2 - The Independent Florida Alligator

OPINION | COLUMNS

The road less traveled: Avoid our culture of conformity

Apr. 14, 2014

If all I ever did with my life was watch television and read magazines, this is how I would envision my life should be: I should marry a white heterosexual man, have a few rambunctious children, stay at home and use my new Swiffer WetJet and Dyson vacuum, go to the gym for yoga, buy the newest beauty products, sell my clothes when they go out of style and eat Special K cereal until I have the right measurements.

OPINION | COLUMNS

College football players should bargain collectively

Apr. 14, 2014

The headlines are Northwestern University and unionized college sports, but the storyline is universal and highlights an opportunity for us all.

Adam Lane (22) breaks a tackle during Florida’s Orange and Blue Debut on Saturday in Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. Lane was UF’s leading rusher during the game.

NEWS | CAMPUS

Running backs key to new offensive scheme for UF

By ADAM PINCUS< | Apr. 13, 2014

Adam Lane followed coach Will Muschamp’s postgame press conference as the first player to speak. Muschamp quipped about Lane’s height, saying he needed to stand up so the reporters could see him.

Taylor Gushue bats during Florida’s 3-1 win against Florida State on March 18 at McKethan Stadium. Gushue hit a single to start a four-run rally in the eighth inning of UF’s 6-5 win against USC on Sunday.

NEWS | CAMPUS

Eighth-inning rally gives Florida series win against South Carolina

By ADAM LICHTENSTEIN< | Apr. 13, 2014

Florida’s series-clinching win against South Carolina was a group effort.

$Jeff Driskel (6) signals down the field as he scrambles during Florida’s Orange and Blue Debut on Saturday at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. Driskel suffered a fractured fibula against Tennessee on Sept. 21, 2013.$

SPORTS | FOOTBALL

Driskel solid in first game at Florida Field following injury

By MORGAN MORIARTY | Apr. 13, 2014

Jeff Driskel took to Florida Field during Saturday’s Orange and Blue Debut for the first time since suffering a season-ending fractured fibula against Tennessee on Sept. 21, 2013.

After graduating 12 seniors in 2013, Florida looked to 2014 as a year of rebuilding with 11 new players on the field. However, Florida ended conference play undefeated despite the lack of experience. The Gators won their fourth straight American Lacrosse Conference regular-season title, second conference tournament title and made a fourth straight NCAA Quarterfinals appearance.
Next season, Florida will still be fighting to be the No. 1 seed, but coach Amanda O’Leary and company will have to do so in their new conference: The Big East.

NEWS | CAMPUS

Gilroy sets points record in Florida win against Vanderbilt

By EDEN OTERO | Apr. 13, 2014

With the nostalgia of Senior Day lingering and the pressure to stay undefeated in the American Lacrosse Conference apparent, Florida came out ready to take the win Sunday.

NEWS | CAMPUS

Gators defeat Wildcats in last match of regular season

By IAN COHEN | Apr. 13, 2014

Before the start of Sunday’s match, Florida’s three seniors received bouquets of flowers, personalized framed jerseys and a standing ovation from the crowd.

METRO | CITY COUNTY COMMISSION

City of Gainesville requesting information from local residents for wiki page

By Nathan King | Apr. 13, 2014

The City of Gainesville is asking residents to contribute information to its new wiki page.

NEWS | CAMPUS

UF doctoral student crowdfunding his way to Grenada for research project

By Kai Su | Apr. 13, 2014

A UF student is leaving for a research project in Grenada today after raising more than half of his goal via crowdfunding.

METRO | CRIMINAL JUSTICE

Gainesville locals support street performer, rapper at Rally for Raffy

By Jenna Lyons | Apr. 13, 2014

The rapper turned to the cameras. He gave a quick verse:

METRO

Gainesville's Eastside High School ranked 27th most challenging in the country

By Alejandra Escobar | Apr. 13, 2014

A Gainesville high school was recently ranked in the top 30 of the Washington Post’s list of most challenging high schools.

NEWS | CAMPUS

UF Dance Marathon 2014 raises a record $1.5 million

By Alex Harris | Apr. 13, 2014

The hair cuts, resume design and taxi services offered by Dance Marathon fundraisers paid off.

METRO | CITY COUNTY COMMISSION

Gainesville city commissioner joins activist group's fight against GRU’s coal mining

By Hanna Marcus | Apr. 13, 2014

Almost three years after a local organization began its fight to end Gainesville support for mountaintop-removal coal mining, its work and advocacy are beginning to pay off: A city commissioner has joined the charge.

Hamlet, left, and Magic have been honored as Breyer model horses for 2014. Both horses work at UF Health Shands Rehab Hospital. They appeared at the UF College of Veterinary Medicine Open House on Saturday.

METRO

Therapy horses’ first visit highlight of UF vet school open house

By Beatrice Dupuy | Apr. 13, 2014

A small crowd gathered to take a peek at Ava’s ultrasound.

METRO

Palestinian students visit Gainesville in sister city program to raise money, awareness

By Amanda Kastrinos | Apr. 13, 2014

Palestinian and Gainesville families came together this weekend to raise money and awareness for a proposed school for the deaf in the West Bank, near Palestine.

METRO | CRIMINAL JUSTICE

Florida man arrested for assault after argument about toilet paper

By Jenna Lyons | Apr. 13, 2014

Gainesville Police arrested a local man after he threatened his roommate in a fight over a roll of toilet paper.

METRO

Readers flock to Friends of the Library Book Sale hours early

By Samantha Blend | Apr. 13, 2014

Louise Marra had been sitting in the same chair in the same parking lot for about 24 hours as the line wrapped around North Main Street and Northwest Sixth Avenue in downtown Gainesville.

OPINION | EDITORIALS

Florida’s guns-and-riots bill cause for worry

Apr. 13, 2014

The Florida House passed an insane new bill regarding guns and riots last week, prompting Cliff Schecter of the Daily Beast to say, “you could call Florida the Grand Ole Opry of gun nuttery.”

OPINION | COLUMNS

Home run king speaks truth about Obama

Apr. 13, 2014

Home run king Henry “Hank” Aaron shed his quiet demeanor last week, chastising Republicans for derailing President Barack Obama’s agenda. Aaron — like many — believes the vitriol many spew at Obama has less to do with political disagreements and more to do with race.

OPINION | COLUMNS

Mating call: A guide to finding your next no-strings-attached hookup

Apr. 13, 2014

The weather is starting to heat up, and students are shedding their polar vortex sweaters for muscle tanks, crop tops, swimsuits and anything that shows off their midriffs or deltoids.

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