Some Sikh, Arab and Muslim Americans became targets of hate crimes in the weeks following Sept. 11 for wearing a turban and a beard, characteristics Americans began to associate with terrorists.
Another year of fraternity rush has come and gone. Rush is the most pivotal event for any fraternity at UF. It is a modern example of survival of the fittest. Fraternities need a steady member count to persist or they could die out. Rush is intended to be a way for fraternities to get together and celebrate Greek unity, but it has drastically failed to accomplish such.
College of Engineering Dean Pramod Khargonekar, whose resignation was announced in December, has decided to stay on as the college's dean through the end of this academic year.
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UF's world-famous and exceedingly popular "Go Gator Nation" ad campaign has finally come to a end.
Hundreds of UF students passed through the Volunteer Organization Fair on Monday to learn how they could serve Gainesville.
Last weekend in college football, BYU played against Washington, with the game coming down to a final play. Washington, down 7 points, scored a touchdown on the last play, and quarterback Jake Locker threw the ball up the in air after scoring the touchdown, and referees flagged him for a 15-yard excessive celebration penalty.
The Editorial Board is pleased to see several state and local agencies coming to the rescue of an often-overlooked local treasure.
After years of being a repository for wastewater of nearby suburbs, Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park could soon return to the conditions of a century ago.
Students across the country are beginning to discover that a college degree doesn't guarantee a career anymore.
Some games, All-American high school talent gives way to freshman inexperience.
UF commercials featuring alumni encouraging each other to "Go write the great American novel" or to "Go cure cancer" will soon retire.
UF's research funds took a dip this year, falling about 3 percent from a record high the year before.
Wanna get Tim Tebow riled up? Say something negative about Urban Meyer.
Preseason polls and early-season rankings are two of the most dangerous aspects of college football.
As a recent jump in a national ranking indicates, the UF College of Engineering's efforts to recruit a diverse student body are succeeding.
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