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Enterprise

Movement to end animal testing arrives in Gainesville

By Christian Haas | Sep. 28

Peach, a 6-year-old beagle, was once just called “CTU-9,” the number she was assigned at Ridglan Farms, a now-closed beagle breeding and research facility in Blue Mounds, Wisconsin. Peach’s former identification is tattooed on her right ear. A tattoo across her stomach reads “WIAE,” which stands for Wisconsin Animal Experiment, a standard practice at animal testing facilities.

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News

OPINION: Ed Sheeran wants to stay apolitical. Can he?

By Shirin Khizzar | Sep. 28

This isn't simply about whether Sheeran owes his audience a public stance on Israel and Palestine. It's about whether remaining "apolitical" is actually possible when political expression directly affects who’s allowed to remain onstage on your own tour. And that's where neutrality starts to fall apart.

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The Avenue

‘Primetime’ deserves your prime time

By Mackenzie Haas | Sep. 28

“Primetime,” which hit theaters Sept. 25, arrived with no shortage of hype. The directorial debut of Oscar-nominee Lance Oppenheim, who’s known for documentaries like “Spermworld,” was stacked up to be an excellent film. “Primetime” tells the story of Chris Hansen, the well-known child predator hunter and host of hidden camera show “To Catch A Predator.” He’s portrayed by the booked-and-busy Robert Pattinson, who’s acted in “The Odyssey” and “The Drama” this year alone.

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The Avenue

Gainesville’s Florida Theater prepares for historic revival

By Brandy Sumner | Sep. 28

Once a highlight of Gainesville culture, the Florida Theater spent years sitting unused, its face covered in dirt and graffiti. Now, following much work and planning, the theater is starting a new life.

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Opinion

OPINION: Stop hitting ‘generate’

By Ella Finkelstein | Sep. 28

Yes, AI is convenient and makes life much easier. But that’s not an excuse to continue using it after recognizing it’s harmful. Reacting to whistleblowers with concern is incredibly hypocritical when AI is still constantly being used despite the warnings. The hypocrisy of the situation makes it hard to take people seriously when they express unease over AI use.

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Metro

Fact check: Does GRACE Marketplace contribute to Gainesville crime?

By Hailey Kon | Sep. 28

UF parents are calling on local officials to examine GRACE Marketplace’s limited screening and whether publicly funded homelessness initiatives account for safety issues affecting students and nearby community members.

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University

Vision Party to face new party after two unopposed elections

By Sofia Garcia | Sep. 28

The Hope Party will make its debut in this week’s Student Government elections, replacing the previous Change and Watch Parties as Vision Party’s competitors. Students will vote to elect 50 senators to on- and off-campus seats Sept. 29 and 30. Vision, which ran unopposed last Fall, has candidates running for all seats, and only nine seats are contested.

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Sports

Jaguars bounce back in style, thrashing Patriots in Week 3 clash

By Max Bernstein | Sep. 27

Headed into Sunday’s matchup at EverBank Stadium, the Jacksonville Jaguars had a difficult task: scoring against the New England Patriots defense. In their first two games of the season, the Patriots ranked No. 4 in the NFL, allowing 260 yards per game while surrendering only one touchdown. But Trevor Lawrence, along with his variety of offensive weapons, rose to the occasion and made it look easy. 

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Sports

Instant takeaways from Florida’s blowout victory against Ole Miss

By Riley Orovitz | Sep. 26

The Gators came out of the 52-28 with 498 yards of offense against No. 4 Ole Miss (3-1, 1-1) in a sold-out showdown full of fireworks. Florida is undefeated through four games for the first time since 2019. Here are four takeaways from Florida’s first victory against a top-five ranked opponent since 2020. 

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Sports

No. 21 Florida storms to monumental victory over No. 4 Ole Miss

By Max Bernstein | Sep. 26

For Florida, Saturday’s matchup against Ole Miss was its biggest home game in recent memory. And the Gators delivered, capping off their 52-28 win with five consecutive touchdown drives in the second half.

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Metro

Dennis Kucinich, Mike Klein speak at UF College Independents forum on war and peace

By Ray Garcia | Sep. 25

Nearly two decades ago, Mike Klein campaigned across the country with former U.S. Rep. Dennis Kucinich, D-Ohio, in his 2008 bid for U.S. president.

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The Avenue

What Gainesville’s youth carry: The powerful messages hidden on the Hippodrome’s columns

By Kendall O'Connor | Sep. 25

“A River Full Of All My Lost Loved Ones” by Conrad Cheung, a 30-year-old assistant professor at the UF School of Art and Art History, is a vinyl art installation that spans the 26-foot-tall columns in front of the Hippodrome. It will be on display until Monday.

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News

The Rival Rundown: A look at Florida vs. Ole Miss from the other side

By Max Bernstein | Sep. 25

In the conference where everything “just means more,” every Saturday is filled with exciting action, and this one is no different. At 3:30 p.m., No. 21 Florida hosts No. 4 Ole Miss in a battle between 3-0 SEC squads at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. As part of this week’s Tailgate Edition, I spoke with Russ Eddins, the sports editor at The Daily Mississippian, the student-run newspaper for the University of Mississippi and the greater Oxford/Lafayette area.

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News

Charting the course over breakfast with UF and the Gainesville community

By Mia Driaza | Sep. 25

About 280 local leaders, students and residents from Gainesville, Ocala, Lake City and surrounding regions gathered at the Hilton University of Florida Conference Center Gainesville, marking what Karen Thomas, UF assistant vice president of community relations, called the “largest crowd in Eye Opener history.”

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University

UF College Republicans’ return to campus sparks mixed reactions

By Ellia Mytsa | Sep. 25

Julia Chernobelsky chose to attend UF because of its heavy on-campus Jewish presence. Now a junior, the 20-year-old philosophy, politics, economics and law student directs women’s programs at UF Chabad. When UF College Republicans was reinstated as a UF organization Sept. 14 six months after it was banned for an antisemitic gesture, Chernobelsky said she was afraid the club would bring similar controversies to campus.

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Sports

Scarlett Nicholson makes debut at Florida in first preseason tournament

By Alisa Gershman | Sep. 24

Finally back in action, senior Scarlett Nicholson has begun her first eligible season as a Gator. In fall 2025, Nicholson transferred from Georgia Tech to Florida, coming in ranked No. 16 nationally.

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Sports

Rueben Chinyelu reflects on Iowa loss, prepares for senior season

By Jeffrey Serber | Sep. 24

In Florida’s last game of the 2025-26 season, a 73-72 loss to Iowa in the second round of the NCAA Tournament, Chinyelu was held to a season-low 0 points and one rebound. That game tacked on a sour end to his historic season.

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Sports

Florida’s cross country teams remain ranked following John McNichols Invitational

By Katie Mosley | Sep. 24

In the second USTFCCCA poll of the season, Florida men’s and women’s cross country were both ranked in the top 15, with the men at No. 10 and the women at No. 14. 

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Metro

GFR highlights health resources in ‘Healthy Afternoons’

By Lily Hartzema | Sep. 24

The Clarence R. Kelly Community Center in northeast Gainesville was filled with tables and volunteers Wednesday afternoon as residents stopped by to pick up information, talk with outreach organizations and learn about resources for substance use, mental health and child safety.

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Sports

Florida prepares for conference home opener against Texas

By Zach Moore | Sep. 24

Following a 1-0 loss at South Carolina on Sept. 10 and a comeback 2-2 draw at Mississippi State on Friday, the Gators sit in 11th place in the Southeastern Conference standings. Next up is a date with the Texas Longhorns (5-2-2).