In a special meeting Thursday, student senators approved a resolution that urges UF students to consider the "severe negative consequences" of Amendment 2, which defines marriage as a legal union between a man and woman and could affect UF's benefits for employees with domestic partnerships.
A student group from the National Education Association gathered about 600 signatures Thursday from UF students who want to keep tuition low during the country's economic crisis.
About a dozen supporters of Sen. John McCain and Gov. Sarah Palin formed a self-described "flash mob" on Turlington Plaza on Thursday and had some fun at the expense of ObamaBot, which was also out campaigning.
A lack of concrete higher-education platforms dealing with financial aid, student loans and college admissions makes choosing a presidential candidate based on their higher-ed platforms a tough call.
When people hear the word "racism," they often cringe and change the subject.
One UF sophomore regained his title Wednesday as the second annual condom race winner.
Known for his curious mind and extensive interests, former UF professor Gerald Horton, 74, died Wednesday morning after being diagnosed with an aggressive cancer in his gallbladder about six weeks ago.
UF is considering a plan to implement a $200,000 bicycle program in hopes of becoming more environmentally friendly and alleviating car congestion on campus.
Within five years, people will be able to buy a complete map of their genes for $1,000, said Dr. Francis Collins, former leader of the Human Genome Project, to a crowd of about 400 people in the Cancer & Genetics Research Complex on Wednesday.
UF's College of Medicine is looking to add another building to campus.
A UF employee standing at the edge of the roof of the Dental Tower was talked down by University Police on Tuesday afternoon.
University of North Florida President John Delaney may take over some duties of the outgoing chancellor of Florida's Board of Governors.
Members of Student Senate voted against considering a resolution Tuesday that would have forced them to take a stance on an amendment on the ballot concerning marriage in Florida.
As young people live more of their social lives online, universities are plunging into the social networking world to interact with past, present and future students.
Computer-savvy students will tackle common computer woes until Thursday at Free Your PC.
Independent presidential candidate Ralph Nader was not afraid to describe a future of disappointment for about 150 people who attended his speech at the Reitz Union on Tuesday.
It crawled down the Turlington Plaza pavement Tuesday afternoon, clenching its iron fists and beaming its blue eyes at everyone in its path.
Colleges and schools at every level are becoming feminized, said Peg Tyre, author of the best-selling book "The Trouble With Boys," in a speech at UF on Tuesday.
Students, faculty members and Gainesville residents flocked to witness a debate over Adam and Eve and chimpanzees Monday night.
Following a renewed effort at transparency and bipartisanship in Student Government, a new Student Senate committee was created to review the selection process for replacement senators and committee seats; however some senators feel the endeavor has no clout.
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