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Caribbean mosquito-borne virus in Alachua County

A mosquito-borne virus that has recently caused epidemics in the Caribbean has made its way to Alachua County.

Police: Florida State University professor was murdered

TALLAHASSEE — Tallahassee police say a Florida State University professor was the intended target when murdered at his home last week. Investigators have no suspects and are asking for tips from the public.

Longest Handy Ever Contest finishes earlier than expected

The Longest Handy Ever didn’t last very long.

Brothers arrested in Midtown brawl

Two men jumped an officer after fighting near Shuck Raw Bar and Seafood Restaurant early Saturday morning.

Americans should show more compassion to immigrant children

“But Jesus said, ‘Let the little children come to me and do not hinder them, for to such belongs the kingdom of heaven.’” Matthew 19:14.

Is it possible to categorize the right?

Because the political right is full of an interesting bunch of characters, many in the media struggle to properly identify and categorize its different ideological camps. The right is said to be made up of mainstream, business-friendly, Tea Party, libertarian, neoconservative, religious-minded or simply extremist groups. 

On Trend, On a Budget: Summer kicks that kick butt

There’s officially one more month of summer before we Gators are heading back from whence we came (no, I don’t mean your parents’ house, I’m talking about the one and only Gainesville!). And that means that no matter where we may currently be, from relaxing on the Floridian shoreline to studying abroad in the cities of Europe and everywhere in between, we better kick this summer into high gear.

Cultural Spotlight: Wait…you’re not pre-med?

As an Indian-American female, I frequently catch people off guard in conversations about career paths and aspirations when I tell them I’m a pre-law student majoring in finance. 

SEC Media Days: Saban, Crimson Tide moving forward

HOOVER, Ala.—Alabama’s Nick Saban stands on the podium at the Hyatt Regency Hotel. He looks exhausted. The bright white lights shining on him for television don’t do a good job of hiding the fatigue in his eyes.

Summer Plunge day of service to become annual event

Starving Gator: Original Gainesville food truck rally

On July 26th, Gainesville will be having its monthly food truck rally at High Dive, with twelve different food trucks/stands in attendance. For the past few years, food trucks have been growing in both popularity and demand, with trucks offering specialty cuisine not found anywhere else. When grouped together, food trucks can be overwhelming with their wide array of culinary choices, so here’s a comprehensive guide to some of the main vendors at Gainesville’s rally.

Swamp of Love: Making your long-distance relationship work

When you meet your high school sweetheart, it seems like nothing in the world could possibly go wrong; your head’s in the clouds and you’re never more than 10 feet away from your significant other during your free time. Life is perfect, that is, until you go to college. A lot of high school couples experience the awkward, “Okay so I got into UF and you got into FSU (are you sure he’s a keeper?) phase, and have no idea what to do. Almost always, they choose to break up without even thinking twice. Many people think that long distance relationships don’t work, but I’m here to tell you that they do if you take the right steps to make it that way.

Bleacher Creatures: The makeup of a no-hitter

Many great feats can be achieved in the sports world, but perhaps the most intriguing is baseball’s no-hitter. In the long history of Major League Baseball there have been 285 no-hitters. As of July 11, 2014, there have been three no-hitters in the 2014 season. The pitchers responsible were Josh Beckett, Clayton Kershaw and Tim Lincecum. 

SEC Media Days: Auburn fan relishes in 2013 season highlights

HOOVER, Ala. — Welcome to Alabama day.

Gainesvillista: Three products to help fight acne marks

Sometimes it feels like you just can’t win against the battle with breakouts. When you do breakout, you fight your face with multiple products only to find something just as bad if not worse than the original problem: post-inflammatory pigmentation or post-acne marks. 

Bleacher Creatures: One last look at the 2014 FIFA World Cup

Thirty-two teams entered this year’s World Cup with aspirations of winning the biggest tournament in soccer.  One month and 64 matches later, Germany emerged as World Cup champions.  Join me as I recap Germany’s epic title run and relive some other great moments from the World Cup.

Gainesvillista: Fashion for a cause

Fashion is sometimes ridiculed for being superficial and selfish, as it is “just for looks”. I strongly believe that fashion encompasses much more than these stereotypical notions. Fashion can help people in more ways than one; besides boosting confidence and making people feel special, the Fashion Industry Association (FIA) of Tampa is showing people that fashion can truly make a difference in thousands of lives. 

Letter to the editor: Hobby Lobby decision

Let’s not be distracted by the hype. At the heart of the recent Hobby Lobby Supreme Court decision, the issue was solely about power. The majority decision, delivered by Justice Samuel Alito, and even the oral arguments from Hobby Lobby, instead tried to cloak the corporation’s discriminatory, anti-woman, anti-family practice of denying to cover certain birth control methods under the Religious Freedom Restoration Act of 1993. Since corporations are currently granted “personhood” under the law, the rights of corporations now officially seem to outweigh those of women.

Israel should not be criticized for defending itself

Tuesday’s Alligator column voiced misconceptions regarding the situation between the Palestinian Authority and Israel. The real problem is not Israel, but Hamas.

Darts & Laurels 7/17/14

We hate to start Darts & Laurels off on a bad note, but animal cruelty is something this editorial board passionately stands against. Two Clay County girls are being investigated by Florida law enforcement officers after they posted a video of themselves burning a Gopher tortoise and torturing it to death. The Gopher tortoise, which is an endangered species in Florida, was lit on fire several times as the girls filmed it and said things like: “Burn baby, burn baby,” and “Now you’re scared of us, huh?” The girls also repeatedly threw it against the concrete and stomped on it, crushing its shell.