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Grief, grit and a bandana: How my son’s spirit fuels my fight against distracted driving

By Demetrius Branca | Apr. 10

Demetrius Branca's son, Anthony, was killed by a distracted driver in 2014 and despite hands-free driving resolutions passed in 10 Florida counties, some legislators still oppose the idea.

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I can’t, I’m too depressed

By Eriel Pichardo | Apr. 4

While therapy can be beneficial, sometimes it can reinforce your self-destructive patterns.

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Defining the dream: Generational views on women’s equality

By Isis Snow | Mar. 31

While women's push for equality pushes forward, each generation views its progress differently.

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Endangered and ignored: the Florida panther

By Gracie Adams | Mar. 28

The Florida panther species has been listed as endangered since 1973, but new proposed legislation puts it in jeopardy.

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How men can support women during Women’s History Month (and year-round)

By Isis Snow | Mar. 25

March is here, and with it comes Women’s History Month — a time to honor the achievements of women while acknowledging the challenges they still face, but there's still one glaring gap: male advocates.

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Looking to the future of climate action

By Gracie Adams | Mar. 21

It's easy to feel discouraged by the onslaught of damaging decisions enacted by the Trump Administration and expedited by like-minded GOP members of congress when climate-related natural disasters affect more Americans every day.

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How excessive pressure is killing youth sports

By Isis Snow | Mar. 19

While youth sports face growing pressure, it’s crucial to refocus on its true values of enjoyment, personal growth and life skills.

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The Trump doctrine: ‘America first’

By Abraham Hilu | Mar. 7

While coined in 1849, Jean-Baptiste Alphonse Karr's quote "The more things change, the more they remain the same," is still relevant in today's American policy, even with President Trump’s new agenda.

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Whose generated line is it anyway?

By Andres Arguello | Mar. 7

Living in a world with AI, creation is integral to living, even in the smallest ways.

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Why music can’t thrive in a streaming world

By Andres Arguello | Feb. 28

Streaming culture, specifically with apps like Spotify or Amazon Music, has unintentionally limited artists' creativity.

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Sports and politics are two sides of the same coin

By Isis Snow | Feb. 27

As millions watched Kendrick Lamar commandeer the Super Bowl Halftime Show, many viewer's thoughts lingered on the underlying political message behind his performance.

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UF’s graduate assistants deserve fair pay, not excuses

By Austin Britton | Feb. 21

Despite working as teachers, researchers and essential contributors to the university’s success, graduate assistants are paid wages that barely cover basic living expenses

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Costs mounting in Florida’s book removal battle

By Andrew Carswell | Feb. 20

Currently, Florida ranks first in the country for volume of book titles prohibited in public school libraries, and the number is rising.

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Meta’s changing vision: Mark Zuckerberg’s free speech pledge principle or politics?

By Abraham Hilu | Feb. 15

Mark Zuckerberg recently announced changes to Meta, although his his credibility is questioned.