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TV Review: 'Scandal' Season Seven Premiere ‘Watch Me’
By Brooke Steinberg | Oct. 10, 2017WARNING: Spoilers ahead.
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Opinion
Don’t commit to an animal you can’t keep just to rehome it upon graduation
Oct. 10, 2017In a few months Facebook groups will be jam-packed with seniors saying they need to rehome their pets. It’s about time we have a discussion about how this is one of the worst things you can do to an animal.
Opinion
We’re all scared about the future
Oct. 10, 2017If you’re anything like us, your heart probably skipped a beat when you received an email last week informing you that it’s already time to start thinking about registering for Spring classes. And when we say that your heart skipped a beat, we don’t mean it did so in the cute and jovial “school girl in love” sort of way. We mean you probably felt like your heart was going to leap out of your chest from beating so hard because you have yet another thing to stress about.
Opinion
Mediocrity is now part of Gator football culture
Oct. 10, 2017The Florida Gators have accepted mediocrity. Saturday’s 17-to-16 loss against LSU was a wake-up call to some fans, but in reality this has been a long time coming.
Opinion
You're not conceited; don’t be afraid to accept compliments and believe them
Oct. 10, 2017I’m sure you’ve heard the old saying, “If you have nothing nice to say, don’t say anything at all.” But I think this mantra needs to be updated to reflect the feelings of our generation. Maybe something like, “If you have anything nice to say, please don’t say it because I won’t know how to react.”
News
UF files lawsuit over building addition
By Romy Ellenbogen | Oct. 10, 2017UF is suing the companies and people who worked on the Chemical Engineering building addition for damages greater than $15,000.
News
UF to honor National Coming Out Day
By Noelle Kough | Oct. 10, 2017Jawanza Tucker knew he was gay when he was 5 years old.
Metro
Tatu Sushi Bar and Lounge reopens
By Jessica Giles | Oct. 10, 2017Sushi and sake bombs are returning to Midtown.
Metro
Gainesville doctor cusses out patient
By Jessica Giles | Oct. 10, 2017This article has been updated to reflect a statement released by Dr. Peter Gallogly on Wednesday.
News
UF startups send help to Puerto Rico
By Kacey Finch | Oct. 10, 2017Two companies from the UF Sid Martin Biotechnology Institute donated thousands of dollars of supplies to hurricane-ravaged Puerto Rico this month.
News
New restaurant to replace Freshens
By Romy Ellenbogen | Oct. 10, 2017A new smoothie restaurant on UF’s campus will replace Freshens in Spring.
News
OPS workers not reimbursed for time missed due to Irma
By Romy Ellenbogen | Oct. 10, 2017After UF canceled classes for four days due to Hurricane Irma, hourly paid workers will not be repaid for time lost.
Metro
UF student hospitalized after scooter accident
By Catie Wegman | Oct. 10, 2017A UF student was seriously injured after she lost control of her scooter early Tuesday morning.
Sports
Column: Series-by-series prediction for 2017 MLB Postseason
By Dylan Dixon | Oct. 10, 2017Following the completion of a long, arduous, 162-game regular season, the MLB playoffs are officially in full swing.
Sports
With one of the slowest offenses in college football, Gators want to ramp up tempo
By Matt Brannon | Oct. 9, 2017Rhythm, pace and communication were three offensive pillars noticeably lacking in the Gators’ 17-16 loss to LSU on Saturday.
Sports
Notebook: UF dealing with player shortages at nearly every position
By Ethan Bauer | Oct. 9, 2017It started with the suspensions. First, the loss of starting wideout Antonio Callaway, then starting running back Jordan Scarlett. Add in a backup left tackle, a couple backup linebackers and three defensive linemen, and Florida was facing depth shortages all over the field following the nine suspensions for possible credit card fraud ahead of the season. After this past weekend’s loss to LSU, the numbers are even worse, and they span the entire field.
Sports
Men’s tennis takes home two titles from Tulsa
By Mari Faiello | Oct. 9, 2017The last day of competition was far from uneventful for Florida’s men’s tennis team.
News
Young Americans for Freedom host No More Che Day
By Christina Morales | Oct. 9, 2017On the 50th anniversary of Che Guevara’s execution, UF’s Young Americans for Freedom hosted a tabling event to educate students on Che Guevara’s crimes.
News
Ethnoecology Society hosts a new event to help students learn about botany
By Sloan Savage | Oct. 9, 2017To help students relax and enjoy nature, the UF Ethnoecology Society hosted a nature walk around Lake Alice.
Metro
GPD: Man steals purse out of woman’s car, runs from police
By Catie Wegman | Oct. 9, 2017A Gainesville man ran out of his shoes and through a Subway on Sunday while fleeing officers who suspected him of purse snatching, Gainesville Police said.
