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OPINION | COLUMNS

The increasing danger of anti-liberal liberalism

Nov. 29, 2015

Say what you will of the political right, but at least they are politically consistent. From the decrepit-moderate branch to the slow-people bible study group that controls the most powerful country in the world, Republicans just want to hurt people. Jeb Bush is fine with "stuff" happening to the poor and disadvantaged, and Ted Cruz needs women to suffer for their chromosomal sins. Our left doesn’t know what it wants, especially in our generation, and it only wants to point out the ideological sins of its compatriots.

OPINION | COLUMNS

Don't fear concealed carry bills

Nov. 29, 2015

In keeping with Florida’s tradition as a gun-friendly state, the Legislature is now preparing a bill that would allow concealed weapons on college campuses. Legislation like House Bill 4001 has been batted around every so often in the Florida House and Senate. For some reason or another, it always fails to become law. Now, signs indicate it might pass the chambers and actually make it to Gov. Rick Scott’s desk.

SPORTS | RECRUITING

Four-star quarterback highlights trio of 2016 verbal commits

By Luis Torres | Nov. 29, 2015

One day after being trounced by Florida State 27-2, Florida was back to its winning ways, albeit off the field and on the recruiting trail.

NEWS | CAMPUS

Science for all: UF grad makes marine biology videos

By August Plamann | Nov. 29, 2015

Mike Gil hated science as a kid.

OPINION | COLUMNS

The pressing need for safe spaces

Nov. 29, 2015

Last week, a White Student Union page was created on Facebook under UF's name. Most of the posts allege UF doesn’t have enough safe spaces for European American students whose culture is not celebrated enough. While it’s not patently clear if the page is a hoax or if it was actually created by UF students who believe such fiction, it is very apparent the page has become a hub for racist messaging and posts that stoke fear about whites as the minority.

UF coach Mary Wise calls out to setter Mackenzie Dagostino during Florida's 3-1 loss to Kentucky on Sept. 27, 2015, in the O'Connell Center.

SPORTS | VOLLEYBALL

UF volleyball to host opening rounds of NCAA Tournament

By Patrick Pinak | Nov. 29, 2015

The Florida volleyball team received the No. 11 seed in the 2015 NCAA Tournament on Sunday and is set to host the first and second rounds of the tournament in the O’Connell Center.

NEWS | CAMPUS

UF professor writes ‘Snow Queen’

By Katelyn Newberg | Nov. 29, 2015

On opening night Friday, Charlie Mitchell said he was pleased.

METRO | CRIMINAL JUSTICE

Men arrested for assault, armed with brick and pry bar

By Giuseppe Sabella | Nov. 29, 2015

Gainesville Police arrested two local men Saturday afternoon after police said they attacked a man outside his home and tried to escape.

Calvin, a 7-month-old Great Dane-Labrador mix and an unofficial mascot for the UF women’s soccer team, was hit by a car on Nov. 22, 2015. Brooke Smith set up a GoFundMe to help pay for his medical bills, which doctors estimate will cost $10,000.

NEWS | CAMPUS

#BringCalHome: GoFundMe for students’ injured dog

By Martin Vassolo | Nov. 29, 2015

It was halftime of the Florida soccer team’s NCAA Tournament loss to Duke University when Calvin was hit by a car.

METRO

Mayor Ed Braddy stands by officer accused of larceny

By Hunter Williamson | Nov. 29, 2015

In April 2013, a month before he took office as Gainesville mayor, Ed Braddy left on a trip to Daytona Beach with longtime friend Jeffery McAdams.

METRO | CRIMINAL JUSTICE

Three arrested, 170 ejected at football game

By Giuseppe Sabella | Nov. 29, 2015

University Police arrested an Atlanta man during Saturday’s football game after police said he had cocaine and a fake driver’s license.

Kelly Anderson, a 30-year-old clinical lab scientist, and Olivia Hamner, 14 months old, look at their reflections on Christmas decorations after the tree lighting ceremony on Nov. 29, 2015.

METRO

An early Christmas: Tree was lit in Tioga

By Spencer Harvey | Nov. 29, 2015

Christmas came early in Gainesville as Santa lit the Christmas tree in Tioga Town Center.

Carlie Needles dribbles the ball down the court during Florida's loss to Missouri on Thursday in the O'Connell Center.

SPORTS | WOMEN'S BASKETBALL

Florida claims Omni Hotels Classic tournament crown

By Ethan Bauer | Nov. 29, 2015

In both 2009 and 2010, current Gator guard Carlie Needles arrived at the Coors Events Center in Boulder, Colorado, with high hopes.

UF quarterback Treon Harris drops back to pass during Florida's 27-2 loss to Florida State on Nov. 28, 2015, at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium.

SPORTS | FOOTBALL

Florida stifled by Florida State in regular season finale

By GRAHAM HACK | Nov. 28, 2015

For yet another week, the Gators’ offense struggled to support its defense.

UF center John Egbunu goes up for a dunk during Florida's 89-42 win against Palm Beach Atlantic in an exhibition game on Nov. 5, 2015, in the O'Connell Center.

SPORTS | MEN'S BASKETBALL

Florida uses second half surge to down Florida Gulf Coast

By Luis Torres | Nov. 28, 2015

Playing its fourth game in six days and one game after Thanksgiving, Florida might’ve been feeling the ill effects of the workload during the first half against Florida Gulf Coast.