During the 2012 presidential campaign, which was marked by an explosion of political donations from wealthy and corporate interests, casino magnate Sheldon Adelson was one of the biggest players.
TOPEKA — Fred Phelps, founder of the Westboro Baptist Church, passed away at 11:15 p.m. Wednesday. Confused members are already outside the church picketing his funeral.
One would think with the recent press coverage that a lot of progress is being made in Hollywood: Ellen DeGeneres served pizza at the Academy Awards, and Jennifer Lawrence got a pixie cut. It all looks pretty good from where I sit.
I was disappointed to read the column in the Alligator on Monday telling undergraduates to stay out of the university’s law library. I believe the author’s opinion is only one of a minority of the law school community. As a current UF law student, I want to offer a different perspective that I believe many of my fellow students at UF law embrace.
Sit down, dim the lights and put on some soft upbeat music. We’re going to talk about porn.
I wasn’t sure how to reply to a question that sat in my inbox.
I have a confession to make — I have a Tinder account.
Undergrads should not be allowed in the law school library.
By this point in Barack Obama’s presidency, both he and his administration have been called almost every offensive name imaginable. However, the continued trend of comparing Obama, his administration and the federal government to the Nazis among the right wing is so foul, disgusting and baseless that it’s time someone shouted from the mountaintops.
North Florida is home to the largest assemblage of artesian springs in the U.S. From Wakulla Springs near Florida State University, Ichetucknee Springs near UF, Wekiwa and Rock springs near the University of Central Florida and Weeki Wachee Springs near the University of South Florida, Florida’s adventurous college students know the springs are perhaps the best-kept secret to surviving the three-season heat and humidity typical of Florida and for finding a refreshing alternative to crowded beaches.
If you’re anything like me, a lot goes through your head when things start to get serious with the person you’re seeing.
It’s pilot season. Networks are scrambling to find and approve new programming for the coming year, even though the age of network — and even cable TV — may be coming to a close.
I grew up in the shadows of a hundred churches.
Executions are slowing around the country, but leave it to Florida to stand out in the worst way.
SIMFEROPOL — The Autonomous Republic of Crimea might not remain so autonomous.
As of last week, the total amount of campaign spending for the 2014 midterm election cycle was more than 25 times greater than it was at the same point in 2006.
Texas Gov. Rick Perry made waves last week during an appearance on ABC’s late-night talk show “Jimmy Kimmel Live.”
Schools across the state have transitioned the focus of their curricula to FCAT topics. I do not fault schools, given the ramifications of test scores on public perception and teachers’ evaluations; see Senate Bill 736. I do, however, question the quality of the assessments.
The reaction from fellow males to my column last week on the male role in misogyny at UF was quite revealing.
Ed. note: Due to its subject matter, this column uses strong language.
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