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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.

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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.

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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.

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NEWS  |  CAMPUS

Research Roundup: July 12, 2016

July 11, 2016

Progress made on cutting costs in controlling invasive aquatic plants

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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OPINION  |  LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

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

July 6, 2016

Hey Gators,

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THE AVENUE  |  MUSIC

High Dive to host Weeze and American Idiots

By Samuel Figuera | July 6, 2016

Tribute bands Weeze and American Idiots are set to stage a live rock performance at the High Dive, located at 210 SW Second Ave., this Friday night. The bands will be covering the music of legendary rock bands Weezer and Green Day.

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THE AVENUE  |  ART AND THEATER

Harn features exhibit detailing the life of Frida Kahlo

By RaSheba Jones | July 6, 2016

The Samuel P. Harn Museum of Art has welcomed the photography of an internationally famous woman with its new “Mirror, Mirror… Portraits of Frida Kahlo” exhibition.

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THE AVENUE  |  MUSIC

Reviewing Roy Wood$’ debut album, ‘Waking at Dawn’

By Jack DaSilva | July 6, 2016

Roy Wood$ is a 20-year-old rapper from Brampton, Ontario, currently signed to Drake’s October’s Very Own Sound record label. He first gained a lot of attention when he and Drake debuted their song “Drama” in July 2015, and last Friday, nearly a year later, Wood$ finally released his debut album, “Waking at Dawn.” It’s already one of my favorite albums to come out in this stacked year for hip-hop and R&B, and I’m going to break down the ten-song album.