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OPINION | COLUMNS

Student fees shouldn’t go toward hateful speakers

Apr. 2, 2017

When a liberal speaker comes to UF, there’s conservative outcry. “How come we never get any conservative speakers?” they say. They claim to be suffocated by safe spaces, when their safety was never actually threatened. Yet when there’s opposition to a conservative speaker, those on the other side of the political spectrum are called snowflakes and crybabies.

OPINION | COLUMNS

I am grateful for the elements of my 20 years and look forward to 21

Apr. 2, 2017

I recently read a collection of short essays by Oliver Sacks titled “Gratitude.” These essays, particularly “My Periodic Table,” got me thinking about my own experiences, and this got me writing about my life.

Kennedy Baker sticks the landing on her bars routine during the Gainesville NCAA gymnastics regional on April 1, 2017.

SPORTS | GYMNASTICS

Gators advance to NCAA Championships with first place finish at Gainesville Regionals

By Lauren Staff | Apr. 1, 2017

Kennedy Baker took a deep breath, saluted the judges and grabbed onto the bars.

UF pitcher Brady Singer throws a pitch during Florida's 2-0 win against Miami on Feb. 25, 2017, at McKethan Stadium.

SPORTS | BASEBALL

Gators clinch series over Mizzou with one-run win

By Ethan Bauer | Apr. 1, 2017

Brady Singer struck his way out of trouble in the first inning of Saturday’s game, and from there, the junior never let up.

UF catcher Mike Rivera bats during Florida's 2-0 win against Miami on Feb. 25, 2017, at McKethan Stadium.

SPORTS | BASEBALL

Gators edge Mizzou to earn first SEC road win

By Patrick Pinak | Mar. 31, 2017

It was almost as if Mike Rivera knew what was coming his way.

Steve Solomon, the owner of Leonardo's Pizza By The Slice, passes a pizza, which represents the business, to Brian Johnson, an employee of more than 20 years, on Thursday afternoon at Leonardo's Pizza By The Slice. "I'm nervous but ready and excited," Johnson said about taking over the business.

METRO

Leonardo’s, Bistro 1245 to remain open despite sale

By Molly Vossler | Mar. 31, 2017

Despite being bought by the UF Foundation last summer, the 43-year-old pizza joint Leonardo’s By The Slice will remain open for at least another year.

NEWS | CAMPUS

UF’s Pi Kappa Alpha accused of hazing, distributing drugs

By Meryl Kornfield | Mar. 31, 2017

The UF chapter of Pi Kappa Alpha Fraternity was placed on administrative suspension by its national fraternity Wednesday after UF began investigating accusations of hazing, drug use and the distribution of drugs.

Coach Kevin O'Sullivan and the Gators dropped their first home game since March 23 in an 8-4 loss against Jacksonville Tuesday night. “We’ve gotta clean up some mistakes,” O'Sullivan said.

SPORTS | BASEBALL

UF needs its bats to wake up against Mizzou

By Patrick Pinak | Mar. 30, 2017

Even after Florida’s 4-1 win over Florida State on Tuesday — its ninth win in the past 10 games against the rival — Kevin O’Sullivan couldn’t help but reference UF’s most recent loss.

Kelly Grassel lines up a shot during the 2015 SunTrust Gator Invitational at UF's Mark Bostick Golf Course.

SPORTS | OTHER SPORTS GOLF

With consecutive wins, UF looks to stay hot in S. Carolina

By Morgan McMullen | Mar. 30, 2017

“How do you make a hankie dance?” Kelly Grassel asked her teammates on Thursday.

UF's Gordon Neale hits a shot during the SunTrust Gator Invitational on Feb. 18, 2017, at the Mark Bostic Golf Course.

SPORTS | OTHER SPORTS GOLF

Florida men’s golf looking to finish regular season strong

By Justin Ahlum | Mar. 30, 2017

After two straight finishes outside of the top three, Florida bounced back and stole a win at the Schenkel tournament on March 19. Now, coach J.C. Deacon says the team is closer than ever to its top form.

Senior Chase Perez-Blanco and two of his teammates will be recognized for their contributions to the team before tonight's Senior Day matchup with Alabama.

SPORTS | OTHER SPORTS TENNIS

Gators roll Tide in Tuscaloosa, extend win streak to five

By Mark Stine | Mar. 30, 2017

The UF men’s tennis team took care of business on Thursday night when it took the courts at the Alabama Tennis Stadium.

UF coach Roland Thornqvist looks on during Florida's 4-2 win against Oklahoma State on Feb. 18, 2017, at the Ring Tennis Complex.

SPORTS | OTHER SPORTS TENNIS

Gators coach on weekend: ‘We have everything to lose’

By Spencer Thompson | Mar. 30, 2017

On the way home from last weekend’s road matches, Roland Thornqvist had a lot on his mind. While the Gators women’s tennis team had just won two straight road games, the coach was thinking about another sport: basketball.

UF sprinter Shayla Sanders runs the 100 meters at the Hurricane Collegiate Invitational on Saturday, March 25.

SPORTS | OTHER SPORTS TRACK

Sprinter Shayla Sanders hoping to go out ‘with a bang’

By Daniel Smithson | Mar. 30, 2017

Florida senior Shayla Sanders couldn’t see the finish line.

Point guard Chris Chiozza shoots a contested layup in Florida's 65-39 win over Virginia in the Round of 32 in the NCAA Tournament on Saturday in Orlando.

SPORTS | MEN'S BASKETBALL

Column: Chiozza will be the main man at point guard next season

By Ray Boone | Mar. 30, 2017

When the final buzzer rang in Madison Square Garden in the Elite Eight on Sunday afternoon, three things became clear: The Gators were completely outplayed by South Carolina, their season was over and, last but not least, senior point guard Kasey Hill’s career as a Florida Gators basketball player was over as well.

METRO | CRIMINAL JUSTICE

MCSO: 12-year-old threatened school shooting to ‘be cool’

By Meryl Kornfield | Mar. 30, 2017

Dunnellon Middle School faced heightened security Wednesday after a 12-year-old threatened a school shooting, officials said.

METRO

Raw cookie dough bakery set to open next week

By Max Chesnes | Mar. 30, 2017

Next time you take a bite of raw cookie dough, you won’t be flirting with salmonella.

NEWS | CAMPUS

UF announces new director for The Brechner Center

By Paige Fry | Mar. 30, 2017

The executive director of the Washington, D.C.-based Student Press Law Center is coming to work at UF.

METRO | CRIMINAL JUSTICE

MCSO deputy resigns for giving false testimony

By Meryl Kornfield | Mar. 30, 2017

A Marion County Sheriff’s Office deputy resigned Thursday for giving false testimony during a deposition, MCSO said.

NEWS | CAMPUS STUDENT GOVERNMENT

UF student plans protest of Ben Shapiro’s UF appearance

By Jimena Tavel | Mar. 30, 2017

As students enter the University Auditorium on Monday to hear Ben Shapiro speak, Nate Quinn will stand outside and protest.

METRO | CRIMINAL JUSTICE

GPD: Drunk man falls asleep at green light

By Meryl Kornfield | Mar. 30, 2017

After indulging in wine coolers and visiting a strip club, a Gainesville man was found asleep in his car at a green light Wednesday, police said.

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