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THE AVENUE | LIFESTYLE

Mediocre advice: Friendzone, dating and manscaping

By S. Moskovitz | Sep. 16, 2015

Dear Mediocre Advice,

UF tight end Jake McGee runs a route during Florida's 31-24 win against East Carolina on Sept. 12, 2015, at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium.

SPORTS | FOOTBALL

Notebook: Tight ends coach helping revive position for UF

By Luis Torres | Sep. 16, 2015

Despite the start Florida’s tight ends have had this year, no one is talking about the person coaching the position: Greg Nord.

Pictured above is the official season two artwork of Fox’s "Empire." A special preview of the new season will be held at the Reitz Union on Friday. Season two will air Wednesday on Fox.

THE AVENUE | MOVIES AND TV

Fox’s ‘Empire’ to make special premiere at GatorNights

By Kemi Thomas | Sep. 16, 2015

If you’ve been waiting for the season two premiere of Fox’s "Empire" on Wednesday, you might want to catch a special sneak-peek of it this weekend in Gainesville.

UF wide receiver Ahmad Fulwood catches a pass from quarterback Will Grier (not pictured) during practice Aug. 8, 2015, at Donald R. Dizney Stadium.

SPORTS | FOOTBALL

UF receiver hoping to build on small spark from ECU game

By GRAHAM HACK | Sep. 16, 2015

For a 6-foot-4, 211 pound wide receiver, catching a screen pass and taking it eight yards isn’t normally a big deal.

THE AVENUE | MUSIC

Off the Record: New songs to listen to

By Martin Vassolo | Sep. 16, 2015

Have you been shuffling through the same five songs for the past year? If so, it may be time to broaden your aural horizons and take a sip from this here fountain of tunes. Here are a few songs from the past two weeks that may tickle your fancy headphones.

Jimmy Clark races during the 2013 Southeastern Conference Cross Country Championships at the Mark Bostick Golf Course

SPORTS | OTHER SPORTS CROSS COUNTRY

UF cross country teams set to race in Mountain Dew Invitational

By Ethan Bauer | Sep. 16, 2015

UF cross country holds its lone home meet of the season Saturday, and the first Gators to cross the finish line are shaping up to be different from last year.

The Sweeplings, an acoustic duo with an unusual origin story, will perform Thursday at High Dive, located at 210 SW Second Ave.

THE AVENUE | MUSIC

Acoustic duo The Sweeplings to perform at High Dive

By Mariana Riquezes | Sep. 16, 2015

The Sweeplings are coming to Gainesville to support their newly released record, "Rise and Fall," and the acoustic duo has an unconventional story as to how they came to be.

SPORTS | COLUMNS

Column: Allen Iverson belongs in the NBA Hall of Fame

By ALEX MAMINAKIS | Sep. 16, 2015

Allen Iverson is officially eligible to be elected to the NBA Hall of Fame as early as 2016. The Hall of Fame made the announcement on Friday that it would be disregarding Iverson’s short amount of time playing in Turkey in 2010-11, making him eligible for the Hall of Fame’s next class earlier than previously expected, according to NBA.com’s Scott Howard-Cooper.

THE AVENUE | LIFESTYLE

Three UF alumni develop investment app Lawnmower

By Katherine Dagand | Sep. 16, 2015

It’s an app called Lawnmower, and it has nothing to do with mowing lawns.

UF coach Kevin O'Sullivan watches from outside the dugout during the Gators' 9-7 loss to Southern Miss. in game one of NCAA Super Regional play in McKethan stadium Saturday, June 6, 2009. O'Sullivan and the Gators were eliminated from the 2014 NCAA Tournament in the regional round on Saturday.

SPORTS | BASEBALL

UF unveils 2016 baseball schedule

By JORDAN MCPHERSON | Sep. 16, 2015

Florida’s road to return to Omaha has been revealed.

UF center Cam Dillard (54) prepares to hike the ball during Florida's 31-24 win against East Carolina on Sept. 12, 2015, at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium.

SPORTS | FOOTBALL

UF’s offensive line noticing gradual improvements

By JORDAN MCPHERSON | Sep. 15, 2015

Heading into the season, Florida’s offensive line was viewed as one of the team’s more vulnerable position groups.

Florida safety Keanu Neal intercepts a pass during the Gators' 36-30 triple-overtime win against Kentucky on Sept. 14, 2015, at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium.

SPORTS | FOOTBALL

Florida’s secondary relishing opportunity to be nation’s best

By GRAHAM HACK | Sep. 15, 2015

Heading into Southeastern Conference play, Florida’s secondary is looking to hit the reset button.

NEWS | CAMPUS

Nursing program to be added to UF Online

By Alexandra Fernandez | Sep. 15, 2015

Florida registered nurses will soon be able to further their careers through UF — from their homes.

METRO

Official marriage documents changed, now say ‘spouse’

By Jacquelyn Celona | Sep. 15, 2015

Official documents will now pronounce couples spouse and spouse instead of husband and wife.

METRO

100.9 switches from party to smooth music

By Sara Marino | Sep. 15, 2015

The radio station 100.9 Smooth-FM, which used to play contemporary hit radio (CHR) top 40, has recently transitioned to a smooth and relaxing station.

Mary Katherine Fechel, 20, participates in the Show Me Your Shoes parade in Atlantic City Sept. 12, 2015, as a part of Miss America contestant traditions.Candidates wore shoes to represent their state. “It was such a testament that the Gator nation is everywhere,” Fechel said.

NEWS | CAMPUS

UF student to take off a year to uphold Miss Florida duties

By Briana Erickson | Sep. 15, 2015

When Mary Katherine Fechtel stood in front of the crowd at the Miss America pageant, there was only one way to introduce herself.

Maggie Patterson writes down her suggestions for how to improve campus life on a large notepad held by Access Party member Antony Darce.

NEWS | CAMPUS STUDENT GOVERNMENT

SG looks to students for platform generation ideas

By Caitlin Ostroff | Sep. 15, 2015

Alex Marques took a red piece of chalk and bent down to write "tabling registration easier" on a chalkboard to help generate ideas for the upcoming UF Student Government Fall Elections.

NEWS | CAMPUS

Library West seeks donations for colonnade project

By Alexandra Fernandez | Sep. 15, 2015

Janelle Roberts posed for a picture with George Smathers Friday.

METRO

Restaurants offer free food to attract new students

By Briana Erickson | Sep. 15, 2015

With new students comes new marketing opportunities for Gainesville businesses.

METRO

Audit finds GRU customers are overcharged

By Hunter Williamson | Sep. 15, 2015

City commissioners and officials discussed a recently released audit Tuesday that revealed Gainesville Regional Utilities customers have overpaid nearly $900,000 since 2013 and will continue to be overcharged until a solution is found.

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