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Students flock to UF for debate tournament
Nov. 2, 2008Some stood by themselves, flipping through papers and casually uttering words under their breath.
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County to vote on three referenda, state amendments
By DREW HARWELL | Nov. 2, 2008Aside from this election's open votes for the executive, legislative and judicial branches, six state amendments and three county referenda will be decided by Alachua County voters. Proposed amendments require 60 percent of voter support before being approved.
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Local early voters turn out in record numbers
By APRIL ADUDASH | Nov. 2, 2008Early voters flocked to the polls during the past month in what is already being called a record-breaking pre-election rush, county officials said this weekend.
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UF ranks No. 2 in best value for public schools
By THOMAS STEWART | Nov. 2, 2008Kiplinger's Personal Finance Magazine ranked UF No. 2 for the fourth consecutive year in this year's rankings of the 100 best values in public colleges and universities.
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Students pack Reitz Union from free concert
By CHELSEA KEENAN | Nov. 2, 2008Minus the Bear made a stop on its national tour Sunday night to rock out in front of a packed UF crowd.
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Joe Biden talks economy, Iraq war at UF
By LAUREN BAKER | Nov. 2, 2008Less than 48 hours before Election Day, about 4,500 people gathered on the Reitz Union North Lawn to hear Sen. Joe Biden as part of the Obama campaign's final push through Florida.
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Senate meeting amends stance on Amendment 2
By LAUREN BAKER | Oct. 30, 2008In a special meeting Thursday, student senators approved a resolution that urges UF students to consider the "severe negative consequences" of Amendment 2, which defines marriage as a legal union between a man and woman and could affect UF's benefits for employees with domestic partnerships.
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Candidates vary on higher–education platforms
Oct. 30, 2008A lack of concrete higher-education platforms dealing with financial aid, student loans and college admissions makes choosing a presidential candidate based on their higher-ed platforms a tough call.
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Students sign petition to keep college tuition low
By CHELSEA KEENEAN | Oct. 30, 2008A student group from the National Education Association gathered about 600 signatures Thursday from UF students who want to keep tuition low during the country's economic crisis.
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McCain fans form 'flash mob' to support candidate
By THOMAS STEWART | Oct. 30, 2008About a dozen supporters of Sen. John McCain and Gov. Sarah Palin formed a self-described "flash mob" on Turlington Plaza on Thursday and had some fun at the expense of ObamaBot, which was also out campaigning.
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Genome Project expert speaks at genetics symposium
By THOMAS STEWART | Oct. 29, 2008Within five years, people will be able to buy a complete map of their genes for $1,000, said Dr. Francis Collins, former leader of the Human Genome Project, to a crowd of about 400 people in the Cancer & Genetics Research Complex on Wednesday.
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UF considers bicycle rental program
By ASHLEY HOOVER | Oct. 29, 2008UF is considering a plan to implement a $200,000 bicycle program in hopes of becoming more environmentally friendly and alleviating car congestion on campus.
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Professor speaks on recognizing, dealing with racism at UF
By KIM LIBBY | Oct. 29, 2008When people hear the word "racism," they often cringe and change the subject.
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Vox: Voices for Planned Parenthood hosts annual Sex on the Lawn event
By JENNIFER TORMO | Oct. 29, 2008One UF sophomore regained his title Wednesday as the second annual condom race winner.
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Former UF professor dies after recent cancer diagnosis
By LAUREN BAKER | Oct. 29, 2008Known for his curious mind and extensive interests, former UF professor Gerald Horton, 74, died Wednesday morning after being diagnosed with an aggressive cancer in his gallbladder about six weeks ago.
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UF College of Medicine in talks to add new building
Oct. 29, 2008UF's College of Medicine is looking to add another building to campus.
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Student-made robot promotes Obama on campus
Oct. 28, 2008It crawled down the Turlington Plaza pavement Tuesday afternoon, clenching its iron fists and beaming its blue eyes at everyone in its path.
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Board to vote on chancellor
By THOMAS STEWART | Oct. 28, 2008University of North Florida President John Delaney may take over some duties of the outgoing chancellor of Florida's Board of Governors.
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Author speaks at UF about boys' education issues
By THOMAS STEWART | Oct. 28, 2008Colleges and schools at every level are becoming feminized, said Peg Tyre, author of the best-selling book "The Trouble With Boys," in a speech at UF on Tuesday.
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Students offer free computer repairs, software
By KAITLIN MULHERE | Oct. 28, 2008Computer-savvy students will tackle common computer woes until Thursday at Free Your PC.
