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Pull out the capes and neon wigs: Gainesville fans unite at SwampCon

By Abigail Doupnik | Jan. 16, 2014

Calling all Trekkies, Whovians and PokeMasters of Florida: It’s that time of year again.

Senior Sebastien Rousseau swims the butterfly in the men’s 400-meter individual medley on Aug. 28 in the Pinch A Penny All Florida Invitational. Rousseau and the Gators start competition at the NCAA Championships today.

Sports

Florida takes on other top-ranked teams at SMU Invite

By Logan McGuire | Jan. 16, 2014

e two-day Southern Methodist University Invitational.

Metro

Downtown Gainesville businesses cope with power outage

By Kelsey Martinez | Jan. 16, 2014

When an electrical transformer blew Wednesday evening, some downtown businesses had to make the best of the situation. Customers just had to pause and be patient.

News

Students jump onto new TransLoc Rider app bandwagon

By Jade Castro | Jan. 16, 2014

An updated version of the widely used TransLoc app might help Gainesville Regional Transit System bus riders get their mornings in gear a little faster.

Cory McGee runs in the Southeastern Conference Cross Country Championships on the Mark Bostick Golf Course on Nov. 1, 2013. McGee won her first event of the 2014 track and field season on Jan. 11.

Sports

Senior continuing success during track and field season

By LAWRENCE LAGUNA< | Jan. 16, 2014

Throughout Cory McGee’s career at UF, she has been a triple-threat.

Renderings show plans for the renovation of the Plaza of the Americas

News

Plaza of the Americas upgrades to include more seating

By Alexia Fernandez | Jan. 16, 2014

The Plaza of the Americas may see renovations, including more seating areas and a designated area for Krishna Lunch.

Metro

High interest may plant medical marijuana on ballot

By Hanna Marcus | Jan. 16, 2014

Twenty states legally allow the use of medicinal marijuana, and Florida could be next in line after a statewide petition reached its 1 million signature goal.

News

StoryCorps to give Gainesville residents voice with recorded interviews

By Elizabeth Renda | Jan. 16, 2014

Residents of Gainesville have an opportunity to have their stories archived in the Library of Congress or to potentially be featured on National Public Radio.

Metro

Arrest after axe choking

By Jenna Lyons | Jan. 16, 2014

Gainesville Police arrested a local man and his girlfriend Wednesday night after police said he used an axe handle to choke a man and then beat him with a cellphone.

Opinion

More study space in Marston coming soon

By Christina Bonarrigo | Jan. 16, 2014

President Bernie Machen recently unveiled a plan to create more student study space on the first floor of Marston Science Library.

Opinion

Inaccurate reporting in Tuesday’s Alligator

By Helie Dharia | Jan. 16, 2014

In Tuesday’s article on the availability of The New York Times on campus, the Alligator made some serious errors in reporting.

Opinion

With recent legislation, women’s rights in danger

Jan. 16, 2014

We are told the right to have an abortion was given to us by female-friendly politicians and a liberal Supreme Court, but that’s just not true.

Opinion

Breaking up is hard to do — but it doesn’t have to be that way

Jan. 16, 2014

It’s 7 a.m. on a Sunday, and you feel like your heart is going to burst.

Opinion

Taylor Swift resurrects concert business

Jan. 16, 2014

If you broke my life down into a series of fun facts, one of the first five would have something to do with loving the music and the persona of Taylor Swift. I think she’s really great.

Opinion

This week, our thoughts and best wishes are with the members of the Roswell, N.M., and Tampa communities after two tragic shootings that resulted in deaths and injuries. Remember the golden rule of defending public safety as a citizen: If you see something, say something.