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OPINION | EDITORIALS

The actual, actual dystopian reality of the US

Jan. 11, 2017

Last week, we published an editorial discussing reasons why a hypothetical dystopian fate of the U.S. was more similar to a Huxleyan dystopia (massive inputs of meaningless information that detract from important news; control by desire and pleasure) instead of the typical Orwellian one (censored media; control by fear). This week, we’re going to re- evaluate that claim and amend it slightly.

THE AVENUE | MUSIC

Rapper, personality Riff Raff to perform at High Dive tonight

By Ana-Katarina Stanic | Jan. 11, 2017

Horst Christian Simco, better known by his stage name Riff Raff, will be performing at the High Dive tonight, with doors opening at 8 p.m. for the 8:30 p.m. show.

METRO | CRIMINAL JUSTICE

Man flees police in woods

By Meryl Kornfield | Jan. 11, 2017

A Gainesville man nearly hit two police cars as he fled a traffic stop with a blunt in his mouth. He was found in the woods Wednesday running from police, Gainesville Police said.

THE AVENUE | MOVIES AND TV

Natural history museum to host ‘Fantastic Beasts’ event

By Natalie Rao | Jan. 11, 2017

When the long-awaited “Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them” movie premiered in theatres in November of 2016, Harry Potter fans of all ages were dazzled by beasts of all kinds, from Nifflers to Thunderbirds.

THE AVENUE | MOVIES AND TV

The diverse, must-see movies of the 2017 award season

By Taylor McLamb | Jan. 11, 2017

While many could argue that 2016 was not great for a variety of social and political reasons, it’s no argument that it was a year in which movies flourished. This year particularly proved that diversity and equal representation in filmmaking was necessary for telling intricate stories from all walks of life. While there is still a lot of progress to be made, the movies that scored big in 2016 told perspectives from women, people of color and those within the LGBTQ+ community. In a world as big and diverse as ours, it’s important for everyone’s stories to be heard.

THE AVENUE | MUSIC

Band The Body to play only Florida show at the Atlantic

By Jeremy Haas | Jan. 11, 2017

This Friday, Portland-based experimental metal duo The Body will be coming to the Atlantic right before they embark on a two-month long American tour. The show at the Atlantic will be the group’s only planned stop in Florida for their current touring cycle.

THE AVENUE | MUSIC

Former ‘One Tree Hill’ stars to perform together in GNV

By Rebecca Rubin | Jan. 11, 2017

Before they each made their television debuts on the drama “One Tree Hill,” Tyler Hilton and Kate Voegele were musicians.

THE AVENUE | MUSIC

Local band wins spot in Okeechobee music festival lineup

By Emma Witmer | Jan. 11, 2017

The Delta Troubadours, a rock ‘n’ roll band signed to Swamp Records, will be performing in the 2017 Okeechobee Music and Arts Festival, which runs from March 2 to March 5. The band landed this spot through the “Destination Okeechobee” competition, put on by ReverbNation.

Jasmine Adudu, a 20-year-old African-American studies sophomore, looks for a blazer in the Gator Career Closet in Peabody Hall for an upcoming job interview. Adudu said she heard about the free service that lends professional clothing and accessories from a friend. “There’s actually a big selection,” she said. “More than I expected.”

NEWS | CAMPUS

Gator Career Closet to open online database for wardrobe

By Paige Fry | Jan. 11, 2017

By the end of Spring, UF students will be able to search for clothes from the Gator Career Closet using an online database.

Tracy Fanara, a 32-year-old UF alumna, sits on top of her team’s car in the first episode of the Science Channel’s new show “MythBusters: The Search.” She is one of 10 contestants on the show.

NEWS | CAMPUS

Gator hopes to host ‘MythBusters’ show

By Paige Fry | Jan. 10, 2017

A fan of ripped jeans and baseball caps, Tracy Fanara admits most don’t peg her for a scientist.

NEWS | SFC

Gov. Scott proposes new college tuition plans

By Meryl Kornfield | Jan. 10, 2017

Florida Gov. Rick Scott announced his goals to reduce college tuition and fees Tuesday.

Alex Faedo pitches during Florida's 10-4 loss to Mississippi State on April 9, 2016, at McKethan Stadium.

SPORTS

Roundtable: Which UF team will have the best Spring season?

Jan. 10, 2017

Last Spring, only the Florida track and field team brought a title home to Gainesville. But expectations are higher for some teams this season, and with several sports about to start up, staff writers Patrick Pinak, Ian Cohen, Matt Brannon and Ethan Bauer debate which UF team will have the most success this Spring season.

Clemson's Deshaun Watson holds up the championship trophy after the NCAA college football playoff championship game against Alabama Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2017, in Tampa, Fla. Clemson won 35-31. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

SPORTS | COLUMNS

Column: Does God, if He exists, care about football games?

By Ethan Bauer | Jan. 10, 2017

Following Clemson’s last-second victory over Alabama in Monday’s championship game, coach Dabo Swinney was overcome with emotion.

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

All Gators eliminated at pro tournament

By Mark Stine | Jan. 10, 2017

The F3 Futures Pro Circuit tournament is continuing its action through Jan. 15, but for two young University of Florida tennis players, the competition came to an abrupt end on Tuesday.

Kennedy Baker (left) and assistant coach Adrian Burde (right) celebrate after Baker's vault routine during the NCAA Gymnastics Super Six on April 16, 2016, in Fort Worth, Texas.

SPORTS | GYMNASTICS

Freshman Amelia Hundley is rising star for Florida gymnastics

By Lauren Staff | Jan. 10, 2017

It only took Amelia Hundley one meet to break a school record.

Florida guard Kasey Hill drives the ball against Alabama forward Jimmie Taylor during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2017, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)

SPORTS | MEN'S BASKETBALL

Gators escape Tuscaloosa with sixth straight win

By Ray Boone | Jan. 10, 2017

It was all too close in Coleman Coliseum.

METRO | CITY COUNTY COMMISSION

GNV Commission, Student Senate talk strategic plan, bike safety

By Paige Fry | Jan. 10, 2017

During the rescheduled joint Student Senate and Gainesville City Commission meeting Tuesday, senators asked commissioners how they can improve bicycle safety in the city.

Students are blocked from the main walkway in the Hub after a pipe burst in between the entrance to the Hub and Chick-fil-A on Tuesday morning.

NEWS | CAMPUS

Pipe bursts inside Hub, complicates morning routines

By Katelyn Newberg | Jan. 10, 2017

Workers at the restaurants in the Hub arrived to work Tuesday morning to find water where it shouldn’t have been.

Originally built as P. K. Yonge K-12 Laboratory School in 1932, Norman Hall currently houses the UF College of Education.

NEWS | CAMPUS

College of Education’s online program ranked best in US

By Jimena Tavel | Jan. 10, 2017

The UF College of Education’s online graduate program trumped 262 other U.S. universities to claim the top spot two years in a row.

NEWS | CAMPUS UF ADMINISTRATION

Limited courses available frustrates UF English students

By Romy Ellenbogen | Jan. 10, 2017

Hanna Clayton plans to graduate in three years, but after having trouble registering for upper-level English classes, she’s starting to stress about whether that will happen.

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