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OPINION  |  COLUMNS

How will artists react to President Trump?

Jan. 12, 2017

Late in the evening of Nov. 8 of last year, a wildly entertaining electoral battle was fought before all Americans. But what was just as entertaining was reading and hearing the massive outpour of emotions and intense reactions from our country’s entertainers and artists. Think about your favorite actor or musical artist for a moment. Then, check their Twitter feed. There is a very high probability if you scroll down to early November, you’ll see some sort of election reaction, which was almost unanimously negative.

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OPINION  |  DARTS LAURELS

Darts & Laurels: January 13, 2017

Jan. 12, 2017

It’s Friday the 13th, and you know what that means — avoid all cracks, don’t walk under any ladders and turn around when the hoard of black cats crosses your path. It’s time to stock up on four-leaf clovers and rabbit feet (or whatever the vegan alternative to rabbit feet is) and toss salt over your shoulder. But if you’re running away from a man in a hockey mask, make sure to flip your newspaper open and prepare yourself for the Friday the 13th edition of...

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NEWS  |  CAMPUS

Update: UF officials, Theater Strike Force condemn noose left in Weimer Hall

By Meryl Kornfield | Jan. 12, 2017

UPDATED 10:15 p.m.

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METRO  |  CRIMINAL JUSTICE

Roosters’ crows cause neighborhood squawking

By Molly Vossler | Jan. 11, 2017

The residents of 13th Street apartments will sleep well now that the roosters are gone.

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METRO  |  CRIMINAL JUSTICE

Police: Five Star Pizza manager steals $11,000

By Meryl Kornfield | Jan. 11, 2017

A manager of Five Star Pizza was arrested Tuesday for pocketing about $11,000 in cash from the restaurant, Gainesville Police said.

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METRO  |  POLITICS

Column: Don’t tumble down Trump’s path, McElwain

By Patrick Pinak | Jan. 11, 2017

By now, you’ve probably seen the clip.

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SPORTS  |  OTHER SPORTS TENNIS

Florida women’s tennis expected to showcase veteran talent in 2017

By Spencer Thompson | Jan. 11, 2017

For Roland Thornqvist, January is an open race.

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SPORTS  |  WOMEN'S BASKETBALL

UF faces tough task at Mississippi State

By Dylan Dixon | Jan. 11, 2017

Concerned friends and family members have been contacting Haley Lorenzen all week.

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NEWS  |  CAMPUS

Beaty West pipe leak leaves students without water

By Meryl Kornfield | Jan. 11, 2017

Students living in Beaty West didn’t have water Wednesday after a hot water pipe leaked.

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NEWS  |  CAMPUS

Satanic puppet cusses at students to promote play

By Romy Ellenbogen | Jan. 11, 2017

Students were heckled and cursed at Wednesday afternoon, egged on by a Satanic felt pupped named Tyrone.

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NEWS  |  CAMPUS

UF students to honor Malcolm X during MLK celebration

By Jimena Tavel | Jan. 11, 2017

During UF’s nine events centered around Martin Luther King Jr. Day this month, students will honor Malcolm X for the first time.

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METRO

Local Buddhist temple begins erecting 85-ton statues

By Molly Vossler | Jan. 11, 2017

For more than three years, Buddhist monk Thich Duc Thong has dreamed of bringing giant buddha statues to Gainesville.

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METRO

Burger Week returning to Gainesville

By Mary-Lou Watkinson | Jan. 11, 2017

More than a dozen local restaurants are selling burgers and fries at a discounted price next week.

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METRO  |  CRIMINAL JUSTICE

GPD: 16-year-old stalked for months after school

By Meryl Kornfield | Jan. 11, 2017

A Gainesville man was arrested Tuesday after admitting to stalking a 16-year-old for months, Gainesville Police said.

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OPINION  |  COLUMNS

On holiday in Mississippi: judgements meet reality

Jan. 11, 2017

The wafting stench of cigarettes and sounds of jazz greeted me as I stepped off the plane and into the airport terminal in Kenner, Louisiana, just outside of New Orleans.

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OPINION  |  EDITORIALS

The actual, actual dystopian reality of the US

Jan. 11, 2017

Last week, we published an editorial discussing reasons why a hypothetical dystopian fate of the U.S. was more similar to a Huxleyan dystopia (massive inputs of meaningless information that detract from important news; control by desire and pleasure) instead of the typical Orwellian one (censored media; control by fear). This week, we’re going to re- evaluate that claim and amend it slightly.

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THE AVENUE  |  MUSIC

Rapper, personality Riff Raff to perform at High Dive tonight

By Ana-Katarina Stanic | Jan. 11, 2017

Horst Christian Simco, better known by his stage name Riff Raff, will be performing at the High Dive tonight, with doors opening at 8 p.m. for the 8:30 p.m. show.

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METRO  |  CRIMINAL JUSTICE

Man flees police in woods

By Meryl Kornfield | Jan. 11, 2017

A Gainesville man nearly hit two police cars as he fled a traffic stop with a blunt in his mouth. He was found in the woods Wednesday running from police, Gainesville Police said.

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THE AVENUE  |  MOVIES AND TV

Natural history museum to host ‘Fantastic Beasts’ event

By Natalie Rao | Jan. 11, 2017

When the long-awaited “Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them” movie premiered in theatres in November of 2016, Harry Potter fans of all ages were dazzled by beasts of all kinds, from Nifflers to Thunderbirds.

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THE AVENUE  |  MOVIES AND TV

The diverse, must-see movies of the 2017 award season

By Taylor McLamb | Jan. 11, 2017

While many could argue that 2016 was not great for a variety of social and political reasons, it’s no argument that it was a year in which movies flourished. This year particularly proved that diversity and equal representation in filmmaking was necessary for telling intricate stories from all walks of life. While there is still a lot of progress to be made, the movies that scored big in 2016 told perspectives from women, people of color and those within the LGBTQ+ community. In a world as big and diverse as ours, it’s important for everyone’s stories to be heard.