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THE AVENUE | LIFESTYLE

Mediocre Advice: Seminoles and the Sahara Desert

Jan. 20, 2016

Dear Mediocre,

West Palm Beach-based alternative rock band Surfer Blood will perform Saturday at The Wooly, 20 N. Main St. Show doors open at 8 p.m, and tickets are available for $12 on showclix.com.

THE AVENUE | MUSIC

Rock band Surfer Blood to make waves in Gainesville

By Kayla Ziadie | Jan. 20, 2016

Before they were touring all over the world, they were recording music in their Florida apartment.

From left, Impact Party student body treasurer candidate Kishan Patel, 20, Impact Party student body president candidate Susan Webster, 22, and Impact Party student body vice-president candidate Brendon Jonassaint, 21, announce their candidacy to a crowd of students on the Reitz Union North Lawn on Jan. 20, 2016.

NEWS | CAMPUS STUDENT GOVERNMENT

Susan Webster headlines Impact Party's executive ticket

By Melissa Gomez | Jan. 20, 2016

On the Reitz Union North Lawn Wednesday afternoon, Impact Party announced its executive candidates for Student Government’s Spring 2016 elections.

Dorian Finney-Smith dunks during Florida's 81-78 win against Mississippi State on Tuesday in the O'Connell Center.

SPORTS | MEN'S BASKETBALL

Late free throws push Gators past Mississippi State

By ALEX MAMINAKIS | Jan. 19, 2016

A second-half push led Florida to a close, three-point win on Tuesday night in the final minute against Mississippi State.

UF guard Carlie Needles (right) and women's basketball assistant coach Bill Ferrera react after a play during Florida's loss to Georgia on Jan. 14, 2016, in the O'Connell Center.

SPORTS | WOMEN'S BASKETBALL

Senior guard paving way for UF women's basketball team

By Ethan Bauer | Jan. 19, 2016

As the Florida women's basketball team trailed Georgia 42-25 in the third quarter last week, the clock stopped for a timeout. The Gators huddled on the sideline waiting for instruction, motivation or some combination of the two.

UF outfielder Buddy Reed dives for a catch during Florida's win against Florida A&M in the 2015 NCAA Regionals at McKethan Stadium.

NEWS | CAMPUS

Key playmakers back in the outfield for Florida baseball team

By Luis Torres | Jan. 19, 2016

Harrison Bader, one of the top outfielders in the country last season and a force in Florida’s lineup, exemplified the talent the Gators had in the outfield.

UF softball coach Tim Walton (right) walks away as his infielders huddle prior to Florida's 2-1 win against Florida Atlantic in the 2015 NCAA Super Regionals at Katie Seashole Pressly Stadium.

NEWS | CAMPUS

Florida softball loaded with infield talent

By Brian Lee | Jan. 19, 2016

Heading into its upcoming 2016 campaign, Florida’s softball team will rely on an abundance of experienced players in its infield. As UF attempts to win its third consecutive national championship, its veteran infield will need to play a meaningful role. Here’s who to look for:

Poet and writer Nikki Giovanni reads her poem titled “Note to the South: You Lost,” to a packed audience in the Reitz Union Grand Ballroom on Tuesday night. Giovanni spoke on black history, racism in the U.S. and other topics.

NEWS | CAMPUS

Civil rights activist Nikki Giovanni talks about voting and equality

By Katelyn Newberg | Jan. 19, 2016

Students greeted poet and civil rights activist Nikki Giovanni with a standing ovation Tuesday night.

NEWS | CAMPUS

Frazier Rogers Hall gets new interactive wall

By Avery Guyton | Jan. 19, 2016

A new interactive wall will teach students about global food systems.

NEWS | CAMPUS

UF students participate in veterinary missions

By Kayla Solem | Jan. 19, 2016

Natalie Balmori spent Winter Break in Nicaragua taking care of locals’ pets.

METRO

What bugs are lurking in your home?

By Meryl Kornfield | Jan. 19, 2016

A study published Tuesday found up to 10,000 species of insects throughout 50 North Carolina homes.

METRO

Gator Cinemas creates GoFundMe

By Mary-Lou Watkinson | Jan. 19, 2016

Eleven days after launching a GoFundMe, Gator Cinemas is far from reaching its goal of raising $15,000 to renovate the theater.

UF alumna Kyle Lauren Webb, a graduate of the UF College of Veterinary Medicine, poses for a photo with “Jeopardy!” host Alex Trebek. Webb competed on “Jeopardy!” in December, taking first place and $4,399, but her episode aired Tuesday night.

NEWS | CAMPUS

UF alumna wins on 'Jeopardy!'

By Caitlin Ostroff | Jan. 19, 2016

A UF alumna wore orange and blue as she competed on the “Jeopardy!” episode that aired Tuesday night.

NEWS | CAMPUS

Research Roundup: beef in the cattle industry, dog behavior

Jan. 19, 2016

A recent study showed feral swine cost the Florida cattle industry about $2 million a year.

METRO | CRIMINAL JUSTICE

911 Roundup: drug dealer robbery, gas station crash

Jan. 19, 2016

Gainesville Police arrested a Newberry woman early Monday night after authorities said she coordinated a robbery that later turned into a stabbing.

NEWS | CAMPUS STUDENT LIFE

Chicago exhibition shows UF student's art

By Catherine Dickson | Jan. 19, 2016

A UF graduate assistant’s art is on display in Chicago.

METRO

Forum on Islamophobia to combat intolerance, ignorance

By Diana Illingworth | Jan. 19, 2016

Community leaders will gather Wednesday evening for Welcoming Diversity: A Community Action Forum against Islamophobia and Intolerance.

OPINION | COLUMNS

Column: In remembrance of Alan Rickman

Jan. 19, 2016

I was devastated after logging onto Twitter on Thursday morning to discover what many were already talking about: Actor Alan Rickman passed away at 69 after suffering from a bout with cancer.

OPINION | COLUMNS

Column: English accents and the importance of /r/ sounds

Jan. 19, 2016

In the 10 minutes I could bear to watch Sunday’s Democratic debate, I was struck by Bernie Sanders’ speech – namely, his accent. Apart from his distinct pronunciation of a few vowels and his intonational and rhythmic patterns typical to New York English, Sanders’ speech mostly perked up my ears because of one feature: its lack of the sound /r/.

OPINION | EDITORIALS

Editorial: Tragedy in Flint shows government at its worst

Jan. 19, 2016

The effects of the health crisis currently unfolding in Flint, Michigan, will be felt for years to come. This is not a bold, overly negative prognosis: It is a tragic reality reinforced by science — or, rather, the lack thereof.

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