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OPINION | DARTS LAURELS

Darts & Laurels: Feb. 8, 2019

Feb. 7, 2019

The sun and the heat are finally back where they belong in the Sunshine State, and it’s time to get back to business as usual — days beside the pool. You grab your towel and slide your sunglasses onto your face, making your way down to the pool. You slip into one of the reclining chairs that line the outside of the pool and begin to relax. Thoughts of midterms pushed firmly out of your head, the only thing on your mind is the shoreline that awaits you during Spring Break.

OPINION | LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Letter to the Editor: Impact's dirty little secret

Feb. 7, 2019

So there I was on Saturday afternoon, existing.

Spaghetti Wednesdays are gone. Hare Krishna is responding to numerous student complaints that the iconic Wednesday meal was hard to eat, by changing to an easier pasta meal.

OPINION | COLUMNS

Krishna Lunch is the perfect cure for a bad day

Feb. 7, 2019

The first article I ever published for The Independent Florida Alligator was a comedic piece about where to study around campus. One of the places I suggested going to was Plaza of the Americas, and I stand by this statement. It’s still where I eat and study most weekdays. I spend most of my waking hours on Plaza because Krishna Lunch has become a staple in my diet. No, seriously. I eat it all. the. time. And that’s saying something because I am an extraordinarily finicky eater.

FILE - In this Sunday, May 20, 2018, file photo, 21 Savage arrives at the Billboard Music Awards at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. It was a shock for fans when 21 Savage was taken into custody Sunday, Feb. 3, 2019, by U.S. immigration agents in Georgia. It was an even bigger shock to learn he had been an immigrant in the first place. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP, File)

OPINION | COLUMNS

21 Savage’s detainment is a window into US immigration

Feb. 7, 2019

Anyone who has ever dealt with the U.S. immigration system is likely to label the process long, challenging and sometimes discouraging.

Jeremiah Tattersall, the lead organizer of the Alachua County Labor Coalition, presents the speakers at the first teach-in event held by ACLC at UF.

NEWS | CAMPUS

First Alachua County Labor Coalition teach-in discusses environment, mental health at UF

By Kelly Hayes | Feb. 7, 2019

About 50 people attended, including a mayoral candidate

METRO | CRIMINAL JUSTICE

Man accused of trying to run a man over with horse flees deputies on horseback

By Katherine Wallace-Fernandez | Feb. 7, 2019

His bond is $12,500

Mary Alford speaks Wednesday during a dress rehearsal for TEDxGainesville: Courageous Conversations at the Acrosstown Repertory Theatre. TEDxGainesville will perform at the Cade Museum for Creativity and Innovation on Saturday Feb.  9 at 1 p.m.

NEWS | SFC

TEDxGainesville is coming on Saturday. Here's what they'll talk about.

By Abraham Hunt | Feb. 7, 2019

Shaneequa Cannon wants inspiration to be born from her TEDxGainesville talk on Feb. 9.

Ariana Grande showing off her mistaken Kanji characters.

THE AVENUE | LIFESTYLE

Inked in regret: How to handle a bad tattoo

By Alex Camargo | Feb. 6, 2019

Last week, Ariana Grande posted a picture of her newest body ink. The tattoo was meant to represent her new hit song, “7 rings.” Instead, the Kanji characters on Grande’s palm actually translated to “shichirin,” which means a small barbecue grill.

This year’s performances include shows from Big Freedia and Japanese Breakfast.

THE AVENUE | MUSIC

Changeville

By Vanessa Blankenship | Feb. 6, 2019

Changeville Music and Arts Festival is bringing around 5,000 peoplefrom all aspects of entertainment and the community to promote social change.

THE AVENUE | FOOD

Avenue Eats: Let’s taco-bout it

By Tranelle Maner | Feb. 6, 2019

Everyone loves a good taco Tuesday, but where should you go to engage in this zesty entree?

”Dynasty” was renewed for a third season on Jan. 31. The high-brow drama is a reboot of the popular 80’s soap opera.

THE AVENUE | MOVIES AND TV

Series Review of the Week: Netflix's 'Dynasty'

By Tranelle Maner | Feb. 6, 2019

A show produced by The CW Television Network is getting a new wave of viewers thanks to its Netflix upload, which brought a new audience into an old storyline.

THE AVENUE | MUSIC

Unleash your inner wild cat: Neon Liger’s 11-year anniversary

By Jackie DeFreitas | Feb. 6, 2019

On Saturday, The Wooly will hold the 11-year anniversary of Neon Liger.

The beauty of science was displayed starting Feb. 8, 2019 at the Florida Museum of Natural History.

THE AVENUE | ART AND THEATER

First SciArt showcase at Florida Museum of Natural History

By Sara Han | Feb. 6, 2019

See the Florida Museum of Natural History come alive in a new way at the first SciArt Showcase to open Friday.

SPORTS | FOOTBALL

Gators lock down three four-star recruits on NSD

By Mark Stine | Feb. 6, 2019

Gordon Neale finished the Sea Best Invitational tied for second.

SPORTS | OTHER SPORTS GOLF

Florida men falter in final round, women descend on leaderboard

By Victor Prieto | Feb. 5, 2019

The Gators men’s golf team entered Tuesday leading the field in Jacksonville at the Sea Best Invitational. It finished the day in third place, shooting 9-over par in the final round and stumbling to finish 8-over for the tournament.

UF coach Mike White (pictured) and the Gators men's basketball team fell to Kentucky 65-54 on Saturday.

SPORTS | MEN'S BASKETBALL

Do people really want to see Mike White fired over one bad season?

By Jake Dreilinger | Feb. 5, 2019

The angry mob of Florida fans is all over Twitter as of late, fully equipped with torches and pitchforks. Especially after the men’s basketball team lost to Auburn on Tuesday night.