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Washington Redskins running back Mack Brown (34) runs away from Tampa Bay Buccaneers strong safety Keith Tandy (37) on a 60-yard touchdown run during the second quarter of an NFL preseason football game Wednesday, Aug. 31, 2016, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)

SPORTS | FOOTBALL

Gators in the NFL: Brown scores touchdown, Driskel signs with Cincinnati

By Matt Brannon | Sep. 6, 2016

Preseason Week 4 is a bittersweet time to be unproven in the NFL. On one hand, there’s probably no better opportunity to score playing time as head coaches cautiously sit their starters. But it could also be your last chance to suit up if you’re cut from the 53-man roster. Former Gators experienced both outcomes over the weekend, from 2013 running backs to Jeff Driskel to a pair of Chiefs’ receivers and scattered defensive specialists.

NEWS | CAMPUS

Charges reduced for UF football players after BB gun incident

By Caitlin Ostroff | Sep. 6, 2016

Two UF football players charged with firing BB guns on campus had their felony charges reduced, Bill Cervone, a state attorney, said.

Abby Solaun, a UF Women’s Rugby Club player, tries to dodge a University of Central Florida player during a match in February. Moriah Saunders, one of the team’s captains, said old team uniforms are becoming an issue during games.

NEWS | CAMPUS

UF rugby club team raises money for new uniforms

By Dylan Dixon | Sep. 6, 2016

Moriah Saunders, 21, has worn shabby UF Women’s Rugby Club jerseys for two years. But she said it’s not the bloodstains and holes that bother her.

NEWS | CAMPUS STUDENT GOVERNMENT

UF Supreme Court fails student petitions

By Caitlin Ostroff | Sep. 6, 2016

UF’s Supreme Court failed three petitions Tuesday after students spent two hours defending them.

Cornerback Jalen Tabor (31) celebrates after successfully defending wide receiver Josh Hammond (10) during the Orange & Blue Debut on April 8, 2016, at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium.

SPORTS | FOOTBALL

With Tabor back, Gators hoping to bolster defense

By Patrick Pinak | Sep. 6, 2016

There wasn’t a doubt that Florida’s secondary showed holes in its season opener against UMass — a 53-yard bomb down the sideline over sophomore defensive back Chris Williamson in the second quarter affirmed that notion.

NEWS | CAMPUS

20 years later, UF remembers Tupac with conference

By Melissa Gomez | Sep. 6, 2016

Twenty years after gunfire ended his life, Tupac Shakur will be remembered as more than just a hip-hop artist.

NEWS | CAMPUS

UF health center to start offering flu vaccine shots today

By Brooke Williams | Sep. 6, 2016

Starting today, UF students and staff can get free vaccination shots.

Florida quarterback Luke Del Rio throws the ball during UF's 24-7 win over Massachusetts on Sept. 4, 2016, at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium.

SPORTS | FOOTBALL

alligatorSports Roundtable: What will be the key for a Florida victory against Kentucky?

Sep. 6, 2016

The alligatorSports roundtable returns for Week 2, and this time we’ll discuss what we think will be the biggest key to a Florida win on Saturday against Kentucky. Sports writers Ethan Bauer, Ian Cohen, Jordan McPherson and Patrick Pinak will debate, with arguments going in alphabetical order by last name.

METRO

'Tolkien It Off' burlesque to show a raunchy take on ‘Lord of the Rings’

By Chase Musselman | Sep. 6, 2016

Adult and childhood pleasures will collide Friday at a burlesque show inspired by “The Lord of the Rings.”

METRO

Low-income housing project receives extra funding

By Jasmine Osmond | Sep. 6, 2016

The construction of low-income housing planned for Gainesville received a monetary boost Tuesday.

Two new dragonfly statues stand outside of the UF College of the Arts building facing Southwest 13th Street.

NEWS | CAMPUS

UF College of Arts hopes to keep recently added dragonfly statues

By Brianna Ellis | Sep. 6, 2016

UF’s College of the Arts is attempting to buy two dragonfly statues on display in its courtyard.

David Parrott address the Student Senate on Tuesday Night.

NEWS | CAMPUS

UF VP for Student Affairs addresses Senate, talks university goals

By Katelyn Newberg | Sep. 6, 2016

UF’s Vice President for Student Affairs David Parrott addressed the Student Senate on Tuesday night.

NEWS | CAMPUS

Student candidates for SG Fall elections see last day of interviews

By Katelyn Newberg | Sep. 6, 2016

Cynthia Mo climbed to the third floor of the Reitz Union Tuesday armed with a list of ideas to improve UF.

OPINION | EDITORIALS

We need to take better care of the sick

Sep. 6, 2016

As I’m sure you can tell from yesterday’s editorial, the talented David Hoffman is taking a break from writing. With that sad news behind us, I feel like I should reintroduce myself. My name is Zachary Lee. I’m very excited to announce that I will be joining the Alligator in a more involved capacity for the remainder of the semester. I’m humbled and honored (typical tacky word choice, but sincere, I assure you) to have you all as my audience.

OPINION | COLUMNS

Two sides of the same coin: my thoughts on this election

Sep. 6, 2016

One thing this presidential election has brought out in the general public that I cannot stand is the peculiar habit of people to air their opinions as frequently as CNN mentions Donald Trump. Seriously, if you watch 15 minutes of CNN, you’ll think Trump is Dr. Evil from “Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery.” It seems to me this behavior, namely the obsessive instinct to break down every single word and deed from both candidates, has trickled down into our everyday conversations. To be honest, I am tired of reading and hearing the banal, repetitive and cliche opinions that have been passed around as frequently as a cute puppy since last year.

OPINION | COLUMNS

Roommates, part one: Is it possible to not fall in love with them?

Sep. 6, 2016

Last year I moved into an apartment with three of my close friends: Jessica, Lizzy and Mara (all pseudonyms). I fell in love with Mara at the beginning of the Spring of my sophomore year.

OPINION | COLUMNS

How to master beauty and dominate your interactions

Sep. 6, 2016

Haven’t we all fallen in love? But what is love? Why do we get physically attracted to someone? Why do we consider someone pretty? What should we consider to be absolute beauty? You may find this surprising, but everything related to love and attraction is rooted in biology.