Sports
UConn has a lot to fix. Here’s some suggestions.
By Mark Stine | Jan. 22, 2019The University of Connecticut athletic department is in debt. A huge, heaping pile of debt.
Opinion
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Controversies of the women’s march
Jan. 22, 2019After the original organizers of the march had a falling out in 2017, the Women’s March has seen a wave of controversy over how it should be led. In 2017, during and after the first Women’s March, a struggle about the argument of privilege began in regards to women’s rights.
Opinion
Paying attention is more important than you think
Jan. 22, 2019Simone Weil, the great 20th century thinker and writer, wrote an essay entitled “Reflections on the Right Use of School Studies with View to the Love of God,” that upon reading made me uneasy. She argues that the ultimate purpose of being a student is developing the capacity for paying attention.
Opinion
Ariana Grande's song "7 Rings" isn't stolen, it's part of a bigger picture
Jan. 22, 2019On Jan. 18, Ariana Grande released “7 Rings,” a song that had a lot of artists calling the pony-tailed pop princess a copycat. Part meme, part personal attack, music fans accused the artist of drawing a little too much inspiration from artists like Soulja Boy, Princess Nokia and 2 Chainz.
Opinion
The downside of online education at UF
Jan. 22, 2019The 2019 U.S. News & World Report list of best online programs was released recently, and UF’s online bachelor’s program tied with Penn State University World Campus and the University of Illinois at Chicago for the No. 5 spot.
Opinion
Gainesville is a home for artists
Jan. 22, 2019I’ve been coming to Gainesville since before I can remember. My parents are both UF alumni. They love coming back for football games and to visit their favorite bars and restaurants that are still in Gainesville. However, in all the times I visited, we never strayed far from campus. So, when I arrived the week before my freshman year began, I didn’t even know that Gainesville had anything else to offer.
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Darts and Laurels: Jan. 18, 2019
Jan. 17, 2019It’s the second week of school, and everyone’s first week excitement has quickly diminished. Thoughts of skipping class are quickly creeping into the minds of students and the need for a distraction is becoming apparent. Monday is a holiday, which means our first break of the semester is just around the corner. You decide it’s the perfect chance to escape Gainesville and all the stress of a new semester.
Sports
Tampa Bay Buccaneers made right decision by hiring Bruce Arians
By Evan Lepak | Jan. 17, 2019The NFL’s elite teams will be vying for a spot in the Super Bowl this weekend.
Opinion
In 2019, the best resolution is to stay the same
By Chasity Maynard | Jan. 17, 2019As we wave goodbye to the second week of 2019, other parts of our life also bid us farewell. The excitement of the holiday season finally fades, we start to get into the meaty part of classes and New Year’s resolutions drop off the radar.
Opinion
Ditch paper textbooks this semester to save money and the environment
Jan. 17, 2019Have you ever walked to class and thought to yourself: “Wow, I would love for my backpack to be even heavier.”
Opinion
From UF President Kent Fuchs: financial aid and how it impacts UF students
Jan. 17, 2019When UF announces its admissions decisions on Feb. 8, some students will receive good news, but many will not. We received 42,000 applications for only 6,500 available positions.
Opinion
Pills and why they aren’t for all of us
Jan. 17, 2019I love coffee as much as the next student. My personal drink of choice is an espresso with soy milk and honey: plain, simple and refreshing. But I don’t drink coffee every morning. When I choose not to drink coffee, I’ll turn to a simple caffeine pill.
Opinion
Rep. Rashida Tlaib’s remarks can not be condoned
Jan. 15, 2019“When they go low, we go high.” These words, spoken at the 2016 Democratic National Convention by Michelle Obama, were a reminder to her fellow Democrats to act with a manner of class and poise, especially at times when their Republican counterparts fail to do so. It is barely three years later and the party that once vowed to “go high” has stooped to the level of cursing in Congress.
Opinion
Do not let your major define you or your future
Jan. 15, 2019Journalism is for the kids who were reprimanded for talking too much in class. It’s also for the quiet students who only talked when called upon by the teacher — or so I thought.
Opinion
Talk to strangers and learn something new
Jan. 15, 2019To us UF students, there is nothing quite like the dread of seeing someone with a clipboard walking toward us. We hate being approached by strangers. There is a certain pain that comes from hearing those fateful words: “Have you registered to vote in Alachua County?” or “Hi, sorry to bother you!” It’s like being in the bathroom and having your stall door flung open. Even being handed a flier in Turlington Plaza is aggravating. To most of us, avoiding Turlington altogether may be the best solution.
Opinion
So about that online voting thing...
Jan. 15, 2019Sometimes when I write these columns, I wish I could type away praising Student Government competence with rainbows, unicorns and classical music in the background.
Opinion
Young Hollywood is setting the standard for how to respond to controversy
Jan. 15, 2019Hollywood is no stranger to controversy. Celebrities are normal people who are subject to more scrutiny than most of us ever will be, so it’s not surprising they get called out for their behavior pretty frequently. With the rise of the #MeToo movement, along with other social justice and activist movements throughout Hollywood, celebrities are being held to a higher standard when it comes to both their personal and professional lives. Some respond to said controversy with poise, while others… don’t.
Opinion
Wake up and get that bread, you’ll thank yourself later
Jan. 14, 2019Good morning, Gators! If that greeting is even remotely accurate to you, give yourself a pat on the back and keep up that persistence. For the rest of you who, like myself, struggle with getting out of bed and maintaining a routine, I’m here to offer you some words of advice. Become someone who can be productive before a 9:35 a.m. class. You’ll become a part of a class so elite that even AirPod users won’t be able to compare to your power.
Opinion
Millions of Americans need to change their food habits
Jan. 14, 2019An estimated 160 million Americans are either overweight or obese, according to a study published in 2014 by The Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation. This number accounts for roughly two-thirds of all adults and close to 30 percent of all children in the U.S. To make matters worse, the incidence of obese and overweight Americans has been on a massive upswing in recent years. The nation’s obesity rate is expected to soon approach 40 percent.
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It’s not too late to put yourself back on track this Spring semester
Jan. 14, 2019The Spring semester's first week has now passed. By now you’ve all attended your first lectures of the semester or completed your first assignments. If so, hopefully you did well and managed to find a routine that works best for you. If you did, congratulations! But if you didn’t and you’re struggling to get back in the groove of things after break, here are some tips to put you back on track.
