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NEWS

Women's March on Washington

By Grace King | Jan. 21, 2017

Caeleb Dressel touches the wall at the end of his leg of the 400 meter freestyle relay during Florida’s meet against Auburn on Jan. 23, 2016, in the O’Connell Center.

SPORTS | OTHER SPORTS SWIM AND DIVE

Florida swimming and diving teams split meet at Auburn

By Sean Denison | Jan. 21, 2017

Florida’s men’s swimming and diving team extended its win streak to three by beating Auburn 163-137 on Saturday, while the women’s team fell 197-103.

Devin Robinson attempts a shot during Florida's 88-79 loss to Kentucky on March 1, 2016, in the O'Connell center.

SPORTS | MEN'S BASKETBALL

Column: Allen’s a tease, UF can’t win without Robinson

By Matt Brannon | Jan. 21, 2017

UF center John Egbunu missed the last shot of the first half.

UF guard KeVaughn Allen attempts to shoot over LSU’s Elbert Robinson III during Florida’s 68-62 win over LSU on Jan. 9, 2016, in the O’Connell Center.

SPORTS | MEN'S BASKETBALL

Despite scoring outburst from Allen, Gators fall to Vandy at home

By Ray Boone | Jan. 21, 2017

With Vanderbilt guard Matthew Fisher-Davis guarding him at the hip, KeVaughn Allen tossed up a prayer from the right corner as the final seconds melted off the clock in Florida’s battle with the Commodores.

Alicia Boren performs her floor exercise routine during the NCAA Gymnastics Super Six on April 16, 2016, in Fort Worth, Texas.

SPORTS | GYMNASTICS

Boren leads Gators to victory over Tar Heels

By Lauren Staff | Jan. 21, 2017

It was just a matter of time.

METRO | CRIMINAL JUSTICE

GPD: Sex offender arrested for advertising music lessons

By Meryl Kornfield | Jan. 20, 2017

A Gainesville man, and convicted sex offender, was arrested Thursday after he was found advertising voice and piano lessons on the side of the road, Gainesville Police said.

Kevin Lemos, a 19-year-old computer engineering freshman and Trump supporter, talks to the media as Susan Shapiro, an anti-Trump protester, holds anti-Trump signs in front of Gainesville City Hall on Friday, January 20, 2017. “There’s two of them and hundreds of us,” Shapiro said. “We’re here to stand up for our views on inauguration day.”

METRO | POLITICS

Gainesville greets, protests its new president

By Martin Vassolo | Jan. 20, 2017

Outside Gainesville’s City Hall on Friday, only the sound of cars driving by could be heard.

KeVaughn Allen dunks during Florida's 94-71 win over the University of Arkansas at Little Rock at the O'Connell Center on Dec. 21, 2016.

SPORTS | MEN'S BASKETBALL

Column: Stay aggressive, KeVaughn Allen

By Ray Boone | Jan. 19, 2017

He doesn’t say much.

Kunle Fasasi races in the 400-meter dash during the Florida Relays on April 1, 2016, at the Percy Beard Track.

SPORTS | OTHER SPORTS TRACK

Nigerian sprinter came to UF searching for opportunities

By Daniel Smithson | Jan. 19, 2017

Kunle Fasasi knew if he was to progress in his sport, he would have to leave his home in Nigeria and become a student-athlete in the United States.

Alfredo Perez returns a pass during Florida's 6-1 win over Troy on Jan. 17, 2016, at the Ring Tennis Complex.

SPORTS | OTHER SPORTS TENNIS

Gators underclassmen ready to impress in Spring opener

By Mark Stine | Jan. 19, 2017

The UF men’s tennis team is heading into the dual season ranked No. 11 in the country and with high expectations of success.

UF coach Gregg Troy encourages his swimmers during Florida’s meet against Auburn on Jan. 23, 2016, in the O’Connell Center.

SPORTS | OTHER SPORTS SWIM AND DIVE

Florida swimming looks to carry momentum to Auburn

By Sean Denison | Jan. 19, 2017

Florida’s men’s swimming and diving team fell nine points short against Auburn a season ago. At the time, coach Gregg Troy said that “too many little mistakes” accumulated, costing his men’s team the victory.

Florida guard Delicia Washington (0) drives to the basket around Mississippi State center Teaira McCowan (15) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Starkville, Miss., Thursday, Jan. 12, 2017. (AP Photo/Jim Lytle)

SPORTS | WOMEN'S BASKETBALL

Despite growing pains, freshman making early impact

By Dylan Dixon | Jan. 19, 2017

Delicia Washington’s teammates and coaches have recently begun referring to her as "WIP," a nickname she originally received from head coach Amanda Butler.

Kennedy Baker performs her floor exercise routine during the NCAA Gymnastics Super Six on April 16, 2016, in Fort Worth, Texas.

SPORTS | GYMNASTICS

New leaders stepping up for UF gymnastics

By Lauren Staff | Jan. 19, 2017

The Gators entered the 2017 season with many unknowns.

METRO | POLITICS

On different sides of history

By Molly Vossler | Jan. 19, 2017

This morning, Julia Sutton will slip on a red skirt speckled with white elephants to watch the inauguration of the 45th U.S. president.

OPINION | EDITORIALS

Stand up for your beliefs

Jan. 19, 2017

Today, the nation’s 45th president will place his hand on the Bible, swear the oath of office and assume the presidency. In turn, Michelle, Malia, Sasha, Bo and Sunny Obama will leave the White House. From this day forward, we’ll refer to Barack Obama as our former president.

Trina Hernandez’s home during the renovation on Monday. Rebuilding Together spent about $30,000 on construction.

METRO

Forced into homelessness, Gainesville woman regains normalcy

By Meryl Kornfield | Jan. 19, 2017

“The porta-potty was my birthday present,” Trina Hernandez said, barely containing her giddiness.

METRO | POLITICS

UF professor, a Trump critic, to serve on his committee

By Romy Ellenbogen | Jan. 19, 2017

A UF professor will serve under incoming President Donald Trump on the National Medal of Science committee.

Chrissy Sedgley, the director of operations at the Alachua County Humane Society, and Margot DeConna, the director of development, hold Bernard and Louie, 3- to 4-month-old jindo mixes inside the examination rooms at the shelter on Jan 16. DeConna said, originally, she thought the two dogs might need time to be socialized before being adopted, but after seeing them, DeConna said the dogs might get adopted sooner. “I think they’re going to be highly, highly adoptable,” she said.

METRO

After rescue from Korean meat farm, puppies to be adopted

By Catherine Dickson | Jan. 19, 2017

In the days since Gainesville became acquainted with Bernard and Louie, two puppies rescued from a South Korean meat farm and transported to the Alachua County Humane Society, many have fallen in love.

NEWS | CAMPUS STUDENT GOVERNMENT

Two UF students aim to chronicle 50 years of SG history

By Paige Fry | Jan. 19, 2017

Two friends have spent the past year taking pictures of more than 3,000 pages of UF Student Government resolutions in an effort to create a database.

METRO

Gainesville celebrates Arbor Day

By Romy Ellenbogen | Jan. 19, 2017

A group of about 70 people celebrated Arbor Day on Thursday by planting a ceremonial tree with a golden shovel.

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