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OPINION  |  COLUMNS

A comprehensive look at my desert island necessities

Oct. 15, 2017

This week, I’m taking a brief breather from the flurry of politics to discuss a different topic near and dear to my heart: my all-time favorite books and movies that I have fondly deemed my “desert island necessities.” In other words, if you stuck me on a deserted island and said, “Hey, Mia, here’s enough food and water to last you a week on your own, but you can only take three books and three movies along,” this is what I would bring. Yeah, I know it’s not realistic, but this is my column, OK?

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OPINION  |  COLUMNS

Don’t worry, even if you’re unsure of your happiness

Oct. 15, 2017

We don’t want to be sad. I mean, you can’t really blame us. Why would we want to be sad? Being sad, anxious or upset means being uncomfortable. We fight to avoid discomfort and to find that place where we feel comfortable. We want everything to be just so: nothing out of place, nothing left unaccounted for. We make lists and check them off. We fulfill obligations and settle into a routine that is safe. We pursue happiness. After all, is that not the ultimate goal?

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NEWS  |  CAMPUS UF ADMINISTRATION

It’s in the NPI’s interest to avoid violence

Oct. 15, 2017

There appears to be a collective angst looming over campus as preparation continues for Richard Spencer’s arrival on campus Thursday. I’ve already witnessed students discussing the notion of skipping class, fearing some faceless, nameless harm will do them injury. I empathize with this concern, especially for first-year students new to campus life.

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OPINION  |  LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

SG kills mental health funding: A travesty of priorities

Oct. 15, 2017

I strongly condemn the actions of the four Student Government officials on the local fee committee who recently struck down a possible increase of much-needed funding for the Counseling & Wellness Center, located at 3190 Radio Road.

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OPINION  |  LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

U Matter, the CWC Matters

Oct. 15, 2017

Upon reading the article about UF’s Counseling & Wellness Center fee proposal being denied, I felt deeply disappointed. “Affordability is of the utmost importance to our students.” Really?

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METRO  |  CRIMINAL JUSTICE

Richard Spencer’s visit is not required by the First Amendment

Oct. 15, 2017

With the election of President Donald Trump, we have seen racism rise to the level of respectability.

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NEWS  |  CAMPUS

UF group hands out more than 1,000 free plants in six minutes

By Cohron | Oct. 15, 2017

As David Fisher counted down the seconds to 11:20 a.m., a crowd of about 1,000 students inched closer to the rows of plants at his feet.

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NEWS  |  CAMPUS

UF Health develops new program for smell disorders

By Eseverri | Oct. 15, 2017

UF Health Shands Hospital will begin a new program in early 2018 to provide clinical and educational expertise to patients with smell disorders.

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METRO

Civic Media Center to celebrate its 24th anniversary

By Josephine Fuller | Oct. 15, 2017

A local activist organization and alternative library will celebrate 24 years of operation Friday.

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NEWS  |  CAMPUS

Seed research project offers alternative to fossil fuels

By Christopher Harris | Oct. 15, 2017

UF researchers are working on literally planting seeds of change for the future of sustainable energy.

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METRO  |  CRIMINAL JUSTICE

GPD: Man arrested for throwing a shopping cart at another man

By Catie Wegman | Oct. 15, 2017

A Gainesville man was arrested Saturday night after he threw CVS baskets and a shopping cart at a man and yelled slurs at him, Gainesville Police said.

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METRO  |  CRIMINAL JUSTICE

GPD: Woman arrested for driving drunk on 34th Street

By Meryl Kornfield | Oct. 15, 2017

A Gainesville woman was arrested for driving drunk after she turned the wrong way into traffic on Southwest 34th Street and called field sobriety exercises “fun” Saturday night, Gainesville Police said.

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METRO  |  CRIMINAL JUSTICE

UPD: UF student bought beer with stolen coworker’s ID, debit card

By Catie Wegman | Oct. 15, 2017

UPDATE: The charges filed against Chandler Thomas Haines were dropped on March 27. No additional charges were filed. 

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NEWS  |  CAMPUS STUDENT GOVERNMENT

Author R.L. Stine to speak at UF

By Jimena Tavel | Oct. 15, 2017

“Goosebumps” author R.L. Stine will visit UF on Oct. 24 in celebration of Halloween.

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NEWS  |  CAMPUS

National Wheelchair Basketball MVP speaks at UF

By Rosanne Ramraj | Oct. 15, 2017

Paul Schulte wants students of all abilities to have the opportunities he had.

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METRO

Yoga studio hosts Harry Potter-themed yoga class

By Iesha Jones | Oct. 15, 2017

At the start of Saturday’s yoga class, the instructor, Maggie Rucker, gave participants a yoga mat — and a wand.

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NEWS  |  CAMPUS

UF offers free courses to hurricane-affected students

By Christina Morales | Oct. 15, 2017

UF will offer free online courses to displaced college students from Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands.

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SPORTS  |  VOLLEYBALL

Kentucky comes in ‘guns-a-blazin’ to hand Gators first loss

By Justin Ahlum | Oct. 15, 2017

Kentucky’s Kaz Brown went up for the ball on the right side of the net. With two Gators in front and Allie Monserez crashing to aid them, Brown sent the shot toward the left side of Florida’s defense and found open space, doubling UK’s lead in the third set.

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SPORTS  |  COLUMNS

Column: It’s time for changes

By Ethan Bauer | Oct. 14, 2017

It’s finally happening.

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SPORTS  |  FOOTBALL

Notebook: Veteran defensive lineman Jordan Sherit injured

By IAN COHEN | Oct. 14, 2017

There had already been so many. There was the ACL injury during his senior year of high school. There was the season ending injury in 2014. There was the time when a teammate rolled onto his leg against Florida State last year, ending his year.