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NEWS | CAMPUS STUDENT GOVERNMENT

SG Senate gives minimal public notice for committee meetings

By Allessandra Inzinna | Oct. 22, 2021

Although open to the public, standing Student Government committee meetings are often only announced on a clipboard on the ground floor of the Reitz Union. Students who do not pass the area and are not members of the committees themselves have no other means to find out SG meeting dates and times.

METRO | CRIMINAL JUSTICE

Two Newberry High School students to be charged as adults in connection to bomb threats

By Isabella Douglas | Oct. 22, 2021

Two Newberry High School students will be tried as adults in connection to the recent bomb threats at Alachua County Public schools. The two were transferred to the Alachua County Jail Wednesday.

Florida forward Olivia Gonzalez kicks the ball in a game against Kentucky on Thursday.

SPORTS | SOCCER

Bulldogs too much for Gators, Florida loses 3-4 to extend skid

By Ryan Zehnder | Oct. 21, 2021

Florida nearly completed a stunning comeback in Athens, but eventually fell 3-4 for a fourth consecutive loss.

Florida's Madison Alexander dribbles with the ball during a game against Kentucky on Sept. 23

SPORTS | SOCCER

Georgia hosts Florida final SEC away match

By Ryan Zehnder | Oct. 21, 2021

The Gators travel to Georgia to face the Bulldogs in a crucial rivalry match with conference tournament chances in the balance on Thursday.

The Phillips Center for Performing Arts will host 25 performances for its spring season

THE AVENUE | ART AND THEATER

Phillips Center previews spring performances

By Elliot Tritto | Oct. 21, 2021

The Phillips Center for the Performing Arts presented its spring preview in front of a live audience Oct. 5. The presentation included a slideshow of 25 performances available in the spring.

The winner of the Latte Art Throwdown will receive a $300 grand prize.

THE AVENUE | FOOD

Local coffee shop to host latte art competition

By Luigi Bencosme | Oct. 21, 2021

Local coffee shop Wyatt’s Coffee partnered up with its sister company, Resident Coffee Roasters, to host a latte art competition Oct. 21. Baristas throughout Florida will be putting their skills to the test in an effort to win hundreds in cash.

The UF Trans Health + Wellness Initiative executive board presents at their meeting on "Gym 101" with RecSports Oct. 4, 2021.

ENTERPRISE | HEALTH

Welcoming every body: UF Trans Health + Wellness Initiative partners with RecSports to provide students with 'Gym 101'

By Kristine Villarroel | Oct. 21, 2021

UF Trans Health + Wellness Initiative hopes to provide queer students with the tools they might need to start their fitness journey free from stigma and social barriers. On Oct. 4, the club hosted a meeting in collaboration with RecSports to provide students with an introduction to gym facilities and exercise techniques.

Florida's Merritt Beason lays down a kill during a game against Texas A&M on Oct. 16, 2021. Beason laid down a career-high 18 kills against South Carolina, leading the Gators to their first road SEC win of the season.

SPORTS | VOLLEYBALL

No. 23 Florida captures 50th win in program history over Alabama

By Kaitlyn Wadulack | Oct. 20, 2021

Alabama attack errors aided the Gators volleyball team to a sweep in Tuscaloosa Wednesday.

Florida's Andy Andrade returns a ball against Auburn February 21. Andrade clinched the winning point to send the Gators to the national championship.

SPORTS | OTHER SPORTS TENNIS

Gators host ITA regionals southeast tournament

By Brian Olmo | Oct. 20, 2021

Andy Andrade and Abedallah Shelbayh will play for Florida in the ITA regionals southeast tournament which starts on Thursday.

COVID 19 | UF

COVID-19 Update: Shands hospitalizations continue to decrease

By J.P. Oprison | Oct. 20, 2021

There are 302 new positive cases in Alachua County this week, up 38 from the previous week. Since Aug. 27, the county had seen weekly cases drop from 1,520 to 264 last week — a decrease of more than 80%.

SPANISH

El Departamento de Policía de Gainesville destruirá las armas recolectadas a través del programa de recompra

By Valeria Pagnani and Isabella Douglas | Oct. 20, 2021

Solo este año, 45 personas han recibido disparos o han resultado heridas por disparos, según muestran las estadísticas de GPD. Como forma de mitigación, GPD formó consejos de respuesta compuestos por miembros del vecindario y de la comunidad para hacer recomendaciones sobre cómo GPD puede reducir los homicidios y tiroteos en Gainesville.

METRO | CRIMINAL JUSTICE

Gainesville Police Department to destroy guns collected through buyback program

By Isabella Douglas | Oct. 20, 2021

The Gainesville Police Department released data and discussed updates to its “One Community” plan during a city commission meeting Monday amid increasing gun violence.

SPANISH

El aumento de la tarifa de los servicios públicos regionales de Gainesville afecta de manera desproporcionada a los residentes de ingresos bajos y fijos

By Meghan McGlone and Saira González | Oct. 20, 2021

El costo promedio de GRU por electricidad, agua y aguas residuales aumentó un 4% en octubre. El costo promedio de la electricidad de GRU aumentó alrededor de $6 y la factura total aumentó casi $10. De 2023 a 2027, las tarifas eléctricas subirán un 3% y las aguas residuales subirán un 5% anual, según GRU.

Florida's Fred Biondi tees off during the SEC Match Play Championships at Shoal Creek Club in Birmingham, Alabama. Biondi will compete in the U.S. Open this year.

SPORTS | OTHER SPORTS GOLF

Early round struggles prove fatal for Florida at Isleworth Collegiate

By Carson Cashion | Oct. 19, 2021

It was too little, too late for the Gators again, as they couldn’t overcome early round struggles and finished tied for fifth at the Isleworth Collegiate this weekend.

Trinity Thomas during a floor routine against Mizzou January 29, 2021. Thomas became the 12th gymnast in NCAA history to score a 10 on each event during her career, earning a perfect mark on the vault Sunday.

SPORTS | GYMNASTICS

Gators gymnastics unveils 2022 schedule

By Brian Olmo | Oct. 19, 2021

The Florida gymnastics team released its 2022 schedule on Tuesday. It features home meets versus LSU, Oklahoma and Alabama.

Florida's Marlie Monserez jumps to set the ball against Texas A&M on Oct. 16.

SPORTS | VOLLEYBALL

No. 23 Florida volleyball and Alabama clash Wednesday in Tuscaloosa

By Joseph Henry | Oct. 19, 2021

SEC Setter of the Week Marlie Monserez leads the Gators into a road match with the Crimson Tide on Wednesday.

Festival-goers crowd a hot dog stand during FEST 14 on Oct. 31, 2015.

THE AVENUE | MUSIC

Gainesville’s FEST gearing up for its 19th year

By Chloe Greenberg | Oct. 19, 2021

Oct. 29 marks the start of this year’s FEST, which will take place across 18 venues and stages throughout downtown Gainesville. The multi-stage event showcases live music, comedians, independent professional wrestling and all things punk-rock.

Marlee Zein prepares a forehand return against LSU Feb. 26

SPORTS | OTHER SPORTS TENNIS

Dazzling doubles play from Gators at ITA Southeast Regional Championships

By Brenda Bogle | Oct. 18, 2021

Briggs and Zein play their way into the ITA National Fall Championships in November with a runner-up finish at the ITA Southeast Regional Championships.

METRO | CRIMINAL JUSTICE

Gainesville police search for suspects from last week’s Green Apple Liquor shooting

By Isabella Douglas | Oct. 18, 2021

Gainesville Police Department responded to reports of multiple shots fired at the intersection of Northeast 16th Avenue and Northeast Waldo Road around 3:30 p.m., a GPD release read. As of Oct. 15, two suspects have been identified.

The second of the "Venom" movies, "Venom: Let There Be Carnage," was released Oct. 1.

THE AVENUE | MOVIES AND TV

Rate and review: 'Venom: Let There Be Carnage'

By Elliot Tritto | Oct. 18, 2021

The second "Venom" film doesn't fail on fun but falls short of an action classic.

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