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As a player, you’re not supposed to criticize your teammates. You’re definitely not supposed to question their effort after a loss. And you’re absolutely not supposed to do it in public in front of reporters. But David Reese wasn’t punished and his teammates weren’t angry. Everyone knew he was right.

Sports

David Reese was tired of being the hardest-working player on UF’s defense. So he let his teammates know.

By Matt Brannon | Nov. 17, 2017

Distracted is an understatement.

KeVaughn Allen’s dunk reflected just how one-sided Florida’s second game of the season was, as the No. 8 Gators dominated North Florida, 108-68, Thursday night.

News

Gators offense dominant in win over North Florida

By Jake Dreilinger | Nov. 17, 2017

Gliding through the air, KeVaughn Allen dunked the ball as an explosion of cheers echoed through the O’Connell Center.

In the Gators’ 108-68 victory over North Florida in the O’Connell Center, UF showed how much its defense has improved since opening practices.

News

Florida flaunts defensive strides in win over UNF

By Skyler Lebron | Nov. 17, 2017

Mike White stressed the need to improve defensively before the season started.

Eight Gators beat writers pick eight college football games against the spread.

Sports

Picks Column Week 12: New Head Coach Edition

Nov. 17, 2017

Chip Kelly? Scott Frost? Dan Mullen?

Canada's Deanne Rose, right, and Zimbabwe's Sheila Makoto fight for the ball during a group F match of the women's Olympic football tournament between Canada and Zimbabwe in Sao Paulo, Brazil, Saturday, Aug. 6, 2016. (AP Photo/Nelson Antoine)

Sports

Deanne Rose returns for UF soccer team in second round of NCAA Tournament

By Mark Stine | Nov. 17, 2017

For the second week in a row, Florida will play host for the NCAA Women’s Soccer Championship.

Coach Cameron Newbauer said UF has to do a better job passing and hauling in rebounds if it wants to beat No. 17 Florida State tonight at 7 at the O’Connell Center.

Sports

Turnovers, rebounds a focal point heading into UF’s women’s basketball game with FSU

By Morgan McMullen | Nov. 17, 2017

Up by two with less than five minutes remaining against Arkansas State, the Gators pushed hard up the court. As the play developed, sophomore guard Delicia Washington received a long outlet pass but stepped out of bounds. Turnover.

Caeleb Dressel and Jan Switkowski were both part of the winning 200 free relay team, and both were on the second-place 400 medley relay team. Dressel also emerged victorious in the 200 individual medley.

Sports

Gators men’s swim team thrives on first day of Purdue Invitational

By River Wells | Nov. 17, 2017

Caeleb Dressel, Khader Baqlah and Jan Switkowski were three of 13 Olympians who competed on the first day of the Purdue Invitational in West Lafayette, Indiana. And with their performances over the course of Thursday, they made sure to remind everyone of that fact.

Gainesville Police officer Bobby White, also known as “Basketball Cop,” and 16-year-old entrepreneur James Edwards pose for a selfie Oct. 6 in Highland Court Manor neighborhood. The selfie went viral after White posted it to his Basketball Cop Foundation Facebook page, and White has since been dedicated to helping Edwards launch his own lawn-care business.

Metro

Gainesville ‘Basketball Cop’ helps teen start lawn business

By David Hoffman | Nov. 16, 2017

James Edwards never imagined going viral.

Jovana Christiani, a 19-year-old Santa Fe College illustration sophomore, outlines the new mural on Santa Fe’s walls Tuesday. The mural is set to be finished Saturday.

News

Largest mural on Santa Fe campus painted this week

By Bria Everett | Nov. 16, 2017

Irish artist Maser will spend 55 hours painting one side of Santa Fe College’s Fine Arts building this week.

Alexandra Gleason, 9, signs her name on her design, which won first place for the Alachua County Sheriff’s Office’s ice cream truck. The truck’s design was unveiled Thursday as part of Operation CONE, which stands for Community Outreach Neighborhood Engagement.

Metro

Operation CONE: ACSO unveils colorful ice cream truck

By Jessica Giles | Nov. 16, 2017

While most ice cream trucks play a catchy jingle while taking a whirl around the neighborhood, this one flashes red and blue lights with a siren to announce its presence.

Metro

GPD investigating sexual battery at Tivoli Apartments

By Meryl Kornfield | Nov. 16, 2017

Gainesville Police is investigating a sexual battery that happened at Tivoli Apartments on Wednesday night.

News

Labor coalition seeks support from UF faculty

By Romy Ellenbogen | Nov. 16, 2017

For the Alachua County Labor Coalition, getting payment for hourly UF employees doesn’t begin or end with Hurricane Irma.

News

UF student meets man who received his bone marrow

By Jessica Giles | Nov. 16, 2017

When Michael Cizek had his cheek swabbed outside Library West in November 2015, he didn’t think anything of it.

News

Athletic training program to end undergraduate level

By Christina Morales | Nov. 16, 2017

Beginning Summer B 2018, incoming freshmen won’t be able to apply for the undergraduate athletic training bachelor’s program in the College of Health and Human Performance.

Metro

Police: After 27 years, 78-year-old’s remains identified

By David Hoffman | Nov. 16, 2017

Nearly three decades after a 78-year-old Gainesville woman went missing, police have identified her remains.

Students gather Thursday to make stress balls and unwind with a yoga session during the Member Leadership Program’s “Chomp the Stress” event on the Plaza of the Americas. Students were given free pizza, yoga and crafts to help them relax before final exams.

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Club holds stress-reducing event with GatorWell, CWC

By Cohron | Nov. 16, 2017

About 110 students sat in the grass on the Plaza of the Americas on Thursday as they tried easing their minds before final exams arrive.

News

Animal activist group hosts vegan feast

By Christina Morales | Nov. 16, 2017

To show students, vegan and non-vegan alike, meatless options, the UF Student Animal Alliance held a free Thanksgiving feast — with no seconds.

News

UF finance team wins Harvard Stock Pitch Competition

By Kacey Finch | Nov. 16, 2017

Months of preparation, research and data analysis made three UF finance seniors winners and $1,000 richer.

Opinion

Remembering to be thankful: A life of gratitude

Nov. 16, 2017

In 2004, after serving as a college dean for two years, I asked my director of human resources for input on my performance.

Opinion

Darts & Laurels

Nov. 16, 2017

You are woken up by the sound of your parents and grandparents chatting loudly and energetically over coffee at the kitchen table and the smell of pies being prepped for baking. You’re still tired, but you get out of bed anyway so you don’t miss any of the family fun.