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OPINION | COLUMNS

In a culture of ‘sorry not sorry,’ we still apologize — a lot

Nov. 6, 2018

"I'm sorry" is still the default response

Nestor Garcia, a 21-year-old industrial engineer major, attends the early voting session on Oct. 22, 2018, at the J. Wayne Reitz Union to vote for the first time.

METRO | POLITICS

Election day live coverage

Nov. 6, 2018

Turnout is already up. Watch to see how the elections swing tonight.

Visitors walking through the doors of the exhibition hall are met with this display introducing the exhibition itself. Behind the display to the right, a video of a man attempting to crack through the ice of a frozen lake plays, its sound ringing throughout the space during one's visit. Past the display to the left, the rest of the exhibition unfolds. Photo by Maria Kuran.

NEWS

Art and politics converge in an exhibition addressing climate change

By Maria Kuran | Nov. 6, 2018

The world’s population continues to grapple with climate change, hence the reason why exhibitions like that of the Harn Museum play a large role in dismantling fear and instead instilling the desire to create change.

Nicholas Moore-Lefauve, a 20-year-old information systems and operations management major, puts on his "I Voted" sticker during the first day of early voting at the J. Wayne Reitz Union Monday morning. This is the third time Moore-Lefauve has voted in his life.

METRO

Incorrect ballots distributed at precinct 27

By Dana Cassidy | Nov. 6, 2018

Three voters have already notified the Supervisor of Elections.

NEWS | CAMPUS

UF’s Vice President and CIO named to higher education board

By McKenna Beery | Nov. 5, 2018

This is the first time anyone at UF has been appointed to the position.

Emma Gonzalez, a 18-year-old Stoneman Douglas Graduate, throws shirts to UF students Monday night at Turlington Plaza. Gonzalez is a member of the National March For Our Lives team who coordinated the event with March For Our Lives Gainesville to get students to vote in the upcoming election.

NEWS | CAMPUS

March for Our Lives team encourages UF students to vote

By Hannah Beatty | Nov. 5, 2018

Emma González and David Hogg were in attendance

NEWS | CAMPUS

UF Study Abroad Office sells bamboo straws

By Kaylin Purvis | Nov. 5, 2018

The straws cost $1.

Gainesville Fire Rescue firefighters come out of the Biomedical Sciences Building in bunker gear after assessing the chemical spill on Monday, Nov. 5, 2018. The spill was contained within the fume hood and the hazmat team determined that the room was safe.

NEWS | CAMPUS

UF student injured with minor chemical burns after spill in science building

By Chris Day | Nov. 5, 2018

The hazmat team determined it was an acid

Senior McClain Kessler wrapped up his fall season with a doubles loss in the Round of 16 at the Dick Vitale Clay Court Classic.

SPORTS | OTHER SPORTS TENNIS

Dimitrova finishes strong, men sputter at end of tourney

By Brendan Farrell | Nov. 5, 2018

Women’s team rebounds after tough opening day

Sophomore outside hitter Paige Hammons recorded a game-high 16 kills and added four service aces in Florida’s four-set win against Arkansas on Sunday afternoon.

SPORTS | VOLLEYBALL

Gators rally past Arkansas for program’s 1,000th win

By Dylan Rudolph | Nov. 5, 2018

Paige Hammons lined up for a serve in the second set donning her bright, highlighter orange headband and smacking her gum as she had done every match previous. Her serve slapped the tape of the net, but it crept over the side and fell just out of reach of three Arkansas defenders, causing them to look up in the rafters of the O’Connell Center and wish they were as fortunate.

Guard Jalen Hudson said he’s looking forward to opening the season against FSU. “I live for games like this. I never had a season where your first game is a really tough competitor and a rival,” he said.

SPORTS | MEN'S BASKETBALL

Gators look to end losing streak to ‘Noles in season opener

By Tyler Nettuno | Nov. 5, 2018

Scottie Wilbekin and Patric Young donned the orange and blue the last time the Florida basketball team scored a win against rival Florida State.

Goalkeeper Kaylan Marckese player her last season in Orange and Blue, leaving behind big shoes to fill along with the team's nine other graduating seniors.

SPORTS | SOCCER

Post Mortem: Becky Burleigh’s first losing season found redemption at its end

By River Wells | Nov. 5, 2018

Seven wins, 10 losses, and four ties.

SPORTS | COLUMNS

Gators’ issues during loss were nothing new

By Lost City of Alanis | Nov. 5, 2018

Success has a way of disguising flaws.

Quarterback Kyle Trask took over for Feleipe Franks with five minutes to go in the third quarter in Saturday’s 38-17 loss to Missouri. He led a scoring drive in his first series.

SPORTS | FOOTBALL

Gators find more questions than answers in loss to Mizzou

By Morgan McMullen | Nov. 5, 2018

It must have been tough for Feleipe Franks.

METRO | POLITICS

The migrant caravan is a boogeyman

Nov. 4, 2018

Which is it — a murderous band of disease-ridden invaders working diligently to bring terrorism and havoc into our country or a group of women and children walking slowly toward the U.S. fleeing gang violence and seeking asylum?