Sports
Spring Camp Roundup: Week 3
By Andrew Huang | Apr. 1, 2018Week 3 of spring practices saw a couple new developments for Florida’s football team.
COVID-19
Opinion
It’s time for a women’s history museum
Apr. 1, 2018Earlier this month, the head of the Smithsonian Institute announced the museum complex will launch a Women’s History Initiative to highlight women’s achievements throughout history. Unfortunately, according to The Washington Post, Smithsonian Secretary David J. Skorton said he does not support the idea of creating a stand-alone museum to honor this initiative — at least not right now, anyway.
Opinion
Delete Facebook — it may make you feel better
Apr. 1, 2018Over the past few weeks, #deleteFacebook has been rampant across the web. Cambridge Analytica, a political data-mining and consulting firm, got a hold of the personal information of 50 million Facebook users. It may have later used the information to craft ads and messages for President Donald Trump’s 2016 campaign. Now, according to a survey from Raymond James investment firm, 84 percent of users are somewhat or very concerned about how their data might be used by Facebook. However, nearly half of these people said this would not affect how much they use Facebook.
Opinion
We're not ready for driverless technology
Apr. 1, 2018For the past century, cars have had a continuing impact in shaping American lives. Ever since people started to come up with ways to take people from one place to another, cars have coincided with progress and development.
Opinion
College students, proclaim your independence in your health care
Apr. 1, 2018College is the time to spread our wings, gain independence and discover who we are. However, sometimes the unexpected occurs and changes plans. More often than not, we are not prepared for that and we find ourselves in trouble. This happens because we spend too much time planning one day at a time and don’t stop to think about the “what-ifs.”
Sports
Florida men’s tennis upset by South Carolina in dramatic matchup
By Dylan Rudolph | Apr. 1, 2018McClain Kessler had no energy left to give as he walked off Court 6 of the Carolina Tennis Center.
University
Deaf drag queens connect with UF community
By Veronika Vernachio | Apr. 1, 2018Casavina, in a blue sequined dress, and Selena Minogue, in a flamingo skirt, joked about the terrible things their interpreters have done through American Sign Language. Falling asleep, arguing and never showing any expressions were common problems.
University
Sustainable UF encourages students to ride bikes
By Catie Wegman | Apr. 1, 2018Christine Infantolino rides her bike to campus from her Oxford Manor apartment every day, totaling up to at least 30 miles a week.
Sports
Florida sweeps Vandy, India continues hitting streak
By Morgan McMullen | Apr. 1, 2018The outcome between No. 2 Florida and No. 8 Vanderbilt on Sunday at McKethan Stadium had become nothing more than a sideshow. Even though it was still a ballgame — just 5-2 in Florida’s favor in the bottom of the fourth — everyone’s focus was solely on UF third baseman Jonathan India.
Metro
New theater coming to Gainesville
By Robert Lewis | Apr. 1, 2018A Regal Entertainment Group movie theater is opening in Gainesville at Celebration Pointe and offering preview screenings to benefit charities ahead of its grand opening.
Metro
Exhibit opens to show what sexual assault survivors wore during attack
By Amanda Rosa | Apr. 1, 2018The simple black dress pinned onto a board caught Erin Andres’ eye as she made her way around the artwork displayed at the Civic Media Center, located at 433 S. Main St., on Friday night.
Metro
UF student accused of drunk driving in the wrong direction
By Meryl Kornfield | Apr. 1, 2018A UF student was charged with drunk driving early Friday after she was accused of driving in the wrong direction, Gainesville Police said.
Metro
Man detained by police after possible hostage situation
By Amanda Rosa | Apr. 1, 2018A man was arrested Sunday afternoon after police responded to a domestic violence and possible hostage situation, Gainesville Police said.
Sports
Florida’s softball team finishes weekend against non-conference opponents with four wins
By Mari Faiello | Apr. 1, 2018Split-second decisions can make the difference in any kind of outcome.
Sports
Gators thrive off crowd energy on final day of Florida Relays
By Alanis Thames | Mar. 31, 2018KeAndre Bates had the crowd banging its hands together.
Sports
UF sweeps Missouri for ninth SEC win
By River Wells | Mar. 31, 2018Senior Anna Danilina crouched on the court as the crowd behind her at the Ring Tennis Complex clapped in unison. Her opponent, Missouri’s Selena Nash, was one point away from losing to Danilia in a singles match and it was her turn to serve.
Sports
Ronbeck and Pirreca lead Gators to blowout victory over Connecticut
By Tyler Nettuno | Mar. 31, 2018Whenever a player has to miss time due to injury, it isn’t uncommon for him or her to take a few games to settle back into a rhythm.
Sports
Slumping UF hitters break out on Saturday, Gators blow out Commodores for second win of series
By Justin Ahlum | Mar. 31, 2018The blazing Florida sun finally warmed up the bats of a couple slumping Gators on Saturday afternoon.
Sports
UF softball wins Game 1 of doubleheader, second game postponed
By Mark Stine | Mar. 31, 2018If there’s one indication that a game is over before it’s actually finished, it’s when Kelly Barnhill steps into the batter’s box.
Sports
Florida topples top-ranked Wake Forest
By Dylan Rudolph | Mar. 31, 2018The No. 10 Florida men’s tennis team handed No. 1 Wake Forest its first home loss of the season Friday with a 4-3 win in Winston-Salem, North Carolina to push the team’s win streak to five in a row.
