Valeria Gomez

Valeria Gomez

Nicole Borman

NEWS

Stay informed: Understanding ultra-processed foods on campus

By Valeria Gomez | Sep. 29

Today, there is an increasing amount of news being released about the effects of the ultra-processed food, or UPF, diet. Many of us know that fast food can harm our health, but it’s important to clearly distinguish between fast food and UPF. So, what are these foods?

Nicole Borman

OPINION | COLUMNS

Protecting choice: The impact of Florida's ban on cultured meat

By Valeria Gomez | June 3

On May 1, Senate Bill 1084 was signed, banning and criminalizing the sale and manufacture of cultured meat in Florida. While other states, including Tennessee, Alabama and Arizona, have considered similar bans, Florida was the first to actually implement it. This push for a ban stems from the science behind cultured meat being viewed as taboo and a strong pushback against having increased competition from the meat industry.

Stay informed: Understanding ultra-processed foods on campus

Protecting choice: The impact of Florida's ban on cultured meat

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