The Avenue
Swamp Records artists to host second showcase at The JAM on Friday
By Savana Morie | Feb. 4, 2015Swamp Records is having its second annual showcase Friday night.
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The Avenue
Snapchat stalkers lose it over loss of ‘best friends’
By Laura Gomez | Feb. 4, 2015Self-appointed social media spies who rely on Snapchat to find out whom their object of desire is sending snaps to have snapped at the removal of the app’s “best friends” feature.
The Avenue
Symphony Orchestra showcases award-winning students
By Ashley Schiffman | Feb. 4, 2015Some of UF’s talented musicians will perform at this year’s Symphony Orchestra concert.
Sports
Police: Antoinette Bannister charged with second count of credit card fraud
By JORDAN MCPHERSON | Feb. 4, 2015Less than three weeks after being arrested for reportedly stealing a teammate’s credit card in November a former UF women’s basketball player was charged by the University Police Department with a second, earlier count.
News
National Signing Day: Live blog
Feb. 4, 20158:38 a.m. The Gators saw three players quickly turn in their letter of intent to open up National Signing Day: Three-star defensive lineman Andrew Ivie, three-star offensive lineman Tyler Jordan and four-star running back Jordan Scarlett.
Sports
UF finishes second at Sea Best Invitational
By Luis Torres | Feb. 3, 2015The first spring tournament for the Florida men’s golf team is in the books.
University
Student Senate selects new elections commissioner amid controversy over past political connection
By Ariana Figueroa | Feb. 3, 2015A new elections commissioner was barely approved after much controversy during Tuesday night’s UF Student Senate meeting.
Metro
Harper Lee’s sequel excites UF bookworms, stirs controversy
By Cyanne Dunn | Feb. 3, 2015“To Kill a Mockingbird” debuted 55 years ago, and this summer, its sequel is set to hit shelves.
University
Final day of slating shows highest turnout in recent years
By Ariana Figueroa | Feb. 3, 2015The final day for qualifying and slating broke records, with more than 800 students slating over the past three days.
Metro
Local organizations work to reduce waste of Gainesville businesses
By JORDAN MCPHERSON | Feb. 3, 2015A career revolving around composting and sustainability came naturally for Chris Cano.
University
Bateman team launches campaign to raise awareness of home affordability
By Emilee Bell | Feb. 3, 2015UF’s campus is about to feel more like home.
Sports
UF swim in a good spot, still has room to improve
By Mary Francis | Feb. 3, 2015As coach Gregg Troy said, the theme for training the No. 7 men and women’s swimming and diving teams for the Southeastern Conference Championships is: “Not where we want to be but still in a really good spot.”
University
UF medical school professor talks poverty and health effects on society
By Marsha Joseph | Feb. 3, 2015There was no shortage of evidence in Dr. Nancy Hardt’s PowerPoint slides, showing communities must invest in early childhood care and education to avoid paying more in the future.
University
University Gallery celebrates 50th birthday, wants new visitors
By Michelle Neely | Feb. 3, 2015The University Gallery announced its milestone birthday with a 14-by-14-foot banner along the side of the building.
News
Florida fouls out, falls to struggling Vanderbilt on the road
By GRAHAM HALL | Feb. 3, 2015Facing a Vanderbilt team that had lost seven straight Southeastern Conference games, Florida had an opportunity to capitalize on the Commodores’ woes and earn its third straight victory.
University
Santa Fe says goodbye to mathematics administrative assistant after 14 years
By Hunter Williamson | Feb. 3, 2015Santa Fe College said goodbye to Janet Foster on Tuesday, who had worked for the college for 14 years.
Metro
Starbucks to incorporate delivery option by year’s end, local coffee sellers unfazed
By Tyler McLennan | Feb. 3, 2015Forget long lines — coffee can soon be delivered to your door.
Metro
As election season approaches, the Alligator is always receptive to feedback
Feb. 3, 2015Slating for seats in Student Government ended at 5 p.m. Tuesday. Participation was high this semester: 617 students slated for Swamp Party, while 175 slated for the most recent incarnation of its opposition, Access Party. All in all, it was a civil affair — enthusiasm for the political process met the machinery of SG bureaucracy, signing up students to run for seats and affect the future of this university.
University
SG has room for improvement regarding communication, transparency
Feb. 3, 2015Do you know what your Student Government senators accomplished this past semester? Do you know their names or their goals? No? Me either. There is one thing I’m sure we all know: They’re most likely members of the Swamp Party.
Sports
Alonso moving to outfield, O’Sullivan satisfied with his progress
By IAN COHEN | Feb. 3, 2015Last year, Peter Alonso was a bright spot for Florida.
