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OPINION | EDITORIALS

The acquisition of innate knowledge and restrooms

Nov. 27, 2016

Years ago, Wolfgang Kohler conducted a psychological study in which several monkeys were placed in a cage together with a single piece of food at the top of the cage. The monkeys were fed regularly, but if one of those monkeys attempted to climb up stairs and touch the food, the researchers would spray all the monkeys with ice water. The monkeys were eventually conditioned to never go up that high to retrieve the piece of food.

OPINION | COLUMNS

What the frack? A look at fracking economics and why we should care

Nov. 27, 2016

You’ve probably heard of fracking before. For those of you who have not heard of it, let me provide a brief overview. Fracking is another name for hydraulic fracturing, which is a drilling technique used to extract oil or natural gas from deep underground. Right now, fracking is a hotly debated topic both environmentally and politically. Some people say it’s fine, safe and economically sustainable. Others disagree, claiming it leads to contaminated drinking water, air pollution and heightened conditions for global warming.

OPINION | COLUMNS

We’re not talking about Standing Rock correctly

Nov. 27, 2016

Protestors against the Dakota Access pipeline have been told to leave their camp by Dec. 5 by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Although they said it’s to protect the protestors from confrontations and illness due to the harsh winter conditions, taking away their right to protest will actually do more to harm them. The people who are most affected by this are the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe; they will have a lot more problems in the future if the pipeline is built without interference. The protestors must be allowed to voice their concerns until they are heard.

UF right-side hitter Alex Holston (3) celebrates during Florida's 3-0 win against St. John's on Sept. 17, 2015, in the O'Connell Center.

SPORTS | VOLLEYBALL

No. 9 Florida sweeps Arkansas, clinches share of SEC title

By Ray Boone | Nov. 27, 2016

Early in the first set of Florida volleyball’s match against Arkansas, UF setter Allie Monserez lofted the ball into the air toward rightside hitter Alex Holston. The senior lept into the air and delivered a hard smack on the ball, slamming it down on the Razorbacks’ side of the court for a kill.

Quincy Wilson, right, tackles Dalvin Cook during Florida's loss to Florida State on Nov. 26, 2016, in Tallahassee.

SPORTS | FOOTBALL

Slim playoff hopes melt away in Florida's loss to FSU

By Patrick Pinak | Nov. 26, 2016

TALLAHASSEE — Austin Appleby never saw Josh Sweat coming.

Austin Appleby is pressured in the pocket during Florida's loss to FSU on Nov. 26, 2016, in Tallahassee.

SPORTS | FOOTBALL

Timely mistakes cost Florida in loss to FSU

By Ethan Bauer | Nov. 26, 2016

TALLAHASSEE — CeCe Jefferson slogged to the sideline and shoved defensive line coach Chris Rumph.

Florida forward Devin Robinson (1) goes up for a shot in front of Gonzaga forward Zach Collins (32) and forward Killian Tillie (33) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Lake Buena Vista, Fla., Friday, Nov. 25, 2016. Gonzaga won 77-72.

SPORTS | MEN'S BASKETBALL

Gators falter in second half, lose to No. 11 Gonzaga

By Ray Boone | Nov. 26, 2016

With his team in the midst of a second-half rally, Gonzaga forward Johnathan Williams received a no-look pass from teammate Nigel Williams-Goss. The 6-foot-9 Williams gathered the pass, crushed the rim with a left-handed jam and let out a thunderous roar as he galloped back down the court.

Seton Hall forward Ismael Sanogo, left, and Florida guard KeVaughn Allen (5) reach for the ball during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Lake Buena Vista, Fla., Thursday, Nov. 24, 2016. Florida won 81-76. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)

SPORTS | MEN'S BASKETBALL

Allen, Gators earn fifth-straight win

By Ray Boone | Nov. 25, 2016

Seton Hall forward Desi Rodriguez rocketed down the court with the seconds dripping off the clock.

UF outside hitter Carli Snyder swings for a kill attempt during Florida's 3-1 win on Sept. 20, 2015, in the O'Connell Center.

SPORTS | VOLLEYBALL

Snyder leads No. 9 Gators past Auburn

By Skyler Lebron | Nov. 24, 2016

Throughout the first two sets of Florida’s match against the Auburn Tigers, offense was hard to come by. Both teams found it hard to get anything going consistently and errors accounted for many of the points.

Eleanna Christinaki looks to drive to the basket while two Kentucky players defend her during Florida's 92-69 loss to the Wildcats in the SEC Tournament quarterfinals on March 4, 2016, in Jacksonville.

SPORTS | WOMEN'S BASKETBALL

Christinaki, Gators win fourth in a row

By Alejandro López | Nov. 23, 2016

As Eleanna Christinaki goes, the Florida Gators women’s basketball team goes.

NEWS | CAMPUS STUDENT GOVERNMENT

Student Senate approves Spring SG election dates

By Katelyn Newberg | Nov. 22, 2016

During a 14-minute meeting Tuesday night, Student Senate added three members to the elections commission and passed one resolution.

Coach Amanda Butler (right) celebrates with Eleanna Christinaki during Florida's win over Kentucky on Jan. 31, 2016, in the O'Connell Center.

SPORTS | WOMEN'S BASKETBALL

Florida women’s basketball flourishing in fourth quarter

By Alejandro López | Nov. 21, 2016

A short bench makes for some long games — just ask the Florida Gators women’s basketball team.

Meggie Dougherty Howard shoots the ball during Florida's 6-0 win over Alabama on Oct. 20, 2016, at Donald R. Dizney Stadium.

SPORTS | SOCCER

Seniors class leaves impressive legacy for UF soccer team

By Lauren Staff | Nov. 21, 2016

As time expired at Dizney Stadium on Sunday afternoon, the Gators saw their hopes of an NCAA title evaporate at the hands of Auburn, which defeated Florida 3-1.

Florida guard Canyon Barry (24) drives to the basket over Belmont forward Amanze Egekeze (32) and guard Dylan Windler (3) in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Tampa, Fla., on Monday, Nov/ 21, 2016. (Andres Leiva/Tampa Bay Times via AP)

SPORTS | MEN'S BASKETBALL

Barry leads Florida basketball past Belmont

By Matt Brannon | Nov. 21, 2016

Even with his Hall of Fame father in attendance, Canyon Barry didn’t start the game.

Austin Appleby runs during Florida's 20-7 win over South Carolina on Nov. 12, 2016, at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium.

SPORTS | FOOTBALL

Appleby takes over, leads UF through season's final stretch

By JORDAN MCPHERSON | Nov. 21, 2016

Austin Appleby knew there were no guarantees when he came to Florida.

METRO

Living-history festival to be held Saturday

By Catherine Dickson | Nov. 21, 2016

On Saturday, Gainesville residents can come together to spend a day in the 1870s.

NEWS | CAMPUS

UF/IFAS center to help feed 800 families for Thanksgiving

By Olivia Ooten | Nov. 21, 2016

Eight hundred families are receiving locally grown food for Thanksgiving through a partnership between a part of UF’s Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences and a local organization.

NEWS | CAMPUS

UF freshman arrested for on-campus sexual battery, police say

By Caitlin Ostroff | Nov. 21, 2016

University Police arrested a UF student Monday in connection to a sexual battery that occurred earlier this month at a campus residence hall.

From left: Robert Volk, Jennifer Volk, Kayla Volk and Travis Pemberton pose for a picture with Kayla Volk, a 21-year-old UF biology senior, who received the $1,500 scholarship.

NEWS | CAMPUS

Student organization gives back with $1,500 scholarship

Nov. 21, 2016

When she was 16, Kayla Volk received a frantic phone call from her mother, who told her she couldn’t move her legs.

METRO | CRIMINAL JUSTICE

Post-election, Trump supporter punched Hispanic man, police say

By Caitlin Ostroff | Nov. 21, 2016

Two days after the general election, a man from High Springs, Florida, punched a Hispanic gas station employee in the back of the head, claiming the attack was “for Donald Trump,” Gainesville Police said.

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