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Annual Holi festival rescheduled because of weather
By Matt Brannon | Mar. 24, 2016An annual Indian festival has been postponed due to potential rain.
COVID-19
Metro
Scuba Monkey Dive Center hosts egg hunt
By Sara Marino | Mar. 24, 2016Local scuba divers will celebrate Easter by diving for hard-boiled eggs.
Metro
Shelter urges people to keep bunnies as 'dumping season' approaches
By Ainesey Foira | Mar. 24, 2016When Sunday’s chocolate has been eaten and all the plastic eggs have been found, a new season begins.
Opinion
Darts & Laurels: 03/25/2016
Mar. 24, 2016It’s been a difficult week, readers. We’ve seen tragedies both at home and abroad, and many of us are still reeling in the aftermath. But as the saying goes: Today is a new day filled with hope and opportunity. So thank you, readers, for tuning into our optimistic look forward, our lighthearted musings, our latest segment of….
Opinion
Column: Check your food privilege before judging obesity
Mar. 24, 2016Obesity in the U.S. is a problem. At a whopping 35 percent of U.S adults, it may even be an epidemic. While the severity of this phenomenon is undeniable, there’s a certain attitude commonly adopted toward obese people that bothers me. “Why don’t they just EAT less?” a friend once asked me, “or, like, not eat garbage? Try a salad!” She said this while pushing a grocery cart full of $3 strawberries and $5 organic lettuce.
Opinion
Column: A response to Wednesday's editorial
Mar. 24, 2016"Aw Jesus, here too?” — was essentially my reaction to news that, Sunday night, nine officers opened fire on Robert Dentmond, a 16-year-old holding a replica rifle. Dentmond died shortly thereafter — after all, nine people shot at him.
Opinion
Guest Column: A response to President Fuchs - We are, too, making the biggest investment
Mar. 24, 2016Dear President Fuchs,
University
Eliminated: Gators fall to George Washington in NIT
By IAN COHEN | Mar. 23, 2016Tyler Cavanaugh pointed to the crowd.
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Luke Del Rio embracing opportunity
By GRAHAM HACK | Mar. 23, 2016Luke Del Rio’s name was buzzing before the start of last season.
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Florida lacrosse program successfully recruiting talent-rich northeast
By Kyle Brutman | Mar. 23, 2016When Florida midfielder Sammi Burgess started high school in 2009, the Gators' lacrosse program had yet to play a single game.
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UF softball pitching trio dominating opposition
By Matt Brannon | Mar. 23, 2016Hitting the ball against Florida is hard enough, and getting on base is simply asking too much.
Sports
Florida men’s swimming team opens NCAA meet in third
By Sean Doty | Mar. 23, 2016Florida’s men’s swimming team got off to a record-breaking start in the NCAA Championships.
University
The road to recovery: A former UF athlete finds strength after injury
By Melissa Gomez | Mar. 23, 2016Lauren Brasure has a prayer chain hanging in her room.
Metro
Using artwork and burlesque to unite against violence
By Jessica Schein | Mar. 23, 2016Survivors of violence will take part in a pop-up art series this week, raising both awareness and money for their cause.
University
Students speak out against depression during first "Every Gator Counts" event
By Keairan Sheridan | Mar. 23, 2016Christine Marino knows how it feels to struggle with depression.
University
At Field and Fork, donations leave as quickly as they come
By Melissa Gomez | Mar. 23, 2016Cans of green beans and corn are the kings and queens of the shelves in UF’s food pantry.
Metro
Police find a pound of cocaine in trunk of car Tuesday
By Martin Vassolo | Mar. 23, 2016A Gainesville man was arrested Tuesday after police said he hid more than a pound of cocaine in the trunk of his car.
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Students sign messages to promote positive body image
By Anayansy Hernandez | Mar. 23, 2016Keira Hornyak wrote “staying positive” on a banner that read “How Do You Love Your Body?” on Turlington Plaza on Wednesday.
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Zipcar hosts UF trick-shot contest
By Cynthia Lehrer | Mar. 23, 2016In honor of the NCAA Tournament, UF’s Zipcar program created #ZipMadness.
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Students gather for album preview
By Liz Clancy | Mar. 23, 2016Two days before the anniversary of Zayn Malik’s departure from the hit boy band One Direction, Sony held a Gainesville listening party for his first solo album.
