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NEWS | CAMPUS

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Senior KeVaughn Allen scored 10 points against Oklahoma, but he went 0-of-2 from the free-throw line and missed a critical layup in the game's final seconds of the Gators' 65-60 defeat.

SPORTS | MEN'S BASKETBALL

Poor free-throw shooting dooms Gators against Oklahoma

By Tyler Nettuno | Nov. 21, 2018

A breakout game for Dontay Bassett couldn’t secure a Florida win in the Battle 4 Atlantis quarterfinals.

Garth Brooks performs "Stronger Than Me" at the 52nd annual CMA Awards at Bridgestone Arena on Wednesday, Nov. 14, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. (Photo by Charles Sykes/Invision/AP)

NEWS | CAMPUS

Garth Brooks to sing at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium: A break in 25-year concert hiatus

By Tranelle Maner | Nov. 20, 2018

Tickets will cost $82.35.

Coach Kevin O'Sullivan successfully dialed-up a gimmick steal play in the Gators' win over the USA 18-U team.

SPORTS | BASEBALL

Gators defeat USA 18-U team in final exhibition game of fall ball

By Jake Dreilinger | Nov. 19, 2018

It doesn’t matter who the opponent is. If the opportunity presents itself, Gators baseball coach Kevin O’Sullivan will run his special play.

In his first season as UF head coach, Dan Mullen led the Gators (9-3) to the Chick-fil-a Peach Bowl, where they will face Michigan.

SPORTS | COLUMNS

Florida has a lot to be thankful for this season

By The Lost city of Alanis | Nov. 18, 2018

The holiday season leaves us with plenty of time for reflection.

Florida middle blocker Rachael Kramer (5) was a part of six of the team’s 10 blocks in Sunday’s three-set sweep over Georgia in Athens.

SPORTS | VOLLEYBALL

UF sweeps Georgia behind strong offensive showing

By Dylan Rudolph | Nov. 18, 2018

The Bulldogs were down big again in the second set, staring at the set point against them and looking for anything to bring them back.

Florida quarterback Feleipe Franks went 19-for-27 with 274 yards and three touchdowns during UF’s win over Idaho.

SPORTS | FOOTBALL

With Idaho dispatched, Gators turn attention to FSU

By Morgan McMullen | Nov. 18, 2018

You don’t need to be an expert to know the Gators had a better football team than Idaho. The 63-10 final score was like the tickets at Krishna lunch: more a formality than a necessity.

Guard Delicia Washington released her potential game-winning layup too late as time expired in regulation. Florida went to overtime with Northwestern and lost, 83-74.

SPORTS | WOMEN'S BASKETBALL

Gators falter against Northwestern, remain winless

By Sam Campisano | Nov. 18, 2018

The Florida women’s basketball team seemed like it was going to pick up its first win of the season with three minutes left in regulation.

Janet Suggs, a 59-year-old Gainesville residents chants “Count Every Vote” outside city hall Sunday afternoon. About 50 people attended the Count Every Vote rally which was hosted by Our Revolution North Central Florida in order to support the Supervisors of elections as well as gain volunteers to assist with the recount.

METRO

Florida’s midterm elections have finally ended

By Dana Cassidy | Nov. 18, 2018

Two recounts, including the first statewide manual recount, took place.

METRO | CRIMINAL JUSTICE

Police union criticizes GPD in letter after rap concert shooting

By Alyssa Ramos | Nov. 18, 2018

The letter said there were hundreds of noise complaints.

METRO

‘We stay true:’ Always True attracts a following wherever they go

By Angela DiMichele | Nov. 18, 2018

The company's pop up shop just closed but they plan to be at other exhibits

UF art professor Nan Smith’s favorite creation is ‘Mercury’, which symbolizes how toxic chemicals can impact people’s food sources by traveling up the food chain within seafood.

NEWS | CAMPUS

‘The end of a chapter:’ UF art professor of 40 years to retire in December

By Dana Cassidy | Nov. 18, 2018

She’ll be taking a full focus on her studio art career.

UF celebrates 200th anniversary of “Frankenstein” with spooky live reading

NEWS | CAMPUS

What makes a monster? New UF class opening exhibit in January

By Adrianna Santiago | Nov. 18, 2018

The class is taught by UF honors students.

Volunteer Drew McCullough, 18, laughs as she watches a child fish for prizes during Sunday's “Hey, Neighbor!” carnival held at Magnolia Parke Square. McCullough, a UF sociology freshman, was recently diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes and received support from the UF Diabetes Institute's support group. The institute, along with UF's College Diabetes Network chapter, hosted the event to celebrate National Diabetes Awareness Month.

METRO

First 'Hey Neighbor!' carnival raises awareness for diabetes with face paint, food trucks

By Lina Ruiz | Nov. 18, 2018

More than 1,000 people attended the carnival.

OPINION | EDITORIALS

Be thankful: No one can do it on their own

Nov. 18, 2018

This Thanksgiving, see how you can lend a helping hand

Madeline Pumariega, chancellor of the Florida College System, makes a point at the Florida Priorities Summit.

METRO | K-12 EDUCATION

Florida influencers say fixing education is going to take more money

By Christina Morales | Nov. 18, 2018

Education was the No. 1 priority at a Florida Influencers Summit in Miami

NEWS | CAMPUS

UF students and Florida Influencers yearn for solutions to the gun debate

By Christina Morales | Nov. 18, 2018

Influencers discussed solutions to the gun problem to submit to future lawmakers.

NEWS | CAMPUS

UF creates a new institute to promote research on the earth and Florida’s future

By McKenna Beery | Nov. 18, 2018

The project is funded by a $10 million donation

OPINION | COLUMNS

Listen closely: Appreciate film scores

Nov. 18, 2018

The music in a film gives emotion, and people work tirelessly for it

OPINION | COLUMNS

Election recounts are tedious, but necessary

Nov. 18, 2018

For a fair and democratic process the recounts are a necessity

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