I recently saw an argument unfold on one of my friend’s Facebook statuses. The post was a combination of two images: one of a forest with writing that said, “This is an antidepressant.” The second image was of several pill packages that implied prescribed antidepressants, with writing stating the vulgar equivalent of, “This is garbage.”
Bonnaroo, Lollapalooza, Glastonbury, Coachella: The names sound like exotic, tribal get-togethers deep in a rainforest and, frankly, that description is not far off.
Last month, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Justice Against Sponsors of Terrorism Act (JASTA), which would allow families of 9/11 victims to sue Saudi Arabia for its alleged complicity in the terrorist attacks. President Barack Obama vetoed the bill, arguing it would not only undermine strong diplomatic relations with Saudi Arabia, but it would also weaken the long-standing tradition of sovereign immunity: the legal doctrine that no foreign nation can be held responsible from civil suit of prosecution. However, the veto was overridden by an overwhelming margin — 97-1 in the Senate and 348-77 in the House.
Florida’s football game against LSU has been postponed.
(This will be updated throughout the weekend. If you have any information on what's closing or will be open, email editor@alligator.org) Schools Alachua County Schools: Will be open Thursday but closed Friday Santa Fe College: Classes will end at 5 p.m. Thursday and the college will stop operations at 6 p.m. The college will remain closed through Sunday and reopen Monday. University of Florida: Classes are cancelled and Gainesville offices are closed Friday. Campus dining halls will close at midnight Friday. P.K. Yonge Developmental Research School: Will be closed Friday Oak Hall School: closed Friday St Leo's Gainesville education center will closed at 2 p.m. and will remain closed Friday. UF Online will be closed on Friday. Students should check with instructors about assignments due over the weekend. Takeout Food Jimmy John’s: Open all weekend unless weather gets too extreme Gainesville2Go: Open all weekend Midnight Cookies: TBD Domino’s Pizza: Open all weekend Papa John’s Pizza: TBD, opened until further announced Midtown The Swamp Restaurant: TBD Mother’s Pub and Grill: Open all weekend Food Know Where Coffee: Closed on Thursday and will reopen Saturday Volta Coffee, Tea & Chocolate: Open as long as there is power Click below for more info on other services.
With 11 games under their belt, the Gators are finally figuring out how to play as a team.
With Florida's basketball Media Day being held today, sports writers Ray Boone and Matt Brannon break down the Florida team position-by-position in a two-part series. First we'll take a look at some players in UF's frontcourt.
Donald Trump, the Republican presidential candidate, will hold a campaign rally Oct. 12 in Ocala.
This Saturday, from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m., First Magnitude Brewing Company will be hosting the Fall Festival for the Environment.
Ian Vicnansky stood on the Plaza of the Americas on Wednesday afternoon with a plate full of fruit and yogurt after learning about how to live a healthy lifestyle in college.
When it comes to Bill Burr’s stand-up routine, nothing is off limits.
After reports of clowns roaming Gainesville on Tuesday, some students formed search parties to find them, to the bewilderment of others, who decided instead to stay home.
Unsure of whether it was the rain or the short notice that caused a low turnout, six Gainesville residents met for about 20 minutes Wednesday evening to protest the delayed relocation of the “Old Joe” Confederate statue.
By 2:24 p.m. Wednesday, one Gainesville Publix was on its last shipment of water.
“Stranger Things”: It’s the hottest thing on TV right now. It’s almost guaranteed that all of your friends will disappear for a day or two to binge this eight-episode Netflix series, and with Halloween coming up, it’s sure to keep growing in popularity. For those who haven’t watched the science-fiction hit yet, it follows the disappearance of 12-year-old Will and his family’s journey to get him back from supernatural forces, along with the help of a telekinetic girl with a buzz cut. There are plenty of monsters, teen romance and ‘80s vibes, so there’s basically something for everyone. If you haven’t watched it yet, a hurricane is coming and now is the ideal time. So grab a drink and follow along (spoiler-free, of course).
It was astonishing, the vice presidential debate between Tim Kaine and Mike Pence. It looked oddly familiar. It looked nothing like the debate between Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump a few weeks ago. No, this debate was full of substance, political theory and, for the most part, well-developed arguments. Kaine and Pence got on that stage and actually looked like what two respectable candidates ought to. It seems the debate we watched Tuesday is the debate we had traditionally been watching. For once, we felt nostalgic.
Korean pop music (K-pop) has taken over global music charts in recent years. While many may think of Psy and his infamous single “Gangnam Style,” the list of notable K-pop musicians who are making their way into the American music market is ever growing. From quirky and cute love songs to hip-hop and rap jams, K-pop offers music everyone can find enjoyable. But with several dozen K-pop groups releasing music constantly, it may be hard to keep up with all the latest tunes. Whether you’re a K-pop fanatic or simply a little curious, here is a breakdown of some top artists to check out.
After being confronted with racial slurs Tuesday night, a nationally competitive UF Bollywood dance group took to social media to express their shock.
Popular culture shapes a lot of the comedy around us, obviously. Plenty of TV shows make references to current events, and plenty more harken to other decades to appeal to an older crowd. Weekly shows like “Saturday Night Live” thrive off of popular culture; it’s a show that’s stayed relevant for more than 40 years by doing so. Period pieces take the culture of a past era and convey that era to a modern audience.
Recently, I wrote a story on a pop-punk band that peaked about 10 years ago called Cute Is What We Aim For. They played at High Dive two weeks ago as part of the band’s 10-year-anniversary tour for their only commercially successful release. I was originally irked by the idea of some old one-hit wonder cashing in on the nostalgia of 20-somethings who used to shop at Hot Topic; after all, I used to shop at Hot Topic. I felt cheated after I interviewed the guys from CIWWAF and learned they haven’t written any new material since 2008. Who were they to stop making music for almost a decade and just jump back into the scene 10 years later? Then I considered why the band quit in the first place. They released a hugely successful album in 2006 through a small indie label. In 2008, after getting signed to Atlantic Records, their sophomore album flopped, and they were dropped from the record label.
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