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OPINION | COLUMNS

Closer look at Israeli-Palestinian conflict

Jan. 19, 2015

Naor Amir’s response (“Response to previous letter urging UF to cut ties with anti-Palestinian groups”) to Amanda Nelson’s op-ed (“Call to UF: Cut ties with anti-Palestine community”) was persuasive and thought-provoking. We believed it warranted a response, as it contained many of the arguments that have been used to justify Israeli occupation of Palestinian land. These arguments included, “Israel is the only free country in the Middle East,” “Terrorism is bad” and “What about other Middle Eastern conflicts?”

NEWS | CAMPUS

Meyer: He’s just not that into us

Jan. 19, 2015

Breaking up is a hard thing to do.

OPINION | COLUMNS

Bring an end to sexual theatrics

Jan. 19, 2015

Let’s be real. It’s the 21st century, but — other than advances made in modern contraception — not much has changed in the world of sex. Names are frequently confused. Abandoned muscles are continuously being rediscovered. And, unfortunately, orgasms are still faked.

OPINION | COLUMNS

For 2016 election: Move over, Romney

Jan. 19, 2015

We are now three weeks into the New Year, which means move aside 2015 — 2016 is the star. It’s the year when we finally get to have another presidential election, and not one of those boring ones where one of the candidates is an incumbent. We start with fresh contenders from both parties.

OPINION | EDITORIALS

Minority mugshot target practice more than just a race issue, it's a human issue

Jan. 19, 2015

A story broke Friday shocking enough to obliterate any feelings of goodwill you may have developed recently.

Jacob Kurtz dribbles the ball during Florida’s 85-47 win against Yale in the O’Connell Center.

SPORTS | MEN'S BASKETBALL

Florida falls to Georgia, sees SEC streak snapped

By ERICA A. HERNANDEZ | Jan. 17, 2015

The Gators battled through a game of catch-up on Saturday in Athens but Florida (10-7, 3-1 Southeastern Conference) couldn’t quite manage to catch-up to Georgia (11-5, 2-2 SEC). The Gators fell to the Bulldogs 73-61 at Stegeman Coliseum.

Antoinette Bannister attempts a jump shot during Florida's season-opening win against Jacksonville.

SPORTS | WOMEN'S BASKETBALL

UF women's basketball player Antoinette Bannister arrested

By GRAHAM HALL | Jan. 17, 2015

A University of Florida women’s basketball player was arrested Friday afternoon on allegations she stole the credit card of a teammate and used it at multiple stores, according to a University Police Department arrest report.

SPORTS | OTHER SPORTS TENNIS

UF men's tennis downs Troy

By CAYLEE UNDERWOOD | Jan. 17, 2015

The No. 13 Florida men’s tennis team put another tally on their win streak after defeating Troy University 5-2 on Friday afternoon.

Freshman Alex McMurtry competes on the uneven parallel bars during Florida's win against Auburn on Friday in the O'Connell Center.

SPORTS | GYMNASTICS

McMurtry vaults to perfection as UF defeats Auburn

By GRAHAM HACK | Jan. 16, 2015

Led by a breakout performance from freshman Alex McMurtry, No. 3 Florida (2-0, 1-0 Southeastern Conference) defeated No. 21 Auburn (1-1, 0-1 SEC) in the Gators’ home opener Friday night, 197.200-195.650.

METRO

Free how-to-quit tobacco classes now offered at Grace Marketplace

By Sofia Costas | Jan. 15, 2015

Free how-to-quit smoking classes are now available at Grace Marketplace.

NEWS | CAMPUS

Study shows student resolutions for a happier 2015

By Amaury Sablon | Jan. 15, 2015

To become happier this year, UF student Edith Perez said that she will be striving to make more friend connections.

Retired Brig. Gen. Maureen LeBoeuf speaks on leadership to a large audience of Gator Engineering Leadership and Diversity Summit attendees. LeBoeuf chaired the Department of Physical Education at the United States Military Academy at West Point and carried the unique title, “Master of the Sword.”

NEWS | CAMPUS

UF Engineering summit talks women in engineering and the future of technology

By Ariana Figueroa | Jan. 15, 2015

Engineering students and professionals discussed issues ranging from infrastructure improvements to wearable technology Thursday afternoon at the Gator Engineering Leadership and Diversity Summit.

NEWS | CAMPUS

UF medical school residency programs ranked in top 10 for the South

By Alyssa Fisher | Jan. 15, 2015

For the UF College of Medicine, Tuesday was another day of high rankings — particularly for its residency programs.

METRO | CRIMINAL JUSTICE

GPD makes second arrest in downtown house robbery

By EMILY COCHRANE< | Jan. 15, 2015

Gainesville Police found and arrested a man Wednesday morning who officers said was connected to a recent house robbery.

NEWS | CAMPUS

Voluntary GatorCloud email transition period ending Jan. 29

By Alyssa Fisher | Jan. 15, 2015

UF Webmail is retiring, prompting a voluntary migration process to the new GatorCloud email by Jan. 29 before the transition becomes mandatory in February.

Cassie Peoples drives into the paint during Florida's win against Longwood.

SPORTS | WOMEN'S BASKETBALL

Gators fall to Wildcats in close game on the road

By GRAHAM HALL | Jan. 15, 2015

Florida played arguably its best game this season, its first against a ranked opponent, but the Gators women’s basketball team couldn’t overtake Kentucky, ultimately falling 62-56 in Lexington.