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Column: Three observations ahead of the NBA offseason

The Summer-sports lull is here, but most importantly, the NBA season is over, leaving avid basketball fans grasping and clinging at whatever small sliver of sports gossip falls through the July news wires. With NBA teams officially allowed to begin wooing free agents at 12:01 a.m. on Friday, here’s a few observations ahead of the impending NBA offseason.

Senate reacts to Student Body president’s statement

Tuesday night’s Student Senate meeting began with passionate speeches from Senators after the UF community woke up to a letter by Student Body President Susan Webster, published in the Alligator that morning.

Hundreds gather on UF campus to support Orlando

As the afternoon storms disappeared Tuesday, a rainbow appeared and a crowd of more than 600 people stood in silence as Century Tower’s bells rang 49 times.

UF does not consider race in admissions

The University of Texas can now consider race as a factor for student admissions, but those guidelines don’t apply to UF.

UF receives millions in June

UF recently received more than $100 million between the state and a private donor.

UF alumna supports veterans

One student’s challenge will come to a close this weekend.

UF athletics updates football game bag policy

At the next football game, Gators fans will be turned away at the gates of The Swamp if they bring certain bags.

Living History Farm to celebrate 40th anniversary

The Living History Farm will celebrate its 40th anniversary Saturday in honor of its dedication on Independence Day in 1946.

Darts & Laurels: June 30, 2016

So, here we are, dear readers: the end of June. For those of you experiencing your first few days here at UF, we at the Alligator would like to welcome you. And for those returning for Summer C, sorry break was only a week. We realize our opinions editor failed to greet you all warmly and probably frightened you a bit Tuesday by jumping straight into a bleak look at the political scene… Damn it, David… you had one job. Anyway, in the words of The Black Eyed Beans — or whatever they’re called — “Let’s get it started (ha).”

Opinion: Navigating the wolf’s den of undergrad life

Nestled in the evergreen woods of Franconia Notch State Park, New Hampshire, past the visitor’s center and the uphill boardwalk through The Flume, is an attraction known as “Wolf’s Den.” The narrow climbing space drops about 10 degrees cooler compared to the outside air, as it is enclosed by damp boulders and infrequently exposed to the sun. As my family and I, vacationing near these woods, walked toward the den, at least three other families turned back. Whatever we were approaching would surely be arduous or frightening enough to make them turn around, we thought. But we persevered.

Opinion: Americans aren't ready, Soccer will not be popular in the US anytime soon

Since June has become the month of soccer for Europe and the Americas, many have dusted off their national flag sweatsuits and vuvuzelas. However, for U.S. fans, it’s difficult to start parading around with American flag capes. The U.S. needs better players, and to get them, Americans have to play soccer.

Woman loses fingertip after stabbing man

Gainesville Police arrested a Gainesville woman Wednesday after police said she stabbed a man and lost her own fingertip.

Fentanyl drug use on the rise

On Tuesday, The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration released a report on the increased abuse of heroin and the issue of fentanyl, deemed much worse than heroin, being disguised as prescription pills.

Over Easy Creative to throw party Downtown

Downtown Gainesville will transform into an outdoor block party Sunday, with an electronic soundtrack and live art.

Swamp Head to benefit Orlando

Swamp Head Brewery will relaunch its sought-after summer brew Hydroslide today in an event that will donate $1 of every Hydroslide purchase to the OneOrlando fund.

Rally: Which Florida team had a more disappointing finish?

Dressel, Dwyer advance to freestyle finals

Two Florida swimmers and one incoming UF swimmer competed in the 100-meter freestyle on Wednesday for a chance to qualify for the Summer Olympics in Rio.

Q&A: UF student and ‘Bloodline’ actress Taylor Rouviere

Ever watched one of your favorite shows, seen actors your own age and wondered where they went to school? Well if your favorite show is “Bloodline,” one of the show’s stars has been walking around the UF campus with you all along. Taylor Rouviere, 19, plays Jane Rayburn in the hit Netflix show and is going into her third year at UF as a biology and psychology double major. I sat down with her to talk about living in Gainesville and working on an acclaimed TV show as a college student.

This weekend in Gainesville

Whether it’s your first weekend in college (welcome freshmen!) or not, Summer B is a great time to be out and about in GainesVegas, and Fourth of July weekend makes a good time even better. If you’re looking to stay in town, and pass on the chaos that will be Ginnie Springs or Bob’s River Place, below are some things that you should check out.

Festival to screen film on deforestation

Cinema Verde is hosting a special screening of the documentary “Moosehead’s Wicked Good Plan” on Wednesday at Market Street Pub & Cabaret, located at 112 SW First Ave.