METRO
Local homeless relocate after Tent City evictions
By Emily Cardinali | July 7, 2014Where Tent City once was now lie messily raked piles of debris.
El Caimán
OPINION
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COLUMNS
Drivers: Share the road with cyclists — it’s the law
July 7, 2014On June 29, an older man in a red Jeep laid on his horn behind a Jimmy John’s bicycle deliverer on University Avenue.
METRO
Mosquito-borne illness risk increased locally due to contracted virus in horses
By Griffin Horvath | July 7, 2014That puddle from Florida’s frequent rain showers may not be as innocent as it appears.
SPORTS
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FOOTBALL
The worst will be first: Breaking down UF’s wide receivers
By MORGAN MORIARTY | July 7, 2014Florida’s wide receiving corps was arguably the weakest position on the entire Gator football team last season.
NEWS
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CAMPUS
Gator Motorsports places ninth in international race
By Hannah Fell | July 7, 2014Jonathan Nuñez couldn’t be happier to peel the large, white “10” off of his team’s race car and replace it with a “9.”
METRO
Gainesville startup to create an educational MMORPG
By Rebecca Kravetz | July 7, 2014Imagine students completing their homework through a massively multiplayer online role playing game while the user adventures through a unique and exotic world.
METRO
Half of Americans say they can’t go a day without a smartphone
By Jessica Marsh | July 7, 2014Andrew Selepak, director of the online master’s program in social media at UF, said his smartphone is always a reach away — a constant companion.
OPINION
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EDITORIALS
Texting while driving is a social problem
July 7, 2014In 2006, Florida voters showed overwhelming support for Article X, a state constitutional amendment that granted funding for a comprehensive tobacco education and prevention program. Article X would later birth Tobacco Free Florida, a hugely successful anti-tobacco campaign whose ads continue to make us cringe. If you haven’t seen the TV spots or billboards, the campaign uses graphic imagery — a girl drinking a beaker of formaldehyde, another girl peeling the skin from her cheek as payment for a pack of cigarettes and testimonials from cancer-stricken adults who were lifelong smokers — to drive home the message that a small action like smoking can harm yourself and others.
OPINION
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COLUMNS
NSA needs overhaul, culpability check
July 7, 2014Two months ago, PBS’s “Frontline” chronicled the conception of the National Security Agency and how the institution continues to affect our daily lives in a must-see documentary called “United States of Secrets.” While watching this special, one automatically envisions the Orwellian future illustrated in “1984.”
OPINION
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COLUMNS
Language, power and the politics of gay slurs
July 7, 2014Words have power. This power is the reason “f**k” needs to be censored. It’s the reason being called a “whore” hurts. It’s why phrases like “That’s so gay,” and “Don’t be such a f****t,” are offensive.
NEWS
Swamp of Love: How to make your summer budget stretch
By Kat Anthony | July 4, 2014I would assume that most college students know the struggle of being broke. Between feeding ourselves and that dreaded monthly rent, we’re left over with hardly any money to have a social life (thank gosh for lady’s nights, am I right girls?). For some, this can put a damper on their dating life, but for others, it just means learning how to be creative. Luckily for you, I’m here to give you a few suggestions.
NEWS
The Starving Gator: Peach Valley Café
By Caitlyn Burnitis | July 4, 2014Peach Valley Café is a hidden gem of Gainesville’s dining. Located on 3275 SW 34th Street, it is a Southern style breakfast and lunch café that somewhat reminds me of a Cracker Barrel or Bob Evans. I’d never heard of it until I went with a group of friends to celebrate my friend’s birthday.
NEWS
The Starving Gator: New York's hidden gems
By Sydney Brodie | July 4, 2014I’m spending the summer in New York City for an internship and, being the foodie that I am, I mapped a strategic plan of restaurants I wanted to hit months in advance. The fun part about the city though, is stumbling across little known places that often have the best food. My roommate and I made a goal for the summer to eat like locals. That is, hit the places where you won’t mingle with models and celebrities, but can still get good food at a good price. I’ve only been here a little over a month, but I’ve already found a few hidden gems that are definitely worth sharing! If you’re ever in the city, do yourself a massive favor and tryout one of these three picks:
NEWS
Gainesvillista: Summer trends
By Samantha Duffy | July 3, 2014Summer is here, which means one thing: a new wardrobe! When I think of a summer wardrobe, I think of short denim shorts, tank tops and of course, flip flops. However, this image of “summer style” has been shelved this season.
NEWS
The Wandering Gator: Have license, will travel
By Rachel Holbrook | July 3, 2014Although I’ve been driving for over four years now, the thought of attempting another driving test in a foreign country was enough to fill me with dread.
NEWS
Bleacher Creatures: An exciting second week of World Cup action
By Zack Gonzalez | July 3, 2014The Round of 16 (or Sweet 16 as I prefer to call it) is upon us! Out of the sixteen teams who have made it this far, I correctly picked 10 of them. Here are all the upcoming matches between the advancing teams:
NEWS
The Wandering Gator: For the love of gelato
By Audrey Zipperer | July 3, 2014Floating in a lagoon, Venice is famously shrouded in mystery and romance… and wonderful places to eat. Thousands parade down the narrow alleyways, looking for the perfect Venetian meal.
NEWS
The Wandering Gator: Goodbye to Florence
By Vanessa Van Note | July 3, 2014Florence gave me more in a mere six weeks than college has given me as a whole in two years. I came into college with no sense of direction. To be honest, my only purpose for majoring in engineering was pleasing my family. For the past few years, I have been desperately searching for myself to no avail. I did not feel the need to do well in my classes, I spread myself too thin amongst clubs in an attempt to find someplace I belonged, and I just was not happy.
SPORTS
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SOFTBALL
Hannah Rogers tabbed SEC Female Athlete of the Year
By JORDAN MCPHERSON | July 2, 2014Hannah Rogers has proven time and time again her value to the Florida softball team.
METRO
The Swamp to hold first hot dog eating contest
By Jenny Clements | July 2, 2014Ten minutes. Hundreds of hot dogs. Ninety-degree weather.
