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LeBron James, left, and Dwyane Wade speak to the media after the Miami Heat’s 104-87 loss to the San Antonio Spurs in Game 5 of the NBA finals on Sunday night.
SPORTS  |  MEN'S BASKETBALL

Rally: What will happen to the Miami Heat’s “Big Three” this summer?

The Miami Heat lost 4-1 in the NBA finals against the San Antonio Spurs, which leaves Miami with a 2-2 record in the Finals over the past four seasons. LeBron James now has the opportunity to leave town to pursue greener pastures after earning two rings in South Beach while Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh attempt to recover from an ugly championship series. Today, alligatorSports editor Jonathan Czupryn and assistant editor Richard Johnson debate what will become of the Heat going into the offseason.


Chauncey Gardner does the Gator Chomp in Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in a photo from his Twitter account (StillDat_) on June 15.
SPORTS  |  RECRUITING

Defensive back recruit flips commitment from Miami to UF

Florida flipped a 2016 recruit from in-state rival Miami over the weekend. 2016 defensive back Chauncey “CJ” Gardner (5-foot-11, 190 pounds, Cocoa Beach, Fla., Cocoa High) switched his commitment to UF on Saturday afternoon. Gardner attended Saturday’s session of Will Muschamp’s football camp and was offered a scholarship by coaches while he was still on campus.


Florida Alligator
OPINION  |  COLUMNS

Changing the future of higher education today

When my parents first came to America in the mid-1950s, higher education was an option rather than a necessity. By the time I attended the University of Florida in the early 1990s, times had changed and a college degree was vital to securing a well-paying job.


"I support Saudi Arabian women..." by Susanne Koch, used under CC BY-NC-SA 2.0
NEWS

Cultural Spotlight: Arab women unveiled

In recent years, women’s empowerment has become a rising topic of interest amongst global leaders. Among these leaders are humanitarians and political representatives who have consistently traveled to developing and underdeveloped countries with the purpose of advocating for women’s rights.


"sushi creativo" by KimonoClub, used under CC BY-NC-ND 2.0
NEWS

The Starving Gator: How Do You Roll?

On June 18, How Do You Roll?, located on 1802 West University Avenue, will be celebrating “International Sushi Day” with a free Cali roll (a seaweed wrap with white or brown rice, krabstick, avocado, cucumber and sesame seeds) with any purchase. 


"Lovers" by Ciao Paris, used under CC BY-NC-SA 2.0
NEWS

Swamp of Love: Be a go-getter and go get her

Feeling confident is an empowering state of mind. What could be better than knowing you can do whatever it is you set your mind to? Aced a test? Check. Nailed the internship interview? Got the call today!  Got rowdy at midtown last night? Done. Remember talking to anyone you were attracted to last night? Oops.


"Young couple and Kissing..." by Craig Allen, used under CC BY-NC-ND 2.0
NEWS

Swamp of Love: Sometimes you really need to make a move

Unfortunately, those of us that are young and in college have the mentality that just like in the fairy tales, our soul mate is going to appear out of thin air and sweep us off our feet. Well, I’m here to tell you that life in fact is not a fairy tale, and your soul mate is just as hopeful as you are. 


"poverty of the mind" by Adam Foster, used under CC BY-NC-ND 2.0
NEWS

Gainesvillista: Interview style

The other day my mom asked me if it was okay to wear a printed blouse or dress on a job interview. Before this, it had never really occurred to me how tricky it is to pick an outfit for your upcoming interview.



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