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NEWS

Hollingsworth v. Perry (Prop 8)

By Matthew Riva | July 1, 2013

California Proposition 8 is an amendment to the California state constitution that prohibited the state from recognizing same-sex marriages. The proposition, only four lines total when originally submitted to the state in 2007, consisted of a title and one line of text copied from a defeated proposition from 2000: “Only marriage between a man and a woman is valid or recognized in California.”

METRO

Auditions for reality TV show to be held on University Ave.

By Trixie Richter | July 1, 2013

Gainesville party animals looking to make it on the silver screen may soon have their chance.

NEWS | CAMPUS

Indie pop band Matt and Kim to headline next week’s Swampfest

By Shafina Ghanie | July 1, 2013

After their Bonnaroo appearance but before Lollapalooza, Matt and Kim will play at UF.

NEWS

United States v. Windsor (DOMA)

By Matthew Riva | July 1, 2013

Edith Windsor is a widower who had to pay $363,000 in federal estate taxes after her wife died because the law prohibited gay couples from the same federal benefits and exemptions as straight ones. That law, the Defense of Marriage Act, or DOMA, was enacted in September 1996 by then-President Bill Clinton. Among other parts, Section 3 put into writing and enforced federal — not state — non-recognition of same-sex marriages for federal benefit purposes but had no direct effect on individual states’ laws. President Barack Obama announced in February 2011, after Windsor was filed, he had directed the Department of Justice to stop enforcing Section 3 of DOMA.

METRO

Dogs allowed to dine outdoors with owners downtown

By Hanna Marcus | July 1, 2013

For Gainesville residents and restaurant owners, the term ‘doggie bag’ could take on an entirely new meaning.

NEWS | CAMPUS

Fourth of July sparks firework shows, sales

By Michaela Bisienere | July 1, 2013

Gainesville’s Fourth of July celebrations are going to be red, white, blue and orange all over.

METRO

Radio genre switch makes waves

By Alexa Volland | July 1, 2013

Party 99.5 has been dropping the bass on Gainesville for a month, but some listeners are still adjusting to the loss of conservative talk radio to electronic dance music.

METRO

Sex sting and Bambi Motel scuffle

By Kelcee Griffis | July 1, 2013

A Gainesville man was arrested Sunday after police say he held his girlfriend against her will at the Bambi Motel.

THE AVENUE | LIFESTYLE

Psychic aims to relax, help visitors

By Meghan Pryce | July 1, 2013

Theresa Duffy is a 62-year-old woman who doesn’t take any medication and rarely gets sick. She said she hasn’t sat in a doctor’s office in seven years.

Chandler Allen, 10, of Orlando, was the first to sit on the newly revealed atheist monument outside the Bradford County Courthouse.

METRO

First atheist monument on government property unveiled

By Kelcee Griffis | July 1, 2013

STARKE — Church steeples along roads and a Ten Commandments mounment at the courthouse were among the most apparent religious symbols of Starke — until Saturday afternoon, that is.

OPINION | COLUMNS

#StandWithWendy leads to midnight Texas Senate showdown

July 1, 2013

At some point a week ago, a show became a spectacle.

NEWS | CAMPUS

Play on: Make college feel like a game

July 1, 2013

In the fall of 1997, an elite team of artists and engineers took a risk worth hundreds of millions.

OPINION | EDITORIALS

NSA Nonsense: We need to stand for our rights

July 1, 2013

It was recently revealed that the U.S. has been engaged in the widespread monitoring of European Union diplomats.

Former UF forward Erik Murphy (left) and Tony Snell pose during a Chicago Bulls’ press conference on Monday. Chicago selected both players in the NBA Draft on Thursday.

SPORTS | MEN'S BASKETBALL

Chicago selects former Florida forward in NBA Draft

By LANDON WATNICK< | July 1, 2013

On Thursday night, Erik Murphy landed with a 2013-14 NBA title contender.

Michael Frazier II goes for a layup during UF’s 101-71 win over Nebraska-Kearney on Nov. 1 in the O’Connell Center. Brazil held Frazier to five points Monday.

SPORTS | MEN'S BASKETBALL

Sophomore struggles against Brazil

By LANDON WATNICK< | July 1, 2013

While Billy Donovan’s USA U19 squad cruised to victory on Monday, Gators shooting guard Michael Frazier had a game to forget.

METRO | CRIMINAL JUSTICE

UF walk-on arrested

By ADAM LICHTENSTEIN< | July 1, 2013

Gainesville Police arrested a UF football player early Saturday morning.

NEWS | CAMPUS

Summer busy despite sports drought

By ADAM LICHTENSTEIN< | July 1, 2013

It’s the best of times and the worst of times in Gainesville.

SPORTS | MEN'S BASKETBALL

Four-star recruit commits to Florida over Louisville, Indiana

By LANDON WATNICK< | July 1, 2013

On Thursday, Billy Donovan plucked his first in-state 2014 commitment.

Right-handed pitcher Johnny Magliozzi (left) celebrates with catcher Taylor Gushue during Florida’s 4-0 win against Ole Miss on March 31 at McKethan Stadium.

SPORTS | BASEBALL

Closer joins former Gators in minors

By ADAM LICHTENSTEIN< | July 1, 2013

Florida pitcher Johnny Magliozzi became the fourth Gator to sign with a professional team when he signed a contract with the New York Mets on June 25.

NEWS

More insanely awesome 'Trader Joe's' items

By Max Yavel | July 1, 2013

When Trader Joe’s opened in Gainesville this past December, fans of the franchise lined up hours in advance to show their support.

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