Tuesday, for those living under a rock, was the day of the 2014 midterm elections — where Democrats lost control of the U.S. Senate. They were also defeated in a number of key governor’s races, including in the state of Florida. The Democrats took a thumping, a shellacking and a whipping, with a net loss of 13 House seats and seven Senate seats.
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In September, the Obama administration launched the “It’s On Us” campaign, which aimed at addressing the issue of rape and sexual assault on college campuses.
On Tuesday, Americans went to the polls and voted to give Republicans control of the U.S. Senate. Although many of the races were very close, it was clear toward the end that Republicans had earned a decisive victory at the national level.
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After months of campaigning, millions of dollars spent on political advertising and countless debates, scandals and controversies, Election Day 2014 is finally here.
As more states begin to establish policies that rely on fear and fear alone, it is clear that the conversation about Ebola in America has spiraled out of control.
A car horn blares as it zips past me and my friend while we stand at a bus stop.
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Alachua County is currently facing a massive shortfall in funding for road repairs and other transportation spending. According to The Gainesville Sun, the county faces a $550 million backlog of road repairs, transit improvements and other transportation projects.
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JACKSONVILLE — Will Muschamp’s eyes seemed to well up with tears at the podium as he spoke of a man who passed away in May — a man he wished would have been in the stands Saturday at EverBank field, to share the vindicating 38-20 victory over the Georgia Bulldogs.
So we can’t pretend this week was the best, with Ebola panic continuing, rockets blowing up and midterms still killing our souls. But’s lets focus on the positive! We’ve got our first real cold front coming through, meaning Halloween and Fest will feel like fall instead of a sweltering rainforest. So here’s to your that-eighth-candy-bar-is-definitely-a-good-idea edition of...
Happy Halloween! Oct. 31 is finally here, and it’s time to celebrate. “Halloweentown” viewings, pumpkin carving and scary stories are all great, but the best part of this holiday is definitely dressing up.
One step forward, two steps back — that is an accurate summary of the progress Gov. Rick Scott’s education policies have yielded.
Millennials these days are constantly being fed the narrative that the state of our nation is getting worse and worse. The media is constantly telling us to be afraid of the latest, most terrifying threat to America. Despite all the sensationalism, there are many things I am concerned about in our country, our state and my personal life. In the spirit of Halloween and all things spooky, I’d like to take some time to briefly discuss a few of them.
In addition to all the races for elected office on the Florida ballot this November, voters will also decide whether to approve three amendments to the state Constitution. Each of these amendments requires the approval of 60 percent of voters to be added.
Monday night, a number of UF students, myself included, had the pleasure of hearing former White House press secretary Jay Carney speak at the University Auditorium.
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