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Students march for the rights of elephants and rhinos in Asia at Depot Park on Sunday afternoon.

METRO

Third march for elephant preservation held at Depot Park

By Jessica Giles | Oct. 8, 2017

To Ron Chandler, the Garo Hills in India are the most beautiful place on earth.

Eddy Pineiro's missed extra point against LSU ended up being a difference-maker in UF's 17-16 loss.

SPORTS | FOOTBALL

Gators kicker Eddy Pineiro’s miss stings harder because of his history

By Ethan Bauer | Oct. 7, 2017

Eddy Pineiro’s right foot has redefined the word “kicking.”

Gators athlete Kadarius Toney is wrapped up by LSU defenders.

SPORTS | COLUMNS

Column: Florida cannot challenge anyone for the SEC title, and Saturday was the proof

By IAN COHEN | Oct. 7, 2017

Funny, isn’t it? The game of football. It’s a confusing sport. One with plenty of randomness that sometimes isn't that random and plenty of measurables that you can’t really measure and plenty of certainties that turn to uncertainties.

Gators running back Lamical Perine ran for two touchdowns against LSU, his second multi-score game in a row.

SPORTS | FOOTBALL

Three bright spots for Florida in Homecoming loss to LSU

By Matt Brannon | Oct. 7, 2017

Florida’s 17-16 loss to LSU showcased the Gators’ struggles to stop opponents on third down, a lack of preparation for pre-snap trickery, and the absence of a sense of urgency when the game was on the line.

Eddy Pineiro missed the first extra point of his career on Saturday against LSU, making the difference in a 17-16 loss for Florida on Homecoming.

SPORTS | FOOTBALL

Gators fall to Tigers 17-16 behind missed PAT, fourth quarter struggles

By Dylan Dixon | Oct. 7, 2017

Eddy Pineiro has watched plenty of extra point attempts sail through the uprights of Ben Hill Griffin Stadium over the course of his career.

Eight Gators writers pick eight college football games from around the country.

SPORTS | COLUMNS

Picks column Week 6: Homecoming edition

Oct. 6, 2017

There’s nothing quite like Homecoming week at the University of Florida — as long as you exclude all the Homecoming weeks at other colleges. But one thing UF has going for it this weekend is a premier college football matchup between the Gators, who feel like they can conquer the world after beating Vanderbilt, and a team that almost knocked off Troy last weekend. The LSU Tigers come into Gainesville looking to find the win column for the first time since beating Syracuse two weeks ago. But while LSU had little trouble taking down the Orange, we’ll find out Saturday if they can beat the Orange and Blue.

Lauren Perry runs during the 2016 Mountain Dew Gator Invitational on Sept. 24, 2016, at Mark Bostick Golf Course.

SPORTS | OTHER SPORTS CROSS COUNTRY

Gators cross country teams place third at FSU Invitational

By Alana Gomez | Oct. 6, 2017

In their last meet of the regular season, both the men’s and women’s cross country teams placed third at the FSU Invitational.

NEWS | FEATURES

‘Corporate is really taking over’: Gainesville’s small businesses close

By Jessica Giles | Oct. 6, 2017

Jolie Nantz misses the laughter the most.

OPINION | COLUMNS

Gov. Scott has blame in nursing home tragedy

Oct. 6, 2017

Gov. Rick Scott has made every effort to wash his hands of the Sept. 13 South Florida nursing home tragedy, which left 12 residents dead. In my opinion, he shouldn’t absolve himself so quickly.

OPINION | COLUMNS

Patreon is a nod to the past and a jump into the future of expression

Oct. 6, 2017

The Renaissance is known as the “cultural bridge between the Middle Ages and modern history,” according to Wikipedia, with the genesis being in Florence, Italy, in the 14th century. It was a vibrant period of exploding artistic expression and impressive intellectual and philosophical exploration.

NEWS | CAMPUS

Counseling & Wellness Center tries to secure permanent funding

By Romy Ellenbogen | Oct. 6, 2017

To get an appointment at UF’s Counseling & Wellness Center, Laura Uribe had to sign up the first day of her freshman year.

OPINION | DARTS LAURELS

Darts & Laurels

Oct. 6, 2017

It’s the Homecoming football game, and you and your friends have been eagerly waiting all week to watch the Gators crush the Louisiana State University Tigers. You’re a little groggy after staying up late to watch Snoop Dogg perform at Gator Growl, but — let’s be honest — it was worth it.

NEWS | CAMPUS