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OPINION  |  COLUMNS

Mistakes, misunderstandings and nature of jazz

Apr. 9, 2017

As with most cliches and motivational quotes, I’ve forgotten where I first heard the following one regarding jazz music. It goes something like this: “When you play the wrong note once, it’s a mistake. When you play it again, it’s jazz.” On first pass, it seems like a subtle jab at jazz music as a genre, as if every jazz musician out there just hits wrong keys all the time, muttering something to the effect of, “Yeah, man, it’s interpretive art. You wouldn’t understand.”

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OPINION  |  EDITORIALS

It’s pointless to boycott Pepsi

Apr. 9, 2017

Quick recap: Last week, Pepsi came out with a really out-of-touch commercial starring Kendall Jenner, who leaves a photoshoot and brings peace to a vague protest by handing an officer a can of Pepsi. People were, understandably, upset. The commercial was in

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OPINION  |  LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Letter to the Editor: Plans ‘paused’ for IBC

Apr. 9, 2017

Work on the project to rebuild the Institute of Black Culture and the Institute of Hispanic-Latino Cultures began last summer, with student input at different points throughout the process. In the last week, I’ve heard concerns from students surrounding the design and lack of involvement. As a UF alumnus who found a home at the IBC, I recognize and respect the history, significance and fight for these spaces. I want to hear more from our students and alumni, ensuring that I am attending to the experiences of past, present and future Gators. So, we are pushing pause and going back to the drawing board. We will still rebuild the institutes. The current condition of the facilities has not changed. But we will reexamine plans, bring back architects and work to get more ideas, opinions and voices. I greatly appreciate the feedback from students regarding increased communication. We will be implementing many of those ideas moving forward. I will be forming student advisory and alumni advisory committees for each of the institutes. These committees will play an integral role in the design and construction process moving forward. More information will be sent out regarding the committees early next week. I hope many students and alumni show interest in serving on the committees. Additionally, I want students to know that UF Student Affairs has been advocating for increased resources for this project. This past week, the UF Capital Improvement Trust Fund committee met, and their recommendation for more support is moving to the next step for approval. I share your passion for these spaces, and I look forward to more conversations.

For about an hour Friday, about 50 people all sat around a light tan, pentagon cloth sign, with a slit down the middle and a red painted health care “plus” sign and the words, “GAU CARES” underneath.
NEWS  |  CAMPUS

GAU rallies against higher health care costs

By Paige Fry | Apr. 8, 2017

On Friday, more than 50 people — a mixture of UF graduate assistants, undergraduates and faculty — sat on the steps of Tigert Hall holding paper signs reading, “UF show GAs you care,” and “Save Gator Grad Care.”

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