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Oct. 3, 2016

Fads come and go. In 2016, some of the best moments can be had sitting on the Plaza of the Americas, watching people as they stroll all the way from Anderson Hall to Turlington Plaza, selfie stick in hand, to document this fascinating migration. Fitbits must always be on, because how else would people keep track of how many calories they burned playing “Pokemon Go”? Why not let everyone know what you just did by sending them a Snapchat with that puppy-dog face?

University

Research Roundup: October 4, 2016

Oct. 3, 2016

In order to improve conservation research on Florida’s Nature Coast, UF’s Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences is working with Santa Fe College at Cedar Key.

Metro

Naked man arrested for trying to block Main Street traffic

By Caitlin Ostroff | Oct. 3, 2016

A naked Gainesville man was arrested Monday morning after attempting to block traffic on South Main Street, police said.

Jim McElwain looks on during Florida's 29-15 loss to Alabama in the 2015 SEC Championship Game.

Sports

Column: Help wanted: UF still looking for lost offense

By JORDAN MCPHERSON | Oct. 3, 2016

Jim McElwain is tired of waiting.

Austin Appleby (12) directs the offense during Florida's 38-28 loss to Tennessee on Sept. 25, 2016, at Neyland Stadium. Appleby passed for 296 yards, three touchdowns and one interception.

Sports

UF's offense is a tale of two quarterbacks

By IAN COHEN | Oct. 3, 2016

Quarterback Luke Del Rio will practice this week.

Sam Horsfield lines up a shot to start the third round of the SunTrust Invitational on Feb. 21, 2016, at UF's Mark Bostic Golf Course.

Sports

Horsfield, Gators start strong at Nike Golf Intercollegiate

By Jake Dreilinger | Oct. 2, 2016

Following the worst performance of his collegiate career, sophomore Sam Horsfield knew he needed a bounce-back tournament.

Senior Josie Kuhlman scored the deciding point in Florida's 4-2 win over Arkansas in the semifinals of the SEC Tournament. The Gators will face either Ole Miss or Vanderbilt for the title on Sunday.

Sports

UF tennis teams compete at ITA All-American Championships

By Cassie Amundson | Oct. 2, 2016

The men's and women's tennis teams had six individuals competing in the ITA All-American Championships this weekend, with pre-qualifying rounds played on Saturday and Sunday. Josie Kuhlman and Spencer Liang both reached the women's singles qualifying round, while no one who competed for the men this weekend made it on.

Caroline Knop serves during Florida's 3-0 win over Jacksonville at the Lemerand Athletic Center on Sept. 16, 2016.

Sports

UF volleyball bounces back from loss with 3-1 win over Tennessee

By Skyler Lebron | Oct. 2, 2016

After a strong start to the fourth set, the No. 5 Florida volleyball team was tied with Tennessee at 20.

Alex Anzalone (34) and CeCe Jefferson (96) motion to the crowd during Florida's 13-6 win over Vanderbilt on Oct. 1 in Nashville. "He doesn't hold anything back," linebacker Jarrad Davis said of Anzalone. "He lets everything go, and that's what we want from our teammates."

Sports

Notebook: Young D-linemen gain experience in win over Vandy

By Patrick Pinak | Oct. 2, 2016

With nearly all of Florida’s starting defensive lineman injured, many younger players were forced to step up in Saturday’s 13-6 win over Vanderbilt.

Quarterback Austin Appleby (12) is tackled by a Vanderbilt defender short of the goal line during Florida's 13-6 win over the Commodores on Oct. 1, 2016, at Vanderbilt Stadium.

Sports

PROBLEMS TO SOLVE: UF’s offense stalls against Vanderbilt in win

By Ethan Bauer | Oct. 2, 2016

Antonio Callaway fired off the line and beat his man, leaving quarterback Austin Appleby with an easy target down the right sideline.

University

‘Orange is the New Black’ actress Diane Guerrero speaking at UF today

By Alyssa Weiss | Oct. 2, 2016

Diane Guerrero, known for her roles on “Orange is the New Black” and “Jane the Virgin,” will speak at UF about her new book today.

Jason Collins sits in front of the UF College Democrats table on Turlington Plaza on Friday. Collins, along with students, registered people to vote and campaigned for Hillary Clinton.

Metro

First openly gay NBA player Jason Collins comes to UF to support Clinton

By Molly Donovan | Oct. 2, 2016

Jared Lamberg and his family were the first ones to greet Jason Collins on Turlington Plaza on Friday morning.

Metro

Unusual pumpkin patch draws crowd to U Pick Lane farm

By Haley Clement | Oct. 2, 2016

Surrounded by acres of farmland, an unusual twist on an October tradition celebrated its opening day Saturday.

Metro

Downtown restaurant The Jones closes for good

Oct. 2, 2016

Gabriela Quadri spent just less than $13 Tuesday on what would become her last chicken Cobb salad at The Jones, a popular downtown restaurant.

About 400 people attended the event at the Lubavitch-Chabad Jewish Student and Community Center on Sunday evening. Men and women sat at opposite ends of the room for the holiday service and dinner.

Metro

UF students, GNV residents celebrate Rosh Hashana

By Katelyn Newberg | Oct. 2, 2016

Apples and honey laid in front of about 400 people celebrating Rosh Hashana, the Jewish new year, at UF’s Lubavitch-Chabad Jewish Student and Community Center on Sunday night.

Metro

After downtown fight, two arrested

By Caitlin Ostroff | Oct. 2, 2016

Gainesville Police arrested two men Thursday night after they beat up a person at the Sun Center.

Metro

Man steals vacuums, says he was “being stupid”

By Caitlin Ostroff | Oct. 2, 2016

In an early-morning heist, a Gainesville man made off with two vacuums Friday, police said.

Metro

At UF-led panel, Gainesville residents voice concerns about air quality

By Carly Breitbart | Oct. 2, 2016

With climate change on their minds, about a dozen local residents attended a UF-led panel Sunday to ask questions and get answers.

Students raise their hands in preparation for the “Mabuhay Roller Coaster,” a traditional Filipino greeting, on Sunday afternoon at the opening ceremony for Filipino-American History Month. Sunday's event at Lake Wauburg kicked off the monthlong celebration.

University

UF students celebrate start of Filipino-American History Month

By Klarizza Aggabao | Oct. 2, 2016

Hundreds gathered around Lake Wauburg to talk and eat pizza as they celebrated Filipino heritage Sunday.

Opinion

You’re the chosen one? Trump’s dark-sided candidacy

Oct. 2, 2016

Perhaps one of the biggest reasons the “Star Wars” franchise is so well-celebrated is its character depth. In the latest installment, “The Force Awakens,” the two protagonists meet Han Solo and ask themselves whether he is a “war hero” or a “smuggler.” It’s a chuckle-inducing conversation. We remember the quasi-duality of Han Solo in the original trilogy. He was a renegade, a drinker, a gamblin’ man and a cheat. Solo, while certainly a pretty face, had all the charisma and romantic prowess of a drunken fraternity brother. His irresponsibility, lack of foresight and self-important cavalier attitude expressed arrogance and a blatant disregard for other people’s lives. Said plainly: Han Solo was kind of a d-----. More “smuggler” than “war hero,” without a doubt.