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OPINION | EDITORIALS

Food affects your health, but it also impacts the Earth

By The Alligator Editorial Board | Oct. 15, 2019

All bodies are beautiful. Earth, on the other hand, hasn’t been looking so hot — unless you count global warming, of course. Whether it’s carbon dioxide emissions or the burning of one of the most diverse ecosystems on Earth, we’re making the world uglier every day. At this point, it seems we don’t really have a grasp on what’s important, especially when it comes to food.

OPINION | COLUMNS

Stress less about your food

By Matthew Diaz | Sep. 26, 2019

As exam season peaks its head around the corner, I think it’s important to talk about ways to maintain a healthy mental state while going through the rigors of midterms and finals. I’m not sure about everyone else, but for me the first thing to go during times of stress is always food. During a packed day, it just feels inconvenient to have to cook or go out. Although, I think anyone can tell this is a bad habit to keep. Food is the fuel your body will use when you study and eventually rock those exams, so it’s important to be mindful of what you use. Here I’ll recommend some foods that have helped me stay sharp during tests.

A line of customers wait to enter ReFresh Food Co. during their grand opening.

NEWS | CAMPUS

29 82 In The Swamp rebrands with a new name

By Samantha Scribano | Sep. 25, 2019

ReFresh Food Co. is open for business with greater health consciousness

NEWS | CAMPUS

Gator Dining switches app used for mobile orders

By Ellen Bausback | Sep. 5, 2019

UF students will have to download a new app to keep skipping the line at Starbucks.

METRO

Free meal program to feed Micanopy Academy students

By Lina Ruiz | Aug. 27, 2019

All 79 students at Micanopy Academy can enjoy their breakfast and lunch without worrying about their wallets.

The new Tijuana Flats in Butler Plaza North will feature a custom mural and a hot bar with 15 hot sauce pumps for customers to choose from.

METRO

Tijuana Flats on Archer to relocate to Butler Plaza North

By Rosmery Izaguirre | July 8, 2019

The new location will open on Monday and feature 63 seats inside and 40 seats outside

THE AVENUE | FOOD

A heated de-bake: are cookies a savory snack or dessert?

By Lily Girton | May 15, 2019

A response to National Chocolate Chip Cookie Day

The newly expanded UF Field & Fork Pantry should be ready by Fall 2019, said Heather White, UF dean of students. It will operate at Rawlings Hall during construction.

NEWS | CAMPUS

UF Hitchcock Field & Fork Pantry expands

By Meleah Lyden | May 13, 2019

The expansion will more than double the size of the current pantry

Gary Mormino, a professor from the University of South Florida, visited the Matheson History Museum of Art on Jan. 12 and explored Florida food history in his lecture, “10 Foods that Define Florida."

THE AVENUE | FOOD

10 Foods That Define Florida

By Sara Han | Jan. 18, 2019

Have you ever wondered what makes foods in the Sunshine State iconic or where they originally came from?

OPINION | LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Letter to the Editor: FDA additives

Nov. 25, 2018

The FDA should reconsider what it allows to be put in food

Chick-fil-A’s stance opposing same-sex marriage has caused recent controversy and led to Change.org petitions to remove the fast food chain from college campuses.

METRO

Why did the chicken cross the road? New Chick-Fil-A to open on Archer this month

By Dana Cassidy | Nov. 15, 2018

It will be about a half mile from its old location.

NEWS | CAMPUS

“4 Hungry College Boys”: UF student publishes cookbook

By Adrianna Santiago | Sep. 30, 2018

The book was released on Sept. 13

OPINION | COLUMNS

P.O.D. is borderline strong-arm robbery

Sep. 23, 2018

The unassuming college student is being swindled out of cash by the on-campus shopping market.

OPINION | COLUMNS

Food brings us together, but it can also tear us apart

Sep. 20, 2018

Let's all remember that though food can unite us, we need to be kind to each other's eating habits

THE AVENUE | FOOD

Gainesville students, families and locals chomp on September food fest

By Emma McAvoy | Sep. 11, 2018

A sunset, green grass, tall trees, live music and food trucks: What more could you want on a Sunday evening?

Vegan Fettuccine Alfredo With Garlic Knot Crust

THE AVENUE | FOOD

A slice of life with Mora Pizza

By Vanessa Blankenship | Sep. 11, 2018

When I think of pizza, I usually picture a traditional Neapolitan, an authentic Italian entrée made with tomato and fresh mozzarella. However, third-generation pizza maker Jonathan “Jon” Mora challenged everything I thought I knew about what can and can’t go on pies. This causal hole-in-the-wall pizzeria is where Mora is constantly creating new pizza dishes with unique ingredients. If you’re in the mood to try something new, check out Mora NY Pizza, at 1220 W. University Ave.