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OPINION | EDITORIALS

Editorial: The reality of Israel is more complex than many realize

Oct. 14, 2015

Tuesday afternoon, Israeli officials deployed soldiers and military checkpoints around its cities in a preventative measure aimed at reducing the number of attacks — mostly stabbings — that have ravaged Israeli civilians in the last few weeks. According to the Red Crescent, 30 Palestinians have been killed and 4,200 wounded in the violence of the last few weeks. In contrast, seven Israelis have been killed and 99 wounded, according to the Red Cross.

UF midfielder Pamela Begic looks to pass during Florida's 2-1 win against LSU on Sunday at James G. Pressly Stadium.

SPORTS | SOCCER

Midfielder to skip UEFA qualifying games to play for UF

By Ryan Summers | Oct. 14, 2015

With four games remaining in the regular season and the Southeastern Conference tournament on the horizon, Florida soccer midfielder Pamela Begic had a decision to make.

OPINION | COLUMNS

Gun control reform is muddled by spin zones

Oct. 14, 2015

Last week, presidential candidate and retired neurosurgeon Ben Carson made a string of comments on the shooting in Oregon. One of Dr. Carson’s claims was if the Jews in Nazi Germany had been armed, then Hitler’s plans for the Holocaust would have been greatly diminished. This line of inane rhetoric is nothing new, with many in the National Rifle Association (NRA) and other gun lobby groups citing this ill-thought-out hypothetical for several years.

OPINION | COLUMNS

From President Fuchs: A new path may lead to wonderful possibilities

Oct. 14, 2015

College is where you find your life passion and follow your dreams. Unfortunately, after 42 years as a university student, professor and administrator, I haven’t yet discovered my life passion, and I’m not following a dream.

OPINION | COLUMNS

Let's redefine consent to combat rape culture

Oct. 14, 2015

Last week, UF Student Government coordinated a series of events in accordance with Sexual Assault Awareness Week. Events held during the week included a panel in which survivors of sexual assault spoke of their experiences and the prevalence of the trend.

Folk artist Noah Gundersen will be performing at 9:30 p.m. on Friday at High Dive, located at 210 SW Second Ave. Doors open at 9 p.m., and tickets are available for $14 at the door or for $12 in advance on ticketfly.com.

THE AVENUE | MUSIC

Folk artist to perform at High Dive Friday

By Joshua Williamson | Oct. 14, 2015

Noah Gundersen will be performing in Gainesville for the first time Friday and the singer/songwriter knows he’s headed into a town that takes its football seriously. He thought this would be the year he finally got into football — but it hasn’t happened for him yet.

LSU running back Leonard Fournette rushes during LSU's 45-24 win against South Carolina.

SPORTS | FOOTBALL

Florida linebackers coach praises LSU backfield

By GRAHAM HACK | Oct. 14, 2015

Big. Powerful. Quick.

SPORTS | BASEBALL

Gators in MLB: Former UF baseball players in Major League Baseball playoffs

By Patrick Pinak | Oct. 14, 2015

It’s October, which means it’s playoff baseball time.

THE AVENUE | LIFESTYLE

Mediocre advice: 10/15/2015

Oct. 14, 2015

Hey Mediocre Advice,

THE AVENUE | MUSIC

Off the record: The Game releases "The Documentary 2"

By Jack DaSilva | Oct. 14, 2015

The Game’s highly anticipated seventh studio album, "The Documentary 2," was released Friday.

THE AVENUE | MUSIC

Rock band BOYTOY to perform at The Atlantic

By Katherine Dagand | Oct. 14, 2015

Rock ‘n’ roll band BOYTOY is coming to Gainesville, and vocalist/guitarist Glenn Vann Dyke urges everyone to put on their dancing shoes.

"All Girl Frankenstein" will premiere Friday at the Hippodrome State Theatre, 25 SE Second Place. A discounted preview will be held tonight at 8 p.m.

THE AVENUE | ART AND THEATER

‘All Girl Frankenstein’ to premiere tonight

By Julia Nevins | Oct. 14, 2015

One of history’s most beloved novels is coming to the Hippodrome State Theatre this October, and its task is simple: leave audiences with a new perspective on an old tale.

The UF School of Theatre and Dance will premiere its fall musical, "The Drowsy Chaperone," at 7:30 p.m. on Oct. 15, 2015.

THE AVENUE | ART AND THEATER

UF musical ‘The Drowsy Chaperone’ to premiere on Friday

By Taylor Maloney | Oct. 14, 2015

A musical within a musical, the University of Florida’s fall production of "The Drowsy Chaperone" breaks the fourth wall in a comedic fashion.

THE AVENUE | LIFESTYLE

Nomadic author returns to Gainesville to share story, sign books

By Elena Castello | Oct. 14, 2015

He showed up in Miami with $25 in his pocket. He paid for a hostel, a $5 dinner, and with nothing left in his pockets, he searched for a job. That night, Jake Kaida made $100.

Valentina Lopez-Diaz gets made-up before modeling a Shama Boutique saree in Asian Kaleidoscope Month's "Immortal" Fashion Show. "I've always wanted to model, but I'm petite," the 19-year-old UF marketing sophomore said. She had modeled commercially before and decided to try out for the show after hearing it was open to models of all races and sizes.

NEWS | CAMPUS

Students strut their stuff for Asian Kaleidoscope Month

By Taylor Park | Oct. 14, 2015

Students strutted down a catwalk, draped in embroidered fabrics, clothed in skater styles and wrapped in sunny colors Wednesday night.

UF defensive back Deiondre Porter misses a tackle on Tennessee quarterback Josh Dobbs during Florida's 28-27 win on Sept. 26, 2015, at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium.

METRO | CRIMINAL JUSTICE

Florida football player Deiondre Porter arrested, faces four felony charges

By EMILY COCHRANE< | Oct. 14, 2015

Gainesville Police arrested UF football player Deiondre Porter Wednesday morning after police say he reportedly fired a gun in the direction of his pregnant girlfriend in late September.

Haley Lorenzen blocks a shot during Florida's win against Jacksonville.

SPORTS | WOMEN'S BASKETBALL

UF women’s basketball prepared to use underclassmen

By Ethan Bauer | Oct. 13, 2015

Considering they only graduated one senior last year, it’s somewhat surprising that the Florida women’s basketball team is expected to rely heavily on young and inexperienced players this year.

Mary Myers, a 22-year-old UF family, youth and community sciences senior, sips from her beer at The Swamp Restaurant on Oct. 13, 2015. Myers said when game day rolls around she comes to the restaurant with her friends because it has a fun outside atmosphere.

METRO

Swamp Restaurant ranked a go-to

By Paisley Papineau | Oct. 13, 2015

The Gators are ranked top 10 in the country, and now, so is The Swamp Restaurant.

South Carolina coach Steve Spurrier points to fans as he walks off the field after South Carolina's 42-35 loss to Auburn on Oct. 25 in Auburn, Alabama.

SPORTS | COLUMNS

Always unafraid of change, Head Ball Coach's resignation is his final shake-up

By GRAHAM HACK | Oct. 13, 2015

Steve Spurrier was famous for a number of things throughout his legendary career, but one of them was his penchant for swapping quarterbacks — anytime, anywhere.

NEWS | CAMPUS

UF Career Resource Center hosts first virtual fair

By Lamia Chowdhury | Oct. 13, 2015

UF students will flood CareerEco’s online booths in hopes of finding their future graduate school Thursday.

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