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OPINION  |  EDITORIALS

Editorial: McDonald’s 24/7 breakfast menu brings about exciting changes

Sep. 2, 2015

McDonald’s: glorious American institution or Exhibit A in capitalism run amok? Regardless of one’s personal views on the fast-food giant, it is impossible to deny it does two things exceptionally well: tasty, grease-filled breakfast foods and late-night drunken snacks. Since the company’s announcement of a 24/7 breakfast menu Tuesday, those two beautiful things no longer have to be mutually exclusive.

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METRO  |  POLITICS

Walls do not provide immigration permanent fix

Sep. 2, 2015

Illegal immigration has been a constant talking point of recent election cycles. But what was usually reserved as a single debate question late into the general election has become a front-and-center issue within the GOP primary. From the Great Wall of Trump to the more empathetic Bush, we are seeing the big-tent party hosting many opinions on this single issue.

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OPINION  |  LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Letter to the Editor 09/03/2015

Sep. 2, 2015

In response to Tuesday's column, "Greek life is more than just its stereotypes"

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SPORTS  |  VOLLEYBALL

Florida simulating pressure situations in practice

By Patrick Pinak | Sep. 2, 2015

Though they only lost one set between their first two matches this weekend, the Gators know they’ve been challenged.

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THE AVENUE  |  MUSIC

GNV band Less Than Jake to host weekend-long festival

By Joshua Williamson | Sep. 2, 2015

Less Than Jake, hometown heroes and veterans of the music scene for more than two decades, are gearing up for their fourth annual Wake N Bake Weekend. The weekendlong festival brings the band back to their hometown and brings fans from across the world to Gainesville.

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THE AVENUE  |  MOVIES AND TV

Netflix Binge Drinking Game: Archer

By Alfredo Morales | Sep. 2, 2015

Most college students would agree Netflix binge-watching is not only a favorite pastime, but necessary for our sanity

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THE AVENUE  |  ART AND THEATER

Hippodrome, UF partner for play

By Macey Wilson | Sep. 2, 2015

Former Broadway show and recipient of five Tony Awards "Peter and the Starcatcher" is opening in Gainesville this weekend.

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THE AVENUE  |  ART AND THEATER

Matheson Museum opens exhibit

By Elena Castello | Sep. 2, 2015

Six pictures of women who changed Florida’s history lined the walls of the Matheson History Museum; their stories are interconnected and interwoven into the state’s history, undoubtedly changing it forever. Without them, Florida would have lost the Everglades and suffrage, and civil rights and environmentalism might not have progressed as quickly.

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SPORTS  |  SOCCER

UF soccer’s backline leading the way

By Kyle Brutman | Sep. 2, 2015

For the Florida soccer team, the offense has received the bulk of the attention that has been placed on a squad that conquered previously top-ranked Florida State on Sunday.

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THE AVENUE  |  LIFESTYLE

YouTube sensation Epic Rap Battles come to GNV stage

By Katherine Dagand | Sep. 2, 2015

A YouTube act is coming to the Gainesville stage this weekend — and it’s going to be epic.

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SPORTS  |  FOOTBALL

Four SEC games to watch this week as the 2015 season kicks off

By Luis Torres | Sep. 2, 2015

Tonight marks the opening of what everybody has been waiting for: the 2015 college football season. While there aren’t a lot of intriguing matchups this week in the Southeastern Conference, here is a list of games that you should be paying attention to.

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THE AVENUE  |  MUSIC

Country singer Jerry Jacobs to perform tonight at World of Beer

By Veronica Garcia | Sep. 2, 2015

Self-made country artist Jerry Jacobs will be performing in Gainesville tonight and fans can expect a great twist on classic country music.

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SPORTS  |  FOOTBALL

Treon Harris named starting quarterback for season opener

By JORDAN MCPHERSON | Sep. 2, 2015

Treon Harris will take the first snap. What happens from there is still to be determined.

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SPORTS  |  FOOTBALL

Florida hungry for success under Collins

By Luis Torres | Sep. 2, 2015

Geoff Collins must’ve thought he walked into one of the best job opportunities in the country when he was hired to be Florida’s defensive coordinator.

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NEWS  |  CAMPUS

Ribbon cutting honors UF food pantry

By Gabriella Nunez | Sep. 1, 2015

The ceremonial green ribbon was cut and the UF Field and Fork Pantry served the Gator Good.

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NEWS  |  CAMPUS

UF receives $706.8 million in funding this fiscal year

By Alexandra Fernandez | Sep. 1, 2015

Research on new technology for prosthetics, eliminating citrus greening and curing hepatitis C is in the works thanks to the record amount of research funding UF received in the 2015 fiscal year.

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NEWS  |  CAMPUS STUDENT GOVERNMENT

Impact Party brings tension to UF Senate chambers

By Caitlin Ostroff | Sep. 1, 2015

The Senate chambers were relaxed Tuesday night until a heated public debate regarding the recent formation of a new party was addressed.

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METRO  |  CRIMINAL JUSTICE

Undercover Gainesville Police online child-sex investigation results in 21 arrests

By Giuseppe Sabella | Sep. 1, 2015

Gainesville Police announced Tuesday the arrest of 21 people – including university students and staff – for reportedly soliciting sex with a minor after the conclusion of a five-day undercover operation.

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METRO

Fungus threatens avocados

By Emily Mavrakis | Sep. 1, 2015

Paulina Magaña eats avocados three times a week.

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NEWS  |  CAMPUS

Public Relations major will be added to UF Online

By Alexandra Fernandez | Sep. 1, 2015

UF Online students will have another major to choose from come Fall 2016.