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OPINION | COLUMNS

Political smugness on both ends of the spectrum

Oct. 3, 2016

The political climate we find ourselves in today is radically binary; for this, we must give thanks to the luminary influence of this presidential election. There seems to be much class, racial and ideological resentment, all of which are rising to the surface of the American conscience. Sadly, all it took for such contempt to become public and commonplace was an election. The vitriol with which both sides of the aisle — both sides — hate the other candidate, party and platform simply boggles my mind.

NEWS | CAMPUS

Counseling and Wellness Center counselor honors family and military with pushups

By Melissa Gomez | Oct. 3, 2016

After 22 days, Geoff Lee did his last set of pushups at UF’s on Monday.

OPINION | COLUMNS

Read the Health Affairs newletter: a message from SG health secretary

Oct. 3, 2016

Hey, Gators!

OPINION | EDITORIALS

Privacy on the internet and you

Oct. 3, 2016

Fads come and go. In 2016, some of the best moments can be had sitting on the Plaza of the Americas, watching people as they stroll all the way from Anderson Hall to Turlington Plaza, selfie stick in hand, to document this fascinating migration. Fitbits must always be on, because how else would people keep track of how many calories they burned playing “Pokemon Go”? Why not let everyone know what you just did by sending them a Snapchat with that puppy-dog face?

METRO | CRIMINAL JUSTICE

Naked man arrested for trying to block Main Street traffic

By Caitlin Ostroff | Oct. 3, 2016

A naked Gainesville man was arrested Monday morning after attempting to block traffic on South Main Street, police said.

Jim McElwain looks on during Florida's 29-15 loss to Alabama in the 2015 SEC Championship Game.

SPORTS | COLUMNS

Column: Help wanted: UF still looking for lost offense

By JORDAN MCPHERSON | Oct. 3, 2016

Jim McElwain is tired of waiting.

Austin Appleby (12) directs the offense during Florida's 38-28 loss to Tennessee on Sept. 25, 2016, at Neyland Stadium. Appleby passed for 296 yards, three touchdowns and one interception.

SPORTS | FOOTBALL

UF's offense is a tale of two quarterbacks

By IAN COHEN | Oct. 3, 2016

Quarterback Luke Del Rio will practice this week.

Sam Horsfield lines up a shot to start the third round of the SunTrust Invitational on Feb. 21, 2016, at UF's Mark Bostic Golf Course.

SPORTS | OTHER SPORTS GOLF

Horsfield, Gators start strong at Nike Golf Intercollegiate

By Jake Dreilinger | Oct. 2, 2016

Following the worst performance of his collegiate career, sophomore Sam Horsfield knew he needed a bounce-back tournament.

Senior Josie Kuhlman scored the deciding point in Florida's 4-2 win over Arkansas in the semifinals of the SEC Tournament. The Gators will face either Ole Miss or Vanderbilt for the title on Sunday.

SPORTS | OTHER SPORTS TENNIS

UF tennis teams compete at ITA All-American Championships

By Cassie Amundson | Oct. 2, 2016

The men's and women's tennis teams had six individuals competing in the ITA All-American Championships this weekend, with pre-qualifying rounds played on Saturday and Sunday. Josie Kuhlman and Spencer Liang both reached the women's singles qualifying round, while no one who competed for the men this weekend made it on.

Caroline Knop serves during Florida's 3-0 win over Jacksonville at the Lemerand Athletic Center on Sept. 16, 2016.

SPORTS | VOLLEYBALL

UF volleyball bounces back from loss with 3-1 win over Tennessee

By Skyler Lebron | Oct. 2, 2016

After a strong start to the fourth set, the No. 5 Florida volleyball team was tied with Tennessee at 20.

Alex Anzalone (34) and CeCe Jefferson (96) motion to the crowd during Florida's 13-6 win over Vanderbilt on Oct. 1 in Nashville. "He doesn't hold anything back," linebacker Jarrad Davis said of Anzalone. "He lets everything go, and that's what we want from our teammates."

SPORTS | FOOTBALL

Notebook: Young D-linemen gain experience in win over Vandy

By Patrick Pinak | Oct. 2, 2016

With nearly all of Florida’s starting defensive lineman injured, many younger players were forced to step up in Saturday’s 13-6 win over Vanderbilt.

Quarterback Austin Appleby (12) is tackled by a Vanderbilt defender short of the goal line during Florida's 13-6 win over the Commodores on Oct. 1, 2016, at Vanderbilt Stadium.

SPORTS | FOOTBALL

PROBLEMS TO SOLVE: UF’s offense stalls against Vanderbilt in win

By Ethan Bauer | Oct. 2, 2016

Antonio Callaway fired off the line and beat his man, leaving quarterback Austin Appleby with an easy target down the right sideline.

NEWS | CAMPUS

‘Orange is the New Black’ actress Diane Guerrero speaking at UF today

By Alyssa Weiss | Oct. 2, 2016

Diane Guerrero, known for her roles on “Orange is the New Black” and “Jane the Virgin,” will speak at UF about her new book today.

Jason Collins sits in front of the UF College Democrats table on Turlington Plaza on Friday. Collins, along with students, registered people to vote and campaigned for Hillary Clinton.

METRO | POLITICS

First openly gay NBA player Jason Collins comes to UF to support Clinton

By Molly Donovan | Oct. 2, 2016

Jared Lamberg and his family were the first ones to greet Jason Collins on Turlington Plaza on Friday morning.

METRO

Unusual pumpkin patch draws crowd to U Pick Lane farm

By Haley Clement | Oct. 2, 2016

Surrounded by acres of farmland, an unusual twist on an October tradition celebrated its opening day Saturday.

METRO | CRIMINAL JUSTICE

Man steals vacuums, says he was “being stupid”

By Caitlin Ostroff | Oct. 2, 2016

In an early-morning heist, a Gainesville man made off with two vacuums Friday, police said.

OPINION | COLUMNS

To my nephew: There will be choices to make

Oct. 2, 2016

Nephew, I don’t want you to know a world made up in shades of one color. Blue like sadness, like masculinity, like rigid gender norms and small minds. Really, I do not want you to grow up to be an a------.

METRO | BUSINESS

Downtown restaurant The Jones closes for good

Oct. 2, 2016

Gabriela Quadri spent just less than $13 Tuesday on what would become her last chicken Cobb salad at The Jones, a popular downtown restaurant.

NEWS | CAMPUS

UF workshops to help local entrepreneurs

By Kuvira Trisha Sanichara | Oct. 2, 2016

Gainesville residents who want to start a business can get a crash course in entrepreneurship at a workshop starting Saturday.

OPINION | COLUMNS

Positivity: People receive what they project

Oct. 2, 2016

How many times have we been told, “You get out what you put in”? This applies to so many aspects of life, from friendships and romantic relationships to academics and physical fitness. The validity of this statement is widely accepted; it is honestly difficult to dispute. It’s logical, and it continues to prove itself right, time after time.

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