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OPINION | COLUMNS

Don’t buy into minimum wage myths this election

Oct. 19, 2014

Every few months, a new issue takes prominence on the political scene, and most people quickly embrace a solution before considering any of its consequences. The latest political trend to gain popular support has been increasing minimum wage from its current federal rate of $7.25 an hour to $10.10 per hour. Supporters of a minimum wage increase often frame such a proposal as a cure-all for what ails the U.S. economy.

METRO

Radio station hosts talent show

By Hunter Williamson | Oct. 19, 2014

Anniel Rodriguez started playing guitar when he was 13 years old.

METRO

Family, friends remember fallen motorcycle enthusiast

By Rachel Crosby | Oct. 19, 2014

Kaitlin McCarroll clutched her mom as she rode on the back of Marion Rose Harvey’s motorcycle for the first time. The pair rumbled through back roads and weaved past wetlands.

METRO

Locals weigh in on Uber failing grade

By Patrick Pinak | Oct. 19, 2014

Uber may have failed nationally this month, but the app-powered ride service is passing the test for Gainesville customers.

METRO

Local music festival needs volunteers

By Emily Cardinali | Oct. 19, 2014

Gainesville’s alternative, punk-music festival is still in need of volunteers.

OPINION | COLUMNS

Scott’s Ebola conference masks public health cuts

Oct. 19, 2014

Gov. Rick Scott held a press conference Friday to discuss the recent Ebola cases in Texas. Fears about an outbreak in Florida were heightened after a plane carrying one of the nurses diagnosed with Ebola stopped at the Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport.

METRO | CRIMINAL JUSTICE

ASO reveals shooting details

By Melissa Mihm | Oct. 19, 2014

The officer-involved shooting in Alachua County on Tuesday night did not occur as originally reported, the Alachua County Sheriff’s Office announced Friday.

NEWS

The professional gator: Do tattoos prevent you from getting a job?

By Savana Morie | Oct. 19, 2014

“Don’t get a tattoo! No one will hire you!”

METRO | CRIMINAL JUSTICE

Police roundup: lewd behavior; battery; sexual battery

By Melissa Mihm | Oct. 19, 2014

A Gainesville man was arrested late Friday after police said he kissed an 11-year-old girl with an open mouth before fondling her breasts.

Ludacris performs during Gator Growl on Flavet Field on Friday night. This was the first year the event wasn’t held in Ben Hill Griffin Stadium.

NEWS | CAMPUS

Change of venue breathes new life into 91st Gator Growl

By Isabella Alsina | Oct. 19, 2014

Students pushed their way through the crowd to get a closer look at Ludacris on Friday night during Gator Growl.

NEWS

For your entertainment: New film 'The Book of Life' celebrates the Day of the Dead

By Dahlia Ghabour | Oct. 19, 2014

October is usually Tim Burton re-watch month. This year, something new is coming to the table.

NEWS | CAMPUS

Students grateful for Machen program

By Alexandra Fernandez | Oct. 19, 2014

Jonique Simmons almost didn’t come to UF.

METRO | CRIMINAL JUSTICE

UF alerts of sexual battery in woods

By Melissa Mihm | Oct. 19, 2014

A man was sexually battered Saturday night after police said he was approached from behind and taken to a patch of woods by another man near McCarty Hall.

David Kilgore races in the 2013 Pac-12 Cross Country Cahmpionships in Louisville, Colo.

SPORTS | OTHER SPORTS CROSS COUNTRY

Florida cross country struggles at Wisconsin adidas Invitational

By BEN MURPHY | Oct. 19, 2014

The Florida men and women's cross country team’s both entered this weekends race at Wisconsin with promise of having success. Florida unfortunately left the Badger State with two disappointing finishes. Both teams were looking to improve off of their 2013 Wisconsin adidas Invitational finishes were they finished 22nd respectively. The finishes Friday proved to be anything but improvement, running away from was expected with a 36th place race from the men and 38th out of 41 for the women.

Rhamat Alhassan (1) swings for a kill attempt during Florida's 3-0 win against Arkansas on Sunday in the O'Connell Center.

SPORTS | VOLLEYBALL

Florida volleyball sweeps Arkansas

By EDEN OTERO | Oct. 19, 2014

In a battle to stay undefeated in the Southeastern Conference, No. 8 Florida volleyball swept unranked Arkansas in one of the Gators’ most highly contested matches of the season.

UF men's tennis coach Bryan Shelton walks on the Ring Tennis Complex courts prior to Florida's 5-2 win against North Florida on Jan. 22

SPORTS | OTHER SPORTS TENNIS

Lipman ends run in ITA Regional

By Mary Francis | Oct. 19, 2014

One year later, Gator Maxx Lipman came one step closer to a title.

Savannah Jordan chases the ball during Florida's 2-1 win against Georgia on Sept. 26.

SPORTS | SOCCER

Florida soccer shutout by Kentucky, loses second straight match

By GRAHAM HACK | Oct. 19, 2014

After a last-minute loss to South Carolina on Thursday night, No. 5 Florida (11-4, 6-2 Southeastern Conference) dropped its second straight game — and fourth of the season — on Sunday in Lexington, Ky., losing 2-0 to Kentucky (10-5, 5-3 SEC).

Will Muschamp walks onto the field for the post-game handshake following Florida's 42-13 loss to Missouri on Saturday at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium.

NEWS | CAMPUS

Johnson’s Journal: WHAT HAPPENS NEXT? Midseason firing not the answer

By RICHARD JOHNSON | Oct. 19, 2014

Firing Will Muschamp in the middle of October is not the answer.

J.D. Tomlinson tees off on Day 2 of the SunTrust Gator Invitational on Feb. 16 at the Mark Bostick Golf Course.

SPORTS | OTHER SPORTS GOLF

Florida tied for ninth at Orlando tournament

By Luis Torres | Oct. 19, 2014

After the first two tournaments of the year, senior J.D. Tomlinson has gotten off to a decent start in his final season.

NEWS | CAMPUS STUDENT GOVERNMENT

Student Government recaps now broadcast on TV, YouTube

By Ariana Figueroa | Oct. 19, 2014

Busy students looking to keep up with UF Student Government can now do so with SGTV.

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