OPINION
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COLUMNS
Why a loving god judges the world
Oct. 16, 2012I sometimes hate that God answers my prayers.
El Caimán
METRO
Church warms hearts by making quilts for the homeless
By Kelcee Griffis | Oct. 16, 2012Dottie DeBruhl sat with her walker at her side, carefully smoothing the edges of a colorful tapestry featuring Cinderella- and strawberry-print fabrics and an American flag.
OPINION
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COLUMNS
Gaffes won’t undermine candidates
Oct. 16, 2012Gaffes generated a significant presence in the short run. However, in the long run, there is no question that gaffes of this nature have little to no impact.
METRO
Nonprofit animal rescue program finds loving homes for pit bulls
By Haley Stracher | Oct. 16, 2012Michelle Dunlap has a soft spot for what many people consider vicious, ugly killers.
NEWS
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CAMPUS
Libertarian candidate speaks
By Rachel Jones | Oct. 16, 2012Libertarian vice presidential candidate Jim Gray addressed a series of topics in a speech to about 30 people at the Reitz Union on Tuesday. Gray, whose running mate is Gary Johnson, said he believes in bringing back prosperity, equal opportunities and freedom.
NEWS
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CAMPUS
Senate reserve money to fund veteran center
By Samantha Shavell | Oct. 16, 2012UF’s Student Senate passed a bill Tuesday transfering $32,000 to the Student Government Administration to construct a collegiate veterans success center and refurbish water fountains on campus.
NEWS
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CAMPUS
Free martial arts class Sunday
By Lauran Hogan | Oct. 16, 2012UF students can learn to avoid and break up potentially violent situations in a personal protection workshop this weekend.
NEWS
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CAMPUS
Gators golf squander seven-stroke advantage in final round
By CHARLES KINGSBURY | Oct. 16, 2012Florida entered the final round of the Jerry Pate National Intercollegiate with a seven-stroke lead but could not secure the win in Vestavia Hills, Ala.
SPORTS
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SOCCER
Healthy senior looking for scoring touch as tournament nears
By ADAM LICHTENSTEIN | Oct. 16, 2012McKenzie Barney has scored many goals in her career at Florida, but after suffering season-ending facial fractures in 2011, one goal overshadowed the rest: staying healthy.
METRO
Agency focusing on grants, education to reduce homelessness
By Kathryn Varn | Oct. 16, 2012To combat the rising number of homeless people, the Gainesville/Alachua County Office of Homelessness will raise money through grants and organize community events to increase awareness, said Theresa Lowe, office director.
NEWS
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CAMPUS
Graduate career fair today
By Colleen Wright | Oct. 16, 2012Graduates struggling in the rough economy will be able to jump-start their job searches at a career fair Wednesday.
METRO
Gator alumnus funds startup electric longboard company
By Colleen Wright | Oct. 16, 2012When Aaron King longboards through Gainesville, many people don’t realize he’s riding an electric board.
NEWS
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CAMPUS
UF student chosen as book character
By Alexa Volland | Oct. 16, 2012UF student and Miss Teen Florida 2011 is the face of Adora Niles.
NEWS
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CAMPUS
Military captain discusses DADT
By Rosa Llamo | Oct. 16, 2012About 70 students gathered as part of Pride Student Union’s Pride History Week to hear about Captain Jill Guttman’s experience as a lesbian in the U.S. Armed Forces.
METRO
County fair returns to town this weekend with new attractions
By Samantha Black | Oct. 16, 2012The Alachua County Fair starts at 5 p.m. Friday at the Alachua County Fairgrounds, 3100 NE 39th Ave., with a concert and will run through Oct. 27.
NEWS
Lena Dunham scores awesome book deal, cue haters
By Chloe Finch | Oct. 16, 2012The New York Times reported last week that writer/actor/filmmaker Lena Dunham just scored her first book deal, at the ripe of 26, from Random House for more than $3.5 million, and haters have gone wild.
NEWS
Animals have real talent photobombing
By Nicole La Hoz | Oct. 16, 2012Photobombing is a talent. It's part being aware of your surroundings and part obnoxiousness.
NEWS
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CAMPUS
Blue trees arrive on campus
By Jennifer Martinez Pinillo | Oct. 16, 2012Australian artist Konstantin Dimopoulos is painting them as part of a project to raise environmental awareness about deforestation.
METRO
Local organizations plant garden to celebrate World Food Day
By Colleen Wright | Oct. 16, 2012The Alachua County Office of Sustainability, Florida Organic Growers and Citizen’s Co-op were some of the local organizations that collaborated for the Fall Planting Event.
NEWS
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CAMPUS
Back after ACL tear, guard ready to lead UF women's basketball
Oct. 16, 2012Carlie Needles expected to contribute heavily last season.
