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Darts & Laurels: Thursday May 12, 2016

May 11, 2016

One of the challenges for us in assigning current events with a dart or a laurel is the fact that there is just so much to talk about. Economies across the globe may be in recession, but we never seem to run short on our supply of ridiculousness. Experts are saying its market value is at an all-time high. So, with all of the ups and downs in recent world news, we’d like to bring you a more international segment: “Dartos y Laurel-schteinem?” We digress.

Flat Land will play at Friday’s Rage Fest, following a notable performance at the Okeechobee Music Festival. Doors open at 7 p.m. for the 8 p.m. show.

The Avenue

Bands return to The Jam for Gainesville Rage Fest

By RaSheba Jones | May 11, 2016

To end the first week of Summer classes, The Jam is bringing music and free beer to town.

UF graduate David Dawkins created a personal movie ranking system called Movie4Mi.

The Avenue

Gainesville brothers create personalized movie rating website

By Cecilia Lemus | May 11, 2016

Movie4Mi was created in 2011 as an Android app, but in January of this year, the website version of the app officially launched. David Dawkins said the app was a side project he created while he was a pharmacy student at UF.

CHEW, a trio from Atlanta, is bringing its unique sound to Gainesville for the first time. The group will be playing on Saturday at the Hardback Cafe, with doors opening at 9 p.m.

The Avenue

Q&A: Funky trio to play in Gainesville for the first time

By Kirsten Chuba | May 11, 2016

Three bands are converging at Gainesville’s Hardback Cafe on Saturday. Eve of November, CHEW and Analogue Ghost will be play- ing sets at the venue, located at 211 W. University Ave., starting at 10 p.m., with doors opening at 9 p.m.

Brooke Austin hits an open-stance backhand during Florida women's tennis' 4-0 win against Elon on Jan. 24, 2015, at the Ring Tennis Complex.

Sports

Gators start play in NCAA Tournament on Friday

By Jake Dreilinger | May 11, 2016

After winning both the Southeastern Conference regular season and tournament titles, the No. 1 Florida women’s tennis team is exactly where it wants to be.

Kyra Jefferson runs during the 2016 Pepsi Florida Relays on April 1, 2016, at James G. Pressly Stadium.

Sports

Florida begins competition at SEC Outdoor Championships

By Lauren Staff | May 11, 2016

The Gators open up their first day of competition today at the three-day Southeastern Conference Outdoor Championships in Tuscaloosa, Alabama.

Alfredo Perez returns a ball during Florida's 6-1 win over Troy on Jan. 17, 2016, at the Ring Tennis Complex.

Sports

Florida to face North Florida in first round of NCAAs

By Dylan Dixon | May 11, 2016

The Florida men’s tennis team exceeded all expectations.

UF's Mollie Stevens attempts to make a play on the ball during Florida's 12-11 win over Michigan on Feb. 13, 2016, at Donald R. Dizney Stadium.

Sports

UF lacrosse opens play in NCAA Tournament on Sunday

By Kyle Brutman | May 11, 2016

Fresh off a 16-4 shellacking of Temple to win its second-straight Big East Tournament title, the No. 2 Florida lacrosse team was named the No. 2 overall seed in the 26-team NCAA Tournament on Sunday.

Coach Kevin O'Sullivan and the Gators dropped their first home game since March 23 in an 8-4 loss against Jacksonville Tuesday night. “We’ve gotta clean up some mistakes,” O'Sullivan said.

Sports

With elite arms on display, No. 1 Florida hosts No. 12 Vanderbilt

By Patrick Pinak | May 11, 2016

To Kevin O’Sullivan, Southeastern Conference play is a grind.

Outfielder Buddy Reed celebrates with teammate Jonathan India (6) after hitting a three-run home run during Florida's 10-4 loss to Mississippi State on April 9, 2016, at McKethan Stadium.

Sports

Florida ties regular season win record with victory over USF

By Patrick Pinak | May 11, 2016

Through six innings, Florida mustered just three hits against South Florida pitcher Michael Clarkson.

Opinion

Column: Trump needs to unite the Republican Party to secure the general election

May 9, 2016

Presumptive Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump has a huge electoral problem looming on the horizon, and it seems he and many of his supporters either do not want to acknowledge it or would rather dismiss it as a non-issue. The problem is Trump does not seem to do well with a diverse general election constituency.

Opinion

Column: Hello, world

May 9, 2016

Hi, everybody. My name is Zachary Lee. I’ll be one of your columnists this Summer. You can find my column here in the Alligator every Tuesday. This being my first official column (you may recognize me from some politically-charged guest columns in past semesters or some crappy satirical pieces two years ago), I feel like I should introduce myself to you. I am majoring in philosophy and minoring in sustainability studies. I like peanut butter, my roommate’s dog and the satisfying crunch of walking on dead leaves. I don’t like the beach, adult men who wear Ed Hardy clothing products or Smirnoff Ice.

Opinion

Editorial: Livin’ on a prayer, 2016 edition

May 9, 2016

Welcome back, readers. Welcome home. We hope you enjoyed that little sliver of vacation. How did it come and go so quickly? It seems just yesterday we were in the heap of finals week, shamelessly praying to the gods to save our GPAs. No matter: time to trudge on through another season of classes. Treasure this semester, dear readers. It looks as though it may be our last.

University

UF ranked in top 15th percentile by Times Higher Education

By Monica Andrade | May 9, 2016

Out of 800 universities, Times Higher Education ranked UF as No. 120 this year in its World University Rankings list.

Mayor Lauren Poe (left) and Alachua County Commissioner Hutch Hutchinson (right) cut the ribbons before the celebratory bike ride for the new UF Campus Greenway.

Metro

UF portion of cross-county bike trail opens, links downtown to Archer Road

By Jasmine Osmond | May 9, 2016

Casual strollers and serious cyclists now have a safe trail to take from Bo Diddley Plaza in downtown Gainesville all the way through to I-75 on Archer Road.

University

UF professor resigns after receiving probation

By Giuseppe Sabella | May 9, 2016

On April 22, about three weeks after Manuel Vasquez pleaded no contest to a charge of video voyeurism, the former UF Department of Religion chairman submitted his resignation.

Metro

Shoppers vulnerable to credit card fraud

By Sara Marino | May 9, 2016

Local authorities said credit card fraud is a consistent problem each year.

News

Notebook: Florida men’s basketball gains player, football team loses one

By Ethan Bauer | May 9, 2016

The UF men’s basketball team’s backcourt got a welcomed boost on Monday when coach Mike White announced that guard Canyon Barry was transferring to Florida.

Metro

Nonprofit thrift stores host discount deals, help students

By Jessica Rodriguez | May 9, 2016

College students seeking to empty or furnish their apartments often visit thrift stores at the start of a new semester. This summer, students can donate their gently used furniture or clothes, find deals and help local charities at nonprofit thrift stores around town.

Kelly Barnhill (center) celebrates with teammates during Florida's doubleheader sweep against Jacksonville on Feb. 17, 2016, at Katie Seashole Pressly Stadium.

Sports

No. 1 Gators softball preparing for postseason

By Matt Brannon | May 9, 2016

No. 1 Florida marches into May with the same swagger that earned it back-to-back national championships.