Opinion
Actions will always speak louder than Instagram captions
Feb. 13, 2018When people say that dating just isn’t the same as it used to be, they’re right.
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Opinion
The Regressive Politics of "The Bachelor"
Feb. 13, 2018Feminists, as well as fans of generally entertaining television, would like to thank Arie Luyendyk Jr. for two more hours of productivity each week. To be frank, his season makes many previously devoted fans cringe, and many of us just can’t watch “The Bachelor” anymore.
The Avenue
Six bands, musicians and producers to battle it out for Okeechobee spot
By Emma Witmer | Feb. 13, 2018Every year, artists compete in Destination Okeechobee competitions throughout Florida in hopes of earning a spot on the Okeechobee Music and Arts Festival line-up. The first round, which concluded about a month ago, consisted of online voting exclusively. Flipturn, a Gainesville alternative indie group, beat out nearly 3,000 other artists and bands for their spot.
The Avenue
Bass-heavy producer Digital Ethos to perform at Simon’s
By Natalie Rao | Feb. 13, 2018Mind-bending producer Digital Ethos hits Gainesville this Sunday at Simon’s. The show will run from 9 p.m. - 2 a.m., with tickets available via Eventbrite for $12.61 to $17.89.
The Avenue
Four ways to keep Galentine’s Day going
By Taylor McLamb | Feb. 13, 2018The hit NBC show “Parks and Recreation” gave us a lot of memorable gems like “treat yo self,” DJ Rumba and every single one of Ann Perkin’s nicknames but, most importantly, it gave us the most significant holiday of the year, Galentine’s Day.
The Avenue
Seven out-of-the-ordinary spots to spend your Valentine’s Day
By Emma Witmer | Feb. 13, 2018It’s Valentine’s Day and you still don’t know what to do? Gainesville has plenty of ways to impress your valentine with something different than last year. If the standard dinner and a movie isn’t your style, don’t worry — we’ve got you covered. Here are seven nontraditional ways to spend the holiday with that special someone.
The Avenue
Loosey’s becomes first Gainesville venue to serve vegan ‘Impossible Burger’
By Gabriella Paul | Feb. 13, 2018It was a Midtown fairytale.
The Avenue
VegFest returns to Gainesville this weekend
By Taylor McLamb | Feb. 13, 2018VegFest, a celebration of a healthy, sustainable and compassionate lifestyle, will return due to high demand Saturday at Depot Park.
Metro
Burrito Brothers has been replaced by a burger, taco and wings restaurant
By Megan Ricker | Feb. 13, 2018A burger, taco and wings joint moved into the spot Burrito Brothers once occupied — and it will possibly name one of its tacos after the former restaurant’s owner.
Metro
A Gainesville high schooler will compete nationally to win as much as $250,000
By Sabrina Conza | Feb. 13, 2018While leaving her UF dual-enrollment class with friends, Sidhika Balachandar got a call. She found out the project she’d been working on for a year was selected as a top 40 finalist for a nationwide science and math competition.
Metro
Two dead at Summer Place Apartments after apparent shooting, police say
By Meryl Kornfield | Feb. 13, 2018Two hours after shooting and killing two people and abducting the office manager at Summer Place Villas on Tuesday, a Gainesville man was taken into custody in another state, Gainesville Police said.
Metro
GPD: UF alumnus drives straight toward fire rescue truck
By Robert Lewis | Feb. 13, 2018A UF alumnus called 911 drunk while driving early Sunday, and an operator told him to pull over, Gainesville Police said.
Sports
Despite UF’s women’s basketball team’s current five-game losing streak, coach Cameron Newbauer isn’t deterred
By Justin Ahlum | Feb. 13, 2018It has been a rough past couple of weeks for Florida’s women’s basketball team.
Sports
Tired of the mind-numbing debate over whether college athletes should be paid or not? Here’s a solution.
By Morgan McMullen | Feb. 12, 2018College football has a problem.
Metro
County and city commissions meet, vote on community redevelopment representation
By Amanda Rosa | Feb. 12, 2018Gainesville and Alachua County commissioners concluded months of debate on the city’s Community Redevelopment Agency with an agreement Monday.
University
Welcome, UF Class of ‘22
By Elliott Nasby | Feb. 12, 2018Maddie Schmidt waited anxiously all day until 6 p.m.
Metro
East Gainesville infrastructure is under renovation. This is what’s happening.
By Lauren Staff | Feb. 12, 2018The city is spending $19.6 million to rebuild part of East Gainesville.
University
Nine UF graduate students will work in developing countries this summer
By Kayla Turner | Feb. 12, 2018Growing up in rural Nepal, where water is the most limited resource, Krishna Bhattarai was inspired to research water efficiency and help others.
News
Strong defense sets bar for Gators against South Carolina
By Jake Dreilinger | Feb. 12, 2018South Carolina guard Frank Booker sprinted toward the basket on a fastbreak opportunity midway through the second half. With no one in his sight, Booker went up for what appeared to be an easy layup, only to have Florida center Kevarrius Hayes come from behind to swat the ball off the backboard and into the hands of guard Jalen Hudson.
Sports
Kennedy Baker, veteran teammates remain in mid-season form for UF gymnastics team
By Alana Gomez | Feb. 12, 2018Before the No. 5 Gators walked onto the mats of the O’Connell Center, the team sat down and described its individual goals heading into its meet against No. 9 Alabama on Friday.
