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OPINION  |  COLUMNS

Back to the basics: rebuilding the Democratic Party

Mar. 1, 2017

The Democratic Party is in decay. It’s impossible to deny. But the decline didn’t start last November. It’s been a steady deterioration since the resounding victories of 2008, which swept former President Barack Obama into office and took control of the House of Representatives and the Senate. Since then, it has slowly ceded power, losing the House in 2010 and Senate in 2014. The exclamation point was Donald Trump’s victory in the 2016 presidential election.

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OPINION  |  EDITORIALS

Trump’s address to Congress: Are we being cautiously optimistic or too lenient?

Mar. 1, 2017

On Tuesday night, President Donald Trump gave his first address to Congress. For one of the first times, our president sounded presidential. Reports from all across the media say this was the calmest and most professional our president has been since his inauguration. Some people are praising him for this.

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NEWS  |  CAMPUS

UF alumnus to travel to England, research cancer

By Bailey LeFever | Mar. 1, 2017

A UF alumnus is one of 36 U.S. citizens to earn a prestigious University of Cambridge scholarship.

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METRO  |  CRIMINAL JUSTICE

GPD: 3-year-old found in road after caretaker fell asleep

By Meryl Kornfield | Mar. 1, 2017

A 3-year-old with nothing but a dirty diaper on was found wandering on Northwest 39th Avenue Tuesday after his caretaker fell asleep, Gainesville Police said.

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THE AVENUE  |  LIFESTYLE

Changeville festival returns, pursues social change

By Natalie Rao | Mar. 1, 2017

Changeville 2017: Gainesville’s Social Change Festival, an immersive festival that kicked off in Gainesville in 2016, is set to return for a second year of music, comedy and more in the pursuit of social change.

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THE AVENUE  |  MUSIC

Music Roundup: Nav, Future

By Jack DaSilva | Mar. 1, 2017

If you haven’t been keeping up with the latest music, you’ve come to the right place. The past two weeks have been stacked with releases. Get caught up with everything you should be listening to by checking out these projects:

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THE AVENUE  |  ART AND THEATER

Tioga Town Center to host 10th annual Fine Arts Fair

By Taylor McLamb | Mar. 1, 2017

The Gainesville Fine Arts Association will host its 10th annual Fine Arts Fair in Tioga Town Center this weekend, where residents can experience and celebrate Gainesville’s thriving art community.

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THE AVENUE  |  LIFESTYLE

UF alumnus to perform in Toronto Sketch Comedy Festival

By Rebecca Rubin | Mar. 1, 2017

Calvin Cole attributes his comedy roots to his alma mater, UF.

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THE AVENUE  |  MUSIC

After four-year hiatus, John Mayer is back

By Mackenzie Duffy | Mar. 1, 2017

Before we had Ed Sheeran’s acoustics, James Bay’s raspy vocals or Shawn Mendes’ catchy lyrics, we had the smooth guitar stylings of John Mayer. With tunes like “Your Body is a Wonderland” and “Waiting on the World to Change,” girls around the world swooned and sighed as Mayer picked his guitar with an effortless presence.

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THE AVENUE  |  FOOD

Eating my own words: Why Satchel’s is the real No.1

By Ana-Katarina Stanic | Mar. 1, 2017

I’ve seen the light, and it came in the form of a quick, delicious pie at the local favorite Satchel’s Pizza.

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THE AVENUE  |  MUSIC

Okeechobee Music and Arts Festival brings big names

By Jeremy Haas | Mar. 1, 2017

This weekend, the Okeechobee Music and Arts Festival will take place at Sunshine Grove in Okeechobee, Florida. The event will be the festival’s second annual iteration, with performances starting today at 4 p.m. and running until 6 a.m. Monday.

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SPORTS  |  WOMEN'S BASKETBALL

Women’s basketball: SEC Tournament begins today

By Dylan Dixon | Feb. 28, 2017

Over the course of her 10 years at the helm of Florida women’s basketball, Amanda Butler has been anything but consistent.

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SPORTS  |  GYMNASTICS

Hundley riding athletic genes to early success

By Lauren Staff | Feb. 28, 2017

Off the competition floor, Amelia Hundley is never without her trademark smile.

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SPORTS  |  COLUMNS

Column: Dear Facebook debaters: Siding with contrarians will never make you ‘woke’

By Ethan Bauer | Feb. 28, 2017

Baylor women’s basketball coach Kim Mulkey made some controversial comments over the weekend. Speaking to an audience at a basketball game, the championship-winning coach spoke — indirectly — about the sexual assault scandals gripping her school.

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SPORTS  |  FOOTBALL

Notebook: Not much to report on from first Spring football practice

By Ethan Bauer | Feb. 28, 2017

Jim McElwain had little of importance to say following Florida’s first day of Spring practice, but he still said plenty when reporters asked him questions on Tuesday.

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SPORTS  |  BASEBALL

Florida takes thriller vs. UCF

By Patrick Pinak | Feb. 28, 2017

Nick Horvath trotted in from center field.

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SPORTS  |  MEN'S BASKETBALL

ONE LAST TIME: Four Gators say goodbye to O'Dome

Feb. 28, 2017

Three special circumstances will set Florida’s matchup with Arkansas tonight apart.

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METRO  |  CRIMINAL JUSTICE

Police: Gainesville man brandished knife against officer

By Meryl Kornfield | Feb. 28, 2017

A routine traffic stop Monday evening turned into a tense stand-off, Gainesville Police said.

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METRO  |  CRIMINAL JUSTICE

ACSO: Person of interest in murder case found dead

By Meryl Kornfield | Feb. 28, 2017

A day after his wife’s burned body was found inside their mobile home, a man was found dead in his car Tuesday, an apparent gunshot wound through his head.

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NEWS  |  CAMPUS

UF announces new $60 million football facility

By Jimena Tavel | Feb. 28, 2017

By Spring 2019, high-school football recruits touring UF’s campus will likely have their attention directed to the university’s new $60 million football facility, slated to begin construction in January.