Ben Lima

METRO | POLITICS

In 2020, Democrats must remember down-ballot races

By Ben Lima | Sep. 5, 2019

It goes without saying that the presidential election will be the main event of the 2020 campaign cycle. The White House is now home to a historically polarizing and unpopular president who is tearing away at the moral fabric and reputation of the country — and the Democrats must take it back. But we cannot forget the other fronts on which Democrats must play both offense and defense.

NEWS | CAMPUS

Opportunities to make a real difference this year

By Ben Lima | Aug. 29, 2019

The UF campus is teeming with opportunities.

NEWS | CAMPUS STUDENT GOVERNMENT

No, political apathy is not cool

By Ben Lima | Aug. 22, 2019

When campaigning on campus, you get the chance to talk to a lot of people. Many students are excited to get involved, to learn more and to vote. Others, not so much. Some laugh at you and actively delight in their indifference.

NEWS | CAMPUS STUDENT LIFE

This semester, dare to defy your status quo

By Ben Lima | Aug. 18, 2019

For a college senior like me, the beginning of the Fall semester is a time to look forward, consider job prospects and tie up loose ends academically. It is also a time to reflect on experiences, good and bad, from the last three years. As my journey at UF has shown, a semester or two in college can alter the course of your life.

In 2020, Democrats must remember down-ballot races

Opportunities to make a real difference this year

No, political apathy is not cool

This semester, dare to defy your status quo

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