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OPINION | COLUMNS

It’s OK if you’re not ready to get married in your early 20s

Nov. 7, 2017

I don’t know if it’s because the holidays are coming up, or if there’s something in the air, but a large portion of my friends have recently gotten engaged. Don’t get me wrong, I think it’s fantastic. Really. I am so happy they found and picked the person they want to be with for the rest of their lives. But at the same time, it has left a lot of my single friends feeling like they don’t have their lives together.

OPINION | COLUMNS

Diversity for the sake of diversity has hit a damaging extreme in the U.S.

Nov. 7, 2017

Last week I was applying to an internship at a well-known financial institution when I came across a bizarre portion of the application. Titled “self-identification,” I was asked a series of questions that you’d typically expect on a job application. There was nothing abnormal about the self-identification section until I reached the very bottom of the page where, in my opinion, I was asked an extremely invasive and inappropriate question: “Please indicate your sexual orientation.”

OPINION | EDITORIALS

For once, FSU is a role model

Nov. 7, 2017

Florida State University President John Thrasher announced Monday he’s indefinitly suspending all fraternities and sororities at FSU, effective immediately. This follows a slew of appalling incidents within the school’s Greek community, most notably the death of Pi Kappa Phi fraternity pledge Andrew Coffey who was found unresponsive after attending a party.

THE AVENUE | LIFESTYLE

Over Easy Creative to host Sunday Side Up Block Party

By Natalie Rao | Nov. 7, 2017

Although the holidays are nearly upon us, it’s always the right time for a good block party in Florida.

THE AVENUE | MUSIC

Retrolux to host EP release concert at The Atlantic

By Taylor McLamb | Nov. 7, 2017

Electronic indie band Retrolux will release their highly anticipated second extended play titled “Optics,” and perform alongside special guests DVWEZ and King Complex at The Atlantic this Thursday.

THE AVENUE | ART AND THEATER

Review: The Florida Players present ‘Raised In Captivity’

By Emma McAvoy | Nov. 7, 2017

On Oct. 27 I had the pleasure of attending the Florida Players’ production of “Raised In Captivity” at the Phillips Performing Arts Center.

THE AVENUE | MUSIC

Holey Miss Moley to perform at First Magnitude on Friday

By Gabriella Paul | Nov. 7, 2017

The funk-flavored, rock/soul group Holey Miss Moley will have its first appearance at First Magnitude Brewing Company on Nov. 10 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. for $5 per person at the door.

THE AVENUE | ART AND THEATER

Annual Downtown Festival and Art Show to hit Gainesville

By Emma Witmer | Nov. 7, 2017

The 36th Annual Downtown Festival and Art Show returns this weekend to take over Gainesville.

THE AVENUE | MUSIC

Soul legend Charles Bradley to be honored at High Dive

By Isabelle Resnick | Nov. 7, 2017

On Sept. 23, soul musician Charles Bradley died of complications from stomach and liver cancer. He was 68 years old.

METRO

City sued over weapons ban ahead of Richard Spencer event

By David Hoffman | Nov. 7, 2017

The City of Gainesville is now facing a lawsuit over its ban on weapons, including tasers, knives and mace, during white supremacist Richard Spencer’s appearance at UF.

METRO

Police agencies collect food for needy families

By Davio Rodriguez | Nov. 7, 2017

Local law enforcement is collecting non-perishable food during the start of November until next Monday.

NEWS | CAMPUS

At Freedom Week event, students debate police brutality

By Robert Lewis | Nov. 7, 2017

Tyjah Eady debated with members of Young Americans for Freedom on the first day of the club’s annual Freedom Week.

Graffiti art touching on the topic of mental health adorns the walls of Norman Tunnel.

NEWS | CAMPUS

Students use chalk, spray paint to protest campus issues

By Jimena Tavel | Nov. 7, 2017

When she left the psychiatric ward for the second time this year, Sophia Ahmed was scared.

Interim coach Randy Shannon announced on Monday that graduate transfer Malik Zaire will start under center for the Gators once again this Saturday when UF travels to Columbia to take on the Gamecocks.

SPORTS | FOOTBALL

Notebook: Zaire to start against Gamecocks on Saturday

By Dylan Dixon | Nov. 6, 2017

Randy Shannon may not have gotten the offensive output he wanted in his first game as Florida’s interim head coach, but that hasn’t affected his plan at quarterback heading into this weekend’s matchup with South Carolina.

There was no “we just didn’t execute,” from sophomore linebacker David Reese. Instead, as coach Randy Shannon pointed out on Monday, he called out his teammates. “It’s sometimes disappointing when everybody doesn’t want to come together and just play for each other,” Reese said.

SPORTS | COLUMNS

Column: David Reese called out his teammates after a loss. The Gators could use more of that honesty and accountability.

By Ethan Bauer | Nov. 6, 2017

Something unusual happened on Saturday after Florida’s train-derailment of a loss in Missouri. For one of the first times I can recall this season, a Florida player looked at the atrocity that is this team right now and was — gasp — honest.

With just five days until their season opener, Florida’s new women’s basketball coach Cameron Newbauer said the Gators are focusing on putting themselves first and getting better each day.

SPORTS | WOMEN'S BASKETBALL

Gators women’s basketball team heads into 2017-18 with a few new faces

By Justin Ahlum | Nov. 6, 2017

Cameron Newbauer sat courtside, decked out in Gators gear, as he watched his team warm up. With just five days until their season opener, Florida’s new women’s basketball coach said the Gators are focusing on putting themselves first and getting better each day.

NEWS | CAMPUS

FSU suspends Greek life after a student dies, UF to continue fighting binge drinking

By Jimena Tavel | Nov. 6, 2017

Florida State University suspended all of its fraternities and sororities Monday after a student died at an off-campus party and, in a separate incident, another student was arrested on drug-related charges.

The Gators are going up against Washington tonight at 11 p.m. and will face Portland at 9 p.m. on Sunday.

SPORTS | SOCCER

Gators soccer secures No. 3 seed in NCAA Tournament

By Mark Stine | Nov. 6, 2017

There was a small eruption inside the Lemerand Athletic Center on Monday afternoon, as Florida’s soccer team learned its fate for the NCAA Tournament.

Florida head coach Randy Shannon argues a call with a referee during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Missouri Saturday, Nov. 4, 2017, in Columbia, Mo. Missouri won the game 45-16. (AP Photo/L.G. Patterson)

SPORTS | FOOTBALL

Collapse in Columbia: Gators continue four-game skid

By Matt Brannon | Nov. 5, 2017

One week after the firing of their coach and a demoralizing defeat against No. 1 Georgia, Florida fans waited to see how the Gators would respond. On Saturday against Missouri, UF’s response was so heinous that interim coach Randy Shannon condemned it like a school-wide scandal.

Central Florida head coach Scott Frost watches from the sideline against SMU during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 4, 2017, in Dallas. (AP Photo/Mike Stone)

SPORTS | COLUMNS

Column: If Gators don't finish strong, they risk scaring off potential coaching candidates

By Skyler Lebron | Nov. 5, 2017

After Missouri’s 45-16 beatdown of the Gators, there’s a lot of blame to go around on both sides of the ball.

El Caimán