METRO
Unusual pumpkin patch draws crowd to U Pick Lane farm
By Haley Clement | Oct. 2, 2016Surrounded by acres of farmland, an unusual twist on an October tradition celebrated its opening day Saturday.
El Caimán
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CRIMINAL JUSTICE
Man steals vacuums, says he was “being stupid”
By Caitlin Ostroff | Oct. 2, 2016In an early-morning heist, a Gainesville man made off with two vacuums Friday, police said.
OPINION
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COLUMNS
To my nephew: There will be choices to make
Oct. 2, 2016Nephew, I don’t want you to know a world made up in shades of one color. Blue like sadness, like masculinity, like rigid gender norms and small minds. Really, I do not want you to grow up to be an a------.
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BUSINESS
Downtown restaurant The Jones closes for good
Oct. 2, 2016Gabriela Quadri spent just less than $13 Tuesday on what would become her last chicken Cobb salad at The Jones, a popular downtown restaurant.
NEWS
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CAMPUS
UF workshops to help local entrepreneurs
By Kuvira Trisha Sanichara | Oct. 2, 2016Gainesville residents who want to start a business can get a crash course in entrepreneurship at a workshop starting Saturday.
OPINION
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COLUMNS
Positivity: People receive what they project
Oct. 2, 2016How many times have we been told, “You get out what you put in”? This applies to so many aspects of life, from friendships and romantic relationships to academics and physical fitness. The validity of this statement is widely accepted; it is honestly difficult to dispute. It’s logical, and it continues to prove itself right, time after time.
OPINION
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EDITORIALS
You’re the chosen one? Trump’s dark-sided candidacy
Oct. 2, 2016Perhaps one of the biggest reasons the “Star Wars” franchise is so well-celebrated is its character depth. In the latest installment, “The Force Awakens,” the two protagonists meet Han Solo and ask themselves whether he is a “war hero” or a “smuggler.” It’s a chuckle-inducing conversation. We remember the quasi-duality of Han Solo in the original trilogy. He was a renegade, a drinker, a gamblin’ man and a cheat. Solo, while certainly a pretty face, had all the charisma and romantic prowess of a drunken fraternity brother. His irresponsibility, lack of foresight and self-important cavalier attitude expressed arrogance and a blatant disregard for other people’s lives. Said plainly: Han Solo was kind of a d-----. More “smuggler” than “war hero,” without a doubt.
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CAMPUS
UF students celebrate start of Filipino-American History Month
By Klarizza Aggabao | Oct. 2, 2016Hundreds gathered around Lake Wauburg to talk and eat pizza as they celebrated Filipino heritage Sunday.
METRO
At UF-led panel, Gainesville residents voice concerns about air quality
By Carly Breitbart | Oct. 2, 2016With climate change on their minds, about a dozen local residents attended a UF-led panel Sunday to ask questions and get answers.
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CRIMINAL JUSTICE
After downtown fight, two arrested
By Caitlin Ostroff | Oct. 2, 2016Gainesville Police arrested two men Thursday night after they beat up a person at the Sun Center.
METRO
UF students, GNV residents celebrate Rosh Hashana
By Katelyn Newberg | Oct. 2, 2016Apples and honey laid in front of about 400 people celebrating Rosh Hashana, the Jewish new year, at UF’s Lubavitch-Chabad Jewish Student and Community Center on Sunday night.
SPORTS
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SOCCER
Florida soccer shuts out LSU on road
By Dylan Dixon | Oct. 1, 2016Defense has been an issue for the Florida soccer team this season.
SPORTS
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FOOTBALL
Led by youngsters, Florida’s defense makes statement
By Ethan Bauer | Oct. 1, 2016NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Jalen Tabor celebrated after grabbing the interception. It was the first time in a while he had anything to celebrate about.
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FOOTBALL
‘That was ugly’: Florida escapes Vanderbilt with win
By IAN COHEN | Oct. 1, 2016NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The ball sailed past Vanderbilt’s punter, who backpedaled, turned and tried to salvage any positivity from this fourth-down disaster.
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CRIMINAL JUSTICE
LOOKING FOR ANSWERS
By Catherine Dickson | Sep. 29, 2016Micah E. Johnson was 14 when he stared down the barrel of a gun.
NEWS
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SFC
Santa Fe College PD to receive body cameras next year
By Caitlin Ostroff | Sep. 29, 2016Santa Fe College police officers will get body cameras in the next year.
NEWS
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CAMPUS
New sign warns away drivers near the Hub during the day
By Mercedes Leguizamon | Sep. 29, 2016A new street sign with a flashing light has been added near the Hub in the hopes of reducing accidents and helping direct traffic.
NEWS
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CAMPUS
SG now offering free ponchos on campus for students
By Ronald Sonbeek | Sep. 29, 2016Students can now get free yellow ponchos from eight places across UF’s campus.
METRO
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CRIMINAL JUSTICE
Local clown frustrated after creepy clowns spotted in Gainesville
By Martin Vassolo | Sep. 29, 2016When Rusty the Clown heard about the latest “creepy clown” sighting, this time in Gainesville, he was uncharacteristically unamused.
METRO
Residents learn about new Cade Museum, sign names on steel beam
By Emma Green | Sep. 29, 2016As construction of a new downtown science museum nears completion, Gainesville residents were invited Thursday evening to learn about the project and sign their names on the museum’s final steel beam.
