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NEWS

11 UF student-athletes test positive for COVID-19

By River Wells | June 23, 2020

UF has confirmed that 11 of its student-athletes have tested positive for COVID-19.

NEWS | CAMPUS UF ADMINISTRATION

'Gator bait' chant faced opposition years ago. Nothing came of it.

By Noah Ram | June 23, 2020

Students weigh in on UF President Kent Fuchs' decision to no longer perform the chant

METRO | CITY COUNTY COMMISSION

City Commission starts research into police reform, plans to honor BLM movement

By Tristan Wood | June 22, 2020

A commission-appointed council will review GPD functions, explore options

COVID 19 | ALACHUA COUNTY

Alachua County reports 22 new COVID-19 cases as Florida hits 100,000

By Grethel Aguila | June 22, 2020

Most of Alachua County’s reported cases are in residents aged 15-24

Patrisse Cullors, Alicia Garza and Opal Tometi will speak June 25 at 6:30 p.m.

NEWS | CAMPUS STUDENT GOVERNMENT

Black Lives Matter founders to be paid $10,000 each to speak

By Nicole Rodriguez | June 22, 2020

Accent Speakers Bureau paid recent speakers $50,000 to speak in similar events

At a June 13 demonstration near the Gainesville Police Department, protesters chant "No justice, no peace," and a sign reading "Defund The Police" can be seen in the background.

METRO

ACSO says it has already met calls for police reform, community members say they want more

By Serra Sowers | June 22, 2020

While the sheriff’s office says #8cantwait measures are in place, a Gainesville activist said the community needs more than compliance

Signs outside of the Headquarters Branch of the Alachua County Library District direct patrons interested in curbside service.

METRO

Alachua County Library District expands curbside service for library card needs

By Morgan Goldwich | June 21, 2020

The library district renewed almost 300 library cards and issued 49 new ones since introducing expanded curbside services

OPINION | COLUMNS

Dear administrators: Here are steps to fix UF Student Government

By Zachariah Chou | June 21, 2020

From reforms to committee selection, Senator Zachariah Chou discusses what he sees as ways to solve problems within SG

UF Gator Band member and EMT Lauren Mizell risks contracting COVID-19 while transporting patients on an ambulance.

COVID 19 | UF

UF Gator Band mellophone player joins EMT unit in Atlanta

By Diane Hernandez | June 21, 2020

Lauren Mizell transports patients in the midst of the pandemic

FILE - In this June 26, 2019, file photo, Vanderbilt players celebrate winning Game 3 and the champinship of the NCAA College World Series baseball finals against Michigan in Omaha, Neb. If not for the coronavirus pandemic, there would have been a World Series championship series Omaha, Nebraska. (AP Photo/Nati Harnik, File)

SPORTS | BASEBALL

What We’re Missing: College World Series

By Tyler Nettuno | June 21, 2020

The months of April, May and June are more frenetic than any other times of the year when it comes to sports. From March Madness to the NBA and NHL playoffs, this time of year serves as the culmination for many different leagues, resulting in a cacophony of high stakes showdowns at a breakneck pace.

FILE - In this Oct. 16, 2019, file photo, Pittsburgh Penguins' Jake Guentzel celebrates after scoring during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the Colorado Avalanche in Pittsburgh. Guentzel feared his season was over thanks to a shoulder injury in December. The "pause" caused by the pandemic has given him renewed optimism that he will be ready when the playoffs hopefully being this summer. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar, File)

SPORTS | COLUMNS

What We're Missing: Stanley Cup Playoffs

By Brendan Farrell | June 20, 2020

April is usually one of the most exciting months of the sports calendar. The beginning of the MLB season, the NFL Draft, the start of the NBA Playoffs, the Masters and so much more. But, year in, year out, nothing grabs my attention more than the Stanley Cup Playoffs.

NEWS | NATIONAL

UF students and friends reflect on the death of activist Oluwatoyin “Toyin” Salau

By Asta Hemenway | June 20, 2020

Salau, a Black Lives Matter activist, was found dead June 13

NEWS | CAMPUS

Opinion: Don’t let “Gator Bait” chant be excused because of tradition

By Zachary Lee | June 20, 2020

UF and Alligator alumnus Zachary Lee shares his thoughts on the removal of the university's "Gator Bait" game day cheer

UF's required course: Race and Racism or Good Life?

NEWS | CAMPUS

Should students be required to take Race and Racism? UF says no.

By Natalia Galicza | June 20, 2020

UF is already in the process of transitioning from one required course to many courses from which a student can choose

Hoggtowne students and teachers can now return to in-person lessons, as long as they wear masks or social distance.

COVID 19 | ALACHUA COUNTY

Inside a changing industry: Music and art

By Avery Lotz | June 20, 2020

Musicians and artists have felt changes to their industry during COVID-19, but they have found new ways to share their passion from a distance

Ella Conroy (Avery Essex) and Theo Conroy (Kevin Bacon) in "You Should Have Left," written and directed by David Koepp.

THE AVENUE

“You Should Have Left”: A conversation with Kevin Bacon

By Chloe Greenberg | June 19, 2020

David Koepp’s latest thriller is out on-demand everywhere

Early primary voting in Alachua County will be from Aug. 3 through Aug. 15. Polling locations will be open for early voting from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., and can be found on the Supervisor of Elections website.

METRO | POLITICS

Alachua County hopes vote-by-mail will protect voters and poll workers

By Tien Le | June 19, 2020

Voters can request ballots online, through mail, phone or in-person

FILE - In this Sept. 30, 2019, file photo, Baylor women's coach Kim Mulkey, center, talks with players during the NCAA college basketball team's practice in Waco, Texas. The NCAA Division I Council on Wednesday, June 17, 2020, approved a plan to allow college basketball players to start working with their coaches for the first time since the pandemic wiped out March Madness. The summer access period for men's and women's players will begin July 20. (Jerry Larson/Waco Tribune-Herald via AP, File)

SPORTS | WOMEN'S BASKETBALL

What We’re Missing: NCAAW March Madness

By Payton Titus | June 19, 2020

I must admit that I haven’t always been a fervent fan of women’s college hoops or the WNBA — something as a female sports journalist I am reluctant and embarrassed by.

The Oaks Mall is hosting three family-friendly drive-in movie nights in cooperation with Glory Days Presents! and Drive-in Dudes.

THE AVENUE

The Oaks Mall to host family-friendly drive-in movies this weekend

By Manny Rea | June 19, 2020

Retro entertainment returns for modern conditions with a slice of box-office hits

COVID 19 | ALACHUA COUNTY

A brief guide to bonds in Alachua County

By Sarah Mandile | June 19, 2020

Police are taking extra precautions to avoid making unnecessary arrests during the COVID-19 pandemic