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Florida's offense struggling with Puk pitching

Florida’s offense struggles when A.J. Puk is on the mound.

Men’s golf in lead after Round 2 of NCAA Regionals

After Round 1 of the NCAA Regional Championship in Kohler, Wisconsin, Florida men’s golf coach J.C. Deacon said his team gave a few shots back to the field toward the end of the round.

The Democratic National Convention: evidence of oligarchy

We know this election cycle’s been hanging over your heads for what seems like forever, though probably still not as long as it’s been since you’ve returned your grandma’s voicemails. (Give her a call back, for heaven’s sake!) In so many ways, though, we’re just getting started. The general election is steadily approaching, and for weeks, all we’ve been hearing about is the need for party unity.

The time has come for the Democratic Party to unite behind Hillary Clinton

While the Republicans’ voters have decided to nominate a bigoted, xenophobic and self-centered human being, the Democrats are ready to continue moving forward on President Obama’s progressive legacy. With the prospect of a President Trump becoming more and more real, the Democratic party needs to unite more than ever, and fast.

You cannot blame the establishment for everything

It is impossible to listen to the candidates of this election cycle without hearing mention of the “establishment,” a sort of shady organization within politics that prevents the goodwill of the people from being heard or legislation from being passed, and anyone who isn’t part of the establishment, it can be assumed, is not longed for the political world because they speak the truth on a certain issue the establishment does not want to let out.

Take a minute and breathe before you #BernieOrBust

I am an avid Bernie Sanders supporter. This is a fact you could deduce from simply spending five minutes on any social media platform of mine. When the Vermont senator came to UF in March, my friend and I were in line to see him speak before his motorcade was even in town. With the Democratic nomination getting closer and closer each day, we’ve seen a rise in niche-voter movements like the #BernieOrBust ideology. My response to this movement is simple: If you’re feeling the Bern, it’s probably not in your best interest to bust.

Resources abound for veterans across Alachua County

Though May is Military Appreciation Month, thousands of veterans make use of resources throughout Alachua County all year. About 650 veterans and 160 active-duty students currently attend UF.

Annual Moonlight Walk draws thousands to Kanapaha Botanical Gardens

Vincent van Gogh may have enjoyed Kanapaha Botanical Gardens’ observance of the starry night.

Professors name rose after author Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings

Author Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings won a Pulitzer Prize before her death in 1953, and now, 63 years later, a rose is registered under her name. Two professors at Florida Southern College – literature professor Keith Huneycutt and rose expert Malcolm Manners – collaborated to make Rawlings’ dream a reality.

Gainesville resident, former teacher arrested for child abuse

A Gainesville man currently faces charges of first-degree child sexual abuse after Gainesville Police, U.S. Marshals and District of Columbia Police worked together to arrest him a week ago.

Broken Hearts of Florida holds annual May Day Picnic for congenital heart disease patients, parents, caregivers

Richard Rowell’s son, Nolan, had to undergo heart surgery at just three-weeks-old. Doctors diagnosed Nolan with a heart defect while he was still in utero. Consequently, Rowell searched for a support group on Facebook and found Broken Hearts of Florida.

Florida Museum of Natural History opens new plant exhibit

Equal parts haunted mansion and murder mystery, the Florida Museum of Natural History celebrated the opening of its Wicked Plants Exhibit on Saturday. The exhibit will be on display until Jan. 15, 2017.

Florida Museum Butterfly Rainforest unveils new ‘Ranching and Wrangling’ theme, extends hours in July

On Sunday, the museum, located at 3215 Hull Road, unveiled the Ranching and Wrangling theme, which will run through June 30. The theme is intended to educate visitors on the importance of studying butterflies from different regions.

UF Health Shands named one of nation’s best hospitals

Amber Peelz was diagnosed with thyroid cancer in 2012. She spent a week in the Cancer Center at UF Health Shands Hospital and received three surgeries. Peelz said caring staff helped her through the process, holding her hand as she was put under anesthesia before a surgery that would give her another chance at life.

Florida advances to Round of 16 with pair of weekend wins

The Gators left Gainesville in dominating fashion, finishing play at the Ring Tennis Complex undefeated this season.

Florida’s injuries contribute to disappointing SEC Championship Result

For the second time this season, Florida’s All-American, Olympic-hopeful laden roster was embarrassingly defeated at the Southeastern Conference Championship.

Florida yet to experience success in NCAAs under Shelton

Bryan Shelton is no stranger to postseason success.

Gators tied for lead after Round 1 of NCAA Regionals

On a day in which the weather was mild, the scoring was hot for the Florida men's golf team.

Season ends in disappointment for No. 2 Florida lacrosse team

UF's home-run leader injured in series win over Vanderbilt

Florida may have won its weekend series against Vanderbilt, but it lost its best hitter in the process.