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OPINION | COLUMNS

So you want to get more funding for the DRC and the CWC?

By Zachariah Chou | Apr. 5, 2018

I was quite disappointed to see the feature Friday article from last week detail the blight of insufficient funding for the Disability Resource Center on campus. The article made reference to the decision by the local fee committee not to increase funding for the DRC back in October, which brought back a lot of bad memories, as it was that very same meeting in which the committee turned down an opportunity to increase funding to the Counseling & Wellness Center.

OPINION | COLUMNS

Why did digital downloading die?

Apr. 5, 2018

A recently released Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) report revealed physical music sales surpassed digital downloads in 2017 for the first time since 2011. The difference is only 2 percent, but it is still significant. It is an indicator of the two factors that killed digital downloading: the rise of vinyl and the dominance of streaming.

A student carries a clear backpack outside of Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Fla., Monday, April 2, 2018. The bags are one of a number of security measures the school district has enacted as a result of the Feb. 14 shooting at the school that killed 17.

METRO | K-12 EDUCATION

High school students voice concerns with school safety

By Elliott Nasby | Apr. 5, 2018

Brandon Shavers knows what loss feels like after his friend took her life a year ago.

People march on Plaza of the Americas during Take Back The Night.

NEWS | CAMPUS

About 200 people marched in Gainesville to bring awareness to sexual violence

By Jessica Curbelo | Apr. 5, 2018

This wasn’t supposed to be Mariam Mohamed’s first rally against sexual violence.

Senior defender Aniya Flanagan forced three turnovers in Florida's win against Temple on Wednesday.

SPORTS | OTHER SPORTS LACROSSE

Florida blows past Temple behind top defensive performance of 2018

By Tyler Nettuno | Apr. 5, 2018

Florida’s lacrosse team seems to be making the most of its Big East schedule.

Nicole DeWitt bats during UF's 2-1 win against UNF on April 1, 2015, at Katie Seashole Pressly Stadium.

SPORTS | SOFTBALL

Gators offense shut out by Knights in 1-0 loss on Wednesday

By Mark Stine | Apr. 5, 2018

With a runner on second, UCF catcher Cassady Brewer swung at the first pitch she saw.

SPORTS | GYMNASTICS

Gators gymnastics practices through Easter to prepare for NCAA Regionals

By Alana Gomez | Apr. 5, 2018

The atmosphere in Florida’s practice gym on Wednesday was as normal as any other day this spring.

Tight end C'yontai Lewis caught seven passes for 42 yards and a touchdown last season for the Gators.

SPORTS | FOOTBALL

Scott happy with progression of Lewis and Stephens, wants to see more from Gamble

By Jake Dreilinger | Apr. 5, 2018

Florida tight ends coach Larry Scott hasn’t been pleased with his unit so far this spring.

Third baseman Jonathan India went 2 for 5 with four RBIs in UF's 6-1 victory over Texas at the College World Series Tuesday. He gave the Gators a five-run lead with a three-run homer in the sixth inning.

SPORTS | BASEBALL

Notebook: Horvath a popular guy, India maintains hitting streak, Gators in MLB

By Justin Ahlum | Apr. 5, 2018

Horvath continuing breakout season

UF head coach Dan Mullen shared his team weapons policy at UF Media Day on Thursday. "I have a no-weapons policy, but it’s not like you’re not allowed to have a gun," he said.

SPORTS | COLUMNS

What the hell does “Herky-Jerky” mean?

By Jake Dreilinger | Apr. 5, 2018

I’ve heard my fair share of what I like to call “coach speak” over the past couple of years covering UF sports.

METRO | CRIMINAL JUSTICE

GPD arrests man after he fled a traffic stop a week ago

By Robert Lewis | Apr. 4, 2018

An Archer man was arrested Tuesday, a week after he drove away from a traffic stop and told officers he used a razor blade to cut crack cocaine, Gainesville Police said.

METRO

Sen. Keith Perry tells UF students he’ll work to add on-campus early voting polls

By Romy Ellenbogen | Apr. 4, 2018

State Sen. Keith Perry (District 8, Republican) said he will make it his job to bring early voting locations to colleges and universities as he and other local politicians debated how to get college students to vote early.

Harlan Gough, 28, used nets to catch rare species of butterflies in the savannas of Mozambique. The a fourth-year UF biology doctoral student, along with other UF researchers, will be featured on an episode of PBS' 'Nature' series.

NEWS | CAMPUS

UF researchers appear on PBS’ ‘Nature’ series

By Taylor Girtman | Apr. 4, 2018

In the African savannas among lions and elephants, UF researchers studied a smaller, more familiar subject — butterflies.

Center fielder Nick Horvath hit a three-run homer during Florida's win over FGCU Tuesday night.

SPORTS | BASEBALL

Florida rolls past FGCU behind unlikely contributors

By Morgan McMullen | Apr. 4, 2018

After sweeping No. 8 Vanderbilt at home on Sunday, the No. 1 Gators (26-5, 7-2 SEC) stayed at McKethan Stadium to face off against Florida Gulf Coast on Tuesday. Florida — coming off a 26-run outburst against the Commodores over the three-game series — continued its dominant ways en route to an 8-4 win over the Eagles (22-6).

Senior Shayna Pirreca and her sister, Sydney, led UF to victory over Colorado in the second round of the NCAA Tournament on Sunday with a combined seven goals.

SPORTS | OTHER SPORTS LACROSSE

After blowout victory over Connecticut, Florida ready to face Temple

By Tyler Nettuno | Apr. 4, 2018

Senior attacker Shayna Pirreca described the Florida lacrosse team’s victory over Connecticut on Saturday as a chance for a “fresh start.” If the 21-8 dismantling of the Huskies was an indication of how focused the Gators are heading into their final six games, then the Big East has been warned.

Loyola-Chicago's team chaplain, Sister Jean Dolores-Schmidt, garnered a large national following during the NCAA Tournament.

SPORTS | MEN'S BASKETBALL

Quit complaining about Sister Jean

By Morgan McMullen | Apr. 3, 2018

Our sports editor, Dylan Dixon, has spent the past week trying to convince me of the most ludicrous, most asinine thought he has ever had. He believes that Loyola-Chicago’s team chaplain, Sister Jean Dolores-Schmidt, is not worth any of the coverage she received.

Running back Adaius Lemons broke off several long runs in Florida's scrimmage on Friday.

SPORTS | FOOTBALL

Mullen reflects on Friday's ‘herky-jerky’ scrimmage

By Benjamin Brandt | Apr. 3, 2018

Dan Mullen takes delight in the details.

Kelly Barnhill has gained an appreciation for other cultures through traveling for softball tournaments.

SPORTS | FEATURES

FROM GEORGIA TO JAPAN: Kelly Barnhill is pursuing gems beyond the softball diamond

By Mari Faiello | Apr. 3, 2018

It’s a quiet morning in the summer of 2016 as Kelly Barnhill walks the streets of Takasaki, Japan.

NEWS | CAMPUS STUDENT GOVERNMENT

Student senators announce effort to expand free printing across UF campus

By Christina Morales | Apr. 3, 2018

Student Government senators laid out their plans to expand free printing and support UF’s Disability Resource Center at a Student Senate meeting Tuesday night.

METRO | CRIMINAL JUSTICE

GPD: 10 shots fired in apartment complex, no fatalities

By Robert Lewis | Apr. 3, 2018

Gainesville Police are investigating an attempted homicide between a boyfriend and girlfriend that took place on Sunday.

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