Stem-cell debate rages

The stem-cell debate continues in Washington, with the U.S. House of Representatives passing a bill last month to allow federal funding for embryonic research and President Bush standing firm on his promise to veto any such bill that crosses his desk.

U. Florida stem cells yield neurons

University of Florida scientists have been in the national spotlight since finding a new way of watching and controlling stem cells from a rodent’s brain until the cells become specialized — a new method mimicing the natural production of human brain cells

Border battle discussed at U. Florida’s Civic Center

Amidst the books, cassettes, videos, journals and newspapers in the Civic Media Center, 24 Gainesville, Fla., residents gathered Tuesday night to discuss President Bush’s speech on immigration and their personal experiences with immigrants and immigration policies.

U. Florida returning grad students say they’re underpaid

The University of Florida’s history department has increased the salary of new graduate assistants by $3,000, leaving returning students with questions about how much the department values their work.

Florida governor hopefuls vague on tuition, aid

Democratic gubernatorial candidate Jim Davis and Republican candidate Charlie Crist both support the Bright Futures Scholarship program, which was designed to keep smart students in Florida.

U. Florida sociology grad students feel intimidated, report says

Some graduate students in the University of Florida’s sociology department feel intimidated and discriminated against by professors in their department, a report stated.