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It’s raining, so why are the sprinklers on?
By Gillian Sweeney | May 28, 2018With all the water that’s been pouring from the sky, it’s a wonder that UF’s sprinklers never stop spitting.
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IFAS gives beetles to Polk County residents
By Jacob Schofield | May 28, 2018Mike Shreve has lived at his home in Polk County for 29 years. Throughout the hardships that come with home ownership, he said one problem has been consistent.
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You are not wasting time by treating yourself
By Sophie Feinberg | May 28, 2018Being a college student, professor or staff member can make for a demanding work day and stress. Beyond your to-do list, there’s other duties you might have to tackle. There’s family life and friends. There are also other errands, chores or side hustles.
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Rough back nine dooms UF men’s golf
By Evan Lepak | May 27, 2018What started as a promising third round of stroke play at the NCAA Championships for the No. 6 Florida men’s golf team ended in a disappointing finish on Sunday afternoon.
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Hawthorne wraps up year, awaits June decision
By Alyssa Ramos | May 23, 2018A sheet of paper hangs on the wall in Savannah Fullard's room. Green-, blue- and yellow-colored pencil markings occupy every corner and strike through every class that she completes.
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UF researcher files early voting lawsuit
By Sloan Savage | May 23, 2018A lawsuit was filed Tuesday against Florida Secretary of State, Ken Detzner, concerning his interpretation of early voting laws.
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On Student Government salaries
By Zachariah Chou | May 23, 2018One of the more interesting practices of our lovely Student Government here at UF is that we actually pay some of our students in certain positions. Usually people don’t really talk about it much, more than the yearly SG debate question of if one will take or donate their salary. That being said, I was happy to see The Alligator article by the SG reporter on current Student Body President Ian Green using a bit of his salary toward buying suits for recent high school graduates from his hometown since it both illustrates a heartwarming use of one’s salary and also touched upon the topic of how much SG officials are paid.
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Meyers’ vetoes discussed, committee chairs appointed
By Gillian Sweeney | May 23, 2018Students voiced their distaste for previous Student Body President Smith Meyers’ vetoes during Tuesday’s Student Government meeting.
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SJP holds vigil and protest after Gaza attacks
By Madison Rubert | May 23, 2018UF students and Gainesville residents met on the corner of 13th Street and West University Avenue at 6:30 p.m. Monday to hold a vigil for victims in Gaza.
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UF boasts No. 1 online college in state
By Sloan Savage | May 21, 2018A survey released Wednesday by Online Colleges ranked UF as No. 1 in a list of online college education programs for 2018-2019 in Florida.
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$1 million donation to help fund UF psych research
By Dana Cassidy | May 21, 2018Trish Ring recently donated $1 million to the UF Department of Psychology as a dissertation fellowship for students wanting to pursue their doctorate.
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SG to launch minority outreach program
By Dana Cassidy | May 21, 2018Student Government announced the creation of a program to increase minority enrollment and diversity at UF on May 14.
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Student Body President donates suits to hometown
By Gillian Sweeney | May 21, 2018UF Student Body President Ian Green can often be seen sporting a suit, but now graduates in his hometown get to do the same.
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UF students change trip plans as volcano erupts
By Jacob Kovach | May 20, 2018Two UF students’ plans to go camping in Hawaii as part of the Partners in the Parks program from Monday to Sunday are at risk as the volcano Kīlauea continues to erupt.
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New UF vice president swears in
By Charlie Daffron | May 20, 2018On Thursday, UF President Kent Fuchs announced that Amy Hass will take over the job of UF vice president and general counsel.
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Smith Meyers’ 6 vetoes upheld, Impact Senator leaves party
By Gillian Sweeney | May 16, 2018Smith Meyers no longer holds the title of Student Body President, but his vetoes live on.
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Ribbon cutting at JAX-ASCENT
By Madison Rubert | May 16, 2018Jacksonville — UF cut the ribbon on the Jacksonville Aging Studies Center, known as JAX-ASCENT, at the UF Health Jacksonville campus on Monday.
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UF scientists unveil new sunscreen made with algae
By Dana Cassidy | May 16, 2018Scientists at UF have recently developed a chemical for a new sunscreen that’s safer for humans and the environment.
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GPD celebrates Peace Officers Memorial Day
By Devoun Cetoute | May 15, 2018Gainesville Police honored the sacrifice and service of fallen police officers today on Peace Officers Memorial Day.
