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THE AVENUE | LIFESTYLE

The best and worst: shopping second hand in Gainesville

By Mackenzie Duffy | Apr. 5, 2017

With summer break approaching, it is important to save money for vacations, internships, study abroad and so on. However, with the changing weather comes the need for a changing wardrobe. That is why shopping second hand is so great for college students: Besides being environmentally friendly, it saves money. Through extensive research (and probably too much money and time), I have amassed a list of some secondhand clothing stores to check out, and others to steer clear of.

UF attacker Mollie Stevens fights for the ball during Florida's 15-8 win against Denver on March 28, 2017, at Donald R. Dizney Stadium.

SPORTS | OTHER SPORTS LACROSSE

Gators going into Marquette matchup atop Big East standings

By Jake Dreilinger | Apr. 4, 2017

Florida was up 2-0 over Vanderbilt on Saturday when attacker Mollie Stevens won the ensuing draw control.

UF shortstop Sophia Reynoso swings at a pitch during Florida's 15-7 win against Bethune-Cookman on March 29, 2017, at Katie Seashole Pressly Stadium.

SPORTS | SOFTBALL

Despite losing leadership, Gators offense has improved

By Skyler Lebron | Apr. 4, 2017

Just like last year’s squad, the Gators softball team has built a 33-2 record through its first 35 contests.

Florida head coach Jim McElwain looks on during a spring practice at the Sanders Practice Field on March 22, 2017.

SPORTS | COLUMNS

Column: Please, coach McElwain, learn to answer questions

By Ethan Bauer | Apr. 4, 2017

Last week I asked coach Jim McElwain if he thought the word adversity was overused in sports. He stuttered once, stuttered again and finally gave a winding response that didn’t answer the question and somehow brought up the questionable nature of participation trophies.

The tarp is pulled over the field as rain falls at McKethan Stadium during Florida's canceled game against Stetson on Tuesday night.

SPORTS | BASEBALL

Rain saves Gators from lopsided loss

By Patrick Pinak | Apr. 4, 2017

Kevin O’Sullivan has never lost to Stetson in his 10-year tenure as Florida’s head coach.

METRO | CRIMINAL JUSTICE

ACSO: GPD officer accused of pointing gun at ex-girlfriend

By Meryl Kornfield | Apr. 4, 2017

A Gainesville Police officer faces suspension and criminal charges for aggravated assault, stalking, false imprisonment and battery.

Cars drive through flooding in The Ridge at Gainesville’s parking lot on Tuesday morning.

METRO

Two dead in accidents following early-morning storm

By Meryl Kornfield | Apr. 4, 2017

Tuesday morning’s raging thunderstorm brought along with it flooding, power outages and two fatal accidents — one involving an airplane.

Rapper Lil Wayne performs at the O’Connell Center on Tuesday evening.

NEWS | CAMPUS

Students frustrated after Lil Wayne hours late to concert

By Jimena Tavel | Apr. 4, 2017

Although the doors of the O’Connell Center opened at 7:15 p.m. on Tuesday, Lil Wayne didn’t take to the stage until 11:26 p.m., to a mix of shouts and boos.

METRO | CRIMINAL JUSTICE

GPD: Couple arrested after shooting behind Midtown bar

By Meryl Kornfield | Apr. 4, 2017

Gainesville Police arrested a married couple behind a Midtown bar after gunshots were heard Tuesday.

METRO | CRIMINAL JUSTICE

GPD, City Commission crack down on aggressive towing practices

By Molly Vossler | Apr. 4, 2017

The Gainesville Police Department and City Commission are working together to protect residents from towing practices that violate city ordinance.

METRO | CRIMINAL JUSTICE

GPD: Man arrested after stealing from a dozen vehicles

By Meryl Kornfield | Apr. 4, 2017

Gainesville Police arrested a man in connection with a burglary spree in Northwood Pines on Monday.

NEWS | CAMPUS STUDENT GOVERNMENT

UF Senate passes code revisions, adds two executive chairs

By Paige Fry | Apr. 4, 2017

UF Student Senate approved revisions of codes to include two new executive agencies.

NEWS | CAMPUS

UF graduate students relax during appreciation week

By Romy Ellenbogen | Apr. 4, 2017

More than 300 graduate students waited in line for massages, henna tattoos and a yoga class for UF’s second annual Graduate Student Appreciation Week.

NEWS | CAMPUS

UF department ranked No. 1 among universities worldwide

By Romy Ellenbogen | Apr. 4, 2017

New rankings place eight UF programs in the top 10 across all global universities, with UF’s entomology and nematology department ranked first in the world.

Pictured is a depiction of the Agora app on a smartphone.

NEWS | CAMPUS

UF alumnus’ app aims to improve communication in groups

By Jennie Mason | Apr. 4, 2017

A UF alumnus’ communication app is now available for UF organizations to try out.

NEWS | CAMPUS

Spiritual teacher, psychologist talk mindfulness at UF

By Aubrey Hoffman | Apr. 4, 2017

A spiritual teacher and psychologist talked about how they came together to combine their studies

METRO

Alachua County libraries to provide job-skills workshops

By Jordan Folkes | Apr. 4, 2017

Alachua County libraries are helping formerly incarcerated people or anyone interested in getting back in the workforce gain the necessary skills through several workshops.

OPINION | EDITORIALS

Memes and Dada: Making sense out of nonsense

Apr. 4, 2017

The Dada art movement, which began during World War I, was characterized by a rejection of all previous notions of art. Dada artists did not want to create something pretty or pay tribute to rich patrons, religious icons and classic myths. Dada’s goal was to portray nonsense and irrationality, as a commentary on capitalist society, the brewing war and rampant nationalism. One of the most famous works of Dada art is Marcel Duchamp’s “Fountain,” which is a urinal with the name “R.Mutt” signed on the side. Dada was about rejecting past artistic conventions and challenging society, and one of the ways they did that was by purposefully elevating everyday objects into nonsensical art forms.

OPINION | COLUMNS

When we ask questions of moral 'good' or 'bad,' we are missing the point

Apr. 4, 2017

What makes a person good or evil? For many, the answer lies in intent and individual responsibility. Today, I’m going to tell you why it has little to do with either. At least, not in the way you think.

OPINION | COLUMNS

Believe in something else besides yourself

Apr. 4, 2017

I can’t count the times I’ve heard a pop icon or a public figure say, “Just believe in yourself.” A famous person is asked something along the lines of “How did you get to where you are today?” and the response is normally the same: “I believed in myself.” It is said so often that it has become a platitude. But why is it said? And what does it actually mean?

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