Students get credits for city commission campaigns
By Alex Orlando | Feb. 21, 2011For three credits and 150 hours a semester, students of POS4940 stroll the campaign trail, passing fliers, hanging fliers and holding signs on busy street corners.
For three credits and 150 hours a semester, students of POS4940 stroll the campaign trail, passing fliers, hanging fliers and holding signs on busy street corners.
Francis “Pat” Fitzpatrick has been kicked out of more than two dozen Gainesville City Commission meetings.
February 21, 1977: The Gainesville City Commission approves building plans for a new sports coliseum on UF’s campus, now known as the O’Connell Center, despite residents’ fears that the building will lead to serious parking problems.
While some students choose are spending their Spring Break soaking in the debauchery of sun-kissed tourist destinations, David Ames is asking Gainesville residents to spend their break making a difference in the world.
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Gainesville resident Drew Drechsel will be sitting in Mother’s Pub and Grill today, watching himself on G4’s premiere of “Jump City: Seattle.”
President Obama unveiled a $3.7 trillion budget proposal Sunday at a science, technology, engineering and mathematics-focused middle school.
After 18 days of shouting, Egyptians could finally cheer Friday as President Hosni Mubarak transferred power to the military, ending his nearly 30-year reign.
Florida Senate President Mike Haridopolos can’t foresee all the twists that the state legislative session will take this year.
At least three Florida representatives have filed for distracted driving legislation to be considered in the 2011 legislative session. If passed, most of these new bills would impose a fine for drivers who are caught texting behind the wheel.
For those who are stumped on what to give their significant other for Valentine’s Day, the UF Gators for Wish Kids club has a solution.
If you think eliminating a state budget deficit is easy, the Bob Graham Center for Public Service wants you to try it for yourself.
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Mike Antheil has three goals in mind when he comes to Gainesville: solar panels on every rooftop, biomass energy from every farm and renewable energy on every property.
Taking practice tests is more beneficial than drawing diagrams and late-night cram sessions, according to a new study.
The dream of becoming a lawyer with a high salary might be slowly fading away.