From as early as we can remember, we are told, "Quitters never win. Winners never quit."
Oregon's Court of Appeals recently overturned a long-standing rule that banned firearms on university campuses. This ruling is yet another data point on the trend toward restoring the rights of licensed, of-age individuals to defend themselves while pursuing their education.
The protests of the "99 percent" occupying Wall Street and the rest of the country are inspiring because they showcase the frustrations of the American people - how they have been screwed over by the upward vortex of wealth-sucking via manufacturing and customer-service jobs going overseas, and the growing disparity between the income of your average CEO and your average worker (now 475-1 in America).
Songs and cheers could be heard Tuesday night from outside of UF Hillel on University Avenue.
Ariana Angel likes to line her teddy bears up in a row in the middle of her room.
Waste: It's what we do every day.
The Building Construction Career Fair invited students and recruiters to mingle from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Tuesday in the Stephen C. O'Connell Center.
Last year's slowest runner was a basset hound.
A Jacksonville-based comedy club paired with a UF fraternity to bring comedian Ralphie May to campus tonight at 8.
Mary Reyes doesn't like spending money at Starbucks.
UF alumnus Sam Militello's fondest memories of college are of current students' least favorite activity: doing homework.
While other universities are considering the introduction of coed dorms, UF students shouldn't hold their breath waiting for this change on their campus.
More than rain is over Spain's plains.
The employees of the Alachua County Environmental Protection Department are moving on.
In Monday's edition of the Alligator, an article about a simulation of the United Nations Human Rights Council incorrectly identified the titles of UF Model U.N. members Samantha White and Rachel de Leon. White is director of external affairs, and de Leon is vice president.
Come out and celebrate another addition to the downtown craft beer scene with the Grand Opening ceremony of Gainesville House of Beer Friday from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.
It's midway through the fall semester, so it may be a good time check in with your weekly routine and see if there's anything you would like to change. I would certainly like to improve my study skills, and I would also like to exercise more. My excuse to skip the gym is generally that I don't have enough time to exercise, but in reality I am having trouble motivating myself.
Recent news about Japan offering 10,000 free flights to foreigners has been circling the Internet.
Student Government executives spoke in support of the proposed Reitz Union renovation at Tuesday's Student Senate meeting.
Though he remains hopeful that John Brantley will be ready for the Georgia game Oct. 29, coach Will Muschamp said Tuesday that Florida’s starting quarterback will not practice this week.
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