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China can’t understand the US ‘white left’

Former President Barack Obama had high praise for many of the traditional adversaries of the U.S. during his eight years in office. From Cuba to Iran, Obama tried to mend past differences and bring former enemies to the negotiating table through generous rhetoric. Obama singled out one country above all others in his praise: China.

Dissectible interactions with smart men

I don’t mean to say the sayings included in this article are things that female, nonbinary or trans people have never said, but I think it’s important to identify the condescending language that men use to establish masculinity. “Masculine” and “feminine” are two words that have become problematic in the gender spectrum, but I’ll tackle that issue in another 600 words or so. For now, I’ll discuss the type of behavior that makes some cisgender, heterosexual men feel stronger in this incredibly heteronormative world. Behold: mansplaining.

Limited-edition artwork depicts city landmarks

Local organizations in Gainesville are selling a limited number of custom prints depicting historic businesses, restaurants and landmarks as a way to raise money for nonprofit groups in the area.

Middle schoolers present handmade rockets at NASA

More than 200 sixth-grade students in Gainesville visited NASA to present rockets they constructed in a middle-school science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) project to professional engineers.

UF’s Black Affairs creates new initiatives

UF’s Black Affairs will initiate two new programs in the Fall dedicated to strengthening UF’s black community — P.A.A.C.T. and the Black Cultural Living Learning Community.

Mural painted to end stigma surrounding mental health

As a resource for emotional expression and healing, a group of local community members promoted mental health awareness by painting a mural on the 34th Street Wall.

Alachua County experiences fifth fire in past two months

Kelly McPherson felt a sense of relief Friday night. The 10-acre wildfire that erupted in Levy Prairie, one of her field sites, was contained the same day it sparked up.

UF professors part of team to see how brain learns

Two UF engineering professors have been selected by the U.S. Department of Defense to receive millions of dollars of funding to study how the brain learns.

Ibram Kendi accepts position at American University

Every Monday morning, Ibram Kendi parks his car in the orange decal parking lot for UF faculty, just north of the O’Connell Center.

UF researchers discover decline in bird migration

Fewer migratory birds are able to keep up with global temperature increase, something observed by two researchers at the Florida Museum of Natural History.

Alligator's should be eradicated

Florida defeats Oklahoma State to advance to Final Four

As Kourtney Keegan slammed the ball onto the court, a small crowd of Gators fans roared in Athens, Georgia. The point won by Keegan and partner Brooke Austin gave them a 6-2 doubles win. It was one of the many things that came easy for Florida on Sunday, as it went on to defeat Oklahoma State 4-1 in the quarterfinals of the NCAA Tournament.

Gators gain some ground in second round of NCAAs

After round two of the NCAA Championships in Sugar Grove, Illinois, the Gators women’s golf team sits in 12th place, up four spots from the first round.

Gators split pair of games to survive NCAA Regional

When Nicole DeWitt’s powerful hit soared over right field, she brought her left hand to her lips and blew a kiss to the sky.

Second round of NCAA Championships canceled

Round one of the NCAA Championship in Sugar Grove, Illinois, was hampered by rain and wind, perhaps causing some golfers to miss out on their potential.

Gators move to regional final behind Ocasio, Barnhill

After an easy victory over Florida A&M in the opening round of the Gainesville Regional, the No. 1 Florida softball team found itself in a tougher battle against the Oklahoma State Cowgirls.

Florida sweeps Texas A&M to advance to Elite Eight

After its first match in Athens, Georgia, the Gators women’s tennis team already knows the level of competition that lies ahead. On Friday night, Florida blanked Texas A&M 4-0 to advance to the Elite 8.

Gators off to rocky start in NCAA Championships

For all the noise the Florida women’s golf team made entering Friday’s NCAA Championship, one might have reasonably thought UF was a strong contender for the title. The fifth-ranked team in the nation entered the weekend following a grind-it-out style win in the NCAA Regional in Columbus, Ohio.

Gators blown out by Kentucky in first game of series

As soon as Alex Faedo’s pitch came off the bat of Kentucky’s Tristian Pompey, Florida right fielder Nelson Maldonado ran backwards down the right field line.

Podcasts: the soundtrack to your summer

Although summer is filled with new music releases to jam out to at the beach, on a road trip or whatever you find yourself doing during the season, podcasts are also a great addition to your playlist. Usually spanning over the course of multiple episodes, podcasts are a perfect way to learn more about the world around you.