PALS, Rockey’s host dueling piano event in Gainesville
Rockey's Dueling Piano Bar will host an event for PALS (Partners In Adolescent Life Support).
View ArticleIn The News: Publix recall, bullying in TV shows, new documents in theatre...
Publix recalls its bags of Hearts of Romaine – South Florida Sun-Sentinel.com – Publix Supermarkets has issued a voluntary recall for 10-ounce bags of Publix Hearts of Romaine because they are reported...
View ArticleRiver Phoenix Center for Peacebuilding sponsors anti-bullying rally
Showing support for bullied students throughout the country is as simple as wearing orange. The River Phoenix Center for Peacebuilding is sponsoring a march and rally against bullying in schools...
View ArticleFlorida House bill introduced that would prohibit cyberbullying
A bill prohibiting cyberbullying will be introduced to the house Wednesday. Co-sponsor of the bill Rep. Mike Fasano said the bill would leave punishment for cyberbullying up to each school board...
View Article‘Embrace your differences,’ says 14-year-old author with genetic condition
Isabelle Hadala was born with ectodermal dysplasia, a genetic condition known as “lobster claw syndrome” that affected the development of her teeth, fingers and toes. She spoke to an audience of 500...
View ArticleFlorida bill cracks down on cyber bullying in schools
A Florida senate committee unanimously passed a bill that would allow schools to more strictly discipline cyber bullies.
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Gainesville Organizations Recognize Bullying During Peacebuilding Month
Gainesville organizations are teaming up to help prevent bullying, both in schools and on the Internet during Gainesville's Community Peacebuilding Month.
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Marion County Set to Change Cyberbullying Prevention Policy
Marion County public schools have updated the 2014-2015 Code of Conduct. It now includes a way for administrators to address cyberbullying cases that occur off campus.
View ArticleIn The News: Man Arrested For Boston Marathon Scare, Missing Toddler Found in...
Man arrested after backpacks left near site of Boston Marathon finish line – Boston police took an unidentified man into custody after two suspicious backpacks were left lying on the street near the...
View ArticleAlachua County Rape, Crisis Center Works To Battle Sexual Assault
Sixty percent of sexual assault cases for both males and females are unreported, according to the Rape, Abuse and Incest National Network. Florida has been working to provide local communities with the...
View ArticleGainesville Group Collects Box Tops in Effort to Fight Bullying
A father's quest to help his disabled son take a stand against bullying has resulted in a non-profit organization in Gainesville, Box Tops for Makenley. General Mills will donate the money collected...
View ArticleBlock party seeks to put violence, disease stats on “Road to Zero”
Road to Zero event seeks to curtail statistics on violence and sexually-transmitted diseases with speakers, pamphlets and free testing.
View ArticlePictures: March and Rally for Peace
Peaceful Paths, the Hippodrome theater and River Phoenix Center for Peacebuilding partnered for a Unity Day march and rally on Oct. 5.
View ArticleCosplayers Take Anti-bullying Initiative To Next Level
Longtime Gainesville cosplayer Erin McConnell is spearheading a Facebook initiative called "Heroes United Against Cosplay Bullying," which encourages cosplayers -- costume role-playes -- to combat...
View ArticleTrial Date Set For ACLU, Lake County School’s Gay-Straight Alliance Case
May 2 has been set as the trial date for a lawsuit challenging the Lake County School Board's refusal to allow students at Carver Middle School in Leesburg, Florida, to form a gay-straight alliance....
View ArticleVine Makes Celebrity Out Of Local Actor
Gainesville resident Thomas Sanders has produced about 800 Vine videos and amassed an army of 5.8 million followers on the social app. Despite this new-found fame, Sanders is still an active member of...
View Article“Dear Fat People” video sparks debate, increased discussion of obesity in...
Tanisha Bennett, founder of Being a Girl, discusses the Dear Fat People video. The UF-based group is dedicated to empowering girls and talks about international video's effect on body image, fitness...
View ArticleSocial-Emotional Program Aims To Reduce Bullying
At A. Quinn Jones Exceptional Student Center, every student uses seventh period for social-emotional learning. Designed to help reduce bullying, the class is the first regularly scheduled class of its...
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