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OPINION  |  COLUMNS

The Olympics highlight class division in America

Feb. 13, 2018

The Olympics, at its best, pick up the slack of politics, culture, education and everything in between. It does what these areas often fail to do: bring the many into one. It’s the simplicity and honestness of competition that does this. Either you receive a medal or you don’t, and you earn a medal by doing better than the next person. I can only wish the government were this transparent.

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OPINION  |  COLUMNS

Actions will always speak louder than Instagram captions

Feb. 13, 2018

When people say that dating just isn’t the same as it used to be, they’re right.

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OPINION  |  COLUMNS

The Regressive Politics of "The Bachelor"

Feb. 13, 2018

Feminists, as well as fans of generally entertaining television, would like to thank Arie Luyendyk Jr. for two more hours of productivity each week. To be frank, his season makes many previously devoted fans cringe, and many of us just can’t watch “The Bachelor” anymore.

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THE AVENUE  |  MUSIC

Six bands, musicians and producers to battle it out for Okeechobee spot

By Emma Witmer | Feb. 13, 2018

Every year, artists compete in Destination Okeechobee competitions throughout Florida in hopes of earning a spot on the Okeechobee Music and Arts Festival line-up. The first round, which concluded about a month ago, consisted of online voting exclusively. Flipturn, a Gainesville alternative indie group, beat out nearly 3,000 other artists and bands for their spot.

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THE AVENUE  |  MUSIC

Bass-heavy producer Digital Ethos to perform at Simon’s

By Natalie Rao | Feb. 13, 2018

Mind-bending producer Digital Ethos hits Gainesville this Sunday at Simon’s. The show will run from 9 p.m. - 2 a.m., with tickets available via Eventbrite for $12.61 to $17.89.

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THE AVENUE  |  LIFESTYLE

Four ways to keep Galentine’s Day going

By Taylor McLamb | Feb. 13, 2018

The hit NBC show “Parks and Recreation” gave us a lot of memorable gems like “treat yo self,” DJ Rumba and every single one of Ann Perkin’s nicknames but, most importantly, it gave us the most significant holiday of the year, Galentine’s Day.

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THE AVENUE  |  LIFESTYLE

Seven out-of-the-ordinary spots to spend your Valentine’s Day

By Emma Witmer | Feb. 13, 2018

It’s Valentine’s Day and you still don’t know what to do? Gainesville has plenty of ways to impress your valentine with something different than last year. If the standard dinner and a movie isn’t your style, don’t worry — we’ve got you covered. Here are seven nontraditional ways to spend the holiday with that special someone.

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THE AVENUE  |  FOOD

Loosey’s becomes first Gainesville venue to serve vegan ‘Impossible Burger’

By Gabriella Paul | Feb. 13, 2018

It was a Midtown fairytale.

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THE AVENUE  |  FOOD

VegFest returns to Gainesville this weekend

By Taylor McLamb | Feb. 13, 2018

VegFest, a celebration of a healthy, sustainable and compassionate lifestyle, will return due to high demand Saturday at Depot Park.

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METRO

Burrito Brothers has been replaced by a burger, taco and wings restaurant

By Megan Ricker | Feb. 13, 2018

A burger, taco and wings joint moved into the spot Burrito Brothers once occupied — and it will possibly name one of its tacos after the former restaurant’s owner.

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METRO

A Gainesville high schooler will compete nationally to win as much as $250,000

By Sabrina Conza | Feb. 13, 2018

While leaving her UF dual-enrollment class with friends, Sidhika Balachandar got a call. She found out the project she’d been working on for a year was selected as a top 40 finalist for a nationwide science and math competition.

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METRO  |  CRIMINAL JUSTICE

Two dead at Summer Place Apartments after apparent shooting, police say

By Meryl Kornfield | Feb. 13, 2018

Two hours after shooting and killing two people and abducting the office manager at Summer Place Villas on Tuesday, a Gainesville man was taken into custody in another state, Gainesville Police said.

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METRO  |  CRIMINAL JUSTICE

GPD: UF alumnus drives straight toward fire rescue truck

By Robert Lewis | Feb. 13, 2018

A UF alumnus called 911 drunk while driving early Sunday, and an operator told him to pull over, Gainesville Police said.

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SPORTS  |  WOMEN'S BASKETBALL

Despite UF’s women’s basketball team’s current five-game losing streak, coach Cameron Newbauer isn’t deterred

By Justin Ahlum | Feb. 13, 2018

It has been a rough past couple of weeks for Florida’s women’s basketball team.

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SPORTS  |  COLUMNS

Tired of the mind-numbing debate over whether college athletes should be paid or not? Here’s a solution.

By Morgan McMullen | Feb. 12, 2018

College football has a problem.

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METRO

County and city commissions meet, vote on community redevelopment representation

By Amanda Rosa | Feb. 12, 2018

Gainesville and Alachua County commissioners concluded months of debate on the city’s Community Redevelopment Agency with an agreement Monday.

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NEWS  |  CAMPUS

Welcome, UF Class of ‘22

By Elliott Nasby | Feb. 12, 2018

Maddie Schmidt waited anxiously all day until 6 p.m.

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METRO

East Gainesville infrastructure is under renovation. This is what’s happening.

By Lauren Staff | Feb. 12, 2018

The city is spending $19.6 million to rebuild part of East Gainesville.

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NEWS  |  CAMPUS

Nine UF graduate students will work in developing countries this summer

By Kayla Turner | Feb. 12, 2018

Growing up in rural Nepal, where water is the most limited resource, Krishna Bhattarai was inspired to research water efficiency and help others.

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SPORTS  |  MEN'S BASKETBALL

Strong defense sets bar for Gators against South Carolina

By Jake Dreilinger | Feb. 12, 2018

South Carolina guard Frank Booker sprinted toward the basket on a fastbreak opportunity midway through the second half. With no one in his sight, Booker went up for what appeared to be an easy layup, only to have Florida center Kevarrius Hayes come from behind to swat the ball off the backboard and into the hands of guard Jalen Hudson.