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Florida goalie Susi Espinoza has only allowed 14 goals in 12 games this season. She currently averages 1.16 goals against per game and carries an 8-4 record.

SPORTS | SOCCER

Gators move inside the top 20 after being unranked all season

By Graham Marsh | Oct. 8, 2019

Six straight wins.

Donald Trump Jr speaks at a Louisiana GOP rally in Lafayette, La,m for both Republican gubernatorial candidates. Monday, Oct. 7, 2019. (Scott Clause/The Daily Advertiser via AP)

METRO | POLITICS

‘Follow the money:’ Understanding the legality behind Trump Jr. and Guilfoyle’s speech

By April Rubin | Oct. 8, 2019

Donald Trump Jr. and Kimberly Guilfoyle’s upcoming speech at UF has divided students, with some questioning if the event is legal.

ACCENT Speakers Bureau distributed about 840 tickets to the Donald Trump Jr. and Kimberly Guilfoyle speaking event on Thursday. ACCENT planned to distribute the rest of the tickets today to Alachua County residents but all were claimed by students.

NEWS | CAMPUS STUDENT GOVERNMENT

Tickets for Trump Jr. and Guilfoyle speech sold out amid controversy

By Alex DeLuca | Oct. 8, 2019

The UF Student Body is preparing for Donald Trump Jr. and Kimberly Guilfoyle’s Gainesville arrival.

A pedestrian walks past one of the rainbow crosswalks Tuesday evening in downtown Gainesville near Bo Diddley Plaza.

METRO

Gainesville paints crosswalks rainbow to celebrate “Coming Out Day”

By Melissa Hernandez | Oct. 8, 2019

Rainbow crosswalks have been in cities around the country from Atlanta to Seattle to New York. This week, Gainesville will add itself to the list.

Alachua County 4-H President Madison Hurm, 17, speaks at Tuesday’s County Commission meeting. The board proclaimed Oct. 6 through Oct. 12 as National 4-H Week in Alachua County.

METRO | CITY COUNTY COMMISSION

National 4-H Week proclaimed in Alachua County

By Lina Ruiz | Oct. 8, 2019

Alachua County Commissioner Robert “Hutch” Hutchinson and his colleagues have found a way to celebrate an organization involved with livestock, community service and public speaking that he said saved his life.

NEWS | CAMPUS

How to be safe in an uncertain world

By The Alligator Editorial Board | Oct. 8, 2019

As college students, we’re used to neglecting our personal needs. Endless nights of studying and partying comes with the job description, and we tend to remove taking care of our health from the equation.

NEWS | SFC

Paul Broadie II selected as new president of Santa Fe College

By Hope Dean | Oct. 8, 2019

Paul Broadie II was one of 62 applicants competing to be Santa Fe College’s next president. Then he was one of two.

Former President Jimmy Carter answers questions during a news conference at a Habitat for Humanity project Monday, Oct. 7, 2019, in Nashville, Tenn. Carter fell at home on Sunday, requiring over a dozen stitches, but he did not let his injuries keep him from participating in his 36th building project with the nonprofit Christian housing organization. He turned 95 last Tuesday, becoming the first U.S. president to reach that milestone. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)

OPINION | COLUMNS

Why we should strive to be more like this president

By Hannah Whitaker | Oct. 8, 2019

In honor of former President Jimmy Carter’s 95th birthday Oct. 1, I would like to take a moment to discuss the most underrated president in modern U.S. history. His presidency is often considered a failure, despite all of its successes. Carter was ahead of his time with his foresight into climate change and human rights, serving as president from 1977 to 1981. It would be difficult to find someone who cares more about this nation than Carter.

NEWS | CAMPUS STUDENT GOVERNMENT

Letter to the Editor: Leaders of UF hide behind a title

Oct. 8, 2019

Editor’s Note: This letter was sent anonymously. It was fact checked by The Alligator’s copy desk.

NEWS | CAMPUS

Turning Point USA founder to come to UF

By Ashley Lazarski | Oct. 8, 2019

The Turning Point USA founder will speak at UF next month.

METRO | CRIMINAL JUSTICE

UPD looking for man accused of sexual battery on Saturday

By Dana Cassidy | Oct. 7, 2019

University Police are trying to find a man accused of sexually battering a woman who was on her way to Ben Hill Griffin Stadium on Saturday.

Junior Sydney Berlin partnered with freshman Amber McGinnis to secure a dominant 6-2 victory in the opening match on Thursday

SPORTS | OTHER SPORTS TENNIS

Berlin falls just short in her Fall tournament debut

By Victor Prieto | Oct. 6, 2019

Two Gators women’s tennis players made their fall debuts this weekend in Fort Myers, Florida, representing the Gators at the Bedford Cup.

Outside hitter Thayer Hall led UF in kills (17) and attack errors (11) against Kentucky.

SPORTS | VOLLEYBALL

3 takeaways from UF's loss

By Brendan Farrell | Oct. 6, 2019

Sunday afternoon’s game against No. 15 Kentucky presented multiple opportunities for Florida’s volleyball team: To finally get a statement win. To take a stranglehold on the SEC early in conference play. And to prove that it could go on the road against a tough opponent and come out on top.

Defender Kit Loferski (6) drew a penalty kick in the seventh minute of Florida’s 3-1 win over Texas A&M Sunday night. Midfielder Madison Alexander buried the shot to get the Gators on the board first.

SPORTS | SOCCER

Florida defeats 12th-ranked Texas A&M in statement win

By Bryan Matamoros | Oct. 6, 2019

Losing four out of six games to begin the season made it seem like Florida’s soccer team would go the entire 2019-20 campaign unranked. But UF has caught fire as of late, and the United Soccer Coaches’ Poll has started to take notice.

UF's secondary, led by cornerback C.J. Henderson, has forced 12 interceptions this season. It grabbed three picks against AU.

SPORTS | FOOTBALL

Florida passes its biggest test of season, so far

By Kyle Wood | Oct. 6, 2019

Kyree Campbell was right: The Gators indeed played “big boy ball” Saturday night.

The Gators' defense shut down true freshman Auburn quarterback Bo Nix, sacking him twice and forcing three interceptions — including one from safety Shawn Davis (31). The Tigers were held scoreless during the second half.

SPORTS | COLUMNS

The Gators are playoff contenders

By Dylan Rudolph | Oct. 6, 2019

Like many others before Saturday, I had serious doubts about the potential of this Florida football team. Yes, it was undefeated. Yes, it had talent on both sides of the ball. But the way it won its games left a lot to be desired.