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OPINION | EDITORIALS

Darts & Laurels: July 9, 2019

By Alligator Editorial Board | July 9, 2019

Your body has an annoying amount of cortisol running through it.

Grant Holloway became just the fifth Gator to ever be named SEC Male Athlete of the Year for his performances in 2019. The junior took home four individual NCAA titles.

SPORTS

Alligator Awards: University of Florida Athlete of the Year

By Dylan O'Shea and Bryan Matamoros | July 8, 2019

For our third installment of this summer’s Alligator Awards, four of our writers go head-to-head and debate which UF athlete deserves to be named alligatorSports Athlete of the Year. Lacrosse player Lindsey Ronbeck, track athlete Grant Holloway and softball players Kelly Barnhill and Amanda Lorenz are the contenders.

Havana Solaun, pictured in 2014, scored Jamaica's first-ever World Cup goal in a loss to Australia. Solaun played for UF from 2011-2014.

SPORTS | SOCCER

Solaun's historic goal highlights Gators at World Cup

By Joseph Salvador | July 8, 2019

One current Gator and three former UF soccer players represented their countries at the 2019 FIFA Women’s World Cup, which concluded on Sunday with a victory for the United States.

SPORTS | FOOTBALL

DB Brian Edwards to transfer from Florida

By Sam Campisano | July 8, 2019

Florida’s secondary depth took another hit on Monday when defensive back Brian Edwards announced his intention to transfer.

United States forward Jozy Altidore reacts after missing a shot against Mexico during the first half of the CONCACAF Gold Cup final soccer match at Soldier Field in Chicago, Sunday, July 7, 2019.

SPORTS | SOCCER

The USMNT must get younger

By Bryan Matamoros | July 8, 2019

The United States Men’s National Team’s stunning 2-1 loss to Trinidad and Tobago on Oct. 10, 2017, put the organization in a state of disarray.

Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliot ran for 1,434 yards and six touchdowns last season as Dallas captured its second NFC East title in three years.

SPORTS | FOOTBALL

Predicting every NFL division

By River Wells | July 8, 2019

The National Football League always has surprises. Divisions change hands, great teams regress and squads come out of nowhere to make improbable playoff runs. It’s nearly impossible to predict the parity of the NFL year in and year out.

NEWS | CAMPUS

UF responds to death of graduate student

By Tori Whidden | July 8, 2019

UF has responded to the recent death of a graduate student amid calls for an investigation.

NEWS | CAMPUS

New leadership for UF Innovation District

By Tori Whidden | July 8, 2019

UF Innovation is hoping to create a diverse and inclusive district

Jeff Weakley, 46, at his follow up appointment about a week after the bite in 1994. This is a hospital in Deland, right by Stetson University, where he was a student at the time.

METRO

Florida man discovers tooth in his foot after old shark bite

By Tori Whidden | July 8, 2019

UF researchers identified the blacktip shark’s tooth

The new Tijuana Flats in Butler Plaza North will feature a custom mural and a hot bar with 15 hot sauce pumps for customers to choose from.

METRO

Tijuana Flats on Archer to relocate to Butler Plaza North

By Rosmery Izaguirre | July 8, 2019

The new location will open on Monday and feature 63 seats inside and 40 seats outside

METRO

Alachua County Environmental Protection Department to host first of two public discussion meetings tonight

By Ashley Lazarski | July 8, 2019

It will discuss landscaping and irrigation issues within the county

METRO | CRIMINAL JUSTICE

Gainesville man charged in connection to home invasion robbery

By Rachael Schirmer | July 8, 2019

The robbery occurred in May, according to police

METRO | CRIMINAL JUSTICE

UF student charged with aggravated assault

By Rachael Schirmer | July 8, 2019

GPD says the man vomited on an officer

UF Health Family Medical Center opened in Bradford County on May 1.

NEWS | CAMPUS

UF Health Shands Children’s Hospital ranked nationally

By Sarah Pickett | July 7, 2019

Five medical specialties made the Top 50 rankings

From left, New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio, Rep. Tim Ryan, D-Ohio, former Housing and Urban Development Secretary Julian Castro, Sen. Cory Booker, D-N.J., Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., former Texas Rep. Beto O’Rourke, Sen. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn., Rep. Tulsi Gabbard, D-Hawaii, Washington Gov. Jay Inslee, and former Maryland Rep. John Delaney pose for a photo on stage before the start of a Democratic primary debate hosted by NBC News at the Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts, Wednesday, June 26, 2019, in Miami.

METRO | POLITICS

What do the first Democratic presidential debates mean for college students?

By April Rubin | July 6, 2019

Free college, student debt, climate change and gun control

George Edmondson Jr., also known as Mr. Two Bits, leads The Swamp in his signature cheer before the Gators' 2008 home opener against Hawaii Aug. 30.

NEWS | CAMPUS

Florida superfan Mr. Two Bits dies

By Meleah Lyden | July 5, 2019

George Edmondson -- Mr. Two Bits -- died Tuesday

NEWS | CAMPUS

Doctors and researchers unite at UF’s new neurological institute

By Kasamba Kokayi | July 4, 2019

UF’s new neurological center now brings medical doctors and clinical researchers together like never before.

METRO | CRIMINAL JUSTICE

Robbery investigation at University Commons still ongoing

By Ashley Lazarski | July 4, 2019

On Tuesday, July 2 at 3:10 pm, the Gainesville Police Department received a report of an armed robbery at University Commons.

Libby Shaw (right), senate president for University of Florida student government, receives criticism Tuesday during public comment over the removal of Inspire Senators Ashley Grabowski, the former senate minority leader, and Ben Lima. Eight people read statements from students, alumni and UF staff disagreeing with Shaws actions and asking for the reinstatement of Grabowski and Lima.

NEWS | CAMPUS STUDENT GOVERNMENT

SG Senate hears criticism on two dismissed senators, approves new committee members

By Charlie Daffron | July 3, 2019

Senators and students alike showed up to support former Inspire Senators Ashley Grabowski and Ben Lima at Tuesday night’s UF Student Government Senate meeting.

THE AVENUE | MUSIC

Fourth of July Playlist

By Avenue Staff | July 3, 2019

Add some great tunes to your holiday from the Avenue staff.

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