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METRO | CRIMINAL JUSTICE

UF student charged with aggravated assault

By Rachael Schirmer | July 8, 2019

GPD says the man vomited on an officer

UF Health Family Medical Center opened in Bradford County on May 1.

NEWS | CAMPUS

UF Health Shands Children’s Hospital ranked nationally

By Sarah Pickett | July 7, 2019

Five medical specialties made the Top 50 rankings

From left, New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio, Rep. Tim Ryan, D-Ohio, former Housing and Urban Development Secretary Julian Castro, Sen. Cory Booker, D-N.J., Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., former Texas Rep. Beto O’Rourke, Sen. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn., Rep. Tulsi Gabbard, D-Hawaii, Washington Gov. Jay Inslee, and former Maryland Rep. John Delaney pose for a photo on stage before the start of a Democratic primary debate hosted by NBC News at the Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts, Wednesday, June 26, 2019, in Miami.

METRO | POLITICS

What do the first Democratic presidential debates mean for college students?

By April Rubin | July 6, 2019

Free college, student debt, climate change and gun control

George Edmondson Jr., also known as Mr. Two Bits, leads The Swamp in his signature cheer before the Gators' 2008 home opener against Hawaii Aug. 30.

NEWS | CAMPUS

Florida superfan Mr. Two Bits dies

By Meleah Lyden | July 5, 2019

George Edmondson -- Mr. Two Bits -- died Tuesday

NEWS | CAMPUS

Doctors and researchers unite at UF’s new neurological institute

By Kasamba Kokayi | July 4, 2019

UF’s new neurological center now brings medical doctors and clinical researchers together like never before.

METRO | CRIMINAL JUSTICE

Robbery investigation at University Commons still ongoing

By Ashley Lazarski | July 4, 2019

On Tuesday, July 2 at 3:10 pm, the Gainesville Police Department received a report of an armed robbery at University Commons.

Libby Shaw (right), senate president for University of Florida student government, receives criticism Tuesday during public comment over the removal of Inspire Senators Ashley Grabowski, the former senate minority leader, and Ben Lima. Eight people read statements from students, alumni and UF staff disagreeing with Shaws actions and asking for the reinstatement of Grabowski and Lima.

NEWS | CAMPUS STUDENT GOVERNMENT

SG Senate hears criticism on two dismissed senators, approves new committee members

By Charlie Daffron | July 3, 2019

Senators and students alike showed up to support former Inspire Senators Ashley Grabowski and Ben Lima at Tuesday night’s UF Student Government Senate meeting.

THE AVENUE | MUSIC

Fourth of July Playlist

By Avenue Staff | July 3, 2019

Add some great tunes to your holiday from the Avenue staff.

NEWS | CAMPUS

GAU calls for investigation following student death

By Charlie Daffron | July 3, 2019

UF’s Graduate Assistants United has requested an investigation by UF looking into the death of Huixiang Chen, an international UF doctoral candidate who was found dead on campus in Benton Hall after taking his own life last month.

NEWS | CAMPUS

Gov. DeSantis signs law to increase percentage of workforce with post-secondary education

By Charlie Daffron | July 3, 2019

The bill will go into effect on July 1

NEWS | CAMPUS

Sen. Marco Rubio joins Bill Nelson for the first event in the Bill Nelson Initiative

By Tori Whidden | July 3, 2019

Over 200 people gathered on Tuesday to hear the senators bipartisan discussion

U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., addresses supporters after winning a second term in the U.S. Senate on Nov. 8, 2016 in Miami. Rubio defeated U.S. Rep. Patrick Murphy, a two-term congressman.

NEWS | CAMPUS

Sen. Rubio, former Senator Nelson to speak at Smathers

By Tori Whidden | July 1, 2019

More than 200 people are expected to attend the event at Smathers Library

The Gainesville Regional Airport has plans to continue a 15,200 square feet terminal expansion in order to accommodate the growing Gainesville population. The second phase of expansion is expected to begin fall 2019. The expansion will include two additional gates, a pet relief area, a lactation lounge, a chapel/reflection room and a play area for children.

METRO

Gainesville Regional Airport expansion project to take off

By Tien Le | July 1, 2019

The project will cost about $16 million

Tampa Bay Rays Principal Owner Stuart Sternberg greets people before a press conference at the Dali Museum in St. Petersburg, Fla., Tuesday, June 25, 2019. Sternberg spoke about exploring the prospect of playing some future home games in Montreal.

SPORTS | BASEBALL

Stuart Sternberg is a disgrace

By Sam Campisano | July 1, 2019

I’m going to try my best not to contradict myself.

Nathan Quinn is a 21-year-old UF psychology senior and president of the UF Pride Student Union. “I didn’t go to any doctor before finding someone I would be comfortable seeing. I luckily was able to find a doctor in Gainesville before moving here for college,” Quinn said.

NEWS | CAMPUS

UF Health transforming medical assistance for LGBTQ+ patients

By Tori Whidden | July 1, 2019

“We are often misunderstood or flat-out denied care due to our identities”

Power forward Kerry Blackshear Jr. (24) averaged 14.9 points per game and 7.5 rebounds per game last year with Virginia Tech.

SPORTS | MEN'S BASKETBALL

Blackshear brings extra element to UF team

By River Wells | July 1, 2019

The Gators men’s basketball team already had a top-10 class to look forward to this fall. On Friday, it made yet another huge addition.

UF track and field coach Mike Holloway led the men’s team to the indoor national championship and the women’s team to a top-10 ranking.

NEWS | CAMPUS

Alligator Awards: University of Florida Coach of the Year

By Dylan O'Shea | July 1, 2019

For our second installment of this summer’s Alligator Awards, four of our writers go head-to-head and debate which Florida coach deserves to be named alligatorSports Coach of the Year. Track and field coach Mike Holloway, football coach Dan Mullen, softball coach Tim Walton and men’s tennis coach Bryan Shelton are all contenders.

Florida catcher Brady Smith is spending his summer with the Chatham Anglers of the Cape Cod League.

NEWS | CAMPUS

UF improves with summer baseball

By Evan Lepak | July 1, 2019

The college baseball season came to a close last Wednesday when the Vanderbilt Commodores defeated the Michigan Wolverines to win the program’s second national championship.

Ashley Grabowski (left) at a May 25 Student Senate meeting.

NEWS | CAMPUS

Inspire Senators appeal seats after forced resignations

By Charlie Daffron | July 1, 2019

Former senators Grabowski and Lima were forced to resign their seats due to non-attendance

OPINION | COLUMNS

The various levels of catfishing

By Amanda Martinez | July 1, 2019

Filters and Facetune can help, but what is the differentiation between putting your best self out there and pretending to be someone you’re not?

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