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METRO  |  POLITICS

Marriage in the age of Trump and TV

By Stephan Chamberlin | July 30, 2018

National politics in the U.S. tend to drive people to different ends of the political spectrum. We can’t help but be drawn into the cyclone of outrage. It draws in everyone with a connection to TV or Twitter with a siren song — the talking heads on cable news essentially say, “Don’t worry. Don’t re-examine your position on immigration. Your instincts are right. Instead, get mad at these other guys.” What you may realize is that your associates and loved ones have radically different views. Stick to your position, but know that making a political point isn’t worth a ruined friendship.

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OPINION  |  COLUMNS

Addiction is a symptom of mental illness, not a personality flaw

By Layla Soboh | July 30, 2018

Pop star Demi Lovato’s drug overdose has triggered an ongoing debate over whether addiction is a choice or a disease.

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OPINION  |  COLUMNS

Disability in the 21st century

By Sophie Feinberg | July 30, 2018

On July 26, 1990, the Americans with Disabilities Act was passed. It recently passed its 28th anniversary, which means it’s been almost three decades of the official reshaping of society’s accommodation, perception and admission of disabled people.

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THE AVENUE  |  FOOD

Organic Food and Farming Summit

By Tranelle Maner Avenue Writer | July 27, 2018

Gainesville will become a field of opportunity for garden growers and lovers alike at the second annual Organic Food and Farming Summit from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Friday and from 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Saturday.

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THE AVENUE  |  ART AND THEATER

‘Tune in’ to Umwelt

By Emma Witmer Avenue Editor | July 27, 2018

“Umwelt” is a German word that translates roughly to environment, and it is the namesake of downtown Gainesville’s newest interactive art exhibit.

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THE AVENUE  |  MOVIES AND TV

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

By Tranelle Maner Avenue Writer | July 27, 2018

 

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THE AVENUE  |  FASHION

Splish splash and she’s making some cash

By Emma McAvoy Avenue Writer | July 27, 2018

Rising UF senior Hannah Marjon established and designed for a bikini company called Seven Swim by age 21. As a public relations major, she has always had an eye for making a brand for herself.

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THE AVENUE  |  MUSIC

88rising’s ‘Head in the Clouds’ is ambitious yet uninventive fun

By Gregory Florez Avenue Writer | July 27, 2018

In Chinese, 88 means “double happiness.” This album makes you feel anything but.

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THE AVENUE  |  MOVIES AND TV

Cult classics and craft tacos

By Lindsey Brenemen Avenue Writer | July 27, 2018

Let’s “taco-bout” the new weekly event at High Dive. Costumes are encouraged. Speciality cocktails will be served. Cult movies and craft tacos: the best new way to spend a Wednesday night.

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SPORTS  |  OTHER SPORTS SWIM AND DIVE

Dressel places sixth, incoming freshmen highlight start of 2018 Nationals

By Brendan Farrell | July 25, 2018

The upset of former UF swimmer and favorite Caeleb Dressel in the 100-meter freestyle headlined Wednesday’s action at the 2018 Phillips 66 USA Swimming National Championships.

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SPORTS  |  MEN'S BASKETBALL

Third-wheeling in the Association

By Andrew Huang and Huang Story Short | July 25, 2018

Kevin Love has LeBron James to thank for the three most impactful moments in his career. First, James returned to Cleveland in 2014, offering the All-Star forward an escape route from a woefully uncompetitive Minnesota Timberwolves team. Second, James spearheaded a historic NBA Finals comeback against the vaunted Golden State Warriors, delivering a 2016 championship ring Love’s way.

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SPORTS  |  FOOTBALL

Football offensive position battles

By Chris O'Brien and Mark Stine | July 25, 2018

When fall camp starts on Aug. 3, many of the players on the UF football team will begin duking it out to see who will be in the starting lineup this fall.

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SPORTS

alligatorSports Awards: Best Individual Performance

By Chris O'Brien , Andrew Huang , Brendan Farrell and Alligator Staff report | July 25, 2018

Today, we focus on individual effort.

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METRO

Alachua County’s youth voter registration decreases, Florida’s increases

By Victoria Chin | July 25, 2018

Adler Garfield said he remembers watching the news after the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting in 2012. The 19-year-old hoped it would never happen to his community, but it did Feb. 14.

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NEWS  |  CAMPUS

More football players face violations

By Mark Stine | July 25, 2018

Six UF football players face student conduct violations for an on-campus conflict near the Keys Residential Complex that occurred May 28.

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NEWS  |  CAMPUS

Plaintiffs win early victory in voting lawsuit

By Angela DiMichele | July 25, 2018

Back in 2014, Gainesville City Attorney Nicolle Shalley wanted to know if the Reitz Union was considered a government-owned community center or a convention center for the purposes of early voting.

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METRO

Voter registration increases before primary election

By Jacob Kovach | July 25, 2018

The Alachua County Supervisor of Elections is receiving an increase in voter registrations as the Monday deadline to register to vote in the 2018 primary election approaches.

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METRO  |  CRIMINAL JUSTICE

Man accused of hiding 8 ounces of cocaine

By Devoun Cetoute | July 25, 2018

A man was arrested Tuesday by Gainesville Police after telling his passenger to hide 230 grams of cocaine in her underwear.

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METRO  |  CRIMINAL JUSTICE

Four teens arrested in connection with string of car burglaries

By Devoun Cetoute | July 25, 2018

Four 14-year-olds were arrested after their alleged car burglary spree in northeast Gainesville, Gainesville Police said in a Facebook post.

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NEWS  |  CAMPUS

National Women's Liberation calls for contraceptives in vending machines

By Tranelle Maner | July 25, 2018

Citizens of Gainesville came together last Thursday to bring awareness to the high price and lack of accessibility of the morning after pill, or MAP, on campus.