Metro
Column: Don’t tumble down Trump’s path, McElwain
By Patrick Pinak | Jan. 11, 2017By now, you’ve probably seen the clip.
COVID-19
Sports
Florida women’s tennis expected to showcase veteran talent in 2017
By Spencer Thompson | Jan. 11, 2017For Roland Thornqvist, January is an open race.
Sports
UF faces tough task at Mississippi State
By Dylan Dixon | Jan. 11, 2017Concerned friends and family members have been contacting Haley Lorenzen all week.
University
Beaty West pipe leak leaves students without water
By Meryl Kornfield | Jan. 11, 2017Students living in Beaty West didn’t have water Wednesday after a hot water pipe leaked.
University
Satanic puppet cusses at students to promote play
By Romy Ellenbogen | Jan. 11, 2017Students were heckled and cursed at Wednesday afternoon, egged on by a Satanic felt pupped named Tyrone.
University
UF students to honor Malcolm X during MLK celebration
By Jimena Tavel | Jan. 11, 2017During UF’s nine events centered around Martin Luther King Jr. Day this month, students will honor Malcolm X for the first time.
Metro
Local Buddhist temple begins erecting 85-ton statues
By Molly Vossler | Jan. 11, 2017For more than three years, Buddhist monk Thich Duc Thong has dreamed of bringing giant buddha statues to Gainesville.
Metro
Burger Week returning to Gainesville
By Mary-Lou Watkinson | Jan. 11, 2017More than a dozen local restaurants are selling burgers and fries at a discounted price next week.
Metro
GPD: 16-year-old stalked for months after school
By Meryl Kornfield | Jan. 11, 2017A Gainesville man was arrested Tuesday after admitting to stalking a 16-year-old for months, Gainesville Police said.
Opinion
On holiday in Mississippi: judgements meet reality
Jan. 11, 2017The wafting stench of cigarettes and sounds of jazz greeted me as I stepped off the plane and into the airport terminal in Kenner, Louisiana, just outside of New Orleans.
Opinion
The actual, actual dystopian reality of the US
Jan. 11, 2017Last week, we published an editorial discussing reasons why a hypothetical dystopian fate of the U.S. was more similar to a Huxleyan dystopia (massive inputs of meaningless information that detract from important news; control by desire and pleasure) instead of the typical Orwellian one (censored media; control by fear). This week, we’re going to re- evaluate that claim and amend it slightly.
The Avenue
Rapper, personality Riff Raff to perform at High Dive tonight
By Ana-Katarina Stanic | Jan. 11, 2017Horst Christian Simco, better known by his stage name Riff Raff, will be performing at the High Dive tonight, with doors opening at 8 p.m. for the 8:30 p.m. show.
Metro
Man flees police in woods
By Meryl Kornfield | Jan. 11, 2017A Gainesville man nearly hit two police cars as he fled a traffic stop with a blunt in his mouth. He was found in the woods Wednesday running from police, Gainesville Police said.
The Avenue
Natural history museum to host ‘Fantastic Beasts’ event
By Natalie Rao | Jan. 11, 2017When the long-awaited “Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them” movie premiered in theatres in November of 2016, Harry Potter fans of all ages were dazzled by beasts of all kinds, from Nifflers to Thunderbirds.
The Avenue
The diverse, must-see movies of the 2017 award season
By Taylor McLamb | Jan. 11, 2017While many could argue that 2016 was not great for a variety of social and political reasons, it’s no argument that it was a year in which movies flourished. This year particularly proved that diversity and equal representation in filmmaking was necessary for telling intricate stories from all walks of life. While there is still a lot of progress to be made, the movies that scored big in 2016 told perspectives from women, people of color and those within the LGBTQ+ community. In a world as big and diverse as ours, it’s important for everyone’s stories to be heard.
The Avenue
Band The Body to play only Florida show at the Atlantic
By Jeremy Haas | Jan. 11, 2017This Friday, Portland-based experimental metal duo The Body will be coming to the Atlantic right before they embark on a two-month long American tour. The show at the Atlantic will be the group’s only planned stop in Florida for their current touring cycle.
The Avenue
Former ‘One Tree Hill’ stars to perform together in GNV
By Rebecca Rubin | Jan. 11, 2017Before they each made their television debuts on the drama “One Tree Hill,” Tyler Hilton and Kate Voegele were musicians.
The Avenue
Local band wins spot in Okeechobee music festival lineup
By Emma Witmer | Jan. 11, 2017The Delta Troubadours, a rock ‘n’ roll band signed to Swamp Records, will be performing in the 2017 Okeechobee Music and Arts Festival, which runs from March 2 to March 5. The band landed this spot through the “Destination Okeechobee” competition, put on by ReverbNation.
University
Gator Career Closet to open online database for wardrobe
By Paige Fry | Jan. 11, 2017By the end of Spring, UF students will be able to search for clothes from the Gator Career Closet using an online database.
University
Gator hopes to host ‘MythBusters’ show
By Paige Fry | Jan. 10, 2017A fan of ripped jeans and baseball caps, Tracy Fanara admits most don’t peg her for a scientist.
