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SPORTS | FOOTBALL

Stakes are high as UF looks for redemption

By Sam Campisano | Nov. 15, 2019

On paper, Florida should win its SEC finale at Missouri tomorrow.

SPORTS | OTHER SPORTS CROSS COUNTRY

Florida tries to keep season alive in Tallahassee

By Joseph Salvador | Nov. 15, 2019

Florida will compete in what may be its final meet of the season in Tallahassee on Friday at 8:30 a.m. when Florida State hosts the NCAA South Regional Championships.

Gainesville Regional Utilities general manager Edward Bielarski Jr discusses increasing electric rates with the Gainesville City Commission on Wednesday during a meeting. Gas rates will increase by 0.57 percent, wastewater by 0.42 percent and water by 0.44 percent.

NEWS | FEATURES

Why Gainesville faces some of the highest utility rates in the state

By Lina Ruiz | Nov. 14, 2019

After living in Gainesville for eight years, Danielle Chanzes shared her struggles with city commissioners during public comment.

NEWS | CAMPUS

Former UF resident assistant’s case addressed in court

By Dana Cassidy | Nov. 14, 2019

The case of a former UF resident assistant accused of attempted sexual battery is still up in the air as of Thursday night.

NEWS | CAMPUS STUDENT GOVERNMENT

Letter to the Editor: Seven reasons it’s not great to be a Florida Gator

Nov. 14, 2019

Although being ranked seventh among the top U.S. public colleges and universities is an achievement we can be proud of, it should not overshadow the dire issues at UF.

A member of the Los Angeles County Sheriff Department stands outside of Saugus High School with his weapon drawn after reports of a shooting on Thursday, Nov. 14, 2019, in Santa Clarita, Calif. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)

OPINION | EDITORIALS

The U.S. needs help, and not with just guns

By The Alligator Editorial Board | Nov. 14, 2019

Usually, the editorial board likes to take it easy on Fridays and publish a series of “Darts and Laurels” in order to lighten the mood for the weekend and provide our opinions on different things happening in the news.

SPORTS | MEN'S BASKETBALL

Gators survive upset bid, defeat Towson in final minutes

By Evan Lepak | Nov. 14, 2019

For Florida, Thursday night’s game was supposed to produce a get back-on-track type of performance at the O’Connell Center.

W. George Allen, the first African-American graduate of the UF College of Law, speaks to the Black Law Students Association and the Josiah T. Walls Bar Association on Friday.

NEWS | CAMPUS

Friends remember ‘Florida Icon’ W. George Allen’s life and legacy

By Hope Dean | Nov. 14, 2019

It was 1954, and about 30 Florida A&M University freshmen sat in a classroom during orientation. A student in the back row, W. George Allen, was the first to stand up and introduce himself.

OPINION | COLUMNS

Your ideal body shape should be your own

By Hannah Whitaker | Nov. 14, 2019

As a society, we must stop making certain body shapes and sizes trendy. This isn’t a revolutionary or unpopular opinion, but it is something I constantly see and am affected by daily. I am imploring us, as human beings, to stop accepting unhealthy body ideals. Young women are constantly bombarded with images of thin bodies with perky breasts on social media and ad campaigns. These body types are by no means average — or even healthy — yet, women grow up desiring to look like supermodels. We must put an end to the fetishization of certain body types. We shouldn’t only praise one breast size, as this is something no one has control over. Thigh gaps aren’t an indicator of health, and plenty of healthy people don’t have thigh gaps. We should begin to promote healthy bodies, not idealistic bodies. Regardless of body shape, you should celebrate your body.

NEWS | CAMPUS UF ADMINISTRATION

Breaking my moratorium on more alligator statues

By Kent Fuchs | Nov. 14, 2019

At the University of Florida, we have one statue of a UF president, Albert Murphree, who was our second president. We have three statues of Heisman Trophy winners: Steve Spurrier, Danny Wuerffel and Tim Tebow. And we have many, many statues of alligators.

President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump attend ceremony at the New York City Veterans Day Parade at Madison Square Park in New York, Monday, Nov. 11, 2019. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)

OPINION | COLUMNS

The truth behind feminism today

By Carly Sloane Gettleman | Nov. 14, 2019

The fight for gender equality is ingrained in the United States’ history. Beginning in the mid-1800s with the battle for women’s suffrage, feminism has been in the spotlight of politics. Unfortunately, in today’s society, feminists’ efforts have become extreme.

Sen. Gary Farmer (D) said that gun violence is a public health emergency and that legislators should treat it as such. “The time to act is now,” he said.

METRO

March For Our Lives hand delivers gun safety plan to governor's office

By Alex DeLuca | Nov. 14, 2019

Nearly five hours away from the Florida State Capitol, Logan Rubenstein’s phone flashed with news headlines. There was another school shooting –– this time, in Santa Clarita, California.

METRO | CRIMINAL JUSTICE

Man wanted, accused of sexually battering someone while armed

By Dana Cassidy | Nov. 14, 2019

Law enforcement is looking for a man who they say sexually battered a person at gunpoint in September.

People wait for students and updates outside of Saugus High School after reports of a shooting on Thursday, Nov. 14, 2019, in Santa Clarita, Calif. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)

NEWS | NATIONAL

Several hurt in California school shooting, gunman caught

By AP NEWS | Nov. 14, 2019

SANTA CLARITA, Calif. (AP) — Several people were injured Thursday during a shooting at a Southern California high school and the gunman was in custody, authorities said.

SPORTS

UF community discusses sports, social justice in ESPN speaker series

By Eli Rosen | Nov. 13, 2019

Nearly 50 years ago, former Jacksonville University basketball player Artis Gilmore, along with the rest of the JU basketball team walked into a restaurant for a team dinner following a hard-fought game. Restaurant management said the team could be seated. Their only condition: African American players on the team had to eat in the kitchen.

Donald Trump Jr. speaks to a crowd of more than 800 people Thursday evening. Trump’s speech was met with a mixture of cheers and boos.

METRO | POLITICS

University Police spent more than $10,000 for Trump Jr., Guilfoyle visit

By Ana Escalante | Nov. 13, 2019

Protesters called Donald Trump Jr. and Kimberly Guilfoyle’s $50,000 visit to UF last month a waste of student funds. Now, they can add $10,000 to that bill.