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OPINION | COLUMNS

Opinoin: Fathers are underrated

June 18, 2016

I wouldn’t be the person I am today without my father. Countless studies over the past decade point to the fact that the possibilities for my future improved tremendously because my dad was simply there for me during my childhood. Parents determine the destiny of their children in the years when kids try to make a sense of this world. Fathers traditionally play half the role in parenting, but their role is often underrated.

Aleshia Ocasio pitches in the first game of Florida's doubleheader against Jacksonville on Feb. 17, 2016, at Katie Seashole Pressly Stadium.

SPORTS | SOFTBALL

Unleashing Ocasio: Pitcher primed for big junior year

By Matt Brannon | June 16, 2016

By Matt Brannon

From left: Mike Hill, UAA executive associate athletics director for external affairs, and Chip Howard, executive associate athletics director for internal affairs, watch Jeremy Foley, the UF athletics director, speak about his career at an Accent Speaker’s Bureau event in the Evans Champions Club on Tuesday. “It’s not a perfect science,” he said about the process of hiring a new coach. “The fit part is really important. The honesty and integrity part is really important.”

NEWS | CAMPUS

Unknown to unmatched: Foley key in rise of UF athletics

By Ethan Bauer | June 16, 2016

When Jeremy Foley first arrived at Florida, he was unknown.

Peter Alonso celebrates with teammates after hitting a home run during Florida's win against Texas A&M on April 1, 2016, at McKethan Stadium.

SPORTS | BASEBALL

Florida's junior class making most of postseason opportunity

By IAN COHEN | June 16, 2016

METRO | CRIMINAL JUSTICE

UF professor charged with cyberstalking, pleads not guilty

By Sara Marino | June 15, 2016

University Police arrested an assistant professor in the UF College of Pharmacy on Tuesday after authorities said he cyberstalked a woman.

NEWS | CAMPUS

Campaign contributions point to professors’ political slant

By Emma Green | June 15, 2016

Professors at UF tend to be more liberal on paper but more moderate and unbiased in practice, according to an analysis of campaign contributions.

Pictured is a meal of chicken with spicy mango-jalapeño salsa, black beans over Spanish rice and asparagus from Emiliano’s.

METRO

Gainesville Restaurant Week begins Saturday

By Maria Velandia | June 15, 2016

Starting today, Gainesville’s local dining scene comes together for the third-annual Restaurant Week.

NEWS | CAMPUS

UF joins national agricultrual research project

By Nealy Kehres | June 15, 2016

UF and 12 other research institutions united with Supporters of Agricultural Research to create a report that highlights the benefits of agricultural research and innovation.

NEWS | CAMPUS

Professor to retire after 30 years dedicating life to trees

By Nealy Kehres | June 15, 2016

Ed Gilman strengthened more than just trees.

METRO

Vegan startup hopes to provide natural healing with soup

By Natalie Calvo | June 15, 2016

When Australian doctors told Wayne Garland he had spinal cancer and would live no more than six months, he quit his job and traveled to Asia to try to prove them wrong.

NEWS | CAMPUS STUDENT GOVERNMENT

Senate talks bike sharing, library hours and SNAP

By Paige Fry | June 15, 2016

During Tuesday night’s Senate meeting, Senate President Jenny Clements started her report with a moment of silence for victims of the recent mass shooting in Orlando.

Caroline Phillpot, a 25-year-old tattoo artist, poses in the shop she works in, Sacred Skin Studios, where she is offering tattoos of a rainbow heart with the words “Love Conquers Hate,” for $50. She started the initiative after the shooting in an Orlando nightclub and will donate 50 percent of the proceeds to the Support Victims of Pulse Shooting GoFundMe page by Equality Florida.

METRO

Tattoos for charity to benefit Orlando shooting victims

By Jessica Rodriguez | June 15, 2016

A 25-year-old tattoo artist in Gainesville is using her craft to raise money for victims of the Orlando shooting.

METRO

Local cyclist fosters awareness, recovery through rides

By Monica Andrade | June 15, 2016

From drug addict to cyclist, A. J. Tatum hopes to turn Active For Recovery into a nonprofit organization.

METRO

Researchers publish study on small hermaphrodite fish

By Rachel Donohue | June 15, 2016

One species in the waters of Colon, Panama, remains with the same partner throughout its entire life, but it switches genders at least 20 times a day.

THE AVENUE | MUSIC

Flat Land to debut album at The Wooly

By Julia Nevins | June 15, 2016

Local Gainesville band Flat Land will bring its technicolor vibe to stage this Saturday in its first ever album debut at the Wooly.

THE AVENUE | LIFESTYLE

Ways to give back this weekend

By Kirsten Chuba | June 15, 2016

In light of the recent tragedies in Orlando, I think all of us are looking for ways to give back to our community during this difficult time. Below are some things to do this weekend where your time and money will be going to those in need:

THE AVENUE | ART AND THEATER

Vintage Pop Up Market begins Saturday

By RaSheba Jones | June 15, 2016

Calling vintage lovers of all ages.

THE AVENUE | NIGHTLIFE

Arcade Bar to host second-annual National Cosplay Day

By Natalie Calvo | June 15, 2016

Halloween will come early Saturday in the form of Gainesville’s first National Cosplay Day.

THE AVENUE | MUSIC

Summer Indie Arts Market hits downtown Gainesville

By Chase Granger | June 15, 2016

Gainesville Arts Market and Gainesville Arts Scene are sponsoring a Summer Indie Arts Market on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the SoMa Art Media Hub, located at 601 S. Main St.

THE AVENUE | MOVIES AND TV

Movie Roundup: The best films to see this summer

By Kirsten Chuba | June 15, 2016

It’s summer, which probably means you have lots of free time on your hands. It’s also Florida, which means it’s raining every afternoon and you have to spend a good amount of that free time inside. What better way to pass the rainy day away than catching some of summer’s hottest movies? Here’s the best ones of summer (some coming soon) with a little something for everyone.

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