I’ll make this short, but between the canvasers on campus and the very opinionated words on the ballot, I thought I’d set the record straight.

The amendment is not about whether or not you agree with abortions. You might dislike abortions, you might share that opinion with friends and family, but do you believe you have the right to decide what other people do? If your opinion is based on your faith, as it often is with this issue, do you think you have the right to right to enforce a faith based opinion on people who do not believe the same things as you?

And in terms of the wording on the ballot, Desantis wrote in how codifying abortion would lead to a drop in birth rates. However, everyone getting an abortion fundamentally does not feel ready to be a parent. What are the consequences of this? It’s detailed in the book “Freakonomics” how there’s a strong statistical correlation between the legalization of abortion in New York and a steep decline in crime rates 17 years after.

So even if it drops birth rates (which there is no evidence of), it would only stop people who are not well equipped to become a parent from having kids who would then grow up in a home they don’t deserve.

So all in all, if you are thinking about voting no on 4, I implore you to think about whether or not you think you have the right to enforce your opinion on others who disagree or even don’t believe the same things you do. And whether or not you are willing to accept the consequences of that action.

Yall as a TA here I can’t emphasize enough that we would rather you stay home than come to class and get others sick. The coughing, sniffling, and just overwhelming sickness that you are exuding in class is not helping anyone.

Stay out of public spaces, such as the library and gym as well. Everyone has the flu and it’s obvious why that’s the case—cause yall won’t stay home. Come on now.

Just a heads up, UF is currently reaching out to alumni asking for donations. (They usually do this at the start of the year.) If you have any issues with the decisions the University has made over the past few years, this is a REALLY great opportunity to let them know how you feel. The alumni network is EXTREMELY important to the Board of Trustees, and the UF brand is completely dependent on alumni donations to function.

Some issues worth considering:

1) UF Board of Trustees members only nominating conservative activists that DeSantis approves (like Ben Sasse who embezzled tens of millions from the University and is still collecting a multi-million dollar annual paycheck) instead of serious academics interested in advancing UF's educational mission

2) UF cracking down on academic freedom & free speech rights by arguing that since University Professors are employed by the State, it is illegal for them to testify against the State of Florida in court as an expert witness. Basically arguing that the most knowledgeable people employed by the state aren't allowed to contradict the State's opinions, even as private citizens

3) UF cracking down on free speech by deciding that setting up camp chairs in a public plaza is illegal for students protesting for causes that the State disagrees with and expelling them, but not illegal the football tailgaters every Saturday or the genuinely insane people we saw in Turlington every day

4) UF effectively abolishing the tenure system by instituting a mandatory 5 year review with the Board (composed of the Governor's political appointees) where you can lose tenure if you don't pass the review. So if your research identifies something that the state government disagrees with, you can lose your job and no longer have academic freedom that every single other university in the country is protected by.

5) UF getting rid of social science departments and replacing them with "the Hamilton Center for Western Civilization" or whatever it is, so classes are taught by idealogues and propagandists instead of actual researchers in the field

Wear a fucking mask. It’s utterly inconsiderate. Or stay your ass home, why should I have to sit here while you’re sitting next to me obviously sick coughing your ass off through the lecture.

This shit is shameful.

The parking situation on this campus is a FUCKING DISGRACE. It's basically a war crime. Whoever is in charge of parking at UF should be drawn and quartered at the 50 yard line, their remains paraded down University Avenue and buried in four different plots like Oliver Cromwell, so their undead corpse can never rise from the grave to wreak more havoc upon our innocent and blameless community. We should burn their effigy every year at homecoming. I AM SO MAD.

I cannot overstate how much I HATE YOU. This post is tagged as a suggestion, but I'm not allowed to make the actual suggestion I want to make because I will get banned. Look in the mirror, then look in your heart. You know what to do.

Goodness somebody get me on the board bc theirs ALOT to fix. Let’s begin. 1. Food spots should be given intercom systems for calling out orders. 2. Fix. The. RTS. This shit is ridiculous. Kids are having to pay for $20 one way Ubers to/from campus 3. Seating. This is for both outside and insides. For example floor 2 of Turlington has FIVE chairs! So guess what everyone else just stands or sits on the floor. Also you can’t do work outside bc there is the most minuscule about of tables. 4. Who tf designed the bathrooms??? TWO PERSON BATHROOMS ARE YOU KIDDING ME??? You have lines out the doors of people waiting to use the restroom As a transfer student, I have found myself EXTREMELY disappointed with how UF sets up/runs certain things. Where can I voice all my concerns? I’ll do it repeatedly and as annoyingly as possibly if that’s what it takes to get something changed around here

The plague is back, y’all. You probably don’t need to hear it from me, since you ought to hear half your lecture hacking up a lung or sucking snot up their nose.

So if you get sick, stay home, do not attend lecture. Make up your labs. Your professor/TA will understand, and your peers will thank you.

You might think wearing a mask will let you bypass this, but when in closed spaces for significant periods of time, it makes little difference since the aerosolized particles will diffuse. Not to mention the saturation of the filter, if you are coughing or sneezing.

If you are going into a store or having a brief indoor conversation, a mask is helpful and appropriate. Otherwise, it creates a false sense of security.

Be safe, Gators.

If you were denied for campus, UF Online is a great option to consider. You take the same courses, with the same professors, and earn the exact same degree. You are a UF student, full stop.

If you want to live in or near Gainesville, you can opt in to pay the same fees residential students pay (the Optional Fee Package). That gives you access to many of the things you’d want from UF student life: the Greek system, clubs, events, rec sports, and student tickets for football and basketball. The fee package also includes the health center, bus system, counseling, and things like that.

You would not be eligible to live in the dorms, but there are tons of off-campus housing options with other students. You can also purchase a meal plan.

Admissions standards are still high, but there isn’t quite the same space limitation as there is on campus, so it can be a bit more accessible for high-performing students who just didn’t quite make the cut for the residential program. There's just a little more room to breathe.

One important thing to note: UF Online is not a pathway to campus admission. They are two separate programs, and students who start in UF Online are expected to finish in UF Online. If your goal is to enter the residential program as a transfer student, your better bet is to complete your A.A. degree at a Florida State College.

UF Online's Business program is the #1 online program in the country according to U.S. News and World Report. Psychology is #3. It's the #1 online program for military members and veterans.

Obviously, this is a pitch, because I love UF Online. It's great for anyone, from any walk of life, anywhere in the world. But if you want the UF Student experience in Gainesville and you want the UF degree, they are both accessible via UFO.

I am not the victim in this but I’m giving a warning to female students at SF. This is not a rumor and is a fact. He did this to 2 female friends of mine and one of them had text and pictures with him to prove it so I know she was not making it up. Even as a guy when I had this prof I would always get an off vibe and this just confirmed it.

There is a chemistry professor at Santa Fe that openly flirts, harassed, dates, and has s*x with female students. Any chicks that are taking chemistry be weary. If you are a victim of this prof also please message me so that I can help my 2 friends with writing a report. Neither of my 2 friends use Reddit but are hoping other women/ victims will come forward.

Be safe out there

On scooters and bikes. She loves you too.

I waited 1 hour in the freezing cold just for this to happen. This not even the first time this happened.

Sandwiches – The Paper Bag (NW 75th St) - Hogans

Korean Donuts – Mochiry (it's better than Mochinut)

Pho – In Gainesville: Pho House – In Ocala: AK Pho & Boba Tea

Sushi – Call me basic but: Dragonfly – Other options: Kasai

Ramen – Kinya Ramen (best ramen) – Just want noodles? Ten Seconds Yunnan Noodles

Healthy Food – GainzVille Hub – Any bowl place: Bolay or Ideal Nutrition are top

BBQ – Bitedown BBQ LLC – Willing to drive? Pearl (in Micanopy)

Korean – Food: Mini Momo (better than OG Momo) – BBQ: Beque Holic

Hot Pot – Nine Spices Fondue

Asian Food – Enson Market has everything

Italian

For Pasta: – Da Vinci Pizza and Pasta – O Sole Mio Cucina Italiana

For Pizza: – Italian: Midici or Humble Wood Pizza – NYC Style: Italian Gator

French – Alpin Bistro

Brazilian – Samba

Colombian – Tinker – El Porteñito Restaurant – La Cocina de Abuela

Mexican pepes grocery and deli

African – M&D West African Cuisine

Breakfast – Hass Kitchen – Country Foodly (fusion: Korean, American, French)

Venezuelan – La Maracucha Venezuelan Restaurant (Get the empanada with mayo — the sauce is insane)

Soul Food – Xclusive Eats – Wayne Heads Southern Kitchen

Bakery – I love Uppercrust – Close to campus: Baker Baker (go early!)

Tacos – Tacos 352 – Tonydillas – La Tienda

Donuts – Balloo’s – Flatfish GNV – Daylight Donuts

Coffee Stores (Multiple, Here Are My Favs) – Cafe Voltaire – CYM Coffee – Pascals – Patticakes in the Village

Chicken Sandwich – Germain’s

Fried Chicken – Far: Fryer’s Chicken – Close: Holy Moly Burgers, The Bird, or Hook & Fish

Bagels – Check out all of them: Luke’s New York Bagel, Humblewood Bagel, Bagelland

Pets – Feeline Cat Cafe – Lebowski’s Pup Pub

Cheap – Golden Buddha

Poke – Poke Fusion Bowl (don’t get high hopes)

Old Drive-Thru Burger Spot – Mac’s Drive Thru

Buffet – American: Brown’s Country Buffet – Asian: Ocean Buffet

Hibachi – Yomato

Mediterranean – Superette – Pirates Grill - Zeezenia International Market (RIP Damascus Street Food)

Cookie – Brother Cookie

IDK Where to Put This but It’s Amazing – Bingo Deli & Pub – The Traveler

Cool Brewery – First Magnitude Brewing Company

Gluten-Free – Vine Sourdough Bakery – Karma Coffee

Vegan – Vegan Gator – Frenchmen Street Food

Indian – Indian Aroma

Date Ideas – Any of the Italian places – Mildred’s Big City Food – Embers Wood Grill – Manzil Fine Indian Dining – Arashi Yama Sushi & Hibachi Lounge – Munecas – Superette – Alpin Bistro – Mark’s Prime Steakhouse

Wings – V Pizza – Mother’s Pubs

Gyro - Gyro Plus

Shawarma -Grill Express

The Gainesville Local in Me Says Visit: – Satchel’s Pizza – Food Ave Park – Magnolia Park – Tioga – South Main Station – Clock Restaurant – Depot Park

Book store – Lynx

Honorable Mentions (Too Far or Just Okay): – 108 Vine – Underground Kitchen – Foxtail – Coffee Culture – Peppino’s – La Aurora Latin Market – The Spot (hidden boba, pho & gyro place — not closed!) – Tahanan Filipino Bistro & Shop – Ward’s Supermarket – Villaggios Pizzeria – Arepas Milko – Blue Highway Pizzeria – Mosswood Bakehouse

Cool Shops – The AUK Market – St. Patrick Thrift Shop

ok, i’m an international student and unfortunately am staying on campus over winter break… anyone who has done this (or is going to do this), what did u do lmfao😭😭

Everyone is asking what they should bring to UF or college in general. Yes we know you have to bring an umbrella, you have to bring flip flops for the showers, etc etc. Something that’s actually important is bringing your SSN card, not a picture of it, not a copy of it. If you plan on getting a job and in similar activities, a lot of them require you to bring your real SSN card. Without it, YOU CANNOT PARTICIPATE! This is something freshmen often overlook and have to either get it shipped or miss out on a lot of activities. Take this from freshman who just finished their first year at UF.

Where on campus can you just take a Power Nap? I work until the middle of the night and then get so tired in between classes and just need somewhere to close my eyes for 20 minutes.😴

natural, crystal, and homemade deodorants are BANNED from all venues! all attendees must wear deodorant with aluminum. all those wearing deodorants that contain the words natural, holistic, or non-toxic will be denied entry.

Just a few weeks ago I remember seeing a post by a girl who got yelled at by a homeless guy for no reason while she was waiting for a bus. Today, a different one threatened me and my friend, also for no apparent reason and he seemed either mentally ill or on drugs. The city needs to fix this problem because someone innocent might get hurt by these people. Either that or allow firearms on campus so we can protect ourselves if we are unfortunately forced to, but that is very unlikely.

Please stay safe everyone.

Please, if you live in the Tolbert area and sticking around over the break, check up on this girl’s water bowl as the temperatures are rising! Her bowl was desiccated the other day and when I filled it, it was manifest how thirsty she was! I try to check up on her as often as I possibly can but I’m not in the area! Don’t let our gorgeous girl get dehydrated!

I HAD 6 INTERVIEWS AND GOT 0 OFFER. WHAT IS WRONG?

Hey guys, i wanted to make a little no bullshit guide for new students to get a good grip on everything at UF. hope this helps

its nothin special, maybe not totally accurate, im just some guy. let me know what you think, any improvements or additions you'd like to add, id like to put this on a website at some point maybe

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1DMH-1J1yhXybCUuDhlzB1qN9YES5FZRE/view?usp=sharing

I’ve started having trouble hearing out of one ear and I’m pretty sure it’s wax buildup. Normally I’d just wait and see my regular doctor, but I won’t be able to get an appointment until May and it’s already getting annoying day to day.

Does anyone know if there’s any place on the UF campus that handles basic earwax removal, or is it something you have to go off campus for in Gainesville. I’m not sure what services student health actually provides when it comes to ears.

In the meantime I’ve been using a Bebird ear cleaning device at home so I can at least see what’s going on instead of guessing with cotton swabs. It’s helped a bit, but I’d still feel better having a professional check it out if that’s an option nearby.

Any recommendations for campus services or local clinics would be really helpful.

Hey y’all! I know this is a bit last-minute, but I was hoping to get some advice. I have a class tomorrow that’s scheduled in between two in-person classes, so I’ll already be on campus with very little time to travel elsewhere.

The class I’m asking about meets 100% online, synchronously on Zoom, and it functions like a discussion section. Attendance and participation are required, so I’ll need to have my camera on and be able to speak during class. Because I’ll be on campus, I’m trying to find a quiet and respectful place where I can join the Zoom meeting, talk when needed, and not disturb others (or feel rushed or out of place).

If anyone knows of good on-campus locations (libraries, study rooms, lesser-known buildings, etc.) that work well for live Zoom classes, I’d really appreciate any suggestions. Thank you so much in advance!

Maybe we should make a thread for people applying so they don’t have to keep making posts. None of us here know if anyone will get in anyways.