News: Campus
Changes in economics department worry some
By Jensen Werley | Dec. 2, 2013In the midst of reports that the economics department has stopped accepting students to its Ph.D. program, some people are concerned UF might not be able to sustain its undergraduate economics degree.
UF wakeboarders finish season on a high note
By Lauren Yockey | Dec. 2, 2013Kenny Nguyen strolled onto the weatherworn dock, a bulky wakeboard under his left arm and a thick lifejacket over his right shoulder.
Candlelight vigil commemorates victims of Typhoon Haiyan
By Alex Harris | Dec. 2, 2013Students gathered for a brief candlelight vigil at about 8:30 p.m. Monday on campus to commemorate those lost and affected by the Philippine Typhoon Haiyan.
Three-star recruit Sousa flips from FSU to Florida
By LANDON WATNICK< | Dec. 2, 2013Three-star wide receiver Ryan Sousa flipped his commitment from FSU to Florida on Monday.
Noise among complaints at Library West
By Jensen Werley | Dec. 1, 2013With finals approaching, students looking for quiet at “Club West” might not be on the list.
Gainesville artist to team up with ‘The Voice’ contestant
By Norman Brian Galang | Dec. 1, 2013A local artist will have the chance to share the spotlight with a contestant from “The Voice.”
Shands gives teen new artificial heart
By Sean Stewart-Muniz | Dec. 1, 2013A Sanford teenager and UF Health Shands Hospital patient is in the process of receiving a portable battery pack for her temporary and completely artificial heart.
Graduate students irritated with Continuum contradictions
By Kelcee Griffis | Dec. 1, 2013Gustavo Martinez remembers the meeting about his lease at the Continuum clearly.
Goodbye to all that: On entering adulthood
Dec. 1, 2013With Thanksgiving Break coming to an end, it’s time to come back to school for the last two weeks of the semester.
Gator fans joking about rape should be ashamed
Dec. 1, 2013Often when we bemoan UF fan behavior, we refer to benign actions such as students leaving before the game is over or stupidly passing out due to excessive alcohol consumption.
Pease Out: Coordinator fired after two seasons
By JOE MORGAN< | Dec. 1, 2013Brent Pease will take the fall for Florida’s first losing season since 1979.
Gators March for Babies reaches goal of $100,000
By Michaela Bisienere | Nov. 25, 2013Gators March for Babies met a record-high fundraising goal of $100,000 Sunday at the 10th annual Gators March for Babies 5K on campus.
Dining with Disabilities aimed at increasing inclusivity
By Alex Harris | Nov. 25, 2013The Reitz Union Rion Ballroom was filled with about 70 students Monday night who were blinded by bandanas, with socks on their hands or gesticulating wildly, all while eating roasted chicken and mashed potatoes.
Ringling Bros. Barnum & Bailey Circus to perform at UF in January
By Sydney Dixon | Nov. 25, 2013“The Greatest Show on Earth” will make its way to Gainesville for the first time in January.
‘Rock of Ages’ coming to UF in January
By Amanda Arevalo | Nov. 24, 2013A new musical will be rocking the stage of the Phillips Center for the Performing Arts come Jan. 10.
Degree might not play major role in career, study says
By Elizabeth Brown | Nov. 24, 2013Although college students might view their major as a seal of fate, a new survey says that might not be the case.
Babysitting option gives graduate students a Thanksgiving break
By Emily Behrens | Nov. 24, 2013Baby Gator nursery and Graduate Assistants United are teaming up to provide reduced child care today and Tuesday for UF graduate assistants.
Skipping class may trim students' Thanksgiving Break
By Sean Stewart-Muniz | Nov. 24, 2013UF students and faculty are preparing to travel home for Thanksgiving. But Wednesday could lose its status as part of the holiday.
Students for a Democratic Society rallies at Tigert Hall for tuition equity
By Colleen Wright | Nov. 24, 2013The UF Students for a Democratic Society’s battle for tuition equity for undocumented students continued Friday when the group pushed for space at the upcoming Board of Trustees meeting.











