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UF's Carli Snyder (left) and Rhamat Alhassan celebrate during Florida's 3-0 win against New Hampshire Dec. 3, 2015, in the O'Connell Center.

SPORTS | COLUMNS

Alligator Awards: Who was Florida's best female athlete of 2015-16?

July 11, 2016

In this edition of the Alligator Awards, we debate which female athlete was the best of the 2015-16 season. Sports writers Ray Boone, Matt Brannon and Alejandro López join alligatorSports Editors Ian Cohen and Ethan Bauer in a roundtable discussion to debate the five nominees. Debates will go in alphabetical order by the writer’s last name.

METRO

"The Toxic Avenger" extended to end of July

By Jessica Rodriguez | July 11, 2016

Gainesville residents showed their support for the musical “The Toxic Avenger” after its popularity called for an extended end date.

Dallas Police Chief David Brown answers questions during a news conference, Monday, July 11, 2016, in Dallas. Five police officers were killed and several injured during a shooting in downtown Dallas last week. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

OPINION | EDITORIALS

Editorial: Black lives and police officers

July 11, 2016

This past week’s trauma is no secret.

OPINION | COLUMNS

Opinion: Commercial fireworks should be banned

July 11, 2016

China may have invented fireworks more than 2,000 years ago, but fireworks have been linked to America since the birth of this country. In a letter to Abigail Adams on July 3, 1776, John Adams wrote that the signing of the Declaration of Independence should be celebrated with “... Bells, Bonfires and Illuminations from one End of this Continent to the other from this Time forward forever more.” While fireworks were once championed by a future president and first lady, they are now advocated by Joe Dirts with butane lighters.

NEWS | CAMPUS

UF professor, student actors to debut show on Thursday

By Daniel Hopin | July 11, 2016

UF’s School of Theatre + Dance will premiere an original performance, “Sketchy People,” on Thursday at the Black Box Theatre.

OPINION | COLUMNS

Opinion: Hold fast to optimism, even when you experience tragedy

July 11, 2016

To those of you who are not familiar with Bob Ross, stop reading this column and immediately turn on your computer and watch one episode of “Beauty is Everywhere” on Netflix.

NEWS | CAMPUS

Research Roundup: July 12, 2016

July 11, 2016

Progress made on cutting costs in controlling invasive aquatic plants

Bridget Sloan performs her floor routine during the first session of the NCAA Championship Semifinals on April 15, 2016, in Fort Worth, Texas.

SPORTS | GYMNASTICS

Sloan named SEC Female Athlete of the Year

By IAN COHEN | July 7, 2016

One of Florida gymnastics’ most celebrated athletes added another award to her collegiate career.

Ty Redler (center), with his dog Rusty, shaking hands with Don, a salesman at an Ocala Volkswagen dealership. “When I bought my car I brought rusty with me so that’s rusty sealing the deal (sic),” Redler wrote in a text message.

METRO

UF student hopes to find his service dog

By Sara Marino | July 6, 2016

From the moment he met Rusty, UF student Ty Redler said he knew the American bulldog mix would make a perfect service dog and companion.

Defense Secretary Ash Carter listens to a question during a news conference at the Pentagon, Thursday, June 30, 2016, where he announced new rules allowing transgender individuals to serve openly in the U.S. military.

METRO

Gainesville veterans react to recent transgender policy

By Jasmine Osmond | July 6, 2016

Roughly a year after the U.S. legalized same-sex marriage for all 50 states, the Department of Defense announced plans for the military to allow transgender service men, women and enlisting recruits to openly serve.

NEWS | CAMPUS STUDENT GOVERNMENT

Senate decides on allocations for student organizations

By Paige Fry | July 6, 2016

At this past Tuesday’s UF Student Senate meeting, four out of five of the Student Senate allocations committee bills passed on the floor unanimously.

METRO

Chipotle loses leading spot in 2016 restaurant rankings

By Isabella Dohse | July 6, 2016

For the first time in three years, Chipotle has not made the top four in The Harris Poll’s list of best restaurant brands in the Fast Casual Mexican Restaurant category.

METRO

Peaceful Path collects supplies in back-to-school drive

By Natalie Calvo | July 6, 2016

Peaceful Paths is hosting its fourth annual back-to-school drive to collect school supplies for children in grades pre-K through 12 whose families have been victims of domestic violence.

NEWS | CAMPUS

UF veterinarian recognized for shelter work

By Samantha Brittingham | July 6, 2016

A veterinarian in the UF College of Veterinary Medicine is one of the top five finalists in the 2016 Hero Veterinarian Awards, sponsored by the American Humane Association.

METRO

"Plastic Free July" aims to reduce plastic usage, plant trees

By Johana Wiznitzer | July 6, 2016

A program that started across the Pacific Ocean has made its way to Gainesville.

NEWS | CAMPUS

Summer program offers free movies, discussions

By Nicole Kocian | July 6, 2016

As part of UF’s Creative B summer program, the Florida Museum of Natural History will start a series of free movies and panel discussions this weekend.

OPINION | EDITORIALS

Darts & Laurels: July 7. 2106

July 6, 2016

Some of you have reached out to the Alligator asking our position on the recent Supreme Court ruling.

OPINION | LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Letter: President Webster ignored the Student Body

July 6, 2016

President Susan Webster has brought back business as usual to Student Government. Like many of you, I was quite alarmed at hearing online voting was dismantled by Webster and her UF Supreme Court. Sadly, I wasn’t surprised.

Cornerback Jalen Tabor high fives fans while walking out of the tunnel prior to the Orange & Blue Debut on April 8, 2016, at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium.

SPORTS | FOOTBALL

Award Roundup: Four football players named to watch lists

July 6, 2016

Linebacker Jarrad Davis and defensive backs Marcus Maye and Jalen Tabor were named to the Chuck Bednarik Award preseason watch list, an honor awarded to the best collegiate defensive player of the year, the Maxwell Football Club announced Tuesday.

OPINION | LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Letter: Gators, it’s time to make our voices heard

July 6, 2016

Hey Gators,

El Caimán