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Adam Lizek, a 20-year-old UF computer science junior, uses virtual reality as part of the College of Engineering’s Gator Day display. The college is researching virtual reality applications in education to create smart classrooms, Lizek said.

NEWS | CAMPUS

Students, faculty and alumni lobby in the state capital

By Hannah Phillips | Feb. 19, 2020

Representatives from various UF colleges were in attendance

Chuck Martin, a distinguished professor in UF's Department of Chemistry, recently released his ninth album, "Are You In Love?"

THE AVENUE | LIFESTYLE

Off The Clock

By Nora O'Neill | Feb. 19, 2020

From punching bags to drum sets, here’s how UF professors kick it outside of the classroom

The original Latin nights, created by Marco De Vita, were sold out every single night.

THE AVENUE | NIGHTLIFE

Let's Fiesta!

By Julia Ann Collins | Feb. 19, 2020

How “Latin nights” became established in Gainesville nightlife

Tame Impala's fourth album, "The Slow Rush," ruminates on the passage of time, Parker's disillusionment with his newfound fame and his troubled relationship with his late father.

THE AVENUE | MUSIC

Rate and Review: Tame Impala “The Slow Rush”

By Christopher S. Cann | Feb. 19, 2020

An album of heartfelt pop songs to heal your relationship fissures

John Allan Miller graduated from UF in 2008 and currently writes and performs music in Nashville, TN.

THE AVENUE | MUSIC

Country music artist and UF alumnus John Allan Miller to play at High Dive

By Marlena Carrillo | Feb. 19, 2020

Thursday’s show is part of the singer’s “Bad Day to Be a Beer” tour

NEWS | CAMPUS

Jars of human tongues found under UF professor’s former home

By Samia Lagmis | Feb. 18, 2020

His ex-wife still lives in the house

SPORTS | OTHER SPORTS GOLF

No.10 Florida and Manzalini triumph at Sugar Bowl Intercollegiate

By Christian Berry | Feb. 18, 2020

Plenty of excuses could’ve been made for No. 10 Florida at the Sugar Bowl Intercollegiate, considering heavy rain was a problem all weekend and the team was coming off its worst performance of the season last week.

SPORTS | MEN'S BASKETBALL

Gators stifle Arkansas, earn third win in a row

By Evan Lepak | Feb. 18, 2020

Visibly frustrated, Arkansas coach Eric Musselman had some flattering words for UF forward Keyontae Johnson during the postgame press conference.

NEWS | CAMPUS

UF swarms Jones in halfcourt defense

By Joseph Salvador | Feb. 18, 2020

Whether he went off the dribble, came off a screen, drove to the basket or passed half court, he was met with white jerseys and suffocating defense.

SPORTS | OTHER SPORTS SWIM AND DIVE

Gators break records, snatch medals on day one of SECs

By Ainslie Lee | Feb. 18, 2020

SPORTS | MEN'S BASKETBALL

No. 2 Florida pours it on in the rain against Jacksonville

By Dylan O'Shea | Feb. 18, 2020

The Gators fared better in Jacksonville’s wet conditions than the Dolphins did on Tuesday night.

METRO | POLITICS

SG elections have higher turnout

By Chasity Maynard | Feb. 18, 2020

Tuesday had the second-highest first day attendance in a decade

Candidates Emma Sanchez (left), Zoe Terner (middle) and Nick Meyer (right) deliver their closing remarks at a debate between Inspire and Gator parties‘ liberal arts and sciences candidates on Monday night.

NEWS | CAMPUS STUDENT GOVERNMENT

Inspire and Gator liberal arts college candidates debate campus solutions before election

By Hannah Phillips | Feb. 18, 2020

Among the topics discussed were sexual assault, mental health and financial hardship

NEWS | CAMPUS

OB-GYN speaks to students about being pro-life

By Anna Wilder | Feb. 18, 2020

Ten people attended the discussion

SPORTS | OTHER SPORTS LACROSSE

Gators rise in Inside Lacrosse rankings, earn several weekly awards

By Christian Ortega | Feb. 17, 2020

Following back-to-back wins against top-25 opponents, including this weekend’s upset win over No. 2 Maryland, the Gators rose nine spots to third in the Inside Lacrosse Poll. They also came in at No. 4 in the Intercollegiate Women's Lacrosse Coaches Association poll.

SPORTS | OTHER SPORTS SWIM AND DIVE

Relaxation and dependency key for Gators at SECs

By Ainslie Lee | Feb. 17, 2020

As the Florida Gators’ men’s and women’s swimming and diving teams get ready to compete in the SEC Championships at Auburn, Alabama, Tuesday, the coaches of both squads believe their teams’ success could be found in surprising places.

NEWS | CAMPUS STUDENT GOVERNMENT

Who are the Student Government executive candidates?

By Chasity Maynard | Feb. 16, 2020

You can vote for executives and senators on Feb. 18 and 19

Richard Doan, a 19-year-old business administration and telecommunication sophomore, solemnly pays respects during a vigil honoring the second anniversary of the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School shooting that killed 17. The vigil was held on Plaza of the Americas Friday evening.

NEWS | CAMPUS

‘Their legacy will live on’: Students remember MSD victims

By Meghan McGlone | Feb. 16, 2020

Seventeen white luminaries with the names of the victims of the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School shooting surrounded them, serving as a reminder of the painful second anniversary. March for Our Lives Gainesville hosted a vigil on Plaza of the Americas Friday night to honor the victims.

MSD alum Anisha Saripalli, an 18-year-old biomedical engineering sophomore and the March for Our Lives Gainesville treasurer, writes the name of her friend down on the gun violence victim board. Carmen Schentrup was a Marjory Stoneman Douglas student who died in the shooting just days after she was accepted into UF.

NEWS | CAMPUS

UF students of color sometimes feel overshadowed in views on gun policy

By Samantha Chery | Feb. 16, 2020

Activists want diversity in media coverage

On Saturday night, Planned Parenthood Generation Action and the Women’s Student Association handed out condoms and other forms of protection to those in lines for bars at Midtown.

METRO

Condom Crawl comes to Midtown V-Day weekend

By Ariana Aspuru | Feb. 16, 2020

Two UF organizations gathered to distribute condoms around Midtown

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