University
TV-famous psychic medium to speak with the dead at UF
By Jimena Tavel | Feb. 8, 2017Nick Goebel’s grandmother died before he could tell her he was gay.
COVID-19
Opinion
Judicial review is government at work
Feb. 8, 2017In today’s lesson plan, we are going to be covering the U.S. Government. It’s become clear in the past few weeks that a lot of Americans are not entirely aware of how the government functions. It has, after all, been a long time since seventh-grade civics or senior-year Advanced Placement U.S. Government. And unless you have some aspirations in politics or listen to the “Hamilton” soundtrack regularly, there might be some holes in your memory.
Opinion
You can be angry, but be fair and listen to others
Feb. 8, 2017Americans have spent a lot of time fuming these past few weeks. I know I did. A flurry of executive actions by President Donald Trump saw the reinstatement of the Keystone and Dakota Access pipelines, a press blackout and grant-freezing at the Environmental Protection Agency, a head-scratching reorganization of the National Security Council, a backward withdraw of funding for essential aid organizations in the developing world and a broad-stroked travel ban that at its best bars legal U.S. residents from returning home and at its worst sees America turning its back on its founding principles.
The Avenue
Producer, DJ 3LAU to perform rescheduled show
By Natalie Rao | Feb. 8, 20173LAU, a progressive house and electro DJ, has taken the world by storm since 2011 with his remixes and original songs and is set to perform at the Florida Theatre on Friday. The show, which is presented by Lucid Nightlife, will take place from 9 p.m. to 2 a.m.
The Avenue
Beatles tribute band The Threetles to play at High Dive
By Rebecca Rubin | Feb. 8, 2017They might seem like an unlikely crew, a chemistry professor, a student and a drum instructor, but one thing — their appreciation of the Beatles’ music — brings them together.
The Avenue
Valentine’s Day roundup: events for couples, singles
By Anna Burbano | Feb. 8, 2017With Valentine’s Day weekend coming up, you might find yourself at a loss for creating the perfect day. Whether you’re planning to spend Feb. 14 with a special someone or currently riding solo, there’s plenty to do in Gainesville to get in that loving spirit. Here’s some of the best Valentine’s Day events this weekend, no matter your Facebook relationship status (if that’s still a thing).
The Avenue
GNV hosts indie band Parquet Courts
By Jeremy Haas | Feb. 8, 2017Tonight, Brooklyn-based indie punk band Parquet Courts will be playing at the Wooly downtown. The show in Gainesville is part of the band’s month-long tour of the Eastern U.S., on which harpist/ambient musician Mary Lattimore is joining them.
Sports
UF women’s golf team relying on young talent early in season
By Morgan McMullen | Feb. 7, 2017At the Florida Challenge on Jan. 30, the first test for coach Emily Glaser’s freshmen golfers was a grueling 11-hour, 36-hole gauntlet of cold weather and stiff competition.
Sports
Orr, Gators men’s golf team take home titles at Sea Best
By Justin Ahlum | Feb. 7, 2017Senior Ryan Orr had never won a tournament as an individual in his four years at Florida. But after shooting 6 under (204) during the two-day Sea Best Invitational, Orr captured his first title by one stroke over teammate Alejandro Tosti.
Sports
Florida swimming: Two teams, two different directions
By Sean Denison | Feb. 7, 2017At this point, SEC championships have become routine for the Gators men’s swimming and diving team.
Sports
Column: The cruel, cutthroat cult of college coaching
By Ethan Bauer | Feb. 7, 2017Every year immediately after National Signing Day, the sports world witnesses one of its most dazzling spectacles: the great migration of college football coaches.
Sports
Gators gymnastics consistently scoring high
By Lauren Staff | Feb. 7, 2017Alabama junior Kiana Winston stepped onto the floor in front of a crowd of more than 14,000 in Tuscaloosa and delivered perfection.
News
No. 17 Florida handles Georgia on the road
By Ray Boone | Feb. 7, 2017With just over a minute left in the game, Chris Chiozza stood behind the three-point line with the ball in his hands. He gently rocked the ball back and forth, lulling his defender to sleep.
Metro
Oak View Middle School teacher honored as county’s best
By Meryl Kornfield | Feb. 7, 2017When a student told Lauren Marlowe she felt alone, the eighth-grade English teacher saw herself.
Metro
GPD: Store employee steals nine laptops
By Meryl Kornfield | Feb. 7, 2017A man was arrested Monday after stealing and pawning at least nine laptops from his place of work since November, Gainesville Police said.
University
UF’s Harn Museum awarded $282,000 grant for Asian art
By Darcy Schild | Feb. 7, 2017UF’s Samuel P. Harn Museum of Art received a $282,000 grant to help the museum continue publishing Asian art manuscripts.
University
UF student starts swimsuit line inspired by ‘Baywatch’
By Isa Perez | Feb. 7, 2017Hannah Marjon was tired of buying overpriced swimsuits that didn’t fit, so she decided to create her own, “Baywatch” style.
Metro
Introductory beekeeping classes to start next week
By Brianna Ellis | Feb. 7, 2017Gainesville residents will soon be able to learn the art of beekeeping.
Metro
Despite DeVos confirmation, UF education students hopeful
By Paige Fry | Feb. 7, 2017Stephanie Schroeder braced herself as the U.S. Senate voted to confirm Betsy DeVos as the secretary of education.
University
As a part of Black History Month, students analyze history of N-word
By Catherine Dickson | Feb. 7, 2017One word.
