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Then-U.S. Rep. Bill Nelson aboard the Space Shuttle Columbia in 1986. This photo and the bumper sticker Nelson is holding in it are part of the collection of papers and other items he has deposited with UF’s Smathers Libraries.

NEWS | CAMPUS

Former Sen. Bill Nelson archives astronomical amounts of papers at UF

By Mikayla Carroll | Feb. 13, 2019

It includes 800 boxes and 260,000 electric files.

Freshman Natalie Lugo logged her first career start Saturday against Hampton.

SPORTS | SOFTBALL

Lugo leads Gators in 3-1 win over UNF

By Brendan Farrell | Feb. 13, 2019

The Gators’ win over North Florida wasn’t quite the way they drew it up.

Freshman Keyontae Johnson scored a team-high 15 points and collected nine rebounds in the Gators' 66-57 win over Vanderbilt Wednesday night.

SPORTS | MEN'S BASKETBALL

Florida survives slugfest to down Vandy

By Tyler Nettuno | Feb. 13, 2019

If there’s one thing UF has going for it, it’s that it doesn’t lose to bad teams.

METRO | CRIMINAL JUSTICE

GPD: Mother and son robbed at home by two suspects

By Katherine Wallace-Fernandez | Feb. 13, 2019

While one accused home invader was arrested Tuesday, the other is still on the loose.

More than 200 students, watched as the Impact candidates — Michael Murphy for Student Body president, Sarah Abraham for Student Body vice president and Santiago Gutierrez for Student Body treasurer — and Inspire Party candidates — Chou, Gouthami Gadamsetty for Student Body vice president and Mackintosh Joachim for student body treasurer — debated.

NEWS | CAMPUS STUDENT GOVERNMENT

Swans, letters and lights: UF Student Government 2019 debate

By Hannah Beatty | Feb. 13, 2019

Student Government’s tug-of-war in The Alligator’s opinion section became the forefront at a debate for executive ticket candidates Tuesday night.

THE AVENUE | MUSIC

Loving the feeling or feeling the love?

By Tranelle Maner | Feb. 13, 2019

Happy Valentine’s Day to all you lovers of life, people and all things nice. Valentine’s Day is historically a day for celebrating your relationship with your significant other and for making each other feel special and appreciated. Thankfully, over the past decade, the rise of celebrating love among people in general has increased in the world. Now more than ever, women are celebrating Galentine’s Day, which is a day for ladies to celebrate ladies. Now that the holiday is here, if you find yourself in need of a girl power pick-me-up or some mood music for that special someone, we’ve got a playlist for you.

”The Proposal” is the first rom-com on this list, because Sandra Bullock gives an intriguing performance as a career-driven woman forced into a relationship for her immigration status, which is quite different than most romantic comedies and makes this film particularly hilarious.

THE AVENUE | MOVIES AND TV

Rom-coms for the most hilarious and romantic Valentine’s Day

By Tranelle Maner | Feb. 13, 2019

It’s Valentine’s Day week and everyone is in the mood to add a little bit more love to their lives. Whether you’re in a relationship or not, romantic comedies are an integral part of our average media consumption. So, as you figure out how to spend time with the people that you care about the most, including yourself, take the time and watch a good movie or two about love and life.

Allison “Allie” Hellier (left) and Michelle Podolnyy (right) are the co-directors of Sister Support Ambassadors.

THE AVENUE | LIFESTYLE

Galentine’s Day

By Vanessa Blankenship | Feb. 13, 2019

Whether you decide to shower your gal pals with sweet candies or rich chocolates, Galentine's Day is a chance for women to cherish their friends while channeling their inner “glorious female warrior,” as “Parks and Recreation” character Leslie Knope would say.

Florida midfielder Sydney Pirreca scored six goals against Maryland last season. The Gators play the Terrapins on Thursday at 7 p.m.

SPORTS | OTHER SPORTS LACROSSE

Senior class gets one last shot against Maryland

By Bryan Matamoros | Feb. 12, 2019

Seniors on the Florida lacrosse team have played Maryland three times throughout their collegiate careers.

SPORTS | COLUMNS

Now is the best time to be an undersized NFL quarterback. Kyler Murray will prove it.

By Alanis Thames | Feb. 12, 2019

Kyler Murray’s announcement on Monday was a mere formality.

UF softball coach Tim Walton and Athletic Director Scott Stricklin cut the ribbon at the unveiling of the newly renovated Katie Seashole Pressly Stadium before the Gators faced the Japan National Team in an exhibition Tuesday night.

SPORTS | SOFTBALL

UF opens newly renovated stadium with exhibition loss

By Mark Stine | Feb. 12, 2019

It wasn’t about the score as much as it was about the occasion.

Florida men's basketball coach Mike White and the Gators play Vanderbilt at 9 p.m. on Wednesday at the O'Connell Center. The Commodores are looking to pick up their first SEC win of the season.

SPORTS | MEN'S BASKETBALL

Florida looks to keep Vandy from attaining first SEC win

By Jake Dreilinger | Feb. 12, 2019

Florida men’s basketball coach Mike White will continue saying it until he is blue in the face: Vanderbilt is a lot better than its 0-10 SEC record shows.

In this Aug. 30, 2016, file photo, author James Patterson poses for a portrait in New York. Patterson has renewed a most welcome holiday publishing tradition, bonuses for independent bookstore employees. The best-selling author announced Tuesday, Dec. 18, 2018, that 333 workers each will receive $750. The winners, nominated by customers and colleagues among others, are listed on the web site of the American Booksellers Association. (Photo by Taylor Jewell/Invision/AP, File)

NEWS | CAMPUS

Read all about it: Author James Patterson will speak at Spring graduation

By Karina Elwood | Feb. 12, 2019

He will not be paid

Edward Jimenez, the UF Health Shands chief executive officer, speaks Tuesday to an audience of about 50 people during a ribbon-cutting celebrating the upcoming opening of the UF Health Rehab Hospital. Jimenez was one of three speakers who made brief opening remarks before a rain shower cut the outdoor ceremony short. The new rehabilitation facility is located on 2708 SW Archer Road and is expected to begin admitting patients on Feb. 19.

NEWS | CAMPUS

Redone and Relocated: UF Health’s new rehabilitation hospital opens this month

By Ana Escalante | Feb. 12, 2019

UF’s revamped rehabilitation center will open its doors Feb. 19.

NEWS | CAMPUS

A look at class of 2023's demographic breakdown

By Dana Cassidy and April Rubin | Feb. 12, 2019

1,766 admitted students are ranked in the top 5 percent of their classes

Honorees broke ground Friday afternoon at the site of the future stadium for the Florida baseball team.

NEWS | CAMPUS

UF baseball will get a new diamond

By Evan Lepak | Feb. 12, 2019

The stadium will cost about $65 million

OPINION | EDITORIALS

Face it. It’ll happen again.

Feb. 12, 2019

Despite our best efforts, life after the Parkland shooting hasn’t changed for the majority of us.

“Dream Daddy” is our recommendation for anyone who enjoys dad bods and jokes.

THE AVENUE | LIFESTYLE

Dating Sim games for lonely hearts

By Alex Camargo | Feb. 12, 2019

Valentine’s Day is centered around one theme: love. It’s something almost every human being craves, and it’s also something people are constantly looking for. Whether it be at a bar, in class or even swiping through the latest dating apps, everyone is looking for some sort of connection.

The Butterfly Rainforest, at 3215 Hull Road, is conveniently located on campus inside the Florida Museum of Natural History.

THE AVENUE | LIFESTYLE

Five great date spots in Gainesville

By Sara Han | Feb. 12, 2019

Love is in the air in Gainesville. Met a cutie in your class, on Tinder or out at The Swamp and want to move things forward? Here’s a suggestion: Take them on a date.

THE AVENUE | LIFESTYLE

Pairs made in astrological heaven

By Jackie DeFreitas | Feb. 12, 2019

Cancer and Scorpio: If you know anything about astrology, you know this is the combination to beat. The connection between these two is almost psychic, like Raven-Symoné gazing into the future. As a double water sign combo, Cancer and Scorpio understand each other’s emotions while also filling in the gaps the other might be missing.

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