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NEWS  |  CAMPUS

Students with disabilities more at risk for bullying, study shows

Nicholas Gage, a UF assistant education professor, alongside Chad Rose, a University of Missouri assistant education professor, analyzed confidential self-reports from students in Connecticut from 2011 to 2013, Gage said. Out of 6,531 students involved in the study, 1 in 5 students with disabilities reported being bullied, while 1 in 7 students without disabilities reported the same, according to the study published in November.


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OPINION  |  EDITORIALS

The dystopian reality we now face

When we first started comparing the future of America to a dystopian nation, it stemmed mostly from curiosity — from a desire to expose you, dear reader, to dystopian novels outside of the stereotypical “1984” — and to challenge you to think critically about the


THE AVENUE  |  MUSIC

DJ, producer Huxley to perform in Gainesville for first time

Huxley, a London-based DJ who has achieved worldwide recognition for his explorative sound, is set to perform at Gallery Ultralounge on Friday. The event, which is hosted by Over Easy Creative as a part of their weekly “Over Easy & Friends” show, will run from 10 p.m. to 2 a.m., with tickets ranging from $10 to $15.


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THE AVENUE  |  FOOD

Food Truck Rally turns four

On a whim in 2013, Pat Lavery decided to host six food trucks at once in the High Dive parking lot. Fifteen minutes later, the lot was full of customers, and Gainesville had its first official food truck rally.


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THE AVENUE  |  MUSIC

Gainesville to host benefit show for homeless LGBTQ+

Forty percent of homeless youth in America are members of the LGBTQ+ community, as reported by the True Colors Fund, an organization that seeks to aid the homeless LGBTQ+ community in any way it can. Although this is a national organization, some Gainesville locals feel the need to speak out about this issue and help raise money for those in need. Hardback Cafe, located at 211 W. University Ave., will be hosting a benefit to support this fund and its cause Friday.



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