Ben Meyers - The Independent Florida Alligator

NEWS | CAMPUS

Ben Meyer's letter in support of the Alligator

By Ben Meyers | July 26, 2012

In my time as a student leader at the University of Florida, I saw first hand how critical it is for the student body to have a dedicated student newspaper. In this era of budget cuts and tuition increases, it is vital that the student body remain informed and engaged. While I have at times taken issue with the Alligator, it has done a tremendous service to the student body and should be permitted to continue unabated.

OPINION | COLUMNS

Former Student Body president Ben Meyers endorses Unite

By Ben Meyers | Feb. 20, 2012

I urge all students to vote for the experienced leader who has already obtained so many results for us. Tj Villamil for Student Body president.

NEWS | CAMPUS STUDENT LIFE

Student Body President pushes students to find their niche

By Ben Meyers | Aug. 21, 2011

On behalf of the UF Student Body, welcome to The Gator Nation!

NEWS | CAMPUS STUDENT LIFE

Gator Nation needs leaders, not just members

By Ben Meyers | Aug. 14, 2011

On behalf of the UF Student Body, welcome to the Gator Nation! This is the beginning of the greatest years of your life, and we are here to guide you as you transition to college.

NEWS | CAMPUS STUDENT LIFE

UF Student Body President: Why I voted for the tuition hike

By Ben Meyers | June 13, 2011

As your Student Body President, the most important part of my role consists of representing you on the Board of Trustees - the highest decision-making body of our university. Last week, the issue of a tuition increase was before the Board of Trustees. I voted for the increase because I believed it was best for every student only after making sure the neediest students were financially secured.

OPINION | COLUMNS

Gator Nation stands together for Japan

By Ben Meyers | Mar. 20, 2011

There are moments in time when I am immensely proud to be a Florida Gator. Thursday was one of them. No, it wasn’t due to many students’ impressive performances on St. Patty’s Day. It wasn’t even due to our dominance in basketball. It was due to the sight I witnessed at the candlelight vigil in commemoration of the disaster in Japan. Hundreds of students sat huddled in the Reitz Union Amphitheatre. There were students from all communities and cliques. Unity prevailed as all the students joined in praying for those affected by the tragedy and committing to doing all they can to help. We heard emotional tales of those here who know individuals who lost their homes and even their lives. Though the words were in Japanese, the emotion transcended language and generated compassion from all in attendance.

NEWS | CAMPUS

UF block tuition: not now, not ever

By Ben Meyers | Jan. 18, 2011

With the exception of Gators football, I have not seen anything in my years at UF that has united the student body quite like block tuition.

OPINION | LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Unite Party disgusted by negative campaign tactics

By Ben Meyers | Feb. 17, 2010

Earlier this afternoon I learned of the new lows campus politics can reach at our university. As you may know, our campus was polluted today with a hateful and bitter message.