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OPINION | COLUMNS

‘It was better than the soaps’: the O.J. murder case and its modern parallels

Mar. 20, 2017

The ’90s are alive and well in 2017. From the resurgence of fashion trends we once rocked as children to the ubiquity of the phrase “only ’90s kids remember,” that captivating decade continues to exert an influence on modern culture, whether we realize it or not. Countless beloved ’90s shows have been rebooted to varying degrees of success, and those that remain untouched by modern media can be revisited with the help of streaming services like Netflix.

NEWS | CAMPUS

Research Roundup: March 21, 2017

Mar. 20, 2017

UF researcher shows cats and dogs working together to keep rodents away

OPINION | COLUMNS

Who do you really judge when judging someone?

Mar. 20, 2017

My topic this week is commonly discussed, and I’m adding no more to the conversation than another anecdote, so I decided I’d give a short course of my piece to save you time if you’re uninterested: Get over yourself, and don’t judge others.

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

SPORTS | OTHER SPORTS GOLF

Gators golf preaches focus in run-up to South Carolina tourney

By Morgan McMullen | Mar. 20, 2017

On the fifth hole in the first round of the SunTrust Gator Invitational two Saturdays ago, UCF senior Ashley Holder sliced her first shot into the woods to the right, just east of 34th Street.

UF's Sam Horsfield swings during the SunTrust Gator Invitational on Feb. 18, 2017, at the Mark Bostic Golf Course.

SPORTS | OTHER SPORTS GOLF

Horsfield leads Gators men’s golf team to fourth win of season

By Justin Ahlum | Mar. 19, 2017

At the end of the Schenkel Invitational’s second round, UF coach J.C. Deacon said something special would need to happen for the team to get the job done. With three holes to go, Florida was in a three-way tie for first place.

TAMPA, FL - FEBRUARY 11: Jaimie Hoover bats during an NCAA Softball game between the St. John's Red Storm and Florida Gators on February 11, 2017, at the USF Softball Stadium in Tampa, FL. (Photo by Mark LoMoglio)

SPORTS | SOFTBALL

Florida softball team sweeps South Carolina

By Cassie Amundson | Mar. 19, 2017

With two outs in the top of the third inning, Jaimie Hoover was up to bat.

UF forward Devin Robinson guards a Virginia player during Florida's 65-39 win against the Cavaliers in the NCAA Tournament on Saturday in Orlando.

SPORTS | MEN'S BASKETBALL

Florida rocking a Final Four defense ahead of Sweet 16

By Matt Brannon | Mar. 19, 2017

The Gators basketball team is riding a wave of momentum back to the Sweet Sixteen for the first time in three seasons. For that, Florida fans can thank the Gators defense, which put on a truly absurd display of dominance in No. 4 seed UF’s 65-39 win over No. 5 seed Virginia on Saturday in Orlando.

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

UF ‘hell bound on changing’ after devastating loss to Georgia

By Spencer Thompson | Mar. 19, 2017

After Friday’s match against Georgia, the Gators women’s tennis team’s players walked off the court with their heads down. As fans left the Ring Tennis Complex, they voiced their disbelief.

UF players and coaches celebrate during Florida's 65-39 win against Virginia in the NCAA Tournament on Saturday in Orlando.

SPORTS | MEN'S BASKETBALL

‘Anything can happen’: UF advances to Sweet 16

By IAN COHEN | Mar. 19, 2017

Twenty minutes after the game ended, Kasey Hill sat in front of his locker, still wearing orange and blue.

UF third baseman Jonathan India stands at his position during Florida's 5-4 win against William & Mary on Feb. 17, 2017, at McKethan Stadium.

SPORTS | BASEBALL

Gators get swept at Auburn in SEC-opening series

By Ethan Bauer | Mar. 19, 2017

Jonathan India didn’t even reach for the ball. Instead, he watched as it zipped past him, carrying the game with it.

Anti-Muslim graffiti was found in a bathroom stall in McCarty Hall B on Thursday. Among the writings were statements like, 'Muslims kill gays.' The graffiti has since been taken down.

NEWS | CAMPUS UF ADMINISTRATION

Fuchs to discuss hate on campus during town hall

By Romy Ellenbogen | Mar. 19, 2017

UF President Kent Fuchs will hold a town hall meeting today at 6 p.m. in Emerson Hall to gauge students’ opinions about racially charged incidents on campus.

METRO | CRIMINAL JUSTICE

FHP: GNV woman drives drunk through front yards

By Meryl Kornfield | Mar. 19, 2017

As patrons of Gainesville’s bar scene celebrated St. Patrick’s Day on Friday, one woman was arrested for driving drunk through people’s front yards, Florida Highway Patrol said.

METRO

Search continues for Ocala cobra following escape

By Molly Vossler | Mar. 19, 2017

After disappearing from an Ocala home a week ago, a 2-foot-long cobra has popped up on Twitter.

METRO | POLITICS

Ride-hailing app Lyft brings competition to Gainesville

By Molly Vossler | Mar. 19, 2017

For the first time, Uber will have competition in Gainesville.

On Dec. 5, a fire burned down Satchel Pizza’s gift shop and open-bar waiting area, Lightnin’ Salvage Enterprises. Now, owner Satchel Raye is working to rebuild it and hopes to reopen it by December.

METRO

Satchel’s to resume live music three months after fire

By Max Chesnes | Mar. 19, 2017

Satchel’s Pizza is resuming live music five nights a week three months after a fire destroyed part of the restaurant’s property.

Larry King, 76, loosens a rack holding a roasted pig as Jim Ferrer, 66, makes a tent out of aluminum foil to keep it warm for a day-after-St. Patrick's Day party at the corner of Northwest 14th Avenue and Northwest 18th Street on Saturday. King and Ferrer roasted the pig for about four hours before serving it.

METRO

Former UF administrator hosts annual St. Patty’s Day feast

By Romy Ellenbogen | Mar. 19, 2017

Larry King spent the morning of his 56th wedding anniversary roasting a nearly 41-pound pig.

NEWS | CAMPUS STUDENT GOVERNMENT

UF SG resolutions condemn hate on campus, defend free speech

By Paige Fry | Mar. 19, 2017

After anti-Muslim graffiti was found inside an on-campus bathroom Thursday, the UF Student Government Judiciary Committee passed two resolutions condemning hate — while defending free speech.

NEWS | CAMPUS

In national ranking, UF Law climbs seven spots to No. 41

By Jacqueline Disla | Mar. 19, 2017

UF’s Levin College of Law ranked 41st in the nation this month — up seven spots from last year.

METRO

Grand opening for Cade Museum set for 2018

By Scottie Andrew | Mar. 19, 2017

Gainesville residents will have to wait five more months for the new Cade Museum for Creativity and Invention to open.

OPINION | EDITORIALS

Keep PBS funding for the kids

Mar. 19, 2017

If you grew up with the basic cable package while the rest of your kindergarten classmates were watching “SpongeBob SquarePants,” you tuned into shows like “Arthur,” “Sesame Street” and “Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood” on your local PBS station. This was before the days of Netflix and Amazon Prime, and if your parents didn’t have one of those fancy satellite dishes, then you were limited to just a handful of basic channels, and your days of television included Barney the dinosaur and “Dragon Tales.” If you’re one of those people, we hope you’re smiling fondly. Even if you were fortunate to have Playhouse Disney or Nickelodeon, you’ve probably at least seen some of the old PBS Kids shows.

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