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THE AVENUE | ART AND THEATER

‘Horse of a Different Color’ highlights diversity through dance

By Loren Miranda | Feb. 18, 2023

This experimental approach is the foundation of Dance Alive’s most proximal performance, “Horse of a Different Color.” Displayed at the Curtis M. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts on Feb. 18, the experimental ballet will take viewers on a journey to a different realm where anything is possible.

METRO | CRIMINAL JUSTICE

UF student arrested for felony battery of passerby outside White Buffalo

By Aidan Bush | Feb. 18, 2023

A UF student was put into the Gainesville Police Department’s custody Thursday evening on suspicion of punching a passerby until unconscious.

Florida gymnast Trinity Thomas performs her beam routine in the Gators' win against the Missouri Tigers Friday, Feb. 11, 2023.

SPORTS | GYMNASTICS

Thomas shines in devastating loss to No. 8 LSU Tigers

By Jori Rzepecki | Feb. 17, 2023

The No. 2 Florida Gators (8-1, 5-1 SEC) lost on the road Friday against LSU (3-5, 3-3 SEC) inside the Pete Maravich Assembly Center. Florida came into the meet favored after its impressive finish against the then-No. 15 Missouri Tigers, but the team failed to match up.

Florida catcher BT Riopelle celebrates his three-run home run with the Gators during their 13-3 win against the Charleston Southern Buccaneers Friday, Feb. 17, 2023.

SPORTS | BASEBALL

Sproat deals, bats explode in Gators’ opening night win over Charleston Southern

By Ethan Eibe | Feb. 17, 2023

The Florida Gators (1-0) pounded the Charleston Southern Buccaneers (0-1) 13-3 to christen the 2023 season. Senior catcher BT Riopelle led Florida’s offense with five runs batted in, three coming from a home run in the bottom of the first inning.

Florida infielder Skylar Wallace prepares to swing her bat in the Gators' 11-0 win against the Jacksonville Dolphins Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2023.

SPORTS | SOFTBALL

Florida softball continues undefeated record during T-Mobile Tournament

By Alyssa Britton-Harr | Feb. 17, 2023

The No. 3 Florida Gators (6-0) dispatched the Connecticut Huskies (2-3) 9-1 at Katie Seashole Pressly Stadium Friday night.

SPANISH

Gainesville proporcionará $7.2 millones para subsidios de viviendas asequibles

By Siena Duncan and Nicole Beltran | Feb. 17, 2023

La ciudad de Gainesville anunció el 7 de febrero que destinará $7.2 millones a subvenciones para complejos de apartamentos que estén dispuestos a construir viviendas para familias con el 65% o menos del nivel de ingresos medio promedio de la ciudad, lo que asciende a $26,609, según la Oficina del Censo de EE.UU.

Gainesville Mayor Harvey Ward (center) delivers the State of the City address at the Cade Museum while accompanied by the rest of the City Commission members onstage Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2023.

SPANISH

Gainesville lleva a cabo el discurso del Estado de la Ciudad

By Claire Grunewald and Valentina Sandoval | Feb. 17, 2023

El alcalde de Gainesville, Harvey Ward, pronunció su primer discurso del Estado de la Ciudad en 2023 este martes, detallando el progreso de varios proyectos e iniciativas junto al nuevo grupo de comisionados de la ciudad.

Faculty senators listen as UF Faculty Senate President Amanda Phalin addresses those in attendance Thursday, Jan. 19, 2023.

NEWS | CAMPUS UF ADMINISTRATION

UF Faculty Senate approves new AI degree, 2027-2028 academic calendar

By Halima Attah | Feb. 17, 2023

The UF Faculty Senate voted Thursday to approve the creation of a new master’s degree under the Herbert Wertheim College of Engineering and the university’s 2027-2028 academic calendar — both now subject to approval by the Florida Board of Trustees.

METRO | CITY COUNTY COMMISSION

Gainesville City Commission fails to lift lot restrictions for single family zoning

By Siena Duncan | Feb. 17, 2023

The Gainesville City Commission voted 4-3 against easing zoning restrictions for single family homes Thursday afternoon.

Local business owner David Arrighi is closing Thornebrook Gallery after 40 years of business. Arrighi opened Thornebrook Gallery in 1991, three weeks after he graduated from UF with a degree in printmaking.

THE AVENUE | ART AND THEATER

Thornebrook Gallery enters final days in business after 4 decades

By Lauren Whiddon | Feb. 17, 2023

Arrighi opened the Thornebrook Gallery in 1991, three weeks after he graduated from UF with a degree in printmaking. He considers himself lucky because he’s been able to do what he loves every day for the past 40 years.

Florida catcher BT Riopelle walks to the dugout in the Gators' second Spring scrimmage Saturday, Jan. 28, 2023.

SPORTS | BASEBALL

Gators open 2023 season against Charleston Southern

By Ethan Eibe | Feb. 17, 2023

The 2023 Florida Gators baseball campaign hits the ground running Friday night with a three-game series against the Charleston Southern Buccaneers at Condron Ballpark.

Florida guard Nina Rickards drives to the basket in the Gators' 61-54 win against the Texas A&M Aggies Thursday, Feb. 2, 2023.

SPORTS | WOMEN'S BASKETBALL

Florida crushed on road by No. 1 South Carolina

By Topher Adams | Feb. 16, 2023

The Florida Gators (14-12, 3-10 SEC) fell to the No. 1 South Carolina Gamecocks (26-0, 12-0 SEC) 87-56 Thursday night. The Gamecocks outrebounded UF 55-27 in the dominant victory. Three Florida forwards fouled out of the game as it battled against South Carolina’s size inside.

Florida track and field coach Mike Holloway addresses his team.

SPORTS | OTHER SPORTS TRACK

Gators track and field compete in final meet before SEC Indoor Championships

By Namari Lock | Feb. 16, 2023

The Florida Gators stayed in Gainesville to compete in the Florida University Last Chance Meet Thursday.

Rabbi Berl Goldman walks through the crowd of students gathered in Plaza of the Americas as an antisemitic group "Ye is Right" attempts to interview people on campus Thursday, Feb. 2, 2023.

NEWS | CAMPUS

UF Chief Diversity Officer, panelists speak on fighting antisemitism

By Alissa Gary | Feb. 16, 2023

A four-person panel, organized by the office of the Chief Diversity Officer in partnership with UF Hillel and UF Chabad-Lubavitch, met to discuss and answer questions about the rise in antisemitism on campus Wednesday night.

Florida forward Colin Castleton celebrates during the Gators' 82-75 victory against the Georgia Bulldogs Saturday, Jan. 7, 2023.

SPORTS | MEN'S BASKETBALL

Castleton suffers potentially season-ending broken hand Wednesday night

By Jackson Reyes | Feb. 15, 2023

Gators graduate student forward Colin Castleton suffered a broken hand against the Ole Miss Rebels Wednesday night.

Gators softball player Charla Echols hits a three-run home run against the Jacksonville Dolphins in an 11-0 victory Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2023.

SPORTS | SOFTBALL

Florida sweeps past Jacksonville for fifth win of season

By Alyssa Britton-Harr | Feb. 15, 2023

The No. 3 Florida Gators (5-0) blew past the Jacksonville Dolphins (3-3) 11-0 Wednesday night. The Gators continued their 27-game winning streak against the Dolphins.

Guard Kyle Lofton dribbles the ball against the Vanderbilt Commodores in an 88-80 defeat Saturday, Feb. 11, 2023.

SPORTS | MEN'S BASKETBALL

Gators light up Ole Miss in dominant victory

By Jackson Reyes | Feb. 15, 2023

The Florida Gators (14-12, 7-6 SEC) defeated Ole Miss (10-16, 2-11 SEC) 79-64 in the Stephen C. O’Connell Center Wednesday night. The Gators shot an efficient 59% both from the field and from beyond the arc.

FILE - Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis speaks after being sworn in to begin his second term during an inauguration ceremony outside the Old Capitol on Jan. 3, 2023, in Tallahassee, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky, File)

NEWS | CAMPUS

Gov. DeSantis proposes to ban access to TikTok on university internet services

By Alissa Gary | Feb. 15, 2023

Gov. Ron DeSantis announced a set of proposals on internet safety Wednesday, including that the state will ban access to TikTok and other foreign platforms on all public university networks, during a press conference in West Palm Beach.

Rachel Taylor (left) and Will Marshall (right) honor the victims of the Marjory Stoneman Douglas shooting at the five year anniversary remembrance vigil at UF's Plaza of the Americas Tuesday, February 14, 2023.

NEWS | CAMPUS

UF community remembers Parkland mass shooting victims

By Amanda Friedman | Feb. 15, 2023

About 100 people gathered at Plaza of the Americas for a candlelit vigil Tuesday to commemorate the tragedy's 19 victims — 17 who died in the shooting and two who died by suicide after — on its fifth anniversary.

Guest speaker Giancarlo Esposito, a 64-year-old actor best known for his role in "Breaking Bad," addresses the crowd of UF students and faculty before an interview conducted by Ted Spiker, chair of the UF department of journalism, Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2023.

NEWS | CAMPUS

Giancarlo Esposito speaks at UF on Valentine’s Day

By Sydney Johnson | Feb. 15, 2023

The 64-year-old actor, director and producer spoke with Ted Spiker, UF College of Journalism chair, and implored students to stick with what inspires them. During the event, hosted by UF Accent Speakers Bureau, he asked that students not only make their dreams happen, but invite them to happen.

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