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OPINION | COLUMNS

Your purpose in life will constantly change, summarizing it isn't easy

Nov. 2, 2017

I am supposed to write about my purpose. That is an odd task, at least in my opinion, to reduce my purpose to one or two single-spaced pages. This implies a multitude of things: one, that I do have a purpose and, two, my purpose is applicable to the exact program and exact situation so I could sum it all up in one or two single-spaced pages.

OPINION | COLUMNS

UF to Greek women: Don’t get assaulted

Nov. 2, 2017

"In that situation, I did everything right.”

OPINION | LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Regarding the CWC and Student Body President Smith Meyers

Nov. 2, 2017

I’d like to begin by applauding recent efforts to secure permanent funding for eight counselors to be added to the Counseling & Wellness Center. This truly is a fantastic stride in acquiring necessary mental health resources for our Student Body. However, this stride was clouded by a terrible misjudgment by Student Body President Smith Meyers.

UF's Alfredo Perez advanced in singles play at the National Fall Championships in Indian Wells, California, with a win over Nicolas Moreno de Alboran of UC Santa Barbara on Wednesday afternoon.

SPORTS | OTHER SPORTS TENNIS

Alfredo Perez lone Gator to advance in singles at National Fall Championships

By Mari Faiello | Nov. 1, 2017

Tied at 8-all deep into the second set, junior Alfredo Perez knew that a lot was on the line going into the final points of his first-round match.

NEWS | CAMPUS STUDENT GOVERNMENT

Carly Fiorina talks about ambition, leadership at Accent event

By Camille Respess | Nov. 1, 2017

After graduating from Stanford University with a degree in medieval history studies and a short stint in law school, Carly Fiorina was unsure of what she wanted to do with her life.

Students line up to write quotes about diversity and immigration that were later hung above the UF Chispas table and tent. After writing a quote, students took a photo and were given a free Hyppo ice pop.

NEWS | CAMPUS

Students celebrate immigrant backgrounds

By Christina Morales | Nov. 1, 2017

To honor the lives of immigrants and their families, the Student Government Multicultural Affairs Cabinet and UF Chispas celebrated “I Am An Immigrant” day Wednesday.

NEWS | CAMPUS

Catholic Gators hosts first All Saints’ Day mass on the grass

By Anna Cappelli | Nov. 1, 2017

About 250 students joined together to sing “Whom Shall I Fear?” at the first Catholic Gators Mass on the Grass for All Saints’ Day.

METRO | CRIMINAL JUSTICE

GPD: Men detained for pointing gun at man

By David Hoffman | Nov. 1, 2017

A small group of men were detained by police Tuesday after two allegedly threatened and struck another man in the chest with a shotgun near Southwest 13th Street.

METRO

Student apartment complex to open on Southwest 13th Street

By Jessica Giles | Nov. 1, 2017

Yet another multi-story student housing complex will be joining the fabric of Gainesville at the end of July.

METRO

The Swamp Restaurant hosts ‘Stranger Things’ party

By Amanda Rosa | Nov. 1, 2017

The Swamp Restaurant celebrated Halloween with Eggo Waffle shots, flickering Christmas lights and a photo booth.

Jose Audon Marquez, who died in April 2016, smiles with his wife. Meriza Candia, vice president of the Mexican American Student Association, put out the photo for the Day of the Dead, a religious holiday.

NEWS | CAMPUS

Mexican students celebrate, honor loved ones for annual holiday

By Cohron | Nov. 1, 2017

Atop a makeshift altar with rosaries, photographs and cookies, Meriza Candia placed a photograph of her great grandfather José Audon Marquez, who died last year.

White said he’s going to play everyone in the exhibition game against Jacksonville, hoping to use this opportunity to evaluate how well certain players mesh with each other and how they handle different scenarios. “There are still decisions to be made on how much different stuff we try out offensively and defensively,” White said. “I’m sure a lot of folks will play.”

SPORTS | MEN'S BASKETBALL

Gators trying to shed inexperience in exhibition game against Jacksonville

By Jake Dreilinger | Nov. 1, 2017

One year after making it to the Elite Eight, Gators coach Mike White isn’t convinced his new team deserves a No. 8 ranking in the AP preseason poll.

UF running back Malik Davis is out for the rest of the season due to a knee injury he suffered during Florida's 42-7 loss to Georgia on Saturday.

SPORTS | FOOTBALL

Response to injuries will be key for Florida against Mizzou

By Ethan Bauer | Nov. 1, 2017

Malik Davis watched Georgia complete its beatdown of his team while propped up on crutches and wearing a large, black brace. He stood as an emblem of Florida’s season so far.

In just his second season, UF men's basketball coach Mike White elevated a team that made the NIT tournament a year prior into one of the country’s top contenders.

SPORTS | COLUMNS

Column: With Mike White’s mentality, No. 8 Gators are bound to be better in 2017-18

By Matt Brannon | Nov. 1, 2017

The other day, someone I know and respect made a solid argument that the No. 8 Gators’ men’s basketball team wouldn’t live up to expectations in 2017-18. This particular critic of Florida basketball said the Gators have lost too many quality players and haven’t added enough replacements to reach the Elite Eight for the second year in a row.

Rhamat Alhassan had nine kills and seven blocks in Florida's 3-0 win against Kentucky on Wednesday in Lexington.

SPORTS | VOLLEYBALL

Gators land their punches, reap revenge on Kentucky

By Justin Ahlum | Nov. 1, 2017

Rhamat Alhassan would not be stopped.

UF interim coach Randy Shannon has already started making some changes, including re-opening Florida’s quarterback competition. He gave both redshirt freshman Feleipe Franks and graduate transfer Malik Zaire first-team reps during practice on Tuesday. Shannon and offensive coordinator Doug Nussmeier will meet and likely name a starter by Thursday, Shannon said.

SPORTS | FOOTBALL

Shannon's first shakeup: Putting Zaire back in QB race

By IAN COHEN | Oct. 31, 2017

On Tuesday, as Florida football players stretched and jogged on the practice field, an unusual noise came blasting from the loudspeakers: a Tom Petty song.

UF head coach Mike White looks on during Florida's 72-62 loss to Vanderbilt in the Southeastern Conference Tournament on March 10, 2017, in Nashville, Tennessee.

SPORTS | COLUMNS

Column: Don’t expect another Elite Eight from Gators men’s basketball team this season

By Dylan Dixon | Oct. 31, 2017

Florida men’s basketball coach Mike White is a realist.

UF midfielder Lais Araujo dribbles the ball during Florida's 2-1 win against Syracuse on Aug. 27 at Donald R. Dizney Stadium.

SPORTS | SOCCER

Gators soccer team advances in SEC Tournament after win vs. Auburn

By Mark Stine | Oct. 31, 2017

Shortly after she entered the game, Lais Araujo jetted toward the Florida sideline. The junior midfielder hugged her teammates in celebration after converting her first free kick of the season in the 31st minute of UF's match against Auburn on Tuesday.

UF libero Caroline Knop serves the ball during Florida's 3-0 win against Florida A&M on Friday at the O'Connell Center.

SPORTS | VOLLEYBALL

Gators volleyball team wants to ‘throw punches’ early and often in rematch with Kentucky

By Andrew Huang | Oct. 31, 2017

Florida’s volleyball players usually say they take things one match at a time because their only focus is the next opponent.

Anna Danilina returns a backhand during Florida's 4-2 win against Oklahoma State on Feb. 18, 2017, at the Ring Tennis Complex.

SPORTS | OTHER SPORTS TENNIS

Seven Gators competing in California for National Fall Championships

By Mari Faiello | Oct. 31, 2017

Not much is different about Florida’s biggest fall tournament compared to year’s past. Except the fact that it’s roughly 2,300 miles away, being played outdoors instead of indoors and three more players will be representing the Gators than last year’s group.

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