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OPINION | COLUMNS

Checking in with your Student Body president

Sep. 28, 2016

Hello Gators,

THE AVENUE | ART AND THEATER

UF art school hosts pop-up shop

By Monica Humphries | Sep. 28, 2016

A still-life of ballerina shoes hung with pride on Stephanie Wilhelm’s refrigerator when she was in middle school.

THE AVENUE | FOOD

Best local food for your buck

By Kirsten Chuba | Sep. 28, 2016

We all know the routine: You have a few hours to kill between classes, or you’re on campus late at night and need to grab a bite to eat. You’re tired of dropping the same $8 or $9 at Chipotle or Chick-fil-A, so you’re looking for something that will satisfy both your wallet and your taste buds. I understand the struggle, and I have your back on this one, so here are Gainesville’s best bang-for-your-buck local food joints: no chain restaurants, no guilt for spending too much and none of the same old options.

THE AVENUE | NIGHTLIFE

Horror at High Dive

By Rebecca Santana | Sep. 28, 2016

With October just around the corner, people are looking for a little bit of fright. “The Rocky Horror Picture Show” aims to please by giving its audience chilling entertainment.

A group of volunteers rescue a manatee and her calf on Tuesday after the two animals were stuck for 26 days in the rural woodlands of Big Bend Wildlife Management Area. UF veterinary school students and professors worked with other organizations to rescue the pair.

METRO

UF Veterinary professors, students help rescue manatees

By Robyn Wilbar | Sep. 28, 2016

As Gary Chancey cleared the Big Bend Wildlife Management Area on last Tuesday, he found two gray animals trapped in a foot-and-a-half-deep body of water.

UF's Taylor Tubs races during the 2015 Mountain Dew Invitational on Sept. 19, 2015, at the Mark Bostick Golf Course.

SPORTS | OTHER SPORTS CROSS COUNTRY

Seniors Miranda,Tubbs stepping up for Florida cross country team

By Mark Stine | Sep. 27, 2016

The Florida men’s and women’s cross country teams collected their second-straight sweep on Saturday, and they hope to carry their success into Pennsylvania.

Maria Torres tees off during the 2015 SunTrust Gator Invitational at UF's Mark Bostick Golf Course.

SPORTS | OTHER SPORTS GOLF

Gators finish strong at ANNIKA Classic

By Jake Dreilinger | Sep. 27, 2016

Seniors Maria Torres and Karolina Vlckova delivered for the Gators in the final round of the ANNIKA Classic in Orlando.

SPORTS | FOOTBALL

Brissett earns first victory as starter, defense dominates

By Matt Brannon | Sep. 27, 2016

In Week 3, NFL fans witnessed a former Gator quarterback maintain New England’s perfect record on Thursday Night Football. Fans also watched playmakers on Philadelphia and Washington come up big in rivalry wins, two former national champions showcased their veteran presence on defense and four rookies from the class of 2016 stuffed the stat sheet as Florida alumni engaged in a memorable Week 3.

Scott Stricklin (left) greets members of the UAA board on Sept. 27, 2016.

NEWS | CAMPUS UF ADMINISTRATION

New AD faces tough task in replacing Foley

By Ethan Bauer | Sep. 27, 2016

Before he was hired, J.C. Deacon made UF athletics director Jeremy Foley a promise.

Scott Stricklin, UF's new athletic director, speaks with UF president Kent Fuchs during a UAA board meeting. Stricklin, who has worked as Mississippi State University's athletic director since 2010, was unanimously approved Tuesday morning.

NEWS | CAMPUS UF ADMINISTRATION

Stricklin, Fuchs willing to take on debt for new athletic facilities

By Ethan Bauer | Sep. 27, 2016

After being introduced as Florida’s new athletics director on Tuesday, Scott Stricklin said he intends to carry out Florida’s athletic facility upgrades as planned.

Coach Kevin O'Sullivan and the Gators dropped their first home game since March 23 in an 8-4 loss against Jacksonville Tuesday night. “We’ve gotta clean up some mistakes,” O'Sullivan said.

SPORTS | BASEBALL

Scott Stricklin's baseball history excites Florida coach

By Patrick Pinak | Sep. 27, 2016

Halfway into his introductory press conference as Florida’s newest athletic director, Scott Stricklin said something that caught Kevin O’Sullivan’s attention.

Scott Stricklin addressed the future of spring sports at UF Friday afternoon.

NEWS | CAMPUS UF ADMINISTRATION

Stricklin embracing challenge as new athletics director

By IAN COHEN | Sep. 27, 2016

In a small conference room in a corner of Ben Hill Griffin Stadium, 13 people waited for Jeremy Foley to speak.

NEWS | CAMPUS

Students interview at Southwest Rec for career showcase

By Paige Fry | Sep. 27, 2016

Students wearing suits and business skirts filtered into Southwest Recreation Center alongside peers in tank tops and running shorts Tuesday morning.

NEWS | CAMPUS

College of Education to study emotional disorders in children

By Ismelda Alvarez | Sep. 27, 2016

A multimillion dollar grant to UF’s College of Education will help researchers detect and help students with emotional disorders.

METRO | CRIMINAL JUSTICE

Possible remains of missing Hannah Brim found

By Martin Vassolo | Sep. 27, 2016

The months-long search for a missing Gainesville woman may be over.

NEWS | CAMPUS

Queer, Transgender People of Color United holds first awareness week

By Karla Arboled | Sep. 27, 2016

UF’s Queer, Transgender People of Color United is holding a week of events to educate others about the group.

Sabrina Philipp takes questions during the Not My System town hall meeting at Turlington Hall on Feb. 16, 2016. On Tuesday, she hosted an online Q&A.

NEWS | CAMPUS STUDENT GOVERNMENT

Not My System founder hosts Q&A about SG, Impact Party

By Katelyn Newberg | Sep. 27, 2016

Not My System made an appearance one day before Fall Student Government election results are announced.

NEWS | CAMPUS

Infinity Hall residents report wrong candidates displayed on ballots

By Katelyn Newberg | Sep. 27, 2016

Residents of Infinity Hall experienced problems Tuesday as they voted for the first student candidate seeking to represent them.

METRO

Jonesville woman killed in apartment fire Monday

By Caitlin Ostroff | Sep. 27, 2016

The Florida state fire marshal is investigating the death of a Jonesville, Florida, woman who died Monday after her apartment caught fire.

METRO

Gainesville group to offer feminism theory and history courses

By Lauren Ayers | Sep. 27, 2016

To get at the root cause behind the oppression of women, the Gainesville chapter of National Women’s Liberation will offer 10 consecutive feminism classes beginning today.

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