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The Cade Museum for Creativity & Innovation opened to the public Saturday, May 19. The museum encourages learners of all ages to think like an inventor, meet an inventor, and be an inventor. It is located at 811 South Main Street, next to Depot Park.

METRO

New interactive art exhibit to open this weekend

By Lakshmi Gomez | Jan. 9, 2019

Thousands of geometric pieces will be used to create one sculpture.

Jennifer Reid, 31, of Gainesville, announced on Jan. 5 that she will run for mayor against incumbent Mayor Lauren Poe and Jenn Powell. Courtesy to The Alligator.

METRO

The Gainesville mayoral race gains a new candidate

By Karina Elwood | Jan. 9, 2019

Jennifer Reid will be the third candidate running.

A Florida Forest Service Forest Ranger lighting a prescribed burn with a drip torch on Newnans Lake State Forest winter of 2018. Courtesy to The Alligator

METRO

Part of Newnans Lake State Forest receives prescribed burn

By Katherine Wallace-Fernandez | Jan. 9, 2019

Two hundred acres were burned to reduce the effects of wildfires.

Valery Jean-Bart, a 41-year-old UF alumnus, is all smiles as he poses in front of one of his three locations of Val’s Cheesecakes in Texas. Courtesy to The Alligator

METRO

UF alumnus opens cheesecake business to honor late mother

By Tien Le | Jan. 9, 2019

The cheesecakes were featured on the Uber Eats series “Unpacked.”

Gainesville Police Department currently has 22 vacancies for officers as contract negotiations for officers on the force are underway. The city and police union are meeting today, and salaries and benefits are on the table.

METRO | CRIMINAL JUSTICE

GPD SWAT team to resume in March

By Katherine Wallace-Fernandez | Jan. 8, 2019

The team was deactivated about two months ago

METRO | CRIMINAL JUSTICE

UF student accused of drunk driving, breaking a light pole

By Katherine Wallace-Fernandez | Jan. 8, 2019

Police said he crashed into and broke a light pole.

Harry Jones, a 61-year-old formerly incarcerated Alachua County resident, registers to vote Tuesday, Jan. 8, 2019, at the Alachua County Supervisor of Elections office. Jones, who has been out of prison for 13 years, had his right to vote restored after Amendment 4 passed in the 2018 midterm election. Tuesday was the first day Amendment 4 was put into effect. About 50 people registered to vote in Alachua County, said TJ Pyche, the elections office spokesperson.

METRO

Voting rights restored for felons in Alachua County

By Karina Elwood | Jan. 8, 2019

About 50 people registered to vote at the Alachua County Elections office.

Washington Wizards guard Bradley Beal is averaging 27 points per game with 5.8 rebounds per game and 5.8 assists per game since John Wall went down with a heel injury on Dec. 26.

SPORTS | MEN'S BASKETBALL

Gators in the NBA: Jersey swaps, retirements and breakups

By Victor Prieto | Jan. 8, 2019

It was an exciting week for former Gators in the NBA with many holding multiple headlines throughout.

SPORTS | COLUMNS

Clemson and Alabama have collectively ruined college football

By Mark Stine | Jan. 8, 2019

The original premise of this article was going to be “Why Nick Saban ruined college football,” because, full disclosure, I expected Alabama to win Monday night.

Gators guard Kiara Smith led the team in scoring during UF's 64-56 loss to Auburn on Sunday. She scored 15 points against the Tigers and went 3-of-6 from beyond the arc.

SPORTS | WOMEN'S BASKETBALL

Where can UF turn when its leading scorers are playing inconsistently?

By Sam Campisano Sports Writer | Jan. 8, 2019

Sunday’s 64-56 loss at the hands of Auburn raises an interesting question about the Florida Gators women’s basketball team: Who can the team turn to when its two leading scorers, Funda Nakkasoglu and Delicia Washington, aren’t at the top of their games?

Florida is coming off a last second loss to South Carolina on Saturday where it lead for the majority of the game. "Sometimes you feel like ... you feel like you're dragging these guys a little bit," White said.

SPORTS | MEN'S BASKETBALL

White demanding more toughness as Gators travel to Arkansas

By Alanis Thames | Jan. 8, 2019

No one was more disappointed in Florida’s recent loss to South Carolina than coach Mike White.

THE AVENUE | FASHION

Florida Vintage Market

By Vanessa Blankenship | Jan. 8, 2019

New Vintage Market makes its Gainesville debut at The High Dive this Saturday

The event this Friday will feature Florida-based artists and run until 1:45 a.m.

THE AVENUE | MUSIC

Road to III Points: Gainesville

By Jackie DeFreitas | Jan. 8, 2019

The popular Miami music festival gives Gainesville a sneak peak Friday

Netflix's new series "YOU" asks: What do you do when the nice guy is actually a psycho?

THE AVENUE | MOVIES AND TV

Series review of the week: Netflix’s ‘YOU’

By Tranelle Maner | Jan. 8, 2019

This new psychological dramatic thriller begs the question, “What would you do for love?” as our seemingly meek main character Joe goes to extreme and deadly lengths to be with the woman he loves.

THE AVENUE | ART AND THEATER

Come and listen, spoken word event at the Harn

By Jackie DeFreitas | Jan. 8, 2019

The 50th anniversary of African-American Studies and the life of Martin Luther King Jr. will be celebrated through poetry on Thursday night.

“Yappie,” a series about young Asian professionals and their exploration of social and racial issues, will be screened at FilmFest and three cast members, Philip Wang, Jennifer Le and Jessica Lin, will be in attendance.

THE AVENUE | MOVIES AND TV

Asian American Student Union’s First Film Festival

By Sara Han | Jan. 8, 2019

The AASU will host Wong Fu Productions and screen student films in the Reitz Union this weekend.

During the first week of spring semester, Student Recreation center is overflowing with students determined to keep their New Year's resolutions.

THE AVENUE | LIFESTYLE

New Year's Resolutions at UF

By Emma McAvoy | Jan. 8, 2019

The start of Spring semester brings the possibility of change to Gainesville.

NEWS | CAMPUS

Two UF alumni made an app to help students invest

By Ana Escalante | Jan. 8, 2019

The mobile app will be available on iOS and Android.

Juan Griego stands next to the 3D metal printer with a model he printed of race car driver Dale Earnhardt, one of the first pieces made by the new printer. The replica is based off a miniature he used for an art project. Kelly Hayes / Alligator Staff

NEWS | CAMPUS

Students can 3D print metal at Infinity Hall

By Kelly Hayes | Jan. 8, 2019

The device is one of a couple hundred installed across the world.

OPINION | COLUMNS

Let’s give animation the love it deserves

Jan. 8, 2019

When I was younger, animated movies were all the rage. I’m sure many people my age can relate. Disney’s animated classics played on repeat in my household, and I would beg my parents to take me to the movies every time a new animated flick hit the big screen. As I’ve gotten older, I’ve noticed that animated films are often placed on the back burner. Advertising for these films is less apparent; their box office numbers often dwindle and my interest in seeing them has waned.

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