It’s been a difficult week, readers. We’ve seen tragedies both at home and abroad, and many of us are still reeling in the aftermath. But as the saying goes: Today is a new day filled with hope and opportunity. So thank you, readers, for tuning into our optimistic look forward, our lighthearted musings, our latest segment of….
Obesity in the U.S. is a problem. At a whopping 35 percent of U.S adults, it may even be an epidemic. While the severity of this phenomenon is undeniable, there’s a certain attitude commonly adopted toward obese people that bothers me. “Why don’t they just EAT less?” a friend once asked me, “or, like, not eat garbage? Try a salad!” She said this while pushing a grocery cart full of $3 strawberries and $5 organic lettuce.
"Aw Jesus, here too?” — was essentially my reaction to news that, Sunday night, nine officers opened fire on Robert Dentmond, a 16-year-old holding a replica rifle. Dentmond died shortly thereafter — after all, nine people shot at him.
Dear President Fuchs,
Tyler Cavanaugh pointed to the crowd.
Luke Del Rio’s name was buzzing before the start of last season.
When Florida midfielder Sammi Burgess started high school in 2009, the Gators' lacrosse program had yet to play a single game.
Hitting the ball against Florida is hard enough, and getting on base is simply asking too much.
Florida’s men’s swimming team got off to a record-breaking start in the NCAA Championships.
Lauren Brasure has a prayer chain hanging in her room.
Survivors of violence will take part in a pop-up art series this week, raising both awareness and money for their cause.
Christine Marino knows how it feels to struggle with depression.
Cans of green beans and corn are the kings and queens of the shelves in UF’s food pantry.
A Gainesville man was arrested Tuesday after police said he hid more than a pound of cocaine in the trunk of his car.
Keira Hornyak wrote “staying positive” on a banner that read “How Do You Love Your Body?” on Turlington Plaza on Wednesday.
In honor of the NCAA Tournament, UF’s Zipcar program created #ZipMadness.
Two days before the anniversary of Zayn Malik’s departure from the hit boy band One Direction, Sony held a Gainesville listening party for his first solo album.
Students swapped shirts for sweaters and other clothes on the Plaza of the Americas on Wednesday.
In honor of April being Sexual Assault Awareness Month, the Alachua County Victim Services and Rape Crisis Center is hosting its “Survivors of Violence” art exhibit Friday.
Gainesville artists will have another outlet of exposure to the community during Artwalk.
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