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Opinion

Why we should all be allowed to take a Sabbath

Feb. 28, 2017

The Judeo-Christian idea of the Sabbath has been on my mind recently, most likely because of my personal schedule. College for most is either boring or impossible, with too much leisure or not enough time. I find myself in the latter position, where extracurricular involvement, tedious classes, relationships and personal hobbies jumble together to form one restless day after another. The reason why, I presume, the notion of the Sabbath has crept into my mind is because of the chaos of this semester. In short, I need rest — or maybe a month of backpacking through Ireland or a week at the beach.

Opinion

Appeasement: what happens when we compromise for all the wrong reasons

Feb. 28, 2017

This week I want to talk about a trend in public discourse. I’d like to take a look at what happens when we take the middle ground. Compromise is a democratic ideal we use to try to satisfy several parties with one solution. When other ways forward fail, we settle for the middle road. Compromise comes from the best of intentions, but that doesn’t mean it is always done for the right reasons. We have to learn to differentiate between compromise and conflict-avoidance.

Taylor Tomlinson putts during the 2015 SunTrust Gator Invitational at UF's Mark Bostick Golf Course.

Sports

Women’s golf having ‘upswing of confidence’ before home tourney

By Morgan McMullen | Feb. 27, 2017

After three tournaments in four weeks, the Gators are no strangers to the physical challenges of a rigorous, professional-style schedule.

UF coach Gregg Troy encourages his swimmers during Florida’s meet against Auburn on Jan. 23, 2016, in the O’Connell Center.

Sports

UF has chance to compete at NCAAs after ‘fantastic’ weekend

By Sean Denison | Feb. 27, 2017

At UF’s Last Chance Meet over the weekend, coach Gregg Troy and the rest of the Gators coaching staff wanted to see how the men’s and women’s teams would respond after the SEC meet last month in Knoxville, Tennessee.

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

UF women's tennis looking to Latin motto for inspiration

By Spencer Thompson | Feb. 27, 2017

A sign written in Latin hangs in Florida’s locker room. Its translation: “victory through harmony.” This season, it’s the motto of the Gators women’s tennis team.

UF attacker Shayna Pirreca runs with the ball during Florida's 13-10 loss to North Carolina on Feb. 11, 2017, at Donald R. Dizney Stadium.

Sports

Gators dominate Jacksonville for second consecutive win

By Jake Dreilinger | Feb. 27, 2017

Junior midfielder Allie Pavinelli intercepted a pass.

UF coach Mike White looks on in Florida's 68-66 loss to Vanderbilt on Jan. 21, 2017, at the O'Connell Center.

News

Column: White’s turnaround of UF basketball should earn him SEC Coach of the Year

By IAN COHEN | Feb. 27, 2017

If you’re an avid college basketball fan and you’ve found yourself wondering who should win SEC Coach of the Year, then you haven’t been paying very close attention.

More than 30 people attended Chispas’ Day of Action, where students from different communities spoke about their experiences as a result of President Donald Trump's executive order and hate speech on campus. The group called for UF to do more to make all people feel welcome.

Metro

Students protest acts of hate at UF campus

By Jimena Tavel | Feb. 27, 2017

The past two months have exhausted Ana Guevara.

News

GatorWell promotes self-love on campus

By Paige Fry | Feb. 27, 2017

Grace Shan wrote “loved” in green ink on a paper outline of a person’s body.

News

Candlelight vigil held for UF student killed by drunken driver

By Romy Ellenbogen | Feb. 27, 2017

Anushka Gupta can still hear Karan Khullar’s voice in her head.

Metro

Alleged pipeline gunman identified

By Meryl Kornfield | Feb. 27, 2017

The Citrus County Sheriff’s Office on Monday identified the man who was shot and killed by deputies after allegedly firing a rifle at the Sabal Trail Transmission pipeline and leading a car chase.

Metro

After student deaths, ACSO teaches suicide prevention

By Molly Vossler | Feb. 27, 2017

One in five people will experience mental illness while in middle or high school.

City employees cut the ribbon in front of the new A. Quinn Jones Museum and Cultural Center. The museum, which was A. Quinn Jones’ former home, is set to open in April.

Metro

Museum to open in memory of accomplished black educator

By Meryl Kornfield | Feb. 27, 2017

When A. Quinn Jones Sr. moved into his Gainesville home in 1925, the U.S. was still 29 years away from the birth of the civil rights movement.

Metro

City commissioner hopes to donate 67 gallons of blood

By Meryl Kornfield | Feb. 27, 2017

Craig Carter is afraid of needles.

Metro

Lollicup debuts self-serve ice cream, promptly sells out

By Maddie Harlow | Feb. 27, 2017

To Nam Diep, adding new and innovative choices to a menu is just another day at work.

Karen Melvin, a kindergarten teacher at Littlewood Elementary School, reads “Whoever You Are” by Mem Fox to her kindergarten class.

Metro

Gainesville kindergartners learn racial equality with eggs

By Lindsey Paige | Feb. 27, 2017

Students in Karen Melvin’s kindergarten class cracked open brown and white eggs on Monday. Much to the surprise of some, the contents of the eggs were all the same color.

News

UF employees help create app for child cancer patients

By Daniela Garrido | Feb. 27, 2017

With the help of a new app, UF employees are using cartoon characters to guide children with cancer through their treatment.

Opinion

Newspapers fill spaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaacccceeeeeeeeeee

Feb. 27, 2017

That headline was intentional, Mike Foley. Don’t get your wrap-around glasses in a bunch.

Opinion

Observations of a changing political atmosphere

Feb. 27, 2017

To my readers who may not be athletic or interested in sports, I apologize to you for my incoming analogies which may be lacking in relevance to you. For the rest of you, have you ever noticed how you must change the way you maneuver when you play on a different court or field? For those who have ever played tennis, football or volleyball, you are probably saying to yourself right now, “Yes, idiot. That’s obvious.” Right now, I’m also telling myself that same message because, at least instinctively, you’d catch me dead before you’d catch me taking a charge on a concrete basketball court.

Opinion

The purpose of art

Feb. 27, 2017

We will take a bit of an esoteric approach today, instead of launching into a commentary on the Oscar picks. We’re sure the events of the Oscars are plastered all across social media. There’s a lot we could talk about: the political overtones of the night, the