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OPINION | COLUMNS

Dear returners: own your experiences, and own this year

Sep. 11, 2016

Hi, friends! You may not recognize my name. That’s because I am brand spanking new to the opinions section! Let me introduce myself. I’m Taylor Cavaliere, and I am so excited to be writing to you all as a columnist this semester! I’d also like to thank you from the bottom of my heart: If you’re reading, then my worst fear (that literally not one person will read my column) has not come to fruition.

UF setter Mackenzie Dagostino (6) and middle blocker Rhamat Alhassan (1) jump for a block during Florida's 3-1 win on Sept. 20, 2015, in the O'Connell Center.

SPORTS | VOLLEYBALL

Gators cruise in 3-0 sweep over Denver

By Ray Boone | Sep. 10, 2016

The Florida volleyball team hosted a block party on Saturday, and the whole Denver team was invited.

Sam Horsfield lines up a shot to start the third round of the SunTrust Invitational on Feb. 21, 2016, at UF's Mark Bostic Golf Course.

SPORTS | OTHER SPORTS GOLF

Improved play puts Gators in the top-5 in Carpet Capital Collegiate

By Jake Dreilinger | Sep. 10, 2016

While sophomore Sam Horsfield set the pace on Friday for the Gators to follow, one of his teammates now finds himself within striking distance of the the Davenport, native.

Florida's Mark Thompson (24) runs with the ball during UF's 45-7 win over Kentucky on Sept. 10, 2016, at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium.

SPORTS | FOOTBALL

Notebook: Florida’s running game gaining traction

By Ethan Bauer | Sep. 10, 2016

Entering the season, Florida touted its running backs.

Jalen tabor (31) celebrates with teammates after intercepting a pass during Florida's 45-7 win over Kentucky on Sept. 10, 2016, at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium.

SPORTS | FOOTBALL

Defense shines in Florida’s SEC-opening win

By JORDAN MCPHERSON | Sep. 10, 2016

Jalen Tabor knew the play.

Luke Del Rio (14) looks to pass during Florida's 45-7 win over Kentucky on Sept. 10, 2016, at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium.

SPORTS | FOOTBALL

Thirty straight: Gators extend winning streak over Wildcats in SEC opener

By Patrick Pinak | Sep. 10, 2016

Luke Del Rio didn’t hesitate when Antonio Callaway snuck behind Kentucky’s defense.

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NEWS | CAMPUS

Community honors 9/11 victims with acts of kindness

By Martin Vassolo | Sep. 9, 2016

One by one, they approached the wooden towers.

Sam Horsfield watches his ball roll toward the cup during Day 1 of the SunTrust Gator Invitational on Feb. 20, 2016, at the Mark Bostick Golf Course.

SPORTS | OTHER SPORTS GOLF

Horsfield sits in first place after first round of Carpet Capital Invitational

By Jake Dreilinger | Sep. 9, 2016

While Florida may not have started the Carpet Capital Invitational the way it wanted to, one golfer set the pace for every other competitor to follow.

NEWS | CAMPUS

UF group invites Milo Yiannopoulos to speak

By Jasmine Osmond | Sep. 9, 2016

A conservative UF group announced plans Friday to invite journalist Milo Yiannopoulos to speak on campus in October.

He might not see the field every game, but linebacker Cristian Garcia is living out his dream at Florida.

NEWS | SFC

THE ROAD LESS TRAVELED: Garcia finds home at Florida

By Ethan Bauer | Sep. 8, 2016

In one hand, Cristina Garcia clutches her phone. In the other, her rosary.

Linda Smith hands Kalani Breen, 11, a shaved ice cup in exchange for $3.50. Breen ordered a cherry-and-cotton-candy shaved ice with marshmallow topping, one of Charlie's sweeter dessert options.

NEWS | FEATURES

Off the street: Family-run shaved-ice truck to open store

By Molly Donovan | Sep. 8, 2016

The hum of a generator isn’t loud enough to drown out the sound of snowball fights on summer days at a Save-A-Lot parking lot in Gainesville.

SPORTS | COLUMNS

alligatorSports Picks Column: Week 2

Sep. 8, 2016

SITE: The Swamp (cap. 88,548)

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NEWS | CAMPUS

Charging cables now on loan at Marston

By Rosanne Ramraj | Sep. 8, 2016

Students can now borrow charging cables for their phones and computers at Marston Science Library.

Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton speaks at a rally at Johnson C. Smith University in Charlotte, N.C., Thursday, Sept. 8, 2016.

NEWS | CAMPUS

Clinton hosts conference call, talks of improving college campuses

By Catherine Dickson | Sep. 8, 2016

Hillary Clinton urged listeners during a conference call Thursday to actively seek out their peers and help them register to vote.

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METRO

Plans revealed for The Standard, UF student wins free rent

By Catherine Dickson | Sep. 8, 2016

Across the street from UF’s campus, a new apartment complex will tout a rooftop pool and near-doorstep dining.

FILE - In this Sept. 5, 2015, file photo, Kentucky coach Mark Stoops watches his team from the sideline during an NCAA college football game against Louisiana-Lafayette in Lexington, Ky. Stoops made an early splash in recruiting and went from two victories in year one in Lexington to five in year two. Then another second-half swoon last year made it three straight bowl-less seasons for the Wildcats. Four in a row is not acceptable in the SEC, even for a program with relatively modest expectations. (AP Photo/David Stephenson, File)

SPORTS | COLUMNS

Column: Forget the winning streak — UF can’t afford to overlook Kentucky

By Patrick Pinak | Sep. 8, 2016

The last time Kentucky beat Florida in football was 1986.

Felicia Cruce listens as people tell her stories of her recently deceased son, Joshua Hildebrandt, at his memorial held on Thursday at the entomology hall where he used to work.

NEWS | CAMPUS

During memorial, UF student remembered for curiosity, care for life

By Caitlin Ostroff | Sep. 8, 2016

Josh Hildebrandt once pulled over on the side of the road to check on a swallowtail butterfly.

UF football coach Jim McElwain walks out of the visitor's tunnel prior to Florida's 14-9 win against Kentucky on Sept. 19, 2015, at Commonwealth Stadium in Lexington, Kentucky.

SPORTS | FOOTBALL

Florida’s winning streak on line vs. Kentucky

By IAN COHEN | Sep. 8, 2016

Jim McElwain looked confused, as if he was prepared for every possible question except for the one that was just asked.

Robert Lug, a 20-year-old UF mechanical engineering junior, participates at the Pho-eating contest at Taste Pho and Noodle House on Thursday evening.

METRO

Gainesville man becomes pho king at local eating contest

By Jasmine Osmond | Sep. 8, 2016

After 15 minutes of slurping, sipping and supping to victory, one man ate an infant’s weight in soup Thursday.

Rhamat Alhassan swings for a kill attempt during Florida's 3-0 win against Texas A&M on Oct. 9, 2015, in the O'Connell Center

SPORTS | VOLLEYBALL

UF volleyball looking to diversify attack this weekend

By Alejandro López | Sep. 8, 2016

To date, Carli Snyder, Alex Holston and Rhamat Alhassan have been the pulse of Florida volleyball’s attack.

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