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OPINION | COLUMNS

Understand the impact your words can have

May 8, 2017

If you’ve scrolled through social media recently, you’ve probably seen references to a new television show. It’s called “13 Reasons Why.” Now, before you aggressively leap to a positive or negative reaction to those three words, hear me out. I’m not going to spoil anything other than the general premise, so if you haven’t watched the series, don’t worry about me ruining it for you.

OPINION | COLUMNS

Don’t be afraid to waste time

May 8, 2017

I have heard many times that “time” is one of those things you cannot get back. I also find myself occasionally repeating this same message when giving advice. It makes sense that time won’t be given back to you, and you should cherish it, but I feel people abuse the saying — even for the smallest of things.

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May 8, 2017

Aleshia Ocasio crouches on defense during Florida's 15-7 win over Bethune-Cookman on March 29, 2017, at Katie Seashole Pressly Stadium.

SPORTS | SOFTBALL

Softball defeats North Texas, FAMU to conclude regular season

By Cassie Amundson | May 8, 2017

As FAMU pitcher Veronica Burse threw a ball right down the center of the mound, she should’ve realized what was coming.

UF outfielder Ryan Larson jogs to the dugout during Florida's 3-2 loss against Tennessee on April 8, 2017, at McKethan Stadium.

SPORTS | BASEBALL

Gators' offense jumps on Rebels to complete weekend sweep

By Dylan Dixon | May 8, 2017

As Ryan Larson began to jog up the first-base line, Thomas Dillard took one look over his shoulder before turning back to face home plate.

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 down Denver to win third straight Big East Championship

By Jake Dreilinger | May 6, 2017

Denver goalie Maddy Stevenson stepped out of the crease on a Pioneers clear attempt, looking to help ease the pressure Florida was exerting on the clear.

UF outfielder Chelsea Herndon scores a run during Florida's 15-7 win against Bethune-Cookman on March 29, 2017, at Katie Seashole Pressly Stadium.

SPORTS | SOFTBALL

Gators Dominate Mean Green Pitchers for Senior Day Victory

By Skyler Lebron | May 6, 2017

On No. 1 Florida softball’s senior day game against North Texas, the Gators owned a 3-0 through four innings.

UF infielder Christian Hicks swings at a pitch during Florida's 3-2 loss against Tennessee on April 8, 2017, at McKethan Stadium.

SPORTS | BASEBALL

Gators top Rebels in series opener behind wild fourth inning

By Dylan Dixon | May 6, 2017

No matter how hard he tried, James McArthur simply couldn’t put Christian Hicks away.

Janell Wheaton swings during Florida's 5-0 win against Georgia on April 8, 2017, at Katie Seashole Pressly Stadium.

SPORTS | SOFTBALL

Gators offense erupts on Friday night to blowout North Texas

By Skyler Lebron | May 6, 2017

In the bottom of the fifth inning, the Florida softball team had an opportunity to end the game early against the North Texas Mean Green.

UF attacker Mollie Stevens fights off a North Carolina player during Florida's 13-10 loss to the Tar Heels on Feb. 11, 2017, at Donald R. Dizney Stadium.

SPORTS | OTHER SPORTS LACROSSE

Gators advance to Big East Championship with dominating win over Temple

By Jake Dreilinger | May 4, 2017

Temple was slowly creeping back into the game after falling behind 3-0 early on. After ten scoreless minutes, the Owls found the net on back-to-back goals nearly a minute apart and were now within striking distance of catching the Gators.

UF pitcher Kelly Barnhill winds up during Florida's 5-0 win against Georgia on April 8, 2017, at Katie Seashole Pressly Stadium.

SPORTS | SOFTBALL

'Noles top Gators in extras despite Barnhill's 21 strikeouts

By Cassie Amundson | May 4, 2017

The moment Alex Powers nailed the ball, she knew it was going out of the park. With both arms extended in celebration, she watched as her two-run, walk-off homer sailed over the right field wall of JoAnne Graf Field to clinch a victory over the No. 1 Florida Gators.

METRO | CRIMINAL JUSTICE

GPD: Witnesses say bicyclist was fatally struck by street-racing BMW

By David Hoffman | May 3, 2017

Gainesville Police is investigating a crash that left a bicyclist dead late Friday night.

METRO | CRIMINAL JUSTICE

Missing 5-year-old girl from Marion County found safe in Missouri

By David Hoffman | May 3, 2017

An Amber Alert was canceled after a 5-year-old girl from Marion County, who was missing for about four days, was found safe in a small Missouri city more than 1,000 miles away from home.

METRO

FDLE issues Amber Alert for 5-year-old Marion County girl

By David Hoffman | May 3, 2017

A Florida Amber Alert was issued late Tuesday afternoon for a Marion County girl.

UF infielder/pitcher Garrett Milchin runs towards first base after getting a hit during Florida's 3-2 loss against Tennessee on April 8, 2017, at McKethan Stadium.

SPORTS | BASEBALL

Milchin has a big night for Florida in victory over FAMU

By Dylan Dixon | May 3, 2017

With the way Garrett Milchin has been swinging the bat at practice lately, Kevin O’Sullivan knew he needed to find room for him in UF’s lineup.

METRO | CITY COUNTY COMMISSION

Revision Commission hears concerns about Florida’s constitution

By Adam Turner | May 2, 2017

Melissa Hawthorne stood before the Florida Constitution Revision Commission to make an impassioned plea.

UF midfielder Sydney Pirreca runs downfield with the ball during Florida's 15-8 win against Denver on March 25, 2017, at Donald R. Dizney Stadium.

SPORTS | OTHER SPORTS LACROSSE

Gators down Hoyas to capture Big East title

By Jake Dreilinger | Apr. 30, 2017

The score was tied 2-2 nearly 10 minutes in when attacker Mollie Stevens was issued her second yellow card of the game.

THE AVENUE | ART AND THEATER

An interview with the writer and producer of CTMA

By David Hoffman | Apr. 30, 2017

Today, we sat down with Michael Smith, a UF mechanical engineering near-graduate, to discuss his thesis project: “Casey’s Tedious Multimedia Adventure.” CTMA is a short story, a short film, and a text adventure bundled into one program that tells the narrative of a day in the life of Casey. It’s currently available for download from its Facebook page, and the film can be seen on YouTube.

METRO | CRIMINAL JUSTICE

Four of five suspects in Antonio Mason homicide case in custody

By David Hoffman | Apr. 27, 2017

Five suspects have been identified in connection with the July 2016 killing of Antonio Mason and the nonfatal shooting of his infant daughter, Gainesville Police announced Tuesday.

METRO | CRIMINAL JUSTICE

ACSO: Person of interest identified in Hawthorne shooting

By David Hoffman | Apr. 24, 2017

Deputies are actively searching for a man they say has information about a Friday night shooting that left one Hawthorne woman dead.

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