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Wednesday, July 23, 2025

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Florida Alligator
MULTIMEDIA  |  VIDEO

Video: Fragile Bones

From her wheelchair, she strains to do even the most simplest of tasks. Stretching and distorting her body just to wash her hands or unload the dishwasher is a daily occurrence as she must sit on the armrest of her wheelchair to do either. Taking food from the oven gets even more complicated - and dangerous.


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SPORTS  |  BASEBALL

First inning dooms baseball team

TAMPA — Anthony DeSclafani looked uncomfortable on the mound against FSU from his first pitch — an awkward throw that left his hand late in his follow-through.


Florida Alligator
OPINION  |  EDITORIALS

Too Little, Too Late

As of Tuesday, nearly 800 people have died as a result of the earthquake in Chile. Individuals and corporations alike are coming to the aid of victims any way they can. But it’s frustrating to watch as some mask avarice with fake generosity.


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OPINION  |  COLUMNS

‘Wasteful’ spending not always bad

As I grow older and have more things to pay for, I find that money has taken on an increased significance in my life. When I was younger, having money was never really that big of a deal. This was because it was my parent’s money and I was a greedy little candy addict. When I did have some coins and bills, it barely stayed in my pocket before I blew it on some chocolate or Twizzlers. Nowadays, I still live off my parents but have come to appreciate the almighty dollar a little bit more. However, when I hear about people blowing millions of dollars on comic books, as two anonymous buyers did for the original Superman and Batman comics last week, I am not stunned at how people can spend so much money on so little. Rather, I applaud someone for spending the money on a hobby or personal dream, as long as it does not hurt someone else.


NEWS  |  CAMPUS

Alligator alum talks comedy

UF alumnus and Miami Herald columnist Carl Hiaasen, who also worked for the Independent Florida Alligator as a student, spoke in Pugh Hall on Tuesday night.



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