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OPINION | COLUMNS

Whether you choose to be a bra-burning feminist or not, remember to be happy

Apr. 10, 2018

Amid the chaotic portrayal of parenting while newly divorced on ABC’s new sitcom, “Splitting Up Together,” appears Mae. She’s the middle-school-aged daughter of well-meaning parents played by Jenna Fischer and Oliver Hudson. When we first meet Mae, we learn she has forgone buying lunch in favor of buying a mug labeled “Male Tears.”

OPINION | COLUMNS

Earbuds stop us from embracing the here and now

Apr. 10, 2018

We listen to a lot in a day.

Having formed in 1977, the Descendents have had various periods of activity for more than 40 years.

NEWS

Q&A: Bill Stevenson of the Descendents talks punk rock

By Emma Witmer | Apr. 10, 2018

After a career spanning four decades, legendary punk-rockers the Descendents will perform at 8 Seconds on Saturday at 9 p.m. Radkey and rehasher will provide opening support.

Fresh off the Farm will bring live music, food and garden tours to UF’s Field and Fork Farm and Gardens this week.

THE AVENUE | FOOD

Fresh off the Farm to host third annual event Friday

By Gabriella Paul | Apr. 10, 2018

Hannah Terzi sported a nude, loose-fitting tee with a forest green sketch of a six-inch, freshly picked carrot down its center.

With a relaxing sound and an ethereal voice to match, Edie Carey will bring her talents to Heartwood Soundstage this week.

THE AVENUE | MUSIC

Q&A: Singer-songwriter Edie Carey discusses her music

By Taylor McLamb | Apr. 10, 2018

Colorado-based singer-songwriter Edie Carey will play at Heartwood Soundstage on Friday alongside Amanda Garrigues, who will be opening for Carey.

After getting their start in Gainesville in 2012, the now Atlanta-based duo Bells and Robes returns to town this week.

THE AVENUE | MUSIC

Q&A: Bells and Robes talk music before Gainesville show

By Natalie Rao | Apr. 10, 2018

With a dreamy signature sound that draws from the compelling nature of live instrumentation and the versatility of production, Bells and Robes are one of the most unique groups to come out of the Gainesville music scene.

METRO | CRIMINAL JUSTICE

Man tries to steal car from Alachua County Jail parking lot, deputies say

By Robert Lewis | Apr. 10, 2018

A Gainesville man was taken to the Alachua County Jail after trying to steal a car from the jail’s parking lot, Alachua County Sheriff’s Office said.

METRO | CRIMINAL JUSTICE

Deputies: Babysitter on LSD refuses to leave home, tries to steal toys

By Robert Lewis | Apr. 10, 2018

A Gainesville woman took LSD, and then stole toys and a $300 wedding ring from the house of the child she was babysitting, Alachua County Sheriff’s Office said.

METRO | CRIMINAL JUSTICE

GPD: Gainesville man sexually assaults woman in wheelchair

By Robert Lewis | Apr. 10, 2018

A man was arrested after Gainesville Police said he pulled a woman from her electric wheelchair, forced her to the ground and sexually assaulted her.

In February 2017, a group of new hires practices getting its fire gear in under one minute to simulate an emergency situation.

METRO

City, county to decide how fire stations will divide calls

By Jessica Giles | Apr. 10, 2018

The City of Gainesville and Alachua County need to decide soon how fire departments will respond to calls in the future.

NEWS | CAMPUS STUDENT GOVERNMENT

SG Senate wants more funding for Disability Resource Center

By Christina Morales | Apr. 10, 2018

Student Government senators unanimously supported increasing funding for the Disability Resource Center at a Senate meeting Tuesday night.

NEWS | CAMPUS

UF down to three for first chief diversity officer

By Elliott Nasby | Apr. 10, 2018

Three candidates for UF’s first chief diversity officer will visit campus to meet with faculty, staff and students before the end of the semester.

Left fielder Austin Langworthy pushed his batting average to .304 with a 2-for-4 performance against FSU Tuesday night.

SPORTS | BASEBALL

Gators complete sweep of FSU

By Morgan McMullen | Apr. 10, 2018

The last time Jonathan India was held without a hit in a game, “Black Panther” was enjoying its fourth straight week in the No.-1 spot at the box office. Since then, the Gators third baseman has been collecting hits with a tenacity that would make T’Challa proud.

Paul Hawken, an author, environmentalist, activist and entrepreneur, spoke at the University Auditorium as the Campus Earth Week Keynote speaker. He talked about his work as the executive director of Project Drawdown, a nonprofit working to reverse global warming.

NEWS | CAMPUS

Nationally known environmentalist speaks at UF about sustainability

By McKenna Beery | Apr. 10, 2018

Paul Hawken said the Earth has never needed as much of our help as it does now.

Shortstop Deacon Liput hit his second and third home runs of the season this weekend against Tennessee.

SPORTS | BASEBALL

Florida goes for sweep of FSU: Over- and underachievers for week of April 3-9

By Morgan McMullen | Apr. 10, 2018

With Tennessee’s win over No. 1 Florida in Game 2 of Sunday’s doubleheader the Volunteers snapped the Gators’ nine-game winning streak. Though that aspect merely matched last season’s longest stretch of consecutive wins, the 2018 Gators offense emerged as a larger part of the team’s identity than it had been during the 2017 championship run.

Pitcher Kelly Barnhill gave up two runs on four hits in a complete game against Alabama on Monday.

SPORTS | SOFTBALL

Florida captures series against Alabama behind clutch hitting from Romanello

By Mark Stine | Apr. 10, 2018

The odds were stacked against Florida’s Danielle Romanello in the top of the sixth inning. The freshman catcher faced an 0-2 count against Alabama ace Alexis Osorio with two outs and the game tied.

Quarterback Feleipe Franks and the Gators will play in the Orange and Blue game this Saturday.

SPORTS | FOOTBALL

Last week of spring practice approaches for UF with Orange and Blue Game set for Saturday

By Andrew Huang | Apr. 10, 2018

First-year coach Dan Mullen wants to break records at Florida, starting with the annual Orange and Blue Game this Saturday.

Candace Parker of the Los Angeles Spark is one of six WNBA players to be paid the league's highest salary of $113,500.

SPORTS | COLUMNS

Lack of love for women’s sports is frustrating

By Skyler Lebron | Apr. 10, 2018

Late last week, I was perusing the Twittersphere when I came across a tweet that caught my attention.

From left: UF President Kent Fuchs assists Natalie Evelev, an 18-year-old UF biomedical engineering freshman, with registering to vote at the Voter Registration Drive with UF President Kent Fuchs and Alachua County Supervisor of Elections Kim Barton outside the Reitz Union on Monday afternoon. Evelev said she wanted to register to vote.

METRO | POLITICS

President Fuchs, Alachua Supervisor of Elections encourage students to vote

By Robert Lewis | Apr. 9, 2018

By enticing them with food, UF President Kent Fuchs convinced seven students to register to vote Monday.

METRO

First Whole Foods Market to open in Gainesville

By Robert Lewis | Apr. 9, 2018

Gainesville shoppers will be able to create their own acai bowls after Whole Foods Market opens next month.

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