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OPINION | COLUMNS

Trump’s infrastructure plan inadequately addresses America’s situation

Mar. 1, 2018

President Donald Trump recently revealed his plan to improve America’s infrastructure. I believe the plan falls short when it comes to solving problems. Infrastructure can be defined as anything from bridges to electrical grids, but I'll focus on three sectors in desperate need of reform: roads, dams and water systems.

OPINION | COLUMNS

Does Trump’s cabinet represent America or just people who are like him?

Mar. 1, 2018

Representation matters. It's almost always clear if an organization is hiring enough people of color or isn’t helping them ascend to leadership roles.

Amanda Lorenz scorched another home run on Thursday against Alabama.

SPORTS | SOFTBALL

Homer-heavy routs propel Gators softball to spotless Day 1 of California tourney

By Mari Faiello | Mar. 1, 2018

There’s a lot you can do in 15 seconds.

Senior Peggy Porter clinched the match for UF in the first round of the NCAA Tournament. The Gators will move on to face rival Florida State.

SPORTS | OTHER SPORTS TENNIS

Women’s tennis wins third straight meet after defeating Ole Miss

By River Wells | Mar. 1, 2018

Peggy Porter had been here before.

This image released by Universal Pictures shows Daniel Kaluuya in a scene from, "Get Out." (Universal Pictures via AP)

NEWS | CAMPUS

Students talk race relations, host interactive ‘Get Out’ film

By Anais Roache | Mar. 1, 2018

Courtney Matthews gave “Get Out” audience members small Ziploc bags containing a plastic spoon, cotton ball and bingo card outside the Reitz Union Auditorium on Wednesday night.

OPINION | DARTS LAURELS

Darts & Laurels: March 1, 2018

Mar. 1, 2018

It’s finally Spring Break. After spending the last two weeks cooped up in Library West, you come to find you’ve forgotten what it feels like to breathe in fresh air or to feel sunlight on your skin. Needless to say, you have been in desperate need of some rest and relaxation, far away from UF’s campus.

OPINION | COLUMNS

Celebrities’ opinions make or break marketing

Mar. 1, 2018

“So does anyone else not open Snapchat anymore? Or is it just me... ugh this is so sad.”

UF catcher Janell Wheaton was part of a controversial call in the fourth inning that allowed UCLA to card five runs in the frame.

SPORTS | SOFTBALL

Home Away From Home: UF’s softball team begins Judi Garman Classic in California

By Mari Faiello | Feb. 28, 2018

Gators catcher Janell Wheaton is stoked.

Guard Jalen Hudson scored a game-high 27 points in Florida's 73-52 win against Alabama Tuesday night.

SPORTS | MEN'S BASKETBALL

Hudson performance against Alabama a good sign for Gators before Kentucky

By Jake Dreilinger | Feb. 28, 2018

It didn’t take much to get Florida guard Jalen Hudson going on Tuesday.

After starting off the season with a 5-4 record, coach Roland Thorqvist said the conference schedule ahead doesn't get any easier. “This is the most balanced I've seen (the SEC) in my 17 years at Florida," he said.

SPORTS | OTHER SPORTS TENNIS

Women’s tennis to begin SEC run on the road in Mississippi

By River Wells | Feb. 28, 2018

With a 5-4 record, three true freshmen and the pressure of defending their NCAA championship from last season, the Gators women’s tennis team still has a lot to prove.

Lebron James didn't mince words on his feelings about paying college athletes. “I don’t know if there’s any fixing the NCAA,” he said.

SPORTS | COLUMNS

LeBron James was right. The NCAA needs to allow college athletes to get paid

By Skyler Lebron | Feb. 28, 2018

Call me a LeBron James fanboy, and you’d be one thing.

The orange and blue sign on the Plaza of the Americas reads "Krishna Lunch Lane."

NEWS | CAMPUS

Have you noticed the Krishna Lunch Lane street sign on campus?

By Amanda Rosa | Feb. 28, 2018

An orange and blue sign on the Plaza of the Americas is a quiet reminder of the Hare Krishnas’ legacy at UF.

From left: Katie Sloan, 20 and Cheyenne Heflin, 19, share their childhood cancer stories and answer questions from moderator, UF Health clinical social worker Jennifer St. Clair, 37.

NEWS | CAMPUS

Those affected by childhood bone cancer speak on their experiences

By Christi-Anne Weatherly | Feb. 28, 2018

Cheyenne Heflin has been getting stares since she was 14 and had her right leg amputated because of Osteosarcoma, a rare bone cancer.

Junior Sydney Pirreca scored three goals and added an assist Wednesday night against Jacksonville.

SPORTS | OTHER SPORTS LACROSSE

Florida’s hot start leads to smothering of Jacksonville in blowout victory

By Tyler Nettuno | Feb. 28, 2018

“Goal, Florida!”

Forward Haley Lorenzen played her final game as a Gator Wednesday with 14 points against Ole Miss.

SPORTS | WOMEN'S BASKETBALL

Florida’s woeful 2017-18 campaign comes to a close in first round of SEC Tourney

By Justin Ahlum | Feb. 28, 2018

With six seconds remaining in the first round of the SEC Tournament, Florida knew its time was up.

Senior JJ Schwarz was honored on Sunday after an excellent (and ongoing) campaign at UF.

SPORTS | BASEBALL

Homer-heavy fifth inning powers UF past North Florida

By Ethan Bauer | Feb. 28, 2018

Ping.

A Dick's Sporting Goods store is seen in Arlington Heights, Ill., Wednesday, Feb. 28, 2018. Dick's Sporting Goods announced Wednesday that it will immediately end sales of assault-style rifles and high capacity magazines at all of its stores and ban the sale of all guns to anyone under 21. Dick's had cut off sales of assault-style weapons at Dick's stores following the Sandy Hook school shooting. But Dick's owns dozens of its Field & Stream stores, where there has been no such ban in place. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

METRO

Dick’s Sporting Goods pulls assault rifles from stores

By Amanda Rosa | Feb. 28, 2018

As Gynell Walker shopped for Nike polo shirts in the Butler Plaza Dick’s Sporting Goods, she was unaware of the hunting rifles and shotguns in the back of the store.