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Andrew Pentland stands behind the counter at Gator Beverage Monday morning.

THE AVENUE | LIFESTYLE

Liquor, laughs and lessons: Gator Beverage workers go viral on TikTok

By Naomi Volcy | Oct. 10, 2022

The TikTok account, @liquorstore352, is the product of two Gator Beverage workers: Andrew Pentland and Dylan Phelps, who started the account together in January. In the 10 months since its debut, the account has accumulated about 371,500 followers and 19.7 million likes on its videos — most of which feature short, comedic sketches on the owners’ daily interactions, as well as how-to tips on buying and drinking alcohol.

Freshman Jonah Braswell competes at the ITA All-American Championships, which concluded play Oct. 8.

SPORTS | OTHER SPORTS TENNIS

Gator freshmen lead the way for men’s tennis in ITA All-American Championships

By Kyle Bumpers | Oct. 10, 2022

Five Gators — Braswell, Nirundorn, Tokac, junior Will Grant and senior Lukas Greif — held spots in the pre-qualifying round, while sophomore Nate Bonetto was placed in qualifying and graduate transfer Axel Nefve automatically advanced to the main draw. The team had three duos — Bonetto/Greif, Grant/Nefve and Nirundorn/Tokac — compete in the doubles qualifying draw.

NEWS | CAMPUS BREAKING NEWS

Live updates: UF presidential finalist Ben Sasse addresses community in campus visit, protestors storm forum

By Makiya Seminera | Oct. 10, 2022

Sen. Ben Sasse made his first visit as UF's sole presidential finalist Monday. This story will provide live updates throughout Sasse's three forums with faculty, students and staff.

Florida defenders Ventrell Miller, Brenton Cox Jr. and Gervon Dexter Sr. all combine for a sack of Missouri quarterback Brady Cook Saturday, Oct. 8, 2022.

SPORTS | FOOTBALL

Miller, Hill pick up slack in Gators Homecoming win

By Joseph Henry | Oct. 10, 2022

On a day when the Florida offense came out sluggish in the first half, the performance of Jaydon Hill and Ventrell Miller are what will be remembered. The Gators defeated the Missouri Tigers Oct. 8 behind Hill's first two career interceptions and Miller's most tackles in a game this season.

Voting booths are seen in the Career Connections Center at the Reitz Union on Tuesday, Nov.16, 2021.

METRO | POLITICS

How to register to vote before the November midterms

By Heather Bushman | Oct. 10, 2022

Floridians must register to vote by Oct. 11 to participate in November’s election.

Students worry that Ben Sasse, a finalist for UF’s presidential spot, could bring controversial opinions about the LGBT community.

NEWS | CAMPUS

Ben Sasse’s anti-LGBTQ past recalls deep-rooted history of campus prejudice

By Alan Halaly | Oct. 10, 2022

The committee announced its recommendation of Sen. Ben Sasse, R-Nebraska, Oct. 6 to the outrage of many in the UF community. As members of the university community gear up for his first campus appearance as finalist Oct. 10, some worry his potential appointment could foreshadow a bleak future for UF’s inclusivity toward LGBTQ students and faculty.

Senior forward Tessa Barton (8) and junior defender Josie Curtis (9) stand alongside their teammates before Florida’s match with Arkansas Thursday, Oct. 6, 2022.

SPORTS | SOCCER

Tessa Barton, Josie Curtis find new home in Gators soccer team

By Jackson Reyes | Oct. 10, 2022

Tessa Barton and Josie Curtis found a new home in Gators soccer. The two players committed to play for former Coach Tony Amato, but after just one season in charge, he was let go from UF. Barton and Curtis did not waver and have found new roles under new Head Coach Samantha Bohon.

Nine members of the UF wildlife ecology and conservation department’s Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Access Committee wrote a letter criticizing the guidelines and called upon the UF community to advocate for transgender healthcare access for children.

METRO | POLITICS

Florida gender affirming care policy heads to court this week

By Melanie Pena | Oct. 10, 2022

The temporary blockage of a ban on Medicaid coverage for gender dysphoria treatments may be on the table in a Florida court this week. The Southern Legal Counsel and co-counsel filed a motion for a preliminary injunction on Sept. 12. The hearing for the motion will be Oct. 12.

METRO | POLITICS

Voters ask for climate action after Hurricane Ian

By Fernando Figueroa and Heather Bushman | Oct. 10, 2022

Candidates across the aisle have proposed legislative and executive action in response to prepare the state for the worsening conditions of climate change, but some voters say it isn't enough.

OPINION | COLUMNS

A Day of Gratitude

By Kent Fuchs | Oct. 10, 2022

We are declaring Wednesday, October 12, to be a Day of Gratitude. On that day, we are acknowledging and thanking every UF student, faculty and staff member for their work in overcoming the challenges of the pandemic.

Florida outside hitter Merritt Beason laid down a 21 kills against the LSU Tigers Sunday, Oct. 9, 2022. The performance matches her career high.

SPORTS | VOLLEYBALL

No. 15 Gators outlast LSU in 5 sets to secure weekend sweep

By Ethan Eibe | Oct. 9, 2022

For a moment Sunday afternoon, it seemed the Louisiana State Tigers had solved the riddle of the Florida Gators. Down two sets to none, the Tigers stormed back to force a winner-take-all fifth set. The No. 15 Gators claimed the 15-point finale to win their second game of the weekend (25-18, 26-24, 25-27, 21-25, 15-9) against LSU.

Sen. Ben Sasse, R-Neb., makes his opening statement during a hearing of the Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on Privacy, Technology, and the Law, on Capitol Hill, Tuesday, April 27, 2021, in Washington. (Tasos Katopodis/Pool via AP)

SPANISH

El aspirante a presidente de UF, Ben Sasse, vendrá al campus el lunes: Esto es lo que debe saber

By Makiya Seminera and Maria Victoria Camacho | Oct. 9, 2022

Durante la visita de Sasse, tiene previsto participar en foros abiertos con la comunidad de UF. Afuera de Emerson Hall, los estudiantes activistas planean dar sus propios comentarios organizando una protesta contra la candidatura del senador de Nebraska.

Florida sophomore defender Madison Young with the ball during the Gators' loss to the Arkansas Razorbacks Thursday, Oct. 6, 2022.

SPORTS | SOCCER

Florida’s comeback hopes fall short against Mizzou

By Jose Tovar | Oct. 9, 2022

UF was determined to snap its worst losing streak in program history. However, a Tigers’ penalty kick goal in the 66th minute was more than enough to shatter Florida’s dream. The Gators extended their skid to eight after falling 3-2 to Mizzou Sunday. With the loss, Florida has now dropped eight matches by a one-goal deficit this season.

Junior libero Elli McKissock earned her 1,000th career dig of her collegiate career during Florida's match with the LSU Tigers Saturday, Oct. 8, 2022.

SPORTS | VOLLEYBALL

No. 15 Gators defeat LSU to open weekend series

By Ethan Eibe | Oct. 9, 2022

The Florida faithful still packed the house to the tune of 3,584 to watch their No. 15 Gators defeat the Louisiana State Tigers three sets to one (25-18, 23-25, 25-19, 27-25) Saturday evening. Head coach Mary Wise said it’s the first home match played on a homecoming Saturday in at least 33 years.

NEWS | CAMPUS STUDENT GOVERNMENT

What Student Government election results mean for Student Senate’s future

By Alissa Gary | Oct. 8, 2022

Throughout its campaign, Change Party had its sights set on winning one-third of the Student Senate. During Monday’s Student Government elections, it finally met that goal — growing its minority caucus from eight senators to 31 and shrinking Gator Party’s supermajority control.

Flo Rida hypes up the crowd at Gator Growl at the Stephen O'Connell Center Friday, Oct 7, 2022.

NEWS | CAMPUS STUDENT LIFE

Flo Rida, Fletcher ‘move, shake and drop’ at Gator Growl 2022

By Alissa Gary | Oct. 8, 2022

Gator Growl followed a morning of Homecoming festivities, including a festival held in Plaza of the Americas, the Gator Gallop race and the Homecoming parade.

U.S. Rep. Val Demings talks to UF students at Plaza of the Americas Friday, Oct. 7, 2022.

METRO | POLITICS

A day in Gainesville with US Senate candidate Val Demings

By Heather Bushman | Oct. 8, 2022

The Gainesville tour saw Demings live like a local. She laughed with and listened to voters at staple locations like the Pride Community Center of North Central Florida and Grace Marketplace, braved the Gainesville traffic amid street closures to catch UF’s homecoming parade and even dug into a few slices at Satchel’s Pizza.

Popcorn, power walkers and political figures — just some of the things you can expect at UF Homecoming.

After a slow, but steady return to in-person events in 2021 following Homecoming’s cancellation in 2020, the parade and other festivities are back in full force. Homecoming festivities initiated the morning of Oct. 7 with a festival, the Gator Gallop run and the annual Homecoming parade.

NEWS | CAMPUS STUDENT LIFE

UF celebrates 99th annual Homecoming celebration

By Siena Duncan and Alissa Gary | Oct. 8, 2022

After a slow, but steady return to in-person events in 2021 following Homecoming’s cancellation in 2020, the parade and other festivities are back in full force.

Florida redshirt sophomore cornerback Jaydon Hill returns his first career interception 49 yards for a touchdown in the first quarter of the Gators' win over the Missouri Tigers Saturday, Oct. 8, 2022.

SPORTS | FOOTBALL

Florida triumphs over Missouri in career game for Jaydon Hill

By Jackson Castellano | Oct. 8, 2022

The Gators defeated Mizzou 24-17 in the Swamp Saturday afternoon. Florida’s defense came up huge, as head coach Billy Napier’s offense bloomed late in the game. The Gators’ offense picked up 232 of their 297 total yards in the second half.

Sen. Ben Sasse, R-Neb., speaks during a Senate Intelligence Committee hearing on Capitol Hill on Tuesday, Feb. 23, 2021 in Washington. (Drew Angerer/Photo via AP)

NEWS | CAMPUS UF ADMINISTRATION

UF presidential hopeful Ben Sasse is coming to campus Monday. Here’s what you should know

By Makiya Seminera | Oct. 8, 2022

During Sasse’s visit, he’s scheduled to participate in open forums with the UF community. Outside Emerson Hall, student activists are planning to give their own feedback through organizing a protest against the Nebraska senator’s candidacy.

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