News: Campus
Machen addresses Student Senate and predicts more budget cuts
By VICTORIA WINKLER | July 16, 2008UF President Bernie Machen predicted another round of budget cuts to come later this year during a question-and-answer session at UF's Student Senate meeting Tuesday.
Home Zone at Reitz Union now included in students' meal plans
By THOMAS STEWART | July 16, 2008For students who want to use their campus meal plans but don't crave the all-you-can-eat menus at Broward Dining or Gator Corner, there's another option: Home Zone at the Reitz Union.
Gator dining to offer smaller meal plans for off-campus students
By VICTORIA WINKLER | July 16, 2008Gator Dining Services will offer two smaller plans this fall for off-campus students who may have had trouble stomaching previous plans designed for dorm-dwellers.
Student senators bond through basketball
By VICTORIA WINKLER | July 14, 2008UF student senators traded ties for tennis shoes and bills for basketballs at a Saturday basketball tournament at the Southwest Recreation Center.
Former UF provost loses bid for USC presidency
By KATIE SANDERS | July 14, 2008University of South Carolina officials chose an in-house candidate as the university's new president over former UF Provost Janie Fouke on Friday.
College of Nursing dean to serve as associate provost
By KATIE SANDERS | July 14, 2008UF Provost Joe Glover announced the appointment of a familiar UF face to a high-ranking position in the provost's office Monday.
Harn Museum brings Wonderland to campus
July 14, 2008For Harn Museum of Art visitors, Wonderland may no longer be an imaginary realm.
Judge says former UF basketball player Dupay could face life in prison
By ZAHARA ZAHAV | July 14, 2008Former UF basketball guard Edward "Teddy" Dupay, 29, was told in a Monday arraignment that he could serve from five years to life in prison for three first-degree felony charges.
Study: UF medical students reveal private information on Facebook
By BETHY PIERRE | July 14, 2008A recent UF study suggests that medical students should take up a "private" practice and conceal personal information on their Facebook profiles.
Fouke not chosen as University of South Carolina president
By KATIE SANDERS | July 10, 2008Former UF Provost Janie Fouke was passed over for the presidency of the University of South Carolina in favor of an in-house contender.
Student senators debate appointment of out–of–state Chomp the Vote director
By VICTORIA WINKLER | July 9, 2008Can long-distance relationships work? Student senators proved they are once again willing to find out.
UF study reports apartment market on the decline
By MARGARET FRANCOIS | July 9, 2008The laws of supply and demand are causing an extreme slump in the apartment market in Gainesville, according to a UF study.
F Book retreat lets incoming freshmen keep up traditions
By CHRISTINA McGINLEY | July 9, 2008Students will be encouraged to take a walk on the Gator side at an F Book-inspired retreat on Friday.
Former UF provost considered for USC presidency
By KATIE SANDERS | July 9, 2008Former UF Provost Janie Fouke is one of three candidates vying to become the next president of the University of South Carolina, the university's officials announced Wednesday.
Former UF basketball player accused of rape
By APRIL DUDASH | July 9, 2008A former UF basketball player has been charged with three first-degree felonies of aggravated kidnapping, aggravated sexual assault and rape.
Billiards expert to host free pool demonstration at Reitz Union
By MARGARET FRANCOIS | July 9, 2008Matt "Quick Draw" Sherman has had a cue stick in his hand since he played on his grandfather's pool table at age 5.
Student Senate cuts salaries of four paid positions
By VICTORIA WINKLER | July 9, 2008After heated debate about some Cabinet and senator appointments, both parties of UF's Student Senate agreed on measures that will cut off the cash flow for four of the 11 positions paid with Student Government funds Tuesday night.
Going Gonzo: UF professor tells Thompson’s story
By MARGARITA DELAPAZ | July 9, 2008When Hunter S. Thompson killed himself in 2005, William McKeen said he felt like he was a part of the "circle of life."
Student Government event to promote hurricane preparedness
By SARAH KIENY | July 9, 2008Knowledge of what to do during a storm may be the best defense for students this hurricane season. A free flashlight doesn't hurt either.





