METRO
Beekeepers, experts discuss whether honey has sweet effects on allergies
By Kelly Volmer | Mar. 24, 2014Hives may hold the cure for your allergic reactions. Beehives, that is.
El Caimán
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GREEK AFFAIRS
Norovirus spreads through UF Beta Theta Pi fraternity chapter
By Kyle Follansbee | Mar. 24, 2014A UF fraternity is recovering after it experienced an outbreak of a “cruise ship” virus last week.
NEWS
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CAMPUS
Gators second to last after 36 holes in Valspar Invitational
By LAYNE WEITZEL< | Mar. 24, 2014Two Florida golfers most likely slept pretty well Monday night, and two others, not so much.
METRO
Army veteran gets new Gainesville home, mortgage-free
By Julianne Huhn | Mar. 24, 2014American flags lined the sidewalk of the tan one-story house while U.S. Army veteran Jason Rodriguez and his family stood waiting for the keys.
SPORTS
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RECRUITING
Son of NBA great has Gators in his top three
By Taylor Widom | Mar. 24, 2014Trey Mourning is ready to step outside of his father’s shadow. Whether or not that will require him to leave the state where his last name became legendary is still in question.
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CAMPUS
UF club golf team headed to Ocala Nationals after winning its first tournament
By Alyssa Aguero | Mar. 24, 2014The UF club golf team’s first tournament was a hole in one.
METRO
More young women using ADHD medications, study says
By Alexia Marchetti | Mar. 24, 2014Young women are increasingly using medication designed to better focus and concentration.
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CAMPUS
UF researchers: Lobsters' sense of smell tied to detecting explosives, food contamination
By Amanda Kastrinos | Mar. 24, 2014Something smells fishy under the sea, and it may lead to better bomb detection.
METRO
Alachua County recognized for ancestry project, records online
By Amanda Kastrinos | Mar. 24, 2014Alachua County gained national recognition this week when the Clerk of the Court’s Ancient Records Project received the Florida State Genealogical Society 2014 Preservation Award.
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GREEK AFFAIRS
Renovations begin on UF Kappa Kappa Gamma house
By Brandon Krumins | Mar. 24, 2014UF Kappa Kappa Gamma’s summer renovations, which officially began Sunday, might displace its Fall residents temporarily.
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CAMPUS
Cooking club receives SG funding, events now free to UF students
By Allison Stendardo | Mar. 24, 2014For students who are tired of frozen microwaveable meals every night and are hoping to channel their inner Bobby Flay, UF’s Culinary Arts Student Union is here.
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CAMPUS
Yappy Hour brings stress relief to UF students with therapy dogs
By Erin Ford | Mar. 24, 2014As studying for finals looms, UF students are destressing with the helpful paw of workers at the Counseling & Wellness Center.
OPINION
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EDITORIALS
Joint effort: Medical marijuana could work in Florida
Mar. 24, 2014A proposed Florida constitutional amendment would allow for medical marijuana prescriptions for “certain medical conditions.” Supporters of the measure are proposing stringent regulations on potential distributors to dispel naysayers’ fears.
OPINION
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COLUMNS
Hollywood needs to fix its race problem
Mar. 24, 2014One would think with the recent press coverage that a lot of progress is being made in Hollywood: Ellen DeGeneres served pizza at the Academy Awards, and Jennifer Lawrence got a pixie cut. It all looks pretty good from where I sit.
OPINION
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COLUMNS
Undergrads in law library OK, welcome
Mar. 24, 2014I was disappointed to read the column in the Alligator on Monday telling undergraduates to stay out of the university’s law library. I believe the author’s opinion is only one of a minority of the law school community. As a current UF law student, I want to offer a different perspective that I believe many of my fellow students at UF law embrace.
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Bikes vs. cars
By Bruce Frendahl | Mar. 24, 2014According the Florida Bicycle Law Enforcement Guide, bikes are vehicles, and bikers are drivers. “A cyclist has all the rights to the roadway applicable to any driver, except as to the special regulations regarding bicycles.”
OPINION
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COLUMNS
Let’s get it on: A brief history of pornography
Mar. 24, 2014Sit down, dim the lights and put on some soft upbeat music. We’re going to talk about porn.
OPINION
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COLUMNS
Battalion against sexism needs soldiers
Mar. 24, 2014I wasn’t sure how to reply to a question that sat in my inbox.
NEWS
Cultural Spotlight: Maya Iyyani
By Komal Junejo | Mar. 24, 2014Maya Iyyani is a Hindu Indian-American who was born in Hollywood, Fla. Despite the fact that she was born in the U.S., she strongly identifies with her Indian culture
NEWS
For the Lolz: Things we miss from our childhoods
By Ashley Mondesir | Mar. 24, 2014Slowly but surely, the truth about adulthood sets in and becomes the stuff of nightmares. You realize … Oh hell … I want to be a kid again. Here are some of the things we miss.
