NEWS
An open letter to President Fuchs: Take action to condemn hate and support UF students
Nov. 14, 2016Dear President Fuchs,
El Caimán
OPINION
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COLUMNS
How Facebook affected voters' decisions
Nov. 14, 2016Like many others, I had to take a break from social media in the days following the election. While I understood some prefer to sort through their emotions on a public platform, I also realized I was soaking up these feelings like an overly empathetic sponge. In the past year, social media became synonymous with the election, as each day brought new stories, poll numbers and voices to my various feeds.
OPINION
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COLUMNS
Ninja Sex Party: an analysis of character-driven comedy and sexual humor
Nov. 14, 2016I really like the comedy band Ninja Sex Party. It’s a good band. Members Dan Avidan and Brian Wecht portray the characters Danny Sexbang and Ninja Brian, respectively, and the band’s songs chronicle their adventures. These chronicles, per the name, are usually about ninjas, sex or parties, but every chronicle serves to flesh out the two characters. I’m going to rapid-fire some opinions about Ninja Sex Party and character-driven comedy, so strap in. Are you strapped in? You are? Are you in a car? You shouldn’t be reading the paper while driving. You’re in the passenger’s seat? You shouldn’t be reading the paper while denying your driving friend the very same pleasure. Feel free to read this column aloud to the driver so they may too revel in my coolness.
SPORTS
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MEN'S BASKETBALL
Gators breeze past Mercer for second win
By Matt Brannon | Nov. 13, 2016With 0.6 seconds left in the first half, Florida guard KeVaughn Allen stood behind the backboard and lobbed an out-of-bounds pass to forward Kevarrius Hayes.
SPORTS
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FOOTBALL
CHALLENGING ROAD AHEAD: UF needs win over LSU to clinch SEC East
By Patrick Pinak | Nov. 13, 2016Austin Appleby walked to the lectern with the confidence one would expect from a backup quarterback who’d just led his team to a Southeastern Conference win.
SPORTS
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FOOTBALL
Senior receiver earning shot at redemption after big game
By IAN COHEN | Nov. 13, 2016Through the stadium tunnel, past a pair of double doors and nestled in a corner of the weight room, Ahmad Fulwood sat with a confident smile following the best collegiate game of his life.
METRO
First Magnitude brewery holds environmental awareness fair
By Carly Breitbart | Nov. 13, 2016Jess Hardy and Katherine Triplett met while working at a primate sanctuary.
SPORTS
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VOLLEYBALL
Holston leads Florida volleyball to Senior Day sweep
By Ray Boone | Nov. 13, 2016Before Sunday afternoon’s match with Alabama, the Florida volleyball team celebrated one of the most prominent players in program history.
METRO
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POLITICS
Locals join nationwide protests against Trump
By Caitlin Ostroff | Nov. 13, 2016As protests rage across the country following Donald Trump’s election, his opponents in Gainesville are organizing acts of resistance this week — and hoping to influence local politicians to fight the president-elect’s future policies.
NEWS
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CAMPUS
UF Asian Americans reflect on election, plans for future
By Paige Fry | Nov. 13, 2016The results of the presidential election struck a sense of togetherness in UF’s diverse Asian community.
SPORTS
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WOMEN'S BASKETBALL
Florida heads to Chattanooga looking for second win
By Alejandro López | Nov. 13, 2016A lot has changed since December 5, 1986.
NEWS
Student celebrates after winning UF president’s holiday contest
By Paige Fry | Nov. 13, 2016UF graphic design junior Andrea Gomez picked up a $500 check made out to her from the UF president and his wife.
METRO
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CRIMINAL JUSTICE
GPD seeking information after viral social media reports of rape
By Caitlin Ostroff | Nov. 13, 2016Gainesville Police is asking residents to call with information after reports circulated on social media of a woman luring others to be sexually assaulted.
NEWS
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CAMPUS
Students break down wall as sign of post-election unity
By Catherine Dickson | Nov. 13, 2016On Thursday, the UF Hispanic Student Association and Hispanic-Latino Affairs broke down a wall.
OPINION
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EDITORIALS
The implications of President-elect Trump
Nov. 13, 2016With the election slowly fading back into our national collective memory, we feel it necessary to spur a discussion about our democracy. We wish to remind our readers that democracy is more complex than formal electoral processes. It is a complex and informal grid of unwritten, collective ideologies smashing together, breaking apart and reforming anew. When Donald Trump won, it really symbolized a total breakdown of a political machine — similar to the Brexit vote. We now have the opportunity to rebuild it. We can rebuild it as a total fascist movement or we can rebuild it with a fresh start.
NEWS
Art is an important part of students’ education
Nov. 13, 2016There is a topic I could have chosen to write about this week. I don’t know about you, but I’ve read and heard more than enough opinions on the outcome of the presidential election, and I’m not convinced I have anything particularly original to bring to the table. I encourage you to form an opinion and be involved in this topic of discussion. Talk it over with your friends or those who are not your friends. Our most dangerous enemy is apathy.
OPINION
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COLUMNS
Dear white people: Here's what your votes taught me about this country
Nov. 13, 2016I never had a dream wedding built-up in my mind. I didn’t plan the flavor of the frosting on my cake, even though I dreamt about eating everyone else’s food.
SPORTS
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FOOTBALL
Notebook: Muschamp loses in return, UF depleted by injuries
By Ethan Bauer | Nov. 12, 2016As if transferring power to a new president, Jim McElwain met defeated former Florida coach Will Muschamp at midfield and embraced him for about 10 seconds. McElwain said he thanked Muscamp for the defensive players he left behind and complimented what he’s doing at South Carolina. He also gushed over Muschamp’s character.
SPORTS
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FOOTBALL
Florida offense comes alive, defense stays on track in win over South Carolina
By Ethan Bauer | Nov. 12, 2016Austin Appleby eyed the edge and held the ball to his running back’s gut. When he saw what he was waiting for — the South Carolina defensive end rushing into the backfield — he ripped the ball out and ran.
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SOCCER
Florida shuts out FGCU in first round of NCAA Tournament
By Dylan Dixon | Nov. 12, 2016Meggie Dougherty Howard raced down the right side of the field and into Florida Gulf Coast’s penalty box as teammate Samantha Chung sent her a through ball from 30 yards away.
