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Not all releases are created equal for your summer playlist

Consider Iggy Azalea’s “Fancy,” Omi’s “Cheerleader” and The Chainsmokers’ “Closer.” What do all of these songs have in common? They were all summertime releases that dominated the charts in 2014, 2015 and 2016, respectively. Summer is a big season for music releases since people are looking for soundtracks to their vacations, roadtrips and other activities. As the season gets closer, here are some recent releases to help you start curating your summer playlist.

New theater festival Summer Shakes to feature all female-identifying cast

Gainesville’s groundbreaking new theater festival, Summer Shakes, will address sexism and unequal representation within the theater community by producing two Shakespeare plays performed exclusively by a female-identifying cast.

Gallery Ultralounge to reopen with a different name

Where Gallery Ultralounge’s business hours should be displayed on its Facebook page, there are, instead, two words: “permanently closed.” However, the header photo’s words, laid atop an ominous, black, star-speckled backdrop give Gallery partygoers hope: “Coming Soon.”

“Die-in” at Ted Yoho’s office

On Tuesday, Anne Clarke pretended to die outside of Rep. Ted Yoho’s office.

Florida legislators pass $83 billion budget

Florida legislators voted to approve a budget that will give UF about $120 million in new funding.

UF’s GatoRaas dance team wins a national title in Texas

When it was announced that UF’s GatoRaas dance team had won first place at the Raas All-Stars National Championship, no one ran toward the trophy — they ran for each other.

New senators introduced at first Summer Student Senate meeting

UF’s Student Senate held its first meeting of the Summer on Tuesday, where they elected a new member-at-large.

Female city worker attacked by homeless man outside City Hall

A city employee was attacked early Wednesday morning by a homeless man while entering her workplace at City Hall.

Hippodrome State Theatre celebrates autism in the arts

The work of local autistic artists was showcased and celebrated at the Hippodrome State Theatre on Monday night.

To try for a country in trouble

The phrase my mother consistently used to persuade me to clean my plate at dinner gradually became more personal as I got older and as our country started entering hysteria. That phrase was, “There are starving children out there.” These children are not those we are appropriated to believe come from charity commercials. These children take the form of my family and other oppressed people in Venezuela.

We need to make room for tolerance in politics

Here are several topics we are constantly warned to steer clear of when meeting new people. As a general rule of thumb, it is never a smart idea to bring up the subjects of religion, money and — of course — politics. History has shown us time and time again that these are some of the most controversial matters in the world. This past year especially, politics became the crux of major issues on a national scale as well as a personal one.

UF-centric Publix opens

Just north of University Avenue, Gainesville’s 13th Publix location has opened its doors to the UF community.

‘Fundraising and fun’: Wiles Elementary holds annual carnival

When Assistant Principal Ed Haukland stepped foot onto the field of his elementary school April 29, he knew he’d be getting dunked underwater.

Five suspects in custody for 2016 murder of a Gainesville father

Almost a year after the 2016 murder of a Gainesville father, five suspects have been taken into custody.

Firing Comey: A move that was long overdue

President Trump fired FBI Director Comey, a move that was long overdue

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Female city worker attacked outside City Hall

A female employee of the City of Gainesville was attacked early Wednesday morning while entering the north side of City Hall.

Florida's pitchers unable to find strike zone in loss to USF

Following a two-week span where absolutely nothing could go wrong for Kevin O’Sullivan and his players, the Florida baseball team came crashing back down to reality on Tuesday night.

Gators close out second day of regional play in first place

The Scarlet Course in Columbus, Ohio, has been giving golfers trouble through the first two days of the NCAA Columbus Regional.

Gators lead NCAA Regional after Round One

The No. 6-ranked Gators women’s golf team gave a convincing argument two weeks ago for why they believed they should be the No. 1 seed at the NCAA Regional Championships in Columbus, Ohio. With a commanding 13-stroke victory over Alabama and Georgia, Florida took home its ninth SEC title in program history.