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Vote! You’ll even get a sticker out of it

Feb. 19, 2019

We’ve given our opinion on who you should cast your vote for in the Student Government elections (hello, it was in the opinions section and is online), but now it’s your turn to decide. Consider this a friendly reminder that whether or not you vote, SG has control of nearly $21 million that’s taken from UF students from student fees. So, maybe take five minutes out of your day to vote, so you can have some control over where that money goes. And if you have voted, congratulations, we appreciate it.

Offset, left, and Cardi B arrive at the 61st annual Grammy Awards at the Staples Center on Sunday, Feb. 10, 2019, in Los Angeles. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP)

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Stop putting celebrities on pedestals. They aren’t going to save us.

Feb. 14, 2019

In the age of social media, we’re pretty accustomed to celebrities chiming in with their opinions on a range of topics. Recently, rapper Cardi B posted a series of videos condemning President Donald Trump for the government shutdown. She shamed him for leaving thousands of government employees without pay for over a month and defended previous administrations’ government shutdowns as being over more worthy causes than a border wall. The videos went viral, and people on both sides of the political spectrum commented on them. Not everyone loved it but, of course, her fans praised her for using her social platform to push an agenda.

Robert Mounts, 77, of Gainesville, filed to run for the District 4 Gainesville City Commissioner position Friday morning, the last day to qualify to run for commission.

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Last minute candidate challenges city commission seat

By Karina Elwood | Feb. 3, 2019

Commissioner Adrian Hayes-Santos was running unopposed until now

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Trump gave Clemson the short end of the stick

By Mark Stine | Jan. 15, 2019

Imagine you’re a Clemson Tiger, fresh off your National-Championship win over Alabama, pulling up to the White House.

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Darts and Laurels: January 11. 2019

Jan. 10, 2019

You’re deep asleep. You went to bed at 3 a.m. — still on your Winter Break sleeping schedule — when you hear it: that all too familiar beep beep beeping of your phone alarm. No, it’s not a bad dream. You really are looking at the questionably beige-colored ceiling of your dorm room. It’s the first day of the Spring semester. And you better book it because your chem lecture started five minutes ago.

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Dare to chase a dream

Dec. 4, 2018

Go after the dreams you have, even if you get sidetracked

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Immigrants add spice to our national life

Dec. 2, 2018

Not everyone trying to cross the border is trying to "steal American jobs"

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Upset about immigration? Look to the regulations, not the president

Nov. 29, 2018

The guidelines offered to border patrol agents about using “less-lethal force,” such as tear gas, are loose and open to broad interpretation.

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Florida cannot afford to follow Trump’s lead on climate

Nov. 27, 2018

The new report about climate change is alarming. So is the fact the president doesn't believe in it.

Janet Suggs, a 59-year-old Gainesville residents chants “Count Every Vote” outside city hall Sunday afternoon. About 50 people attended the Count Every Vote rally which was hosted by Our Revolution North Central Florida in order to support the Supervisors of elections as well as gain volunteers to assist with the recount.

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Rally held at City Hall in support of midterm recount

By Hannah Beatty | Nov. 11, 2018

Nearly 50 people gathered in support of Broward and Palm Beach counties

U.S. Rep. Ted Yoho smiles while he waits for the final results of Florida’s 3rd Congressional District election. “I want to see the final results, but I feel good,” Yoho said.

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Republicans dominate state, local races

Nov. 6, 2018

Voter turnout rose by 13 percent compared to the last midterm election.

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The election is over, the work is not

Nov. 6, 2018

You may be angry, elated, or tired. But let's keep moving.

Tiffany Berkley, who volunteered for Ted Yoho's campaign

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Behind the Ballot: Canvassing for Ted Yoho’s campaign

By Gillian Sweeney | Nov. 6, 2018

Tiffany Berkley said she has knocked on more than 500 doors for Yoho’s campaign.

Kaylee Rosario, who voted on election day

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Behind the Ballot: An election day voter

By McKenna Beery | Nov. 6, 2018

Kaylee Rosario studied all weekend before she waited in a line of 10 people Tuesday afternoon.

Chase Meyer, a UF political science professor

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Behind the Ballot: Political science professor

By Jessica Curbelo | Nov. 6, 2018

A UF Political Science professor said the swing state is different than others

Shelby Taylor, a poll worker on election day.

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Behind the Ballot: What it's like to be a poll worker

By Alyssa Ramos | Nov. 6, 2018

Shelby Taylor donates her payment as a poll worker to charity.

Nestor Garcia, a 21-year-old industrial engineer major, attends the early voting session on Oct. 22, 2018, at the J. Wayne Reitz Union to vote for the first time.

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Election day live coverage

Nov. 6, 2018

Turnout is already up. Watch to see how the elections swing tonight.

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The migrant caravan is a boogeyman

Nov. 4, 2018

Which is it — a murderous band of disease-ridden invaders working diligently to bring terrorism and havoc into our country or a group of women and children walking slowly toward the U.S. fleeing gang violence and seeking asylum?

Nicholas Moore-Lefauve, a 20-year-old information systems and operations management major, puts on his "I Voted" sticker during the first day of early voting at the J. Wayne Reitz Union Monday morning. This is the third time Moore-Lefauve has voted in his life.

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Election cheat sheet: Information you need for voting

Nov. 4, 2018

Before you head into the polls on Tuesday, see where the candidates stand

Senator Keith Perry speaks to rally attendees Tuesday afternoon at the Red Wave Rally in Turlington Plaza. Perry said, “Give me a call and we’ll discuss issues.” State Rep. Chuck Clemons and Congressman Ted Yoho also attended the event to interact with students and get them to vote.

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‘Red Wave Rally’ brings out students and public officials

By Dana Cassidy | Oct. 30, 2018

About 50 students rallied for Republicans