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Turns out, I did need a dermatologist

By Lara Caglayan | Oct. 24

My first unwelcome visitors took residence on my face in sixth grade. My acne stayed pretty bad throughout middle school, but it got a little better during high school. I thought maybe Disney Channel was right, and I’d survived the worst of my acne.

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War is over — the firing of Billy Napier

By Riley Brinser | Oct. 20

Time of Death: 8 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025.

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Minimalism has no place in Halloween. Put effort into your costumes.

By Emily Moreno | Oct. 16

Minimalistic culture has no place in a holiday with exorbitant amounts of candy, crazy lawn decor and spooky scares lurking around every corner.

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Where have all the ghosts gone?

By Dylan Santana | Oct. 16

For all UF's success, it quietly holds another distinction as one of the most haunted campuses in the country.

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25 under 25: The faces powering Hispanic excellence at UF

By Vera Lucia Pappaterra | Oct. 16

The special project highlights 25 young Hispanic students at UF who are leaving their mark before turning 25. Each of them, in their own way, contributes to a larger narrative — one of a community that not only belongs, but leads.

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Should queer people flee Florida?

By Liam Taylor King | Oct. 15

Day after day, my future in the state becomes more uncertain. Should I flee Florida?

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College Friend: Can I expect my roommates to clean up after my pet?

By Alejandra Agustin | Oct. 10

Less than once a month, my cat makes a small mess (hairball, knocking over the trash) in the common area when I’m in class or at work. Instead of occasionally taking a few minutes to clean it up, my roommates will text me about it and leave the mess until I can get home, often hours later.

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The Florida-Texas game showed me the magic of The Swamp

By Riley Brinser | Oct. 5

Like many Florida fans, I went into the Oct. 4 game uncertain. ESPN professionals and Reddit users alike claimed the Texas Longhorns would comfortably win against the Gators' persistent issues this season. 

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Do we really need to exercise?

By Lara Caglayan | Oct. 5

If there were a miracle pill that could help prevent chronic illness, improve your mental health and help you live longer, we’d all be lining up for it. This miracle actually does exist — but it's not a pill. It's exercise. 

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Escape the campus bubble: There’s more to Gainesville than midtown

By Emily Moreno | Oct. 5

You’ve probably heard or said, “I like UF, but there’s not a lot to do in Gainesville.” Well, just because you haven’t done anything in Gainesville doesn’t mean there’s nothing to do.

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UF shut down its last satire magazine in the ‘60s. We need another one.

By Dylan Santana | Sep. 29

A university that can’t take a joke has a bigger problem than the joke itself.

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College Friend: I hate my roommate’s girlfriend. Should I tell her?

By Alejandra Agustin | Sep. 26

I understand your situation. I’ve lived through it. When we decide to live with someone, we do not anticipate their partner will also take emotional residence in the home.

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Carbs are not the enemy. This one might even improve your life.

By Lara Caglayan | Sep. 25

“Protein-maxxing” has taken over the internet... But I’d like to introduce you to a nutrient we should give equal attention — fiber.

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A UF law professor’s reaction to Charlie Kirk-related speech crackdown

Sep. 25

Another question relates more directly to speech on a university campus: What, if any, UF policy or regulation did Harrison actually violate?