2 - The Independent Florida Alligator

OPINION | EDITORIALS

Is Trump a modern-day Hitler?

Oct. 10, 2016

According to Godwin’s law, “As an online discussion grows longer, the probability of a comparison involving Nazism or Hitler approaches one.” For those of you with no background in statistics, this means the longer an online discussion is, the more likely it is that someone will compare Nazism or Hitler to his or her opponent’s side of the argument. Given that this election is immersed in online communication, it’s unsurprising our candidates are already being compared to the early 1900s political movement.

OPINION | COLUMNS

Hurricane Matthew: discerning between fearmongering and facts

Oct. 10, 2016

A few weeks ago, I wrote about the slew of parties and bad decisions that came about in response to Hurricane Hermine. Sure, some people stocked up on bottled water and bread in anticipation of the Category-1 storm, but the majority of us celebrated our day off with some choice beverages and friends. After all, it had been a while since the last hurricane made landfall in Florida and eons since one had caused any long-lasting damage. With Hurricane Matthew, all of that changed.

OPINION | COLUMNS

The key to understanding the art you love: create

Oct. 10, 2016

Yeah, I talked about “Homestar Runner” two weeks ago. That’s fine. I’m going to talk about it again. Here I go. Let’s dance.

METRO | CRIMINAL JUSTICE

Gainesville woman found with weed in vagina

By Caitlin Ostroff | Oct. 10, 2016

Police found nearly 8 grams of marijuana in a local woman’s vagina Saturday.

UF forward Savannah Jordan fights for possession during Florida's 5-2 win against Iowa State on Aug. 19, 2016, at James G. Pressly Stadium.

SPORTS | SOCCER

Led by Jordan and defense, Florida soccer blanks Ole Miss

By Dylan Dixon | Oct. 9, 2016

Savannah Jordan jockeyed for position deep in the penalty box as she watched Samantha Chung blast the ball toward her from about 20 yards away.

METRO

TutoringZone owners cannot file for bankruptcy, judge says

By Melissa Gomez | Oct. 9, 2016

After a yearslong court battle between former owners of TutoringZone and their investors, a judge ruled Thursday they could not file bankruptcy.

UF students and guests fill Flavet field as they wait for Gator Growl to begin Nov. 6, 2015.

NEWS | CAMPUS

UF Homecoming Pageant begins weeklong celebration

By Catherine Dickson | Oct. 9, 2016

Tonight, 45 students will compete in the UF Homecoming Pageant.

Daniel Hopin, a 20-year-old UF public relations junior, covers his face as he watches the two candidates banter back and forth during the UF College Republicans’ watch party on Sunday evening at Social 28’s south building, located at 311 SW 13th St.

METRO | POLITICS

UF students react to the second presidential debate

By Catherine Dickson and Paige Fry | Oct. 9, 2016

Following a weekend of unflattering revelations for Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump, students on both sides of the political aisle gathered Sunday to listen to the presidential candidates debate for a second time.

Florida's Ronni Williams shoots the ball during UF's 92-69 loss to Kentucky in the SEC Tournament on March 4, 2016, in the Jacksonville Veterans Memorial Arena.

SPORTS | WOMEN'S BASKETBALL

Season-ending loss still fresh for Gators

By Alejandro López | Oct. 9, 2016

For a year that began with so much promise, the 2015-16 season ended on a sour note for the Florida Gators women’s basketball team.

UF's Carli Snyder (left) and Rhamat Alhassan celebrate during Florida's 3-0 win against New Hampshire Dec. 3, 2015, in the O'Connell Center.

SPORTS | VOLLEYBALL

Florida uses physical play to dismantle South Carolina

By Skyler Lebron | Oct. 9, 2016

With the No. 11 Florida volleyball team up 18-12 in the third set and holding a commanding 2-0 lead against Southeastern Conference rival South Carolina, all it needed was sound play to close out the rest of the match.

Part of an awning gets blown away at Ocean Walk Shoppes, an open-air shopping mall in Daytona Beach, as Hurricane Matthew makes its way through the area on Friday. The eye of Hurricane Matthew was, at one point, about 10 miles off the coast of Daytona Beach.

METRO

After Hurricane Matthew, Gainesville rallies to help Haiti, North Florida

By Molly Donovan | Oct. 9, 2016

Following Hurricane Matthew’s slight brush with Gainesville, some residents and students have banded together to help those seriously affected by the deadly storm — including those in Haiti and Northern Florida.

UF’s Devin Robinson drives down the court during Florida’s 95-63 win against Auburn on Jan. 23, 2016, in the O’Connell Center.

SPORTS | MEN'S BASKETBALL

Filling the void: Who will take the reigns as UF's scorer?

By Ray Boone | Oct. 9, 2016

It was all over when the sound of the final buzzer rang out across the Charles E. Smith Center.

UF's Kasey Hill (0) looks to pass the ball around Ole Miss' Martavious Newby (1) during the Gators' win against the Rebels on Feb. 9, 2016, in the O'Connell Center.

SPORTS | MEN'S BASKETBALL

For senior Kasey Hill, now is the time to lead

By Matt Brannon | Oct. 9, 2016

Only one Gator remembers Florida’s trip to the 2014 Final Four first-hand.

NEWS | CAMPUS

Gator Growl, UF use Snapchat to reach students

By Livia Ledbetter | Oct. 9, 2016

Student organizations and UF are using Snapchat to promote on-campus events and changes.

NEWS | FEATURES

Transforming the game: Local crossfit gym uses art to inspire

By Molly Donovan | Oct. 9, 2016

Jesus Martinez leans on the cold metal of a pull-up bar and laughs with his 6 p.m. crossfit class.

METRO | CRIMINAL JUSTICE

2 arrested for refusing to evacuate Dignity Village

By Caitlin Ostroff | Oct. 9, 2016

Gainesville Police arrested two men Friday for refusing to evacuate Dignity Village during Hurricane Matthew.

METRO

Man detained after threatening to ‘shoot up’ Gainesville

By Martin Vassolo | Oct. 9, 2016

After a man threatened to go on a shooting spree in the city, Gainesville Police officers searched Bivens North Condominiums for about an hour Sunday, eventually detaining the unarmed man and sending him to a psychiatric facility for treatment.

NEWS | CAMPUS

Cute-pet photo contest to raise money for charities

By Nicole Franco | Oct. 9, 2016

People can submit photos of their furry friends to help raise more than $1,000 for charity by 5 p.m. today.

OPINION | EDITORIALS

Not everyone gets to move forward after Hurricane Matthew

Oct. 9, 2016

Fellow Gators and football fans, we need to sit down and have a chat about your behavior over this weekend. A state of emergency was declared over our great state as Hurricane Matthew wreaked havoc in the Caribbean and our east coast. As of press time, 902 people have perished in the wake of this catastrophic storm.

OPINION | COLUMNS

Think before you help: how intention can hinder effect

Oct. 9, 2016

With the impact of Hurricane Matthew becoming clearer each day, it’s evident Florida was spared the worst of it. It devastated Haiti. While students at UF hoped for the hurricane to cancel class and delay their exams, Haiti was washed out by the hurricane.

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