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Rising Tampa-based producer Blunts & Blondes will hit Simon’s Nightclub next Friday as a part of Lucid Nightlife’s “Hometown Heroes” Concert Series.

THE AVENUE | LIFESTYLE

January Event Calendar: Who to see and where to see them

By Natalie Rao | Jan. 16, 2018

Between musicians, storytellers, yoga instructors and more, Gainesville is bursting at the seams with events of all kinds for January. Although some of these events get covered extensively each week within Avenue, there are many more that deserve some attention. Here’s a handful of must-see shows, talks and other events set for the second half of this month.

First Magnitude Brewing Company’s popular 7.2K Springs Run, which raises money for springs protection Saturday, will be followed by Springs Fest, a fun day full of activities.

THE AVENUE | LIFESTYLE

First Magnitude Springs Run to expand into Springs Fest. Here’s what to expect if you go.

By Taylor McLamb | Jan. 16, 2018

For the first time ever, First Magnitude Brewing Company’s popular 7.2K Springs Run, which raises money for springs protection Saturday, will be followed by Springs Fest, a fun day full of activities. After breaking a sweat for water preservation, Gainesville residents will be able to relax, enjoy some art, have a beer and listen to live music.

In this image released by 20th Century Fox, Tom Hanks portrays Ben Bradlee, left, and Meryl Streep portrays Katharine Graham in a scene from "The Post." (Niko Tavernise/20th Century Fox via AP)

THE AVENUE | MOVIES AND TV

Review: Streep and Hanks Uphold the 1st Amendment in “The Post”

By Alex Watson Tremellen | Jan. 16, 2018

Steven Spielberg’s “The Post” serves as a timely reminder that the press must hold their government accountable no matter how much those in power wish to silence them. The film chronicles the paper’s pivotal decision to publish the infamous Pentagon Papers, a study of classified documents that examined U.S. involvement in Vietnam.

Adam Carter, a first year medical student, speaks with diabetes patient Katrina Thomas during the free medical clinic hours at the UF Family Practice Medical Group on Thursday.

NEWS | CAMPUS

UF Diabetes Institute receives $1.6 million to bring medical care to patients far from hospitals

By Elliott Nasby | Jan. 16, 2018

UF researchers will be working with Stanford University to improve healthcare access to Type 1 diabetes patients who don’t have access to hospitals.

OPINION | COLUMNS

We should learn from Logan Paul’s transgression

Jan. 16, 2018

Whatever Logan Paul’s initial thoughts were when he saw a dead person hanging in Japan’s Aokigahara “suicide forest” and whatever his justifications were for making a dead body the subject of a YouTube video, I doubt they were malodorous.

OPINION | COLUMNS

Let’s continue to fight for our abortion rights on the anniversary of Roe v. Wade

Jan. 16, 2018

Anti-abortion folks never cease to amaze in the tactics they use to prevent access to this entirely lawful procedure. From protesters harassing women and workers at abortion clinics, to state-sponsored fake medical centers that attempt to trick and shame women out of abortions, our access is also obstructed by laws leading to too few abortion clinics in our state – resulting in women traveling long distances and taking off multiple days of work – and abortions themselves costing hundreds of dollars. To make access to abortion a reality for all women, we need free abortion on demand. To make that a reality, women must fight back.

OPINION | COLUMNS

We are trapped in comment culture

Jan. 16, 2018

Why do you comment?

OPINION | LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

My period started an hour ago.

Jan. 16, 2018

It came two days later than it was “supposed” to. Like many women, my period’s schedule has never been particularly predictable. Without birth control, mine would arrive weeks late or early, last many days longer than it should, and come with excruciating pain every day.

OPINION | LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Student Body Treasurer to De-Affiliate from Impact Party and Announce Affiliation with Inspire Party

Jan. 16, 2018

As a first-generation college student I was eager to learn about all of the different opportunities that the University of Florida presented both academically and professionally—not only for myself, but for every student attending UF. I viewed each position in leadership and campus involvement as an opportunity to make a positive difference in my peers’ lives, to make their experiences better and to encourage them to become their best versions of themselves. This is ultimately what led me on my path to Student Government: knowing leadership was my best chance at a meaningful way to create lasting change for my peers and the students who would come after us.

METRO | CRIMINAL JUSTICE

UF student's relative one of five people shot in Alachua

By Robert Lewis | Jan. 16, 2018

At least five people, including two children, were shot Monday at about 6:30 p.m. in Alachua, said Sergeant Jesse Sandusky, an Alachua Police Department spokesperson.

“It’s tough right now,” said coach Cameron Newbauer after his team's fifth consecutive loss. “We gotta keep fighting, keep figuring out a way to get better.”

SPORTS | WOMEN'S BASKETBALL

Gators continuing to work through struggles in midst of five-game losing streak

By Justin Ahlum | Jan. 15, 2018

After Sunday’s loss to LSU marked Florida’s fifth straight defeat, UF women’s basketball coach Cameron Newbauer spent the opening moments of his press conference with his head down as he spoke to reporters.

Jaguars cornerback Jalen Ramsey (63 Tackles, 4 Interceptions) leads a young and surprising Jacksonville defense into the AFC Championship Game against the Patriots on Sunday.

SPORTS | COLUMNS

Column: ‘Defense Wins Championships’ reigns true in NFL Playoffs

By Skyler Lebron | Jan. 15, 2018

One thing is for certain — it’ll be hard to match an NFL Divisional Round quite as exciting as the one we saw this past weekend.

NEWS | CAMPUS STUDENT GOVERNMENT

SG committee rejects proposal to use student fees for free tampons, pads on campus

By Elliott Nasby | Jan. 15, 2018

A proposal that would provide free tampons and pads on campus was not approved by the Student Government Budget and Appropriations Committee on Monday evening.

Two of coach Bryan Shelton's three freshmen qualified for the main draw in the Sunrise Pro Tennis Classic over the weekend. Jordan Belga and Duarte Vale will play their matches later this week.

SPORTS | OTHER SPORTS TENNIS

Two freshmen will represent UF in main draw of Sunrise Pro Tennis Classic

By Benjamin Brandt | Jan. 15, 2018

A successful first set of tennis placed freshman Duarte Vale just six games away from victory on Monday. But after dropping the second set and battling for a 5-5 tie in the deciding third, Vale faced elimination. He won the final two games of the match however, and secured his spot in the City of Sunrise Pro Tennis Classic’s main draw with a 6-4, 3-6, 7-5 upset over No. 8-seeded Filip Bergevi.

Rick Nelson (right), 57, advisor and educational training specialist at the Disability Resource Center, explains the functions of testing rooms to visitors during the DRC open house event at Cypress Hall Aug. 26, 2015.

NEWS | CAMPUS

To make buildings more accessible to people with disabilities, UF researchers are turning to VR.

By Will Clewis | Jan. 15, 2018

For the next three years, UF researchers will use virtual reality to find ways to make existing buildings more accessible to those with disabilities.

On Sunday, people danced in support of hurricane recovery efforts in Puerto Rico.

METRO

To help Puerto Rico after Hurricane Maria, Gainesville residents danced to raise money

By Stephanie Gonzalez | Jan. 15, 2018

The salsa instructor counted off beats as about 20 people stepped forward and backward Sunday afternoon to support hurricane recovery efforts in Puerto Rico.

METRO | CRIMINAL JUSTICE

Police searching for missing woman with autism

By Robert Lewis | Jan. 15, 2018

Update: Jenkins was located Monday at a friend’s residence, according to Gainesville Police. She is safe and not in any danger.

METRO | CRIMINAL JUSTICE

Five drivers arrested at a police checkpoint this weekend

By Robert Lewis | Jan. 15, 2018

At least five people were arrested at a DUI checkpoint on West University Avenue near Westgate Regency Shopping Center on Saturday evening and early Sunday morning.

UF assistant professor Hector Hugo Sandoval Gutierrez presents data on racial inequity within the county to an audience of more than 200 Friday afternoon at the Mt. Moriah Missionary Baptist Church, located at 718 SE 11th St.

NEWS | SFC

UF researchers released a report on Alachua County’s racial inequity. Here's what it found.

By David Hoffman | Jan. 15, 2018

Santa Fe College President Jackson Sasser turned to his state senator, Keith Perry, before an audience of more than 200 Friday afternoon with a firm message.

After a midseason meeting with coach Mike White, sophomore forward Keith Stone has seen his role in the Gators' offense increase. “Sometimes, just by talking and leading and being infectious and thinking about your teammates can get you going,” White said.

SPORTS | MEN'S BASKETBALL

Stone developing into scoring threat, leader for Gators

By Jake Dreilinger | Jan. 14, 2018

After receiving the ball on an offensive rebound, Florida forward Keith Stone scored an easy layup with six seconds left in Saturday’s 78-72 loss against Ole Miss.

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