2 - The Independent Florida Alligator

OPINION | LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Don’t blame the bag — recycle

By Keyna Cory | Mar. 9, 2014

That darn plastic bag!

OPINION | LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Mayor Braddy out of touch with interns, residents

By Kay Mitchell | Mar. 9, 2014

Mayor Ed Braddy’s recent pledge to “revamp” the City of Gainesville internship program is nothing new. I interned for the City of Gainesville in the summer of 2011 and did much more than “shadow the City Commission,” as Braddy claimed in the Feb. 26 edition of the Alligator.

OPINION | COLUMNS

Conservatives fail to accept changing US

Mar. 9, 2014

Conservatives flocked to Washington, D.C., last week for the Conservative Political Action Conference to rally behind conservative leaders and discuss their core ideological beliefs. Sadly, the week produced the same rhetoric spouted by conservatives — most of whom identify as Republicans — that many young Americans and minorities, more often than not, reject.

SPORTS | SOFTBALL

Florida exacts revenge for first loss of season

By JORDAN MCPHERSON | Mar. 8, 2014

After being shutout by Ole Miss to open up Southeastern Conference play on Friday, Florida evened the series Saturday.

NEWS | CAMPUS

Gators jump out to quick start, don't look back in win over Wolverines

By ERICA A. HERNANDEZ | Mar. 8, 2014

Florida made it onto the scoreboard at the Dizney Stadium on Saturday within the blink of an eye. Just 20 seconds after Florida controlled the opening draw of the game, junior midfielder Shannon Gilroy scored the first goal of the game. Gilroy followed up that performance with a second goal just two minutes later, extending Florida’s lead to 2-0.

NEWS | CAMPUS

Florida sweeps South Carolina with ease

By IAN COHEN | Mar. 8, 2014

Florida’s dominant win over South Carolina on Saturday served as a preview of sorts, as UF prepares for a slate of ten Southeastern Conference opponents before beginning the SEC tournament in April.

Scottie Wilbekin, Casey Prather, Patric Young and Will Yeguete huddle together after Florida’s 84-65 win against Kentucky on Saturday in the O’Connell Center. The Gators are the first team to finish their Southeastern Conference regular-season schedule 18-0.

SPORTS | MEN'S BASKETBALL

Florida defeats Kentucky to close out perfect SEC season

By LANDON WATNICK< | Mar. 8, 2014

After No. 1 Florida sealed an 84-65 win against No. 25 Kentucky in the O’Connell Center on Saturday, senior forward Will Yeguete hoisted a sign that read “18-0 and more to go.”

Kayla Lewis drives toward the net during Florida’s win against Georgia on Jan. 19 in the O’Connell Center.

SPORTS | WOMEN'S BASKETBALL

Florida knocked out of SEC Tournament

By GORDON STREISAND< | Mar. 8, 2014

On Friday, the third time was the charm for Kentucky.

Casey Turgeon swings during Florida’s 4-0 win against Maryland on Feb. 14 at McKethan Stadium.

SPORTS | BASEBALL

Turgeon, Gators walk-off winners over Huskies

Mar. 8, 2014

Casey Turgeon handed Florida (8-6) a 1-0 walk-off victory in its series opener against Connecticut (4-6) on Friday night at McKethan Stadium.

Taylor Schwarz swings during Florida’s 4-2 win against Mississippi State on Apr. 6, 2013, at Katie Seashole Pressly Stadium.

SPORTS | SOFTBALL

Top-ranked Gators upset by Rebels

By JORDAN MCPHERSON | Mar. 8, 2014

After starting the season with 22 straight wins, No. 1 Florida had trouble at the plate when it started its Southeastern Conference schedule against Ole Miss on Friday.

Alaina Johnson performs a beam routine during Florida’s win against Oklahoma on Jan. 31 in the O’Connell Center.

SPORTS | GYMNASTICS

Johnson breaks all around record, Hunter records fifth 10 of year

By ERICA A. HERNANDEZ | Mar. 8, 2014

Alaina Johnson outdid herself in her final meet in the O’Connell Center on Friday.

Jaterra Bonds looks for an opening during Florida’s 68-62 loss against Georgia on Jan. 19 in the O’Connell Center.

SPORTS | WOMEN'S BASKETBALL

Florida survives opening game of tournament, faces Kentucky next

By GORDON STREISAND< | Mar. 6, 2014

A well-rounded effort on Thursday afternoon propelled Florida to a 71-67 win over Mississippi State in its first game of the Southeastern Conference tournament.