Three of the students running for Student Body president had their say Wednesday in the third and final debate hosted by The Independent Florida Alligator and UF's College Republicans. Candidates were publicly questioned in Turlington Plaza with the aim of educating students before the Feb. 24 and Feb. 25 Student Government elections.
Students passing through Turlington Plaza Tuesday afternoon may have heard something a little different than ranting preachers.
Senators from the Gator Party and the Orange and Blue Party were able to put party differences aside and pass a resolution unanimously opposing Gainesville Charter Amendment 1, which would legalize discrimination based on gender identity.
Two UF alumni were awarded a Student Emmy for their thesis documentary, making it the third consecutive win for UF's Documentary Institute.
Feet tap to the rhythm of drums and heads bob in sync with reggae beats that blare over the speakers. The dimly lit room is alive with anticipation and the excited chatter of a house that is packed before the show even begins.
The Progress Party's interactive platform has been available since Wednesday, allowing students to view and rank its key points online.
This semester's Student Government elections made history on Friday, and the votes haven't even been cast yet.
The Orange and Blue Party released its platform online Monday night. It addresses eight themes, including sustainability, free printing and transportation.
The life of UF student Shannon Kane, 22, was cut short early Monday morning in a traffic accident on I-75 involving eight vehicles in north Marion County, south of Gainesville.
The Unite Party posted its platform online Monday night.
The University Police Department handed out 127 written warnings and citations Wednesday for crosswalk violations.
When St. Thomas Aquinas senior Lauren Sharifi couldn't see if she had been accepted to UF on Friday because the online system was jammed, she, like many others, resorted to Facebook.
While most people looked for a properly waxed date on Feb. 14, others found a valentine with a little extra fur.
Despite recent cuts to UF's budget, some programs will continue to flourish.
UF President Bernie Machen got some pre-Valentine's Day love Friday morning from a student group seeking to recognize him for his environmental efforts at UF.
UF alumna Lorin Maurer was one of 49 who died aboard Continental Connection Flight 3407 when it crashed into a home near Buffalo, N.Y., Thursday night.
Candidates running on the executive ticket showcased their platform ideas during a debate Sunday night in front of about 200 students, as the Feb. 24 and 25 Student Government elections loom closer.
Although UF administrators and Student Government big shots are usually concerned with budget cuts and solving problems that come while running the university, come Saturday the only thing on their minds will be love.
President Abraham Lincoln was spotted celebrating his 200th birthday on campus yesterday in Turlington Plaza.
Students spoke, and the Department of Housing and Residence Education listened.
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