News | Campus

---

NEWS  |  CAMPUS STUDENT LIFE

Letters to the editor: UF must do more to make campus safe

Sep. 8, 2014

I remember touring UF my senior year of high school and hearing my mom ask the most important question of all: "How safe is campus?" We got the speech about the three-lock dorm system, the blue lights, Student Nighttime Auxiliary Patrol and all of the resources that make UF one of the safest places to call home. Now I, along with every other student, can only think about taking a self-defense class and buying pepper spray.

---

NEWS  |  CAMPUS

657 acres of conservation land donated to UF by Gainesville couple

By Griffin Horvath | Sep. 8, 2014

A Gainesville couple’s donation could help UF reach top tier status

---

NEWS  |  CAMPUS

Gators in the NFL: Nelson records double-digit tackles for Cincinnati

By ERICA A. HERNANDEZ | Sep. 8, 2014

Football finally returned for current and former Gators this past weekend. With Week 1 of the 2014 NFL season along with the first official and complete University of Florida football game of 2014 in the books, it’s time to review how UF football grads are doing in the pros.

---

NEWS  |  CAMPUS

Letters to the Editor: Swamp Party invites students to join party and Student Senate

Sep. 7, 2014

Dear UF students,

---

NEWS  |  CAMPUS

Medical Marijuana supported by majority of Florida Voters

By Giuseppe Sabella | Sep. 7, 2014

A UF poll has found that the majority of Floridians are in favor of an amendment that would legalize medical marijuana. 

---

NEWS  |  CAMPUS

Letters to the editor: UF Student Body Presidents reminds students of safety tips

Sep. 7, 2014

Fellow Students,

---

NEWS  |  CAMPUS

Student Senate qualifying for Fall elections continues today

By Griffin Horvath | Sep. 7, 2014

Students interested in running as a candidate for the UF Student Senate can qualify and choose to run with five registered political parties, but only one major party will be on the ballot  — a first in recent years.

---

NEWS  |  CAMPUS UF ADMINISTRATION

Eight applicants announced for UF president position

By Alyssa Fisher | Sep. 7, 2014

Eight applicants for the new UF president were announced Friday on the presidential search website.

---

NEWS  |  CAMPUS

Saturday’s game held first UAA student tunnel entrance

By Alyssa Fisher | Sep. 7, 2014

Donovan Bailey looked relieved as he was told to walk down onto The Swamp. 

---

NEWS  |  CAMPUS

Handwritten notes can improve test scores

By Nicole Wiesenthal | Sep. 7, 2014

Mallory Vila, 18, types her in-class notes on her laptop while Gaby Placido, 21, takes handwritten notes in class.

---

NEWS  |  CAMPUS

Chemical engineering department to host 75th anniversary

By Griffin Horvath | Sep. 7, 2014

The UF Department of Chemical Engineering will celebrate its 75th anniversary Friday from 4 to 8 p.m. at the new Chemical Engineering Student Center.

---

NEWS  |  CAMPUS

Scott leads Crist by six points, new poll indicates

By Michael Rankin | Sep. 7, 2014

With two months until Election Day, a new UF poll shows incumbent Republican Gov. Rick Scott leading Democratic nominee Charlie Crist by a six-point margin.

---

NEWS  |  CAMPUS

Student selected as new Mr. Two-Bits

By Ryan Baum | Sep. 4, 2014

The famous rallying call of George Edmondson, better known as Mr. Two-Bits, will find new life Saturday when the Gators face Eastern Michigan.

---

NEWS  |  CAMPUS STUDENT LIFE

Recent attempted sexual assaults prompt students to think about safety, prevention

By Julia McBee | Sep. 4, 2014

When night falls, some students may worry about walking out alone.

---

NEWS  |  CAMPUS

Letters to the Editor: Learn more about Student Government and vote

Sep. 4, 2014

Fellow Gators,

---

NEWS  |  CAMPUS

UF hires new director of real estate

By Alexia Fernandez | Sep. 4, 2014

UF has hired a new director of real estate to oversee the university’s growing properties.

---

NEWS  |  CAMPUS

Nude photo hacking: breach of privacy

Sep. 4, 2014

In the past week, I’ve seen more breasts than I can count.

---

NEWS  |  CAMPUS

Former Florida Gov. Bob Graham holds forum on lake, river conservation

By Ariana Figueroa | Sep. 4, 2014

Former U.S. Sen. and Florida Gov. Bob Graham discussed the benefits of voting for the Florida Water and Land Conservation Amendment on Thursday.

---

NEWS  |  CAMPUS

Student football ticket sales declining slowly across nation

By Cassidy Whitson | Sep. 3, 2014

Throughout JT Reale’s time spent at UF, he has never participated in the UF student football lottery.

---

NEWS  |  CAMPUS

Children’s Hospital unveils colorful entrance

By Griffin Horvath | Sep. 3, 2014

UF Health Shands Children’s Hospital revealed a new entrance along with the Sebastian Ferrero Atrium on Wednesday as part of its ongoing renovation projects.