NEWS
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FEATURES
‘He was like a magnet’: a UF professor honored
By Christina Morales | Nov. 26, 2017Richard Rose was a chameleon onstage.
El Caimán
METRO
Vacation ends in new heart at Shands for 11-year-old boy
By David Hoffman | Nov. 26, 2017For seven weeks in a hospital room, unsure of if he’d get a new heart, Lowell Thomas passed the time by memorizing every lyric to “Get’cha Head in the Game” from “High School Musical.”
OPINION
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COLUMNS
Leave Malia alone, we have our own problems to worry about
Nov. 26, 2017A couple of days ago, a video of Malia Obama blowing smoke rings went viral. The internet flipped out. Everyone either sang her praises or was deeply offended. “Go, Malia! I’m glad you’re having fun in college and doing your own thing! Get it, girl!” Or, “How dare she! What a delinquent. As a daughter of a former president, she should not be behaving in this manner.” There was a third response, which was something along the lines of, “Who cares?” This whole incident brought to mind something I find very important. It is also something frequently underemphasized, particularly in this day and age. This, dear reader, is the art of minding your own business.
OPINION
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COLUMNS
It’s dangerous to think Democrats are immune to sexual misconduct
Nov. 26, 2017Roy Moore. Al Franken. John Conyers. Bill Clinton. Harvey Weinstein. Bill O’Reilly. The list goes on. The past year has brought an onslaught of sexual harassment and assault allegations from Hollywood and Washington, D.C. It’s sad and telling that this is at least the second time this semester I’ve written about this topic, but it’s not going away anytime soon.
OPINION
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COLUMNS
Listen to those you disagree with, but not all of them
Nov. 26, 2017In this political climate, it can be tempting to surround yourself with like-minded folks and call it a day — online and offline. On our social media, it would be easy (and, let’s face it, understandable) to unfollow every user who posted a status update or wrote a tweet decrying a politician you admire or denouncing a policy you believe would help people. You could even replace the lost profiles with more accounts of people who agree with and amplify your views. But is this the right thing to do?
OPINION
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EDITORIALS
The challenge in explaining injustice
Nov. 26, 2017The other day, a friend of the Alligator opinions editor asked her why she wants to fight injustice. Being honest, Abby said herself she didn’t know how to answer the question with anything other than the elementary and unimpressive response: “because it’s wrong.” Now to use one of those activist buzzwords, we at the Alligator are going to “unpack” this question.
NEWS
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CAMPUS
Graduate teaching assistants concerned about tax reform
By Christina Morales | Nov. 26, 2017Bethan Shipway fears she may have to move back to England if U.S. senators pass a new tax reform bill.
METRO
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CRIMINAL JUSTICE
FHP: Woman crashes car, leaves scene, drives drunk
By Meryl Kornfield | Nov. 26, 2017An Alachua woman was arrested for leaving the scene of an accident and driving drunk Saturday, Florida Highway Patrol said.
NEWS
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CAMPUS STUDENT GOVERNMENT
Bill for SG voter awareness to be heard by Senate on Tuesday
By Romy Ellenbogen | Nov. 26, 2017A bill mandating Student Government social media accounts to make a social media post announcing elections passed through the SG Judiciary Committee on Sunday.
NEWS
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CAMPUS
Hops crop affected by small pest
By Ashley Mirtyl | Nov. 26, 2017Florida growers may face problems in the future with the introduction of nematodes, or microscopic worms, into the soil.
NEWS
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CAMPUS
To confront climate change, UF researcher develops heat-tolerant corn
By Rosanne Ramraj | Nov. 26, 2017UF researchers won a national award for engineered heat-tolerant corn.
NEWS
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CAMPUS
Red colors keep consumer attention longer
By Rosanne Ramraj | Nov. 26, 2017The color red keeps consumers focused on package labels, a new UF study suggests.
NEWS
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CAMPUS
UF professor wins national award for soil research
By Rosanne Ramraj | Nov. 26, 2017Gerrit Hoogenboom, a UF professor of agricultural and biological engineering, won an award for his decadeslong work in soil science.
METRO
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CRIMINAL JUSTICE
GPD: Man steals guns from car, leaves his phone
By Meryl Kornfield | Nov. 26, 2017A Gainesville man was arrested for breaking into a car and stealing three guns after the car owner found the man’s cellphone in his car, Gainesville Police said.
METRO
Local charity ‘adopts’ family for Christmas
By Noelle Kough | Nov. 26, 2017On Christmas morning, gifts under the Brumfield family tree won’t come from family members or Santa but will be given by generous strangers.
NEWS
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CAMPUS
UF Latin American Studies holds campaign for student fund
By Camille Respess | Nov. 26, 2017The UF Center for Latin American Studies is striving to raise $5,000 by the end of the month.
METRO
Church fundraises with annual gift-wrapping service
By Lauren Smith | Nov. 26, 2017Lori Coats, from now until Dec. 24, will wrap holiday gifts at The Oaks Mall for charity.
NEWS
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CAMPUS
UF alumna honored for work in STEM inclusivity
By Davio Rodriguez | Nov. 26, 2017UF alumna Eunice Heath was recently named a Forty Over 40 honoree for her role in developing inclusivity in STEM, or science, technology, engineering and math.
METRO
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CRIMINAL JUSTICE
ACSO: Police dog finds woman hiding from warrant
By Meryl Kornfield | Nov. 26, 2017A Gainesville woman with an active warrant out for her arrest was found by deputies hiding behind a washing machine Saturday, Alachua County Sheriff’s Office said.
SPORTS
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FOOTBALL
Dan Mullen hired as Florida's next head coach
By Dylan Dixon | Nov. 26, 2017Less than one decade after helping Florida win two national championships over a three-year span, Dan Mullen is coming back to Gainesville.
