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Florida's Marquis Dendy leaps on his way to winning the triple jump during the NCAA track and field championships in Eugene, Ore., Friday, June 12, 2015.

SPORTS | COLUMNS

Who was the Best Male Athlete at Florida during the 2014-15 season?

By IAN COHEN | July 29, 2015

The Alligator Awards continue this week, with the fifth award being for "Best Male Athlete." Editor-in-chief Jordan McPherson and staff writer Ian Cohen join alligatorSports editors Graham Hall, Luis Torres and Graham Hack in a roundtable discussion to debate the five nominees. Debates will go in alphabetical order by the writer’s last name.

Ty Robare, comprehensive statute reform ad hoc committee chairman, gives his committee report at Tuesday's Student Senate meeting prior to the second reading of the reforms.

NEWS | CAMPUS STUDENT GOVERNMENT

Senate debates amendments, finalizes code revisions

By JORDAN MCPHERSON | July 29, 2015

Starting with the Spring 2016 Student Government election cycle, qualifying candidates for executive positions from all political parties will be required to participate in a lone SG-sponsored debate.

Cory Yeffet speaks about the Student Government executive branch recommendations during a Student Senate meeting on April 22, 2014.

NEWS | CAMPUS STUDENT GOVERNMENT

UF Student Government successful at SEC exchange

By Melissa Gomez | July 29, 2015

UF Student Body Treasurer Nicholas Carre likes to compare Student Government to a juicy piece of steak.

NEWS | CAMPUS

Marston Library gets Macs

By Jaci Schreckengost | July 29, 2015

The Marston Science Library is introducing new computers by adding Mac desktops along with its pre-existing Dell desktops.

Daniel Roth, 6, snuggles his newly adopted boxer, Barney Collier, during a group photo of the “Paws on Parole” graduates. The dogs were named after characters in the movie Mission Impossible as the theme for their graduating class was "Mission Pawsible." Roth was able to take Barney home after the ceremony.

METRO

Paws on Parole brings dogs, inmates together

By Ansley Pentz | July 29, 2015

Tania Rivera has been out of jail for less than a week, and she decided to go back.

METRO

Survey: Floridians want to learn about endangered animals

By Ansley Pentz | July 29, 2015

Katy Taggart went to Kenya last summer on a wildlife ecology trip and decided to create a UF club.

NEWS | CAMPUS

Levin College of Law ranked 5th in nation for family law

By Sedona Huffty | July 29, 2015

The UF Levin College of Law was ranked fifth in the nation for its Family Law Program by Law Street Media, an online legal publication.

OPINION | COLUMNS

Donald Trump’s the worst, yet he’s the favorite?

July 29, 2015

Dear readers, we can all agree that Donald Trump is the worst, right? I don’t ask that question as if it’s a matter of relativity, or in a “one man’s trash is another man’s treasure” type of way: Is it not universally accepted that Donald Trump makes Kim Jong-un look like a reasonable human being in comparison? At least Kim acts within the established parameters for how a statesman ought to behave in North Korea (that is to say, like a petulant child). No such boundaries exist for the Trump.

OPINION | DARTS LAURELS

Darts and Laurels: Windows 10 and being a heartless ass

July 29, 2015

Greetings and salutations friends! Today we stand upon the precipice of a new day, a glorious beginning, and the furious onset of an all new, never-before-seen edition of…Darts and Laurels.

THE AVENUE | MUSIC

Cave of Swimmers to perform at the Atlantic on Saturday

By Martin Vassolo | July 29, 2015

Imagine a night at the opera. Now get rid of the orchestra, keep the iron lungs, toss in some drums and a howling guitar. Now rinse in distortion and repeat.

THE AVENUE | MUSIC

Swamp Dance Fest to hold final shows this weekend

By Patricia Rosario | July 29, 2015

The UF School of Theatre and Dance will host the final performances of the 2015 Swamp Dance Fest this weekend.

THE AVENUE | MUSIC

Off the Record: Drake and Meek Mill Go #backtoback in feud

By Martin Vassolo | July 29, 2015

Last week, rapper Meek Mill put the internet in a chokehold when he claimed that rapper Drake doesn’t write his own lyrics.

THE AVENUE | ART AND THEATER

Shane Mauss to talk psychedelics

By Joshua Williamson | July 29, 2015

Comedian Shane Mauss is coming to Gainesville for the first time, equipped with jokes about everything from bad LSD trips to psychedelic experiences.

OPINION | COLUMNS

How to detail your car and tips for keeping it clean so it lasts longer

July 29, 2015

Just like with anything else you own, if you take care of your car it will look newer longer and its aesthetics will last longer. Here is a simple list of ways to detail your car and tips for keeping it looking fresh.

Adam Lane rushes during Florida's 28-20 win in the Birmingham Bowl against East Carolina on Jan. 3 at Legion Field.

SPORTS | FOOTBALL

Notebook: Trio of Gators handle legal issues as camp approaches

By GRAHAM HALL | July 28, 2015

With the Gators opening Fall camp on Aug. 6, three current players are facing off-the-field legal issues.

Florida right fielder Preston Tucker collides with the fence as he chases a ball hit for a triple by Kent State's David Lyon in the sixth inning of an NCAA College World Series elimination baseball game in Omaha, Neb., Monday, June 18, 2012.

SPORTS | BASEBALL

Gators in the MLB: Tucker heating up with Astros

By Patrick Pinak | July 28, 2015

David Ross had himself an inning he’ll never forget Sunday.

Luisa Seau, right, the mother of former San Diego Chargers linebacker Junior Seau, wipes her eyes during a ceremony on Sept. 16, 2012, to retire Seau's No. 55 uniform before the Chargers play the Tennessee Titans in an NFL football game in San Diego.

SPORTS | COLUMNS

Column: Let Junior Seau’s family speak at Hall of Fame induction

By Luis Torres | July 28, 2015

Junior Seau was one of the best linebackers in the history of the NFL. His ability and his longevity were something that amazed his peers in the sport. He played for 20 seasons, which is an achievement in itself because the average NFL player is out of the league within three years.

Casey Prather prepares to shoot during Florida’s 56-49 win against Tennessee in the 2014 SEC Tournament in the Georgia Dome.

SPORTS | MEN'S BASKETBALL

Gators in the Pros: Former UF players traded, sign contracts overseas

By GRAHAM HALL | July 28, 2015

Since the start of NBA free agency on July 9, several former UF players have been traded or finalized contracts with professional basketball organizations.

OPINION | COLUMNS

MTV Documentary addresses white privilege

July 27, 2015

When I first heard about MTV’s documentary about being white in America, I was skeptical of how well the issue would be handled. But Jose Antonio Vargas’ “White People” pleasantly surprised me, spurring conversations that need to happen more often.

OPINION | EDITORIALS

Shooting on campus a small but scary matter

July 27, 2015

News of a shooting on campus is a guaranteed recipe for fear and trepidation in the nation’s heart, and even more so locally when news of the shooting is as close to home as Murphree Hall at UF.

El Caimán