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Attendees pet and fed the animals at the Critter Creek Farm Sanctuary on Sunday afternoon.

THE AVENUE | FOOD

Vegan Farmer’s Moo-ket delights North Florida residents

By Melissa Hernandez de la Cruz | May 17, 2021

About 15 minutes north from the University of Florida, taste buds rejoiced Sunday afternoon at the Farmer’s Moo-ket. From pickled garlic to plant-based Oreo flavored macaroons, attendees perused the variety of options vendors offered. The farmer’s market, hosted by the Critter Creek Farm Sanctuary, also had cows and pigs for attendees to pet and feed.

Linda Lockman creator of Woods and Tides Designs makes handmade jewelry using a piece of nature. Whether it be a shell, an acorn or a stone from a river, Lockman said she makes her artwork from things she’s collected.

THE AVENUE | ART AND THEATER

Local High Springs artists and creators celebrate Artwalk

By Alexis Carson | May 17, 2021

Optimistic and eager to showcase their art, local artists and vendors gathered to provide patrons with unique art displays in High Springs Saturday.

From the neon-coated, hyper sounds of Korean pop music (K-Pop) like BTS, to the sweet melodies of singer-songwriter Conan Gray, a range of Asian and Pacific Islander musicians influence North American pop culture.

THE AVENUE | MUSIC

Asian and Pacific Islander influence in the U.S. music industry

By Karter Nancy | May 17, 2021

The Avenue reached out to three members of the Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) community in honor of heritage month to discover which AAPI artists are in their playlists.

SPORTS | FEATURES

Florida name, image and likeness legislation set to change college athletics landscape

By Ryan Haley | May 17, 2021

When the name, image and likeness legislation goes into effect July 1, 2021, it could serve as the most monumental change college athletics has ever seen, but what exactly is going to change?

Tim Rogers looks at a computer inside the Grace Pharmacy (Photo courtesy of Lorry Davis, programs administrator for Grace Healthcare Services)

METRO

Grace Pharmacy continues offering free insulin to the Gainesville community

By Jasper Wittig | May 17, 2021

Grace Pharmacy, also known as the “pharmacy without a cash register,” announced May 10 it has insulin for people with Type 2 diabetes. While Humulin-R and Humulin-N supplies last, anyone can come by the pharmacy as long as they know the type of insulin they need and how to use it.

NEWS

Senate’s First Meeting of the Summer Couldn’t Establish Quorum

By Grace Stoler | May 17, 2021

Senate’s codes state that a minimum of 51 senators must be present to meet quorum and constitutionally conduct a meeting; however, only 49 senators attended the meeting this Tuesday.

The Alachua County Sheriff's Office on Southeast Hawthorn Road on Monday, May 3, 2021. (Photo by Mingmei Li)

METRO | CRIMINAL JUSTICE

Body cameras will be required for Alachua County Sheriff’s Office deputies soon

By Jake Reyes | May 17, 2021

Last October, the Alachua County Board of County Commissioners approved $500,000 for body cameras, ACSO spokesperson Art Forgey said. Deputies who do not wear body cameras when they are supposed to can face penalties. There is currently not a set date for the body camera requirement.

Plastic bottles and cartons were placed inside of orange and blue bins for recycling on Southwest 23rd Drive in Gainesville on Wednesday, May 12, 2021.

NEWS

Gainesville City Commissioners vote to end the Pay-As-You-Throw program

By Maya Erwin | May 17, 2021

The Gainesville City Commission decided to remove the Pay-As-You-Throw program, which was created as an incentive for residents to produce less waste by making it more expensive to own a larger trash bin.

METRO | BUSINESS

A temporary shutdown of the largest oil pipeline in the United States causes unnecessary gasoline hoarding in Gainesville

By Phong Huynh | May 17, 2021

In Alachua County, panic buying caused a gas shortage. Though county officials said the fears are unfounded, consumers continued to hoard gasoline and drive up demand.

Jillian Rexroat and son, Jaxson Rexroat, (left) arrange dirt as Matt Rexroat (right) smiles at the two of them at his grandmother-in-law’s grave in the Prairie Creek Conservation Cemetery on Saturday, May 15, 2021. The family was there for Community Planting Day in the meadow area of the cemetery.

METRO

Community Planting Day adds biodiversity to land while beautifying graves

By Sam Schaffer | May 17, 2021

Prairie Creek Conservation Cemetery, one of four conservation burial grounds in the United States, hosted a Community Planting Day in the wide-open meadow area where patches of native wildflowers brighten the land and the sun beats down on dead natural wreaths.

OPINION | COLUMNS

Sexual violence needs to stop

May 17, 2021

Discussions of sexual assault too often turn to victim-blaming (e.g., were they at a party? Were they drinking? What were they wearing?) This must be reframed so the actions and choices of sexual assault perpetrators are under the spotlight.

Marina Escobar chomps during the third round of the 2021 Gators Invitational. / UAA Communications photo by Tim Casey

SPORTS | OTHER SPORTS GOLF

Gators fall short of NCAA Championships and see their season end

By Joseph Henry | May 16, 2021

The Gators’ season was filled with struggles and a triumph but ultimately fell short of their championship bid aspirations.

Kendrick Calilao against Jacksonville University on March 14, 2021. Calilao was the only Gator infielder last seaon with a 1.000 fielding percentage.

SPORTS | BASEBALL

Gators can’t sweep on senior day

By Jesse Richardson | May 16, 2021

The Georgia Bulldogs pitching club finds a way to shut down the No. 9 Florida Gators offense and take the last game of the series.

Attacker Grace Haus races down the field in Florida's 17-3 win over Jacksonville University.

SPORTS | OTHER SPORTS LACROSSE

Gators lacrosse drowns Jacksonville Dolphins

By Karina Wilson | May 16, 2021

Florida redeemed itself by cruising past Jacksonville in a 17-3 dismantling to advance to the quarterfinals.

Florida's Andy Andrade returns a ball against Auburn on February 21. Andrade and the Gators face Illinois Monday with a spot in the national quarterfinals on the line.

SPORTS | OTHER SPORTS TENNIS

Gators take on Illinois in the Sweet Sixteen

By Ryan Zehnder | May 16, 2021

Gators face Illinois in the Sweet Sixteen on Monday at 7 p.m.

UF track and field coach Mike Holloway. The Gators had 10 athletes bring home hardware from the SEC Outdoor Championships.

SPORTS | OTHER SPORTS TRACK

Ten Gators earn medals at SEC Outdoor Championships

By Kaitlyn Wadulack | May 15, 2021

Florida’s men’s and women’s track and field teams finish fourth and sixth in SEC Outdoor Track and Field Championships.

Hannah Adams against Texas A&M on May 8. The Gators fell in the SEC Championship 4-0 to Alabama.

SPORTS | SOFTBALL

There’s no comeback hiding against Alabama in the SEC Championship

By Julianna Reichenbach | May 15, 2021

Following a string of amazing comebacks, the Gators could not muster even a run against rival Alabama, as they walk off the SEC Championship field with the NCAA Tournament up next.

Hunter Barco on the mound against Jacksonville University on March 14. Barco allowed six hits on 98 pitches in Saturday's win over Georgia.

SPORTS | BASEBALL

Florida clinches fifth-straight conference series with dominant Georgia win

By Ryan Haley | May 15, 2021

Hunter Barco rebounded from a rough second inning and the Gators’ bats turned four baseballs into souvenirs Saturday as Florida moved to 12-3 in its previous 15 SEC games.

Attacker Brianna Harris against Mercer. Harris leads the Gators into a second-round matchup with Jacksonville University Sunday.

SPORTS | OTHER SPORTS LACROSSE

Florida lacrosse draws Jacksonville rematch in round two of national championship

By Karina Wilson | May 15, 2021

The sixth-seeded Gators hope to find redemption versus the Jacksonville Dolphins Sunday after a loss two months ago.

Coach Mike Holloway claps as he watches his team.

SPORTS | OTHER SPORTS TRACK

Second day of SEC Outdoor Championship adds more Gators to Saturday’s finals

By Kaitlyn Wadulack | May 14, 2021

Gators look ahead to a good lineup for Saturday finals in SEC Outdoor Championships after a trio of Friday podium finishes.

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