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OPINION  |  EDITORIALS

Darts & Laurels: October 7, 2016

You’re at a concert, standing with some friends in the pit. “Hello Gainesville!” shouts the lead singer to his adoring fans. You start singing along to the lyrics of their No.1 song, but something’s off. The singer’s lips are moving to the actual lyrics, but all you hear through the microphone is “Darts and Laurels, Darts and Laurels.” You look to your friend to see what’s up. But instead of your friend, it’s one of those creepy clowns. It tilts its head, looks into your soul and whispers, “What, don’t you love this song?”


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OPINION  |  COLUMNS

Why people should trust the use of antidepressants

I recently saw an argument unfold on one of my friend’s Facebook statuses. The post was a combination of two images: one of a forest with writing that said, “This is an antidepressant.” The second image was of several pill packages that implied prescribed antidepressants, with writing stating the vulgar equivalent of, “This is garbage.”


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OPINION  |  COLUMNS

Pressure on Saudi Arabia long overdue

Last month, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Justice Against Sponsors of Terrorism Act (JASTA), which would allow families of 9/11 victims to sue Saudi Arabia for its alleged complicity in the terrorist attacks. President Barack Obama vetoed the bill, arguing it would not only undermine strong diplomatic relations with Saudi Arabia, but it would also weaken the long-standing tradition of sovereign immunity: the legal doctrine that no foreign nation can be held responsible from civil suit of prosecution. However, the veto was overridden by an overwhelming margin — 97-1 in the Senate and 348-77 in the House.


METRO

What's closed or canceled due to Hurricane Matthew

(This will be updated throughout the weekend. If you have any information on what's closing or will be open, email editor@alligator.org) Schools Alachua County Schools: Will be open Thursday but closed Friday Santa Fe College: Classes will end at 5 p.m. Thursday and the college will stop operations at 6 p.m. The college will remain closed through Sunday and reopen Monday. University of Florida: Classes are cancelled and Gainesville offices are closed Friday. Campus dining halls will close at midnight Friday. P.K. Yonge Developmental Research School: Will be closed Friday Oak Hall School: closed Friday St Leo's Gainesville education center will closed at 2 p.m. and will remain closed Friday. UF Online will be closed on Friday. Students should check with instructors about assignments due over the weekend. Takeout Food Jimmy John’s: Open all weekend unless weather gets too extreme Gainesville2Go: Open all weekend Midnight Cookies: TBD Domino’s Pizza: Open all weekend Papa John’s Pizza: TBD, opened until further announced Midtown The Swamp Restaurant: TBD Mother’s Pub and Grill: Open all weekend Food Know Where Coffee: Closed on Thursday and will reopen Saturday Volta Coffee, Tea & Chocolate: Open as long as there is power Click below for more info on other services.


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METRO

Low turnout at ‘Old Joe’ statue protest

Unsure of whether it was the rain or the short notice that caused a low turnout, six Gainesville residents met for about 20 minutes Wednesday evening to protest the delayed relocation of the “Old Joe” Confederate statue.


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THE AVENUE  |  MOVIES AND TV

Netflix drinking game: Stranger Things

“Stranger Things”: It’s the hottest thing on TV right now. It’s almost guaranteed that all of your friends will disappear for a day or two to binge this eight-episode Netflix series, and with Halloween coming up, it’s sure to keep growing in popularity. For those who haven’t watched the science-fiction hit yet, it follows the disappearance of 12-year-old Will and his family’s journey to get him back from supernatural forces, along with the help of a telekinetic girl with a buzz cut. There are plenty of monsters, teen romance and ‘80s vibes, so there’s basically something for everyone. If you haven’t watched it yet, a hurricane is coming and now is the ideal time. So grab a drink and follow along (spoiler-free, of course).


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