The Avenue
‘Bohemian Rhapsody’ rocks the big screen
By Tranelle Maner | Feb. 20, 2019The retelling of Freddie Mercury’s life may be the champion of the box office and Oscar night.
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The Avenue
’BlacKkKlansman’: unveiling a true story and how it still relates today
By Tranelle Maner | Feb. 20, 2019A black man uses his white colleague to help him infiltrate and breakdown the Ku Klux Klan during the 1970s — sounds like almost everything could go wrong.
The Avenue
“Black Panther”: The superhero we needed
By Alex Camargo | Feb. 20, 2019“Black Panther” is one of Marvel’s successful films of 2018. The film brings the world of “Blank Panther” to life — allowing viewers to experience Wakanda with it’s incredible culture and futuristic technology. Perhaps more importantly, it gives black audiences the chance to finally see a powerful superhero who looks like them on the big screen and achieve roaring success.
The Avenue
Was this your “Favourite” film of 2018
By Tranelle Maner | Feb. 20, 2019Tied with “Roma” for the most Oscar nominations this year, this historical drama depicts the age-old tale of family members battling to be the most loved and the best.
The Avenue
Netflix’s ‘Roma’ gives the production company legitimacy in the art field
By Jackie DeFreitas | Feb. 20, 2019Shot in black-and-white and in panoramic style, “Roma” is a cinematic masterpiece that makes its ten Oscar nominations well deserved. Directed by Alfonso Cuarón, the Mexican director of “Gravity” (2013) and “Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban” (2004), “Roma” follows the story of Cleo (Yalitza Aparicio), a live-in maid for a white, upper middle-class family in the Mexican city of Colonia Roma.
The Avenue
When white people romanticize our histories we get films like ‘Green Book’
By Lindsey Breneman | Feb. 20, 2019After years of slowly diversifying the Academy, “Green Book” seems to be the pick of the remaining faction of old white men. The film is “based on true events” in the story of an acclaimed black musician’s tour through the Deep South with a racist white driver who changes his attitude toward race during the journey.
Sports
Baggarly ties for first, Florida finishes in top 5
By Bryan Matamoros | Feb. 19, 2019How much can change in a year?
Sports
Florida drops rivalry match against FSU
By Victor Prieto | Feb. 19, 2019The Florida State women’s tennis team came to Gainesville with just one win in program history under the lights of the Ring Tennis Complex.
Sports
UF returns to Athens for conference championships
By Jack Braverman | Feb. 19, 2019The men’s and women’s swimming and diving teams return to Athens, Georgia, for the first time since their seemingly effortless victories over the Bulldogs last October.
Sports
I outshot Steph Curry at All-Star Weekend
By Victor Prieto | Feb. 19, 2019I’ve always prided myself in my ability to play Pop-A-Shot. The fast-flowing motion of transferring a ball from one hand to the other. A simple flick of the wrist to propel the ball towards the rim and in. It’s such a silly and simple game at its core.
Sports
Gators thrive with, but struggle against, quality pitching
By Mark Stine | Feb. 19, 2019The pitcher is the most scrutinized player in softball.
Metro
Pig race causes Alachua County Commission to end fair contract
By Josephine Fuller | Feb. 19, 2019A new partner will take over for coming fair
Sports
Gators' first loss comes on the road to the Bulls
By Kyle Wood | Feb. 19, 2019Florida never led.
Metro
A former bus driver lost her job but won the lawsuit. Will she get her job back?
By Karina Elwood | Feb. 19, 2019City has yet to make a decision on rehiring her
News
Florida focuses on attention to detail ahead of LSU matchup
By Alanis Thames | Feb. 19, 2019Mike White knows that opportunities are becoming scarce.
News
About 230 more students voted in the first day of SG elections
By Mikayla Carroll | Feb. 19, 20196,723 students voted Tuesday
Opinion
Letter to the Editor: Bipartisanship is the problem
Feb. 19, 2019From the rumors of Impact Party corruption to allegations of Inspire Party ineptitude, students will hear it in the presidential debate, Senate livestreams and each time campaign season comes around. When there are two parties, scandal and controversy ensue.
Metro
Vote! You’ll even get a sticker out of it
Feb. 19, 2019We’ve given our opinion on who you should cast your vote for in the Student Government elections (hello, it was in the opinions section and is online), but now it’s your turn to decide. Consider this a friendly reminder that whether or not you vote, SG has control of nearly $21 million that’s taken from UF students from student fees. So, maybe take five minutes out of your day to vote, so you can have some control over where that money goes. And if you have voted, congratulations, we appreciate it.
Metro
Man accused of being part of August home robbery
By Katherine Wallace-Fernandez | Feb. 19, 2019He has a $300,000 bond
Opinion
Documenting our everyday lives is the norm, and here’s why
Feb. 19, 2019People are expressing themselves in forms of media that used to be reserved for professional companies and social media influencers: vlogs and podcasts.
