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The Gators are going up against Washington tonight at 11 p.m. and will face Portland at 9 p.m. on Sunday.

SPORTS | SOCCER

Gators soccer team looking to press early and often Thursday against Mizzou

By Morgan McMullen | Oct. 4, 2017

On a chilly Sunday night in Athens, Georgia, the Gators struggled to put balls in the net early. Florida was held to just four shots in the first half. The team’s only solace might have been that Georgia only got off five. Coach Becky Burleigh said she was happy with how her team pressured the Bulldogs’ attack.

UF outside hitter Carli Snyder racked up double-digit kills and eight digs in UF's four-set win over Texas A&M on Wednesday in the O'Connell Center.

SPORTS | VOLLEYBALL

Gators volleyball team remains undefeated with four-set win vs. Texas A&M

By Justin Ahlum | Oct. 4, 2017

In the middle of the second set, Carli Snyder took a shot to the face after an attempted dig from libero Caroline Knop. The deflected ball didn’t stop her though, as she rebounded to carry her team to another SEC victory against the Texas A&M Aggies (4-7, 1-3 SEC), 26-24, 25-23, 25-27, 25-10.

METRO | POLITICS

Progressive organizations recruit volunteers at UF

By Daniela Arias | Oct. 4, 2017

A red poster advertising the National Women’s Liberation caught the attention of Kristy Sanchez as she walked on the Plaza of the Americas.

NEWS | CAMPUS

Brain Aneurysm Foundation recognizes three UF researchers

By Nicholas Aguila | Oct. 4, 2017

Three UF Health researchers were awarded grants totaling $115,000 for their brain aneurysm research.

UF linebacker David Reese tackles a Kentucky player during Florida's 28-27 win against the Wildcats on Sept. 23, 2017.

SPORTS | FOOTBALL

Gators defense struggling to tackle, generate turnovers

By Matt Brannon | Oct. 3, 2017

Quarterback battles. Off-field scandals. Last-second wins.

UF head coach Mike White smiles during a press conference following Florida's 65-39 win against Virginia in the NCAA Tournament on March 18, 2017, in Orlando.

SPORTS | MEN'S BASKETBALL

With high expectations for UF men’s basketball, Gators look to their freshmen

By Skyler Lebron | Oct. 3, 2017

Last year, the Florida men’s basketball team improved from a middling NIT attendee in the 2015-16 season to a legitimate NCAA contender in 2016-17.

Keith Stone dribbles towards the basket during Florida's 65-39 second-round win against Virginia in the NCAA Tournament on March 18, 2017.

SPORTS | COLUMNS

Column: Three predictions for Gators men's basketball

By IAN COHEN | Oct. 3, 2017

One head coach, three assistant coaches and 13 basketball players walk into a locker room. They’re fresh off of a trip to the NCAA Tournament’s Elite Eight, but they just lost four very productive seniors, three of their top-four leading scorers from a year ago and their would-be starting center for several months due to an ACL injury.

THE AVENUE | LIFESTYLE

Popular YouTube star to open sewing studio in Gainesville

By Isabelle Resnick | Oct. 3, 2017

In 2009, a UF law graduate began her rise to Internet stardom when she started uploading knitting and quilting tutorial videos to YouTube. Eight years and 381,000 subscribers later, what was once a creative outlet is now Vanessa Vargas Wilson’s take on the American dream.

UF coach Mary Wise smiles during Florida's 3-0 win against Florida A&M on Sept. 15, 2017, in the O'Connell Center.

SPORTS | VOLLEYBALL

No. 1 Gators look to stay unbeaten tonight vs. Texas A&M

By Justin Ahlum | Oct. 3, 2017

Last year, Florida lost its first match of the season to a No. 1 team. This year, the Gators knocked off two top-five teams in the first weekend and have jumped out to a perfect start as the lone undefeated team in the nation.

THE AVENUE | NIGHTLIFE

Sabor Latino wins Soulfest, will perform at Gator Growl

By Emma Witmer | Oct. 3, 2017

Soulfest, a multicultural talent showcase held in the Curtis M. Phillips Center, kicked off the 2017 UF Homecoming week Sunday night. The showcase presented a variety of acts including music, dance, spoken word and more. The winners of 2017 Soulfest will perform at Gator Growl, UF’s annual Homecoming pep rally and concert.

Junior Alfredo Perez (left) was the lone Gator to win his singles match at the NCAA Individual Championships. Sophomore Johannes Ingildsen dropped his match, but will be back in action with Perez in doubles on Thursday.

SPORTS | OTHER SPORTS TENNIS

UF men’s tennis team’s underclassmen stand out in Tulsa tournament

By Mari Faiello | Oct. 3, 2017

The men’s tennis team is off to a strong start in the ITA All-American Championships in Tulsa, Oklahoma, and the underclassmen continue to stand out amidst tough competition.

Karolina Vlckova (right) celebrates with coach Emily Glaser during the 2015 SunTrust Gator Invitational at UF's Mark Bostick Golf Course.

SPORTS | OTHER SPORTS GOLF

UF women’s, men’s golf teams finish in top five in respective tournaments

By Tyler Nettuno | Oct. 3, 2017

Florida’s women’s golf team overcame a difficult and windy day to finish strong, putting three golfers in the top 20 and earning a fourth-place finish at the Windy City Classic in Highland Park, Illinois.

Ian Green (Impact, Business Administration) swears in as Student Government Senate President on Tuesday.

NEWS | CAMPUS STUDENT GOVERNMENT

New Inspire, Impact members sworn into SG Senate

By Romy Ellenbogen | Oct. 3, 2017

Student senators from both sides of the aisle emphasized bipartisanship after Inspire candidates were sworn into their seats Tuesday night.

A mural dedicated to Gainesville native Tom Petty appeared on the 34th Street Wall in Gainesville, Florida following the death of the musician.

METRO

Gainesville native Tom Petty dies at 66

By Jessica Giles | Oct. 3, 2017

Jan. 19, 2018: This story has been updated to include that the medical examiner-coroner ruled Petty died of an accidental overdose involving opioids

METRO | CRIMINAL JUSTICE

UPD teaches social media scam safety

By Olivia Sahnger | Oct. 3, 2017

After a rise in online scams, the University Police are offering free classes to teach tips for prevention.

THE AVENUE | ART AND THEATER

‘The Rocky Horror Picture Show’ returns to High Dive

By Taylor McLamb | Oct. 3, 2017

It’s time to slip on your favorite fishnet stockings; the cult-classic musical “The Rocky Horror Picture Show” is returning to High Dive on Wednesday.

THE AVENUE | NIGHTLIFE

Halloween Horror Nights returns to Universal Orlando

By Emma Witmer | Oct. 3, 2017

So you don’t scare easy, right?

THE AVENUE | MOVIES AND TV

Tom Cruise delivers in ‘American Made’

By Alex Watson Tremellen | Oct. 3, 2017

After Tom Cruise’s recent performances in the Jack Reacher series and box office flop “The Mummy,” it seemed as if Cruise’s leading man persona was being boxed-in by established franchises.

OPINION | EDITORIALS

When tragedies hit close to home

Oct. 3, 2017

We at the Alligator, along with everyone else in the U.S., woke up to some terrifying statistics Monday morning. The deadliest mass shooting in recent U.S. history. This tragic event occurred in Las Vegas, where one man managed to bring 17 guns into a hotel room, knock out the windows and begin indiscriminately firing into a crowd hundreds of feet away. This one man took away a record from Florida that never should have been established in the first place.

OPINION | COLUMNS

'Tolerant' college students aren't as tolerant as they might think

Oct. 3, 2017

If there’s one thing I’ve learned as a UF student, it’s that college students are not as tolerant as they claim to be. Are you surprised? I’m not. The hypocrisy of those who claim to be tolerant is stunning, and it was on full display last week after Victoria Fortier wrote a column for the Alligator titled “It’s time to stop kneeling during the national anthem.”

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