NEWS
UF students host vigil for Tampa student in critical condition
By Chabeli Herrera | Dec. 2, 2014Just after 9 p.m. Monday, an eerie quiet fell over Norman field. Sobs cut through the night.
El Caimán
NEWS
When life gives you lemons: It all starts with you
By Pooja Majmundar | Dec. 1, 2014“Everything you can imagine is real.” – Pablo Picasso
NEWS
Gainesvillista: How to layer for winter months
By Gabrielle Piloto | Dec. 1, 2014The best way to dress for cold weather is to layer, layer, layer, but there are many ways to do this that might not involve what you think. Of course I would suggest wearing tights or leggings under jeans or wearing tank tops under sweaters to keep warm, but I have some tips about how to layer fashionably. I hope these help you prepare for the inevitable cold weather that is bound to reach Florida at some point this season.
SPORTS
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WOMEN'S BASKETBALL
UF women’s basketball starts strong, defeats Virginia Tech
By GRAHAM HALL | Dec. 1, 2014It wasn’t the characteristically slow start the Gators have shown this season, and with the way Florida (5-1) played, coach Amanda Butler can only hope the energetic starts continue for the team.
SPORTS
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SOCCER
Florida soccer embraces highlights from 2014 season
By ALEX MAMINAKIS | Dec. 1, 2014Some teams are made up of more than just talented athletes from around the country and the world.
SPORTS
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FOOTBALL
Gators in the NFL: Haden continues to intercept passes, Bostic racks up tackles
By JORDAN MCPHERSON | Dec. 1, 2014With Week 13 of NFL action in the books, here are some of the highlight performances from former Gators now playing in the big leagues.
SPORTS
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FOOTBALL
Marcus Mariota, Melvin Gordon leading Heisman race
By MORGAN MORIARTY | Dec. 1, 2014With the 2014 Heisman Trophy ceremony less than two weeks away, several hardware hopefuls will make their final cases on Championship Saturday this weekend.
NEWS
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CAMPUS
Six UF faculty win for advancing science
By Davidson | Dec. 1, 2014The world’s largest general scientific society has honored six UF faculty for their research contributions.
METRO
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CRIMINAL JUSTICE
GPD officer fired for inappropriate sexual conduct with inmate
By Melissa Mihm | Dec. 1, 2014A Gainesville Police officer was fired after he had sex with a young woman and illegally gave her alcohol about 44 days after he arrested the woman for shoplifting at a Target.
METRO
Post-consumerist holiday push for #GivingTuesday
By Julia Lopez | Dec. 1, 2014Following a weekend of late-night deals and Monday’s online discounts, a new initiative is trending — giving back.
METRO
Girl Scouts to move cookie enterprise to Thin Minternet
By Patrick Pinak | Dec. 1, 2014Christmas just came early for cookie lovers who will now be able to order Girl Scout Cookies online for the first time ever.
METRO
Paws on Parole celebrates its 11th graduation
By Hunter Williamson | Dec. 1, 2014Maggie barked in excitement as her new owners walked through a gated fence Monday afternoon during the 11th Paws on Parole ceremony.
NEWS
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CAMPUS
Holding seats, potential black market
By Alexandra Fernandez | Dec. 1, 2014Students looking to score a spot in a full class next semester may turn to a questionable solution.
NEWS
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CAMPUS
Lebanese American Society hosts soiree
By Taylor Russell | Dec. 1, 2014A UF club will bring a taste of Lebanese culture to campus later this week.
NEWS
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CAMPUS
UF does not look at applicants’ social media, admissions says
By Lauren Bobek | Dec. 1, 2014Admissions officers at UF have not yet turned to social media accounts as a deciding factor in examining potential students.
OPINION
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COLUMNS
Black-on-black homicide shouldn’t distract from Ferguson
Dec. 1, 2014Do you remember, as children, the many times that we were scolded for something we did? Remember when we would point something out that our brother, sister or classmate did to try and excuse our actions or at least redirect the scolding? Well that juvenile failure to confront the truth is still happening. More recently however, it has made appearances in discussions on FOX, CNN and at dinner tables across the country.
OPINION
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COLUMNS
GOP, anti-abortion legislation not popular with Americans
Dec. 1, 2014Last month, Republicans dominated midterm elections across the nation. No one can deny the power right-wing lawmakers will hold once January rolls around as they now enjoy a strong grip on two-thirds of state legislative bodies.
NEWS
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CAMPUS
Playtime makes a comeback for child patients at Shands
By Alexia Fernandez | Dec. 1, 2014Children kept in hospital isolation will soon have a program to help them stay socially active.
OPINION
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COLUMNS
Traditions, family will always count
Dec. 1, 2014This past weekend, still recovering from our Thanksgiving feast, I participated with my family in our tradition of having Saturday morning breakfast at Einstein Bros. Bagels. We’ve been doing this every week since before my younger sister was born — almost 17 years. We’ve cycled through all the menu and manager changes as time has passed and are familiarized as regulars by the staff.
METRO
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CRIMINAL JUSTICE
GHS bomb threat suspect identified, charged
By Melissa Mihm | Dec. 1, 2014The identity of the individual who called in a bomb threat to Gainesville High School on Nov. 11 was discovered this week by Gainesville Police.
