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OPINION | COLUMNS

Column: Counseling and Wellness Center leaves much to be desired for students

Jan. 14, 2016

I suffer from generalized anxiety disorder and depression. I’m not ashamed of it, and I don’t let it define me. I’ve done as much as I can to educate myself on my illnesses so I’m properly equipped to keep them managed as much as possible. However, there are times when it feels like I’m losing the battle, and that’s when I seek outside help.

OPINION | DARTS LAURELS

Darts & Laurels: 01/15/2016

Jan. 14, 2016

We’re not going to lie to you readers of the finest newspaper collegiate journalism has to offer: It’s been a pretty godawful, downcast week.

METRO

Lower gas prices could drive in benefits for drivers

By Levi Bradford | Jan. 13, 2016

It’s a new year with high hopes and low gas prices.

NEWS | CAMPUS

UF ranks among top 50 schools for 'sugar babies'

By Meryl Kornfield | Jan. 13, 2016

UF has ranked among the fastest growing schools for students with sugar babies.

NEWS | CAMPUS

UF students finalists in Disney competition

By Morgan Miller | Jan. 13, 2016

Six UF students are among the finalists for a Disney competition.

UF’s Logan Shore pitches during Florida’s 14-3 win against South Carolina on April 10, 2015, at McKethan Satdium.

NEWS | CAMPUS

UF pitching staff brings experienced arms, talented newcomer

By Patrick Pinak | Jan. 13, 2016

Florida’s rotation figures to be one of the best in the nation.

METRO | CRIMINAL JUSTICE

University investigating death of UF freshman, no foul play suspected

By Martin Vassolo | Jan. 13, 2016

University Police are investigating the death of a UF student that occurred outside Trusler Hall on Wednesday morning.

UF forward Dorian Finney-Smith goes for a layup during Florida’s 68-62 win over LSU on Jan. 9, 2016, in the O’Connell Center.

SPORTS | MEN'S BASKETBALL

Missed free throws, turnovers to blame for Gators' loss to Texas A&M

By IAN COHEN | Jan. 13, 2016

Florida has not hesitated to be honest this season.

Women's basketball coach Amanda Butler calls out a play during the second half of Florida's 76-70 loss to Mississippi State on Jan. 3 in the O'Connell Center.

NEWS | CAMPUS

UF women's hoops to face similar style in visiting Bulldogs

By Ethan Bauer | Jan. 13, 2016

The Gators have had success this season by playing balanced basketball, and they’re about to meet a team that does the same.

Aleshia Ocasio pitches during Florida's win against Illinois State on Feb. 21, 2015, at Katie Seashole Pressly Stadium.

SPORTS | SOFTBALL

Gators softball team looking to fill void left by Lauren Haeger

By Matt Brannon | Jan. 13, 2016

With the loss of Florida phenom Lauren Haeger to National Pro Fastpitch, UF’s softball team will need to bolster its pitching department. Haeger, the 2015 USA Softball National Collegiate Player of the Year threw a jaw-dropping 222.1 innings last season, more than all other pitchers on the team combined.

About 50 participants came together on Jan. 13, 2016 at the Institute of Black Culture to walk through UF’s campus, lighting candles along the way and kicking off a month-long celebration of Martin Luther King Jr. Day and Black History month.

NEWS | CAMPUS

UF, community reflect on voting rights at MLK vigil

By Melissa Gomez | Jan. 13, 2016

UF President Kent Fuchs walked with students Wednesday night across campus, taking a look at voting rights through U.S. history.

NEWS | CAMPUS

Local events to honor MLK Jr.

By RaSheba Jones | Jan. 13, 2016

UF is celebrating Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy.

METRO

Community discusses gun violence

By Hunter Williamson | Jan. 13, 2016

Local community members came together Wednesday night at a forum to discuss gun violence and bills aiming to change state gun laws.

NEWS | SFC

SFC Senate approves $2000 request

By Hunter Williamson | Jan. 13, 2016

The Santa Fe College Student Senate debated Wednesday evening whether to approve a nearly $2,000 overflow request from the Global Society club.

METRO

Panelists speak on Alachua's criminal justice system

By Katelyn Newberg | Jan. 13, 2016

About 100 UF students and Gainesville residents discussed Alachua’s criminal justice system Wednesday night.

THE AVENUE | LIFESTYLE

GNV must-follow Twitter accounts

By Jack DaSilva | Jan. 13, 2016

If you’re on Twitter, you know two things: It can be both helpful and a great source of laughs. As a self-proclaimed Twitter guru, I’ve been able to compile a list of UF- and Gainesville-related accounts you should be following if you aren’t already.

THE AVENUE | LIFESTYLE

Mediocre Advice: NYE flings, bars

By Julia Nevins | Jan. 13, 2016

We’re back with plenty of half-baked advice for everyone. From boyfriend probs to questions about how to plot revenge against your annoying, snack-stealing roommate, Mediocre Advice has got your back. Send your questions to mediocre.alligator.advice@gmail.com and together we’ll find solutions to your dilemmas and have some fun along the way.

THE AVENUE | ART AND THEATER

UF gallery displays visual artist's work at latest exhibit

By Veronica Garcia | Jan. 13, 2016

University Galleries at UF opened its most recent exhibit Monday, showcasing the work of artist Carl Knickerbocker.

THE AVENUE | MUSIC

Bar celebrates life of David Bowie with costume party

By Erica Pope | Jan. 13, 2016

News of David Bowie’s death Monday sent shock waves all over the world, including right here in the Gainesville community.

THE AVENUE | MUSIC

Badfish: A Tribute to Sublime ready for High Dive performance

By Kayla Ziadie | Jan. 13, 2016

Each year for the past 10 years, High Dive has booked Sublime tribute band Badfish. On Tuesday, the band will be returning to Gainesville.

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