For many UF students, the words "police officer" conjures imagery of underage alcohol violations and tickets for jaywalking.
An article appeared in your publication recently detailing the outbreak of the norovirus in our house that I felt warranted a response.
People have forgotten how to talk to each other.
Word across the pond reveals news of a 13-year-old who became a father after his girlfriend gave birth last Monday.
UF students who are academically sanctioned for driving under the influence are generally only suspended for one semester, a slap on the wrist when put into perspective.
ATHENS, Ga. - During a timeout with 35 seconds left in the UF-Georgia basketball game on Saturday, the public address announcer at Stegeman Coliseum had a simple request. He wanted fans to please refrain from running onto the court, if they would be so kind.
I would like to follow up on the letter about the Gainesville Health and Fitness ad from last week. The attention that has been brought to this issue could not come at a better time.
The recent debacle in Congress over the economic stimulus bill has finally dashed the faint light of optimism and faith I had in our elected officials.
(Disclaimer: I have a lot of respect for Nick Calathes and Billy Donovan, so do not misunderstand the tone of this letter. It is designed to be a joke and very tongue-in-cheek and only intends to make you laugh - but maybe make a few points along the way.)
After a week highlighted by a confession from baseball's biggest star, we can only pray this weekend's unofficial start to the sport's season brings hope for renewal. While A-Rod may have given into the urge to use steroids, the Department of Darts & Laurels proudly admits we haven't succumbed to the temptation of "artificially" bringing you the best college paper possible.
I've got one reason why you should care about Student Government elections, and it's worth $13 million.
Here's a joke: What's the only thing former Senate Majority Leader Tom Daschle and notorious gangster Al Capone have in common?
I wanted to commend the courageous woman who spoke out against the offensive ad run by Gainesville Health and Fitness.
Here's what Nick Calathes excels at and why NBA teams will draft him:
I've been a sports nut since I was little, and while I have always had favorite players, I never turned them into more than that.
In reference to Wednesday's article about DUIs, I was encouraged that the rate has, at the moment, decreased. However, I was appalled to learn that a student who is dumb enough to receive a DUI not only faces charges from the government but has to submit themselves to UF's discipline.
The Editorial Board loves playing practical jokes on each other during our rare moments of free time.
A Gainesville teacher was arrested on Monday after he was found to be in possession of two loaded firearms - a small one in his pocket and a larger one in his car.
Wednesday afternoon brought word from Washington of an oh-so-close deal on the proposed economic stimulus package.
Many fans are quick to say the game of baseball is being ruined and degraded by the use of steroids.
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