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SPORTS | SOFTBALL

Adams, Lindaman down Penn in midweek contest

By Graham Marsh | Mar. 10, 2020

Defense wins championships and midweek matchups.

NEWS

President Donald Trump took a lot of flack recently for comments

Mar. 10, 2020

President Donald Trump took a lot of flack recently for comments he made about the coronavirus outbreak, including an assertion that because the illness caused by the virus is mild in most cases, many “go to work, but get better.”

NEWS | CAMPUS

First case of coronavirus confirmed in Alachua County; officials await other tests results

By Hannah Phillips , Alexandra DeLuca and Alex De Luca | Mar. 10, 2020

An unknown number of lab tests are still pending

Diane McFarlin, the dean of UF's College of Journalism and Communications, was named a member of Florida Trend Magazine’s Florida 500 list. She attributes her success to the team she works with.

NEWS | CAMPUS

UF College of Journalism and Communications dean announces retirement

By Stephany Matat | Mar. 9, 2020

Diane McFarlin, the dean of the UF College of Journalism and Communications, took over the position in January 2013. She’s been the dean for seven years after a long career in newspapers.

SPORTS | FOOTBALL

Takeaways from Mullen’s first spring presser

By Brendan Farrell | Mar. 9, 2020

Florida coach Dan Mullen made his first appearance of the spring since National Signing Day in February on Monday alongside a handful of players. Mullen discussed a wide range of topics, but here are three takeaways:

The Accent Speakers Bureau announced Monday that Andrew Yang will speak at UF March 16.

NEWS | CAMPUS STUDENT GOVERNMENT

Former Democratic presidential candidate Andrew Yang is making a stop. But it’s not on the campaign trail.

By AJ Bafer | Mar. 9, 2020

Andrew Yang, a former Democratic candidate, will speak in March, the UF Accent Speaker’s Bureau announced Monday. This comes a semester after Donald Trump Jr. and Kimberly Guilfoyle spoke at UF and were paid $50,000 in student fees.

Crew members swab down Florida's House floor at the state Capitol in Tallahassee, Fla., Monday, March 9, 2020, after several members voluntarily submitted themselves for testing of a new strain of coronavirus. The Florida House abruptly recessed Monday afternoon and cleared public galleries after several of its members agreed to be tested for the new strain of coronavirus after recently attending a political event in Washington where one attendee tested positive for COVID-19. (AP Photo/Bobby Caina Calvan)

METRO

Virus threat: Florida governor declares state of emergency

By Caina Calvan | Mar. 9, 2020

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Swift-moving developments over the new coronavirus ricocheted across Florida's Capitol as Gov. Ron DeSantis declared a state of emergency Monday and lawmakers disrupted their legislative session so crews in surgical gowns could swab down the House chambers.

SPORTS | OTHER SPORTS LACROSSE

Florida’s stock falls in the polls, 3 Gators earn weekly awards

By Christian Ortega | Mar. 9, 2020

The Gators fell to a three-way tie for seventh in Monday's edition of the Inside Lacrosse Maverik Women's Division I Media Poll.

NEWS | CAMPUS UF ADMINISTRATION

UF urges faculty to move classes online to prevent spread of coronavirus

By Hannah Phillips | Mar. 9, 2020

Though not a requirement, it likely will be by the end of the semester, UF officials say

SPORTS | OTHER SPORTS TENNIS

Singles spell doom for Florida against Texas A&M

By Zachary Huber | Mar. 9, 2020

Alachua County residents show up to vote in the Florida primaries at the Reitz Union Sunday evening.

METRO | POLITICS

What you need to know about Florida’s presidential primaries

By Alyssa Feliciano | Mar. 9, 2020

Floridians will help decide on the nominees for the Democratic and Republican presidential elections. Election day for the state’s presidential primary is March 17, but early voting is going on until Saturday. Florida is a closed-primary state, which means voters can only vote for candidates in their registered party. Gainesville voters can elect city commissioners, regardless of party.

OPINION | COLUMNS

Don’t lose sight of the upcoming election

Mar. 9, 2020

As a student, it can be easy to forget about elections because of everything else going on in your life. With classes, part-time jobs and other extracurricular activities, it’s intimidating to even think about fitting an election into an already chaotic schedule. Luckily, voting is convenient and effortless, thanks to a variety of voting options.

SPORTS | OTHER SPORTS GOLF

UF wins Gators Invitational behind four top-10 finishers

By Christian Berry | Mar. 9, 2020

Florida defended its home course this weekend and dominated the Vystars Gators Invitational at Mark Bostick Golf Course, winning its second-straight tournament by 18 strokes.