Fall 2017 tour.
The Avenue
Museum of Natural History to host Drink with the Extinct
By Gabriella Paul | Oct. 31, 2017You don’t have to be Ben Stiller to spend a night at the museum.
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Annual Florida Writer’s Festival returns to Gainesville
By Taylor McLamb | Oct. 31, 2017The 68th annual student-run Florida Writers Festival will kick off this weekend. This year, festivalgoers can engage with notable writers Lydia Davis, Lawrence Joseph, Rachel Cusk and Paul Muldoon.
Opinion
Trump does not deserve a double standard when it comes to assault
Oct. 31, 2017Earlier this week, “Star Trek” and “Rent” actor Anthony Rapp revealed to the public the “House of Cards” star Kevin Spacey sexually assaulted him more than 30 years ago when he attended a party thrown at Spacey’s home.
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Swamp City Sirens to play in final match of the season
By Emma Witmer | Oct. 31, 2017On Monday night the Gainesville Roller Rebels Swamp City Sirens laced up their skates to practice.
Opinion
It’s time to take a stand against the statue vandals
Oct. 31, 2017Over the past several months, Americans across the country have taken it upon themselves to destroy, deface and rewrite American history with the removal of historical statues and monuments. Virtually unchallenged, this small segment of the public has attempted to bully fair-minded citizens into accepting a new American reality: one without our Founding Fathers.
Opinion
Mental health needs to be a top priority for colleges
Oct. 31, 2017Counseling and mental health services are a top priority at UF and need to be part of continued conversations nationally within higher education and beyond.
