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UF graduate programs increase standing in national ranking SIXTEEN PROGRAMS MOVED UP

By Kelly Hayes Alligator Staff Writer

UF made significant rises in law and business in the U.S. News and

World Report’s 2020 rankings of graduate schools nationwide.

The report released Tuesday ranked graduate schools in business, education, engineering, law, medicine and nursing and has subrankings under each category, said UF Provost Joseph Glover.

UF is pleased with how it stood in the 2020 rankings, Glover said.

Graduate rankings are important to UF because they can draw in faculty and graduate students, as well as validate the university’s progress.

“The fact that we’re ranking well, and that we’ve been on an

upward trajectory over the past several years is telling people that you get a real quality experience,” he said.

In total, the university has 28 programs ranked in the top 30 of their category, which is eight more than UF had two years ago, said

UF spokesperson Steve Orlando.

Of those, seven are in the top 10 of their category, and 17 are in the top 20.

Warrington College of Business Administration’s full-time MBA leaped from No. 34 to No. 25 and

SEE GRAD, PAGE 4

UF ongoing investigation finds no misuse of funds INVESTIGATION FOLLOWS ALLEGATION UF MISUSED MORE THAN $2 MILLION

By Kelly Hayes Alligator Staff Writer

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Florida hammers Seminoles Shortstop Brady McConnell rounds third base in UF’s 20-7 win over FSU on Tuesday night. He was one of six Gators with two or more hits and one of nine with an RBI, read the story on pg. 14.

UF officials have found no misuse of spending from an internal investigation after allegations that the university had not complied with state funding regulations.

The investigation comes after reports of a complaint that alleged the university misused funds in the UF student affairs group, according to a statement from the university.

UF spokesperson Steve Orlando provided a statement that said the investigation was in response to a request the Board of Governors sent last September.

As part of the internal investigation, UF officials reviewed every construction project that cost more than $2 million in the past decade, according to the statement.

The investigation found all the projects to be in compliance with Florida law and long-standing Board of Governors guidance, according to the statement. The statement went on to emphasize that UF did not misuse any Education and General Expenses from the operating budget or carry forward funds.

Despite these findings, the investigation is still ongoing.

“The University of Florida places the highest value on transparency, integrity and accountability to the public that it serves,” the statement read.

This investigation comes after UCF’s president offered his resignation in response to criticism from misspent funding.

The Alligator requested a complaint record from the Florida Board of Governors but has been unable to secure it due to the ongoing status of the investigation. @kellyrhayes khayes@alligator.org

Reitz Union likely to continue as early voting location despite rumors

By Hannah Beatty Alligator Staff Writer

The Reitz Union will most likely remain as an early voting location for citywide elections despite social media rumors saying it may cease to continue if turnout numbers are low.

The Reitz and other voting locations in Gainesville’s citywide elections are chosen by the city commissioners, not the Alachua County Supervisor of Elections, City Commissioner David Arreola said.

As of now, the commission plans to keep

Gators face off with No. 4 Syracuse

the Reitz as an early voting location, but the commission has the power to change that if it decides the cost or turnout is not favorable.

This is the first year the Reitz is an early voting location for a citywide election.

“Because the Reitz Union was authorized as an allowable voting location last November, we decided we wanted to try it out for the spring elections this year,” Arreola said.

As of Tuesday, 154 people voted in the Reitz Union, and 1,246 voted early overall in the Gainesville city elections for mayor, District 4 city commissioner and the charter amendment

Coach Amanda O’Leary and the UF lacrosse team takes on the Orange in Gainesville at 7 p.m., pg. 15

to create a City Charter Review Commission, according to the Alachua County Supervisor of Elections. About 3,000 people voted by mail.

UF was on Spring Break from March 2 to March 9, during the start of the early voting.

During the 2018 midterm elections, Gainesville voted to switch citywide election cycles to follow a statewide election cycle, which occurs every two years, Arreola said.

The Reitz Union became an early voting location last year for the midterm elections due to a lawsuit filed to allow supervisors of elections to consider on-campus locations for early

Thinking outside the box

A UF architecture lecturer is helping make a home out of old shipping containers, pg. 3

Another store closure

A store at The Oaks Mall is having a final sale, pg. 5

voting.

Megan Newsome, a 22-year-old UF astrophysics alumnus and co-plaintiff in the lawsuit, said UF led the pack in university campuses with early voting locations in the 2018 midterm elections.

While the Reitz Union will remain an early voting site for now, Newsome said it is still important to vote.

“It took a fight to get it. Therefore, it can always take a fight to get it again,” she said. @hannahbeatty_ hbeatty@alligator.org

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Boxed in: UF lecturer helps construct house made of shipping containers It is projected to cost about $200,000

By Ana Escalante Alligator Contributing Writer

Robert DiPiazza lives in steel shipping containers.

He says his three-story reddish-brown home was born out of tragedy. A tree tore through the roof of his previous home in St. Augustine during Hurricane Irma in 2017.

The damage left the home that DiPiazza and his family lived in for more than 30 years destroyed.

“It’s not to say that I look at the tragedy aspect, I see it more as rebirth,” he said.

Out of this, the Prince Road Container House, originally the Prince Road Phoenix House, was built, DiPiazza said. The name is a metaphor for a phoenix rising from the ashes or a rebirth.

In August, DiPiazza and Stephen D. Bender, a UF architecture lecturer, teamed up to begin DiPiazza’s new home, which is made entirely from old shipping containers.

The home has about Bender 1,900 square feet of floor space and includes three bedrooms and two bathrooms, Bender said.

The pair applied for permits in July, and the foundation for the house was laid in August. By December, the containers began to be placed on the property.

Each shipping container costs about $1,600, and the complete construction is estimated to be $200,000, which is about $100 per square foot, Bender said. It will also have a kitchen and open space for living and dining.

The choice of utilizing containers as building material depended on more than just the industrial aesthetic design, Bender said.

“It’s very sustainably sound. The containers have been used, and we are upcycling them to a newer use,” Bender said.

“It’s also about durability. If a tree falls next time, it’s less likely to cause him a headache.”

The pair first met during their business partnership to bring a pop-up shipping container market to St. Augustine’s mainland side, Bender said. After DiPiazza’s home was destroyed, he said DiPiazza approached him with the idea to design and to help him construct his new home instead.

To some, shipping containers may feel too cold and industrial, DiPiazza said.

In order to combat this idea, DiPiazza, an avid street art collector, and a Barcelona-based artist known as Cane painted a mural about the home’s journey on the side of one of the containers since its destruction resulted from Hurricane Irma.

“He definitely tells a story in his paintings. I decided to have it tell the story of

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Robert DiPiazzas’s unusual home will be finished in about four months after finishing touches like flooring and window placements are added. losing the house,” DiPiazza said.

DiPiazza is mainly relying on his own manpower to complete the project, and he said he will hopefully finish the home within the next four months. He said the struggle is more mental rather than physical.

Constructing something out of atypical material like containers isn’t usually within a person’s comfort zone, but it is worth it in the end, DiPiazza said.

“But knowing when the structure is set and completed, then it becomes this space that you simply built up,” he said.

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Some programs decreased in rankings GRAD, from pg. 1 Levin College of Law moved up from No. 41 to No. 31, Orlando said. UF’s Doctor of Nursing Practice program moved up four spots to No. 24.

The Levin College of Law Dean Laura Rosenbury said she was thrilled with the results because it validated their strategy of high selectivity in faculty and students of the college that was implemented three years ago.

“It’s great to see the strategy finally paying off,” Rosenbury said.

The director of UF’s Doctor of Nursing Practice program, Stacia Hays, credits the program’s success to the school’s response to the everchanging health care system.

“Our ranking definitely demonstrates that we have been able to respond appropriately and provide leadership for health care,” she said.

Initiatives such as aiming to hire 500 new faculty members, as well as the goal of moving from the rank of eighth to a top five public university

in the nation on the U.S. News and World Report, can be factors into the improved rankings, Orlando said.

Excelling in the rankings can raise the national profile of a university and can impact the pull of potential students and other stakeholders, Brittany Wise, director of communications for the Florida Board of Governors, wrote in an email.

“It is an independent recognition of Florida’s success offering highquality education at an affordable cost,” Wise said.

UF jumped from No. 65 last year to No. 53 for medical schools for primary care, now tied with the University of Southern California at Keck, according to the report.

Other programs, however, saw a slight decrease in their standings.

For graduate research, UF College of Medicine now comes in at No. 43, tied with the University of Minnesota, according to U.S. News and World Report. This is a drop from UF’s spot at No. 41 last year.

The Herbert Wertheim College of Engineering dropped in its place from

No. 43 last year to No. 45 this year in the overall engineering category, now tied with the University of Rochester, according to the report.

The College of Education’s graduate ranking also dropped in the overall education category from No. 24 to No. 25. Last year, UF was tied with the University of California at Irvine, which is now No. 23 in this category.

Dean Hasan, a UF doctor of pharmacy candidate graduating in May, said ranking was a priority in his search for a pharmacy graduate program.

The UF College of Pharmacy is currently ranked at No. 9, Orlando said.

Hasan applied to the top 10 pharmacy schools at the time, in addition to UF, which was then ranked No. 14, he said. He sent in his application to UF because of its in-state location.

“A ranking tells me that I’m getting my money’s worth,” Hasan said.

“If they’re in the top 10 percent, even the top 20 percent, they’re doing something right.” @kellyrhayes khayes@alligator.org

UF Graduate Programs Rankings in the U.S. News and World Report Business Full-Time MBA No. 25 Part-Time MBA No. 32 Accounting No. 17 Finance No. 35 Marketing No. 19 Education Overall No. 25 Elementary Ed. No. 16 Special Ed. No. 7 Counseling No. 3 Curriculum No. 18 Law Overall No. 31 Dispute Resolution No. 24 Clinical Training No. 90 Environmental Law No. 21 Health Care Law No. 64 Intellectual Property Law No. 77 International Law No. 71 Legal Writing No. 94 Trial Advocacy No. 34 Tax Law No. 3

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Shutdown of Charlotte Russe at Oaks Malls in limbo SALES OF 25-40 PERCENT OFF TO CONTINUE

By Christina Mouttet Alligator Contributing Writer

Charlotte Russe in The Oaks Mall, along with all its stores nationwide, will close its doors after the company declared bankruptcy in February.

There is no set date for when the women’s clothing store will close, said assistant manager

Grace Fernandez.

Sales of 25-40 percent off will continue until the location sells out of products, Fernandez said.

Ninety-four stores nationwide have already shut down, Fernandez said. This is about 20 percent of the total number of stores, which is more than 500.

The company has been more than $50 million in debt for years because of less customer traffic in stores, Fernandez said.

“The bottom line is that online

stores are getting the best of inperson retail,” Fernandez said.

Fifteen people are employed at the Gainesville location, which opened in September 2014, Fernandez said.

“We were lucky to have that forewarning and not be a part of those first 94 closed stores,” Fernandez said. “It gave us enough time to start thinking about new jobs.”

Since the sale started on March 7, the store has earned about

$14,000 per day, surpassing its goal of about $6,000, Fernandez said.

Melanie De Las Salas, a 22-yearold UF elementary education senior, was checking out sales when she heard the store was closing.

“My real concern is what’s going to happen to Oaks Mall. Why are all the stores closing?” she said.

Angie McCann, the senior general manager of Oaks Mall, declined to comment.

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Court finds man accused of apartment murders incompetent for trial

By Katherine Wallace-Fernandez Alligator Staff Writer

A man’s charges of killing two men and kidnapping a woman at an apartment complex last year will remain on hold after the Alachua County Circuit Court found him incompetent to stand in trial.

On March 7, the court ordered Cedric Tremaine Plummer, 25, of Gainesville, to a treatment facility designated by the Department of Children and Families, according to court records. This came after doctors appointed by

the defense and state evaluated him to be incompetent for trial in February.

Plummer was facing the death penalty by State Attorney Bill Cervone in April.

On Feb. 13, 2018, Plummer had an appointment with Jude Onyegbulam Osuji Jr., 28; Robert Earl Brumbaugh, 61; and the office manager in the leasing office of Summer Place Villas apartment complex, at 3316 SW 41st Place, according to a Gainesville Police arrest report.

Plummer had an ongoing argument with the apartment complex’s management for

damaging his apartment and not letting them fix it, the report said. Police had been called at least three times because of his aggressive behavior.

When he entered the leasing office, Plummer shot both men and took the office manager to her car at gunpoint and forced her to drive to Georgia, the report said. A Georgia police officer arrested him after noticing the car from an announcement given to several police departments.

William Miller, Plummer’s defense attorney, said the court made the only decision

they could concerning the circumstances.

The State Attorney’s Office will decide if it wants to continue pursuing the death penalty when Plummer is ruled competent, said Darry Lloyd, the Eighth Circuit State Attorney’s Office spokesperson.

“If somebody doesn’t truly understand the process, that does not benefit the community,” Lloyd said. “You can’t hold somebody accountable for something if they don’t know what they did.” @katwf98 kwallace-fernandez@alligator.org

‘I thought I killed him’: 20-year-old accused of beating homeless man

By Taylor Girtman Alligator Staff Writer

Gainesville Police arrested a 20-year-old man on attempted murder and a robbery charge after they say he attacked a homeless man Sunday who refused to give him $10.

The homeless man was seen covered in blood and crawling toward 2600 NE 39th Ave. in Gainesville at about 5:30 p.m.,

according to a Gainesville Police arrest report. He was taken to UF Health Shands Hospital and had life-threatening skull and facial fractures.

He told police that Jared Parker, 20, of Gainesville, came to his tent at about 4 p.m. asking for money, the report said. When he declined, Parker became upset. An hour later, the man said he woke up to Parker beating his face with an object and taking his wallet con-

taining $10. The man said he was beaten in and out of consciousness.

He then crawled to the street for help after Parker stopped beating him, the report said.

Parker initially denied the man’s allegations and said he would never hit a homeless man. He told police he did not hit the victim first but could not prove it, the report said. A witness saw Parker later that night, who told them he killed a man.

Parker later told police the two men got into an argument after the homeless man gave Parker $5, the report said. When Parker asked for more cash, the man tried to take back his money because he did not want to give Parker more.

Parker confirmed he told the witness he had killed a man, the report said.

Parker told police he had been bullied throughout his life and was tired of that treatment, so he

became upset and began to hit the man. He told police, “I hit him too hard,” “I thought I killed him,” and, “I thought he was dead,” according to the report.

Parker apologized to police and said, “I’m not that way when I’m not on drugs.”

He remained in the Alachua County Jail Tuesday in lieu of a $300,000 bond. @taylorgirtman tgirtman@alligator.org

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Marie Kondo can teach us more than just how to fold

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f you’re anything like us, your cleaning habits have improved considerably over the past few weeks – and we have Marie Kondo to thank. Kondo is a Japanese best-selling author who recently came out with a show on Netflix called “Tidying Up With Marie Kondo” on Jan. 1. It’s quite possibly the most relaxing show since the days of Bob Ross. In each episode, Kondo shows people fundamental skills that allow them to clean up their lives both physically and mentally.

The common theme throughout the show is to be thankful for your surroundings and what you have. It’s a sweet reminder that isn’t commonly found in reality shows in which bitter fighting is the biggest selling point. However, reality shows like “Queer Eye” and “The Great British Bake Off” focus solely on human connection and positivity rather than conflict, as does Kondo’s show. More often than not, the lessons learned in those shows can be taken into the real world.

Sure, Kondo teaches us life skills like how to fold a fitted sheet, a feat we’ve previously deemed impossible, but she also teaches more valuable skills like how to figure out “what sparks joy” in our lives. It’s a skill that doesn’t really sound like a skill. We know what brings joy to our lives, right? Maybe not. Joy is an instant feeling that can’t really be described, but to Marie Kondo, it can be summed up by the feeling we get from holding an old T-shirt or a battered photo. Figuring out what sparks joy in our lives is a way to figure out what to hold on to and what to let go of. It’s a valuable life skill that can be used in our day-to-day lives.

As young adults, most of us are in a constant state of uncertainty. We’re often living in different places, changing jobs or being thrown into different groups of people, which makes it hard to hold on to and let go of things. So, we’re left to deal with the clutter that is our lives, not knowing what needs to be let go. Figuring out what sparks joy in our lives doesn’t only apply to a pair of jeans; it can apply to a career choice or even a class. What gives us joy is the path we should follow. We recently heard a phrase that stuck with us: “When is the last time you felt genuine joy in your life?”

Maybe it was simply sitting outside in the sun, or it was being surrounded by friends. It doesn’t really matter where, but it matters why. When we figure out what in our lives gives us that rush of happiness, then we can allow ourselves to make decisions that can positively affect us. Why were you happy at that moment? And how do you apply it to other aspects of your life? These are questions only you can answer for yourself, but they are something to think about when you’re having trouble with a decision.

We are nearing the end of the semester, a time when many of us will graduate and move to a different city. Before you’re off making serious life decisions, think about what makes you happy now and how to keep that feeling in your life. Don’t let yourself follow some path you think is the best for you because someone told you it was. Let go of the things in your life that are keeping you stagnant, and follow the things in your life that are creating sparks. Marie Kondo may be small, but her advice has a big impact.

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The gender gap is about a lot more than just a paycheck

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hink gender gaps exist only in the workway we think about sex and its purpose. When place? Turn on the symbolic bedroom female sexuality is not taken seriously, the lights. You’ll see it exists in sex as well. purpose of sex shifts toward a male-dominated In recent years, feminists have called approach. In health class, ejaculation is framed for the end of the wage gap. Naturally, as the end of sex. There’s nothing much to say the next step: lessen the orgasm gap. for the sake of women. Once again, this may When it comes to heterosexual encounters, seem like such a small detail, but it shapes the women reach climax less often than men. How Jackie DeFreitas way we think about sex when we are first beopinions@alligator.org do we know? The National Survey of Sexual ing introduced to it. If the sex storyline being Health and Behavior found that 91 percent of taught is told in terms of the male’s endgame, men said they reached orgasm during sexual it is hard for women to see their pleasure as encounters compared to 64 percent of women. If you find equally important. this surprising, you may be in the same mindset as the Lack of knowledge of female anatomy may be another 85 percent of men who said their recent sexual partners part of the orgasm gap. Almost everyone knows the joke had reached climax, which is way higher than the percent- of, “Where is the clitoris?” But, these jokes have good reaage of women who said they reached climax in the same son with nearly 30 percent of college-aged women who study. The numbers don’t line up, meaning that men think are unable to label the clitoris if given an anatomy test. To their sexual partners had orgasmed when they probably close the climax gap, it would be helpful to know the fehad not. male body part with the sole biological purpose to produce These findings run parallel with the jokes and cultural sexual pleasure with its 8,000 nerve endings. understanding we have with the term “faking it.” Usually The way we teach and talk about sex matters because exclusive to cisgender women (men can’t exactly fake an it sets up societal norms individuals sometimes use as a orgasm), faking it makes men think they have done a good starting point for sexual encounters. In recent years, there job, but they actually haven’t even clocked in, so to speak. has been a surge of talk about orgasm equality and what The concept of faking an orgasm may stem from not want- can be done to reach it. Jokes surrounding “faking it” and ing to hurt a man’s ego or not making someone’s partner “can’t find the clitoris” are funny, but they also bring to feel bad. Whatever the reason, faking it may be hurting light the issues that people might have been too afraid to more than helping. It may be why the orgasm gap exists in talk about in recent years. Now, these topics are starting combination with the historical taboo of female pleasure to come out in the open. Talking about orgasm inequaland lack of knowledge of the female anatomy. ity and what can be done to lessen it reframes the way When it comes to sex, it seems that female sexuality we think about sex, which will be helpful to everyone in and pleasure is an afterthought. Take a trip down memory future generations where, hopefully, the orgasm gap does lane and reminisce during the pubescent times of preteen not exist. and high school years. Usually, boys outwardly talked about sex, while girls kept quiet about their affairs. This Jackie DeFreitas is a UF journalism junior. Her column difference may not seem like much, but it sets us up for the appears on Wednesdays.

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Letters to the Editor

There is a stigma around exploratory major students and it needs to end Throughout my three semesters as an exploratory major at UF, I was criticized and patronized for not knowing the exact path I wanted to follow. I had notable skills and traits, but no one field of study stood out to me as “the one.” It seemed like taking a variety of classes to see what I was passionate about would make sense, but to those around me, it didn’t.

My roommate would make remarks to me, like “how much free time and little stress” I had as an exploratory major. What she failed to see were the countless hours I invested into clubs and organizations, researching careers and trying to put together a class schedule that simultaneously tracked for seven majors and four minors. I tried to find meaning in microeconomics and Greek mythology within the same semester, spending one period learning about the history of the radio and the next on how to plan weddings; it was mentally exhausting.

Every conversation I had seemed to be centered on whether I had chosen a major, even though the answer was no every day for a year

and a half. The follow-up statement would be, “Surely you have to be leaning toward something.”

I became so entangled in trying to find a major, I forgot to enjoy the classes I was taking. I walked into every class with the mindset that I had to find my lifelong passion within the next 50 minutes. Although “exploratory” was an option on UF’s website, it felt like it wasn’t treated as a legitimate option.

Why does such a negative stigma exist around a seemingly positive option: allowing young adults to explore their passions? According to The New York Times, 80 percent of students at Penn State who declared a major felt uncertain in their decision, and 50 percent are likely to switch majors. When we don’t allow students to explore majors freely, we are creating an environment where impressionable teens are locking themselves into a lifetime of wondering “What if?” NBC reports selecting the wrong initial major leads to students being less likely to graduate on time and increases the chances of dropping out of college. These

are errors in our society that can be changed by allowing people to explore themselves and the academic world around them without feeling the constant stress of not fitting into a socially desirable timetable.

I faced judgment from peers, advisors and family members, making it hard to relate to those around me. I couldn’t discuss classes and career goals when I didn’t have a decided path. However, it was ultimately the right decision for me to remain exploratory for three semesters.

In a way, having to be my own advisor and to plan semesters full of differing classes allowed me to see that I was proficient at organizing and prioritizing tasks. I was self-motivated and could think creatively.

A BuzzFeed quiz told me I should be an event planner. So on a whim, I joined an event planning club my freshman year. It allowed me to further pursue this potential dream. The advice from existing members, many event management majors, allowed me to get an inside perspective. With this gained knowledge,

I was able to take a few more event management classes as an exploratory major to test out the field and ultimately decided to declare it during my sophomore year.

Without being an exploratory major, I wouldn’t have been able to home in on my existing skills, cultivate them in an experiential club setting and pursue the interest from there.

Without being an exploratory major, I would have spent the next three years wondering if I had made the right decision. Without being an exploratory major, I wouldn’t be who I am today.

College students have enough to worry about: living on their own for the first time, completing seemingly endless assignments and dealing with plenty of negative peer pressure. The push to declare a field of study without feeling ready doesn’t need to be on our plates as well.

Kathryn Kirchman is a UF sophomore tourism, event and recreation management major.

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Spring Break is a way to get back on track and to stay on track this semester

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his semester has been hectic and stressful, so going home for Break was a good decision for me. I needed a change from the constant responsibilities I have at school. It allowed me to get back on track for the rest of the semester and spend time with family. Here are some ways to maximize relaxation and recharge even after Spring Break is over.

The first thing I did on Spring Break was take a much-needed hiatus from social media. It was the perfect time to unplug because I didn’t need to be updated on events and things to do. It’s really tempting to spend lazy days scrolling through Instagram and Snapchat, but it won’t help you actually relax.

If I had stayed glued to my phone, I would’ve been preoccupied with

FOMO and thoughts of “Why didn’t I go somewhere cool for Spring Break?” If you’re feeling stressed at the end of this semester, it’s a good habit to take a much-needed break from social media and give yourself some downtime as I did over Spring Break.

I was also really excited to spend time with my family and loved ones.

It’s hard to find the right days to go home during the semester, especially when you don’t live very close.

When I have gone home on random weekends in the past, I can never seem to fully relax. I would be thinking about the work I could be doing and the work I have to do the next week instead of living in the moment. However, for times during the semester when you’re missing your family, FaceTime is a good way to

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catch up and see a loved one’s face.

It’s a reminder that there are only a few more months until summer and more time spent with family.

One of my favorite parts about going home is realizing a newfound appreciation for where I grew up. This break, I enjoyed walking around my neighborhood, running errands and eating at my old favorite restaurants. It’s important to find

joy in the little nuances of what feels like a past life at home in order to be fully content. I took my hometown for granted before I moved to Gainesville, and I didn’t know how much I loved it until I came back for the first time. Appreciating the differences between home and school makes me love both places so much more. Feeling homesick is one of the worst feelings during the semester, but filling your walls with photos from home or trying to recreate your favorite hometown dishes is a great way to make Gainesville feel a little bit more like home.

Spring Break was a great time to get healthy and cleanse yourself. It is hard to get a full night’s sleep at school sometimes. We stay up late completing assignments and hanging out with friends. I spent a lot of

my free time sleeping and increasing my energy. With my extra time, I also want to cook yummy, healthy food and go to the gym regularly.

When you’re back at school, think about meal prepping healthy meals and scheduling your time properly for gym visits. As for sleep, turning off your phone at night is a good way to ensure you’re completely disconnected and able to sleep.

Self-care and a little R&R is so vital in making it through the last half of this semester. It’s important to do your best to implement the same self-care techniques you did over Spring Break to allow for a healthy and happy finish to the year.

Molly Chepenik is a UF journalism sophomore. Her column appears on Wednesdays.

Column

Jury duty gets a bad rap, it's all about serving justice and making connections

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he dreaded day comes for all of us, usually sooner than expected. We spend our whole lives trying to escape it, but, alas, each of us must meet our match at some point. When people open up the mailbox and the white envelope with the big red letters is there, it makes most people roll their eyes in defeat. Your government has summoned you for jury duty.

I received my jury summons at the tender age of 18. I consider myself considerably civically engaged. I keep up with politics; I know most of the important people in government and read the news daily. When I got my jury summons, even I groaned at the simple and powerful papers, though. I’d heard the stories of long lines, miserable hours and slow days.

Everyone told me I should try to get out of it immediately. I admit that I blindly followed the masses when forming my initial opinion on jury duty; even so, I postponed my duty for as long as the Orange County government web-

ral leader who gave off a sense of site allowed. power. I was able to interact with However, jury duty gets a bad rap it simply doesn’t deserve. I unthese people and talk about seriderstand missing a day of work or ous issues with perfect strangers in a way that wouldn’t come up school is a pain, and the process in any other scenario. I was able of serving on a jury can be borto hear the unfiltered thoughts ing. I think this all comes from the wrong mindset. My experiences as Chasity Maynard and opinions of my neighbors in a opinions@alligator.org a jury member taught me perspecrefreshing and unique way. Hearing the intelligent and thoughtful tive is key to understanding and appreciating jury duty. opinions of my neighbors instilled in me a new I met new and exciting people from all dif- sense of faith in my community. ferent backgrounds when I served on a jury. AfI also learned about current events in my ter living in Orange County for nearly 10 years, community I’d missed. I served on a case about I was confident I knew the people of my com- a man who was run over and dragged 30 feet munity. Yet again, however, I was so wrong. by a van and survived; he is actually doing surThese people were kind-hearted and smart, prisingly well. The jury was to determine how all in different ways. One of the women in my much money the van’s company owed the group was the most intelligent, free-spirited man. That’s the kind of thing you would only person I’d ever encountered, yet still set in her hear about on the news or in movies. Hearing opinions. Another man was retired from a long this man testify in real life was, frankly, aweand successful career. He was a humble, natu- some. My point is that crazy things happen just

around every corner, and we often miss them.

Serving on jury duty gives you a first-hand taste of some of the action in your community.

The most important part of my experience was the fact that I learned the importance of serving as a juror. My decision to report for service changed a family’s life. We rewarded people over a million dollars. It is vital to serve as a juror because it is your job as a citizen.

If I were run over by a van, I wouldn’t want a bunch of grumpy people on the jury who would sloppily put together a verdict. We need people to appreciate the importance of jurors in our civic system and to take their jobs seriously. If we can’t appreciate our duty as citizens of our country, at least we can understand our jobs as fellow humans. Jury duty provides the opportunity to help ensure justice is served.

Chasity Maynard is a UF journalism freshman. Her column normally appears on Fridays.

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Lifestyle

Inspirational woman of Gainesville: Mira Lowe

The Innovation News director broke barriers in a male-dominated ield

By Alex Camargo Avenue Staff Writer

Growing up, Mira Lowe watched her mother work as a successful nurse in Brooklyn, New York. Sure of her plans, she began to study at Brooklyn College as a pre-med student to become a doctor.

She realized during her sophomore year the medical field wasn’t for her.

So she decided to take a leap of faith: She switched to journalism.

She is now UF’s Innovation News director.

When Lowe began her career, the field was dominated by men.

Since there were not many female reporters on television — especially colored women — she found a few role models she looked up to.

Her professor at Brooklyn College, Sister Camille D’Arienzo, a nun and a broadcaster, filled the void.

Lowe describes Sister D’Arienzo as dynamic, funny, smart and compassionate.

“That’s how I got interested in journalism in college,” she said. “I worked at the newspaper, I worked at the radio station, I worked at the TV station, and that kind of propelled me to pursue the profession.”

After getting her masters in journalism at Columbia University, she began her professional career at The Register, a small newspaper in Shrewsbury, New Jersey, in 1988.

After nine months working as a copy editor, she was laid off because the paper decided to print weekly rather than daily.

Instead of feeling devastated, Lowe felt that this taught her to be resilient.

“I’ve learned that if something like that happens to you, as long as you’re persistent, there’ll be another opportunity,” she said.

In April 2009, Lowe became the first woman to manage the No. 1 African American newsweekly, JET magazine, in Chicago as editor-in-chief.

Growing up reading JET magazine, she never thought she would have the opportunity to run it.

“To be able to have have experienced them [JET] in my childhood and then to be able to lead them as an adult was remarkable,” she said.

As editor-in-chief, Lowe met a variety of celebrities, including Stevie Wonder, John Legend, Dwayne Wade and Queen Latifah.

“That was an exciting time to be able to meet these people and write about them,” Lowe said.

After JET, she worked as a senior editor at CNN Digital in Atlanta. She managed and planned various projects across the globe. She also led the features team, overseeing the entertainment, lifestyle, tech, travel and health sections for the CNN website and mobile.

Lowe also had success in finding love.

Twenty years ago, she married successful journalist and professor Herbert Lowe. Now, the couple is known as the journalism school’s power couple.

When they were informed of the open positions at UF, the two saw this as an opportunity

to finally work and live in the same city after being apart for approximately 10 years.

Ever since, the couple has worked together molding the minds of students.

“If you want to be told how you should do it, you come see me,” he said. “Do you want to feel loved, and get the same advice?

Go see her.”

When Herbert first met Mira in December 1997, they began to talk about their favorite basketball teams, hers being the New York Knicks and his the Philadelphia 76ers, which were facing off two days later.

He proposed a bet: Whoever’s team lost would have to call the other.

On Dec. 7, 1997, the 76ers beat the Knicks 93-78.

“She called three days after that game, and I haven’t been able to get rid of her since,” he said jokingly.

The couple finds it quite easy to understand how demanding the job is. If breaking news occured on a date night, the two understood what needed to be done.

“She’s still my most trusted copy editor,” he said. “Generally, I’m not putting anything out into the public sphere without her looking at it first.”

Not only does her husband recognize her hard work and success, but her colleague, Harrison Hove, multimedia news manager at UF, describes Mira as a strong, calm, inclusive and empowering woman.

“Students will meet with Mira often for oneon-ones,” he said. “She has helped numerous

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Dwayne Wade is one of the many celebrities Lowe interviewed during her time at JET magazine.

students that have gone on to be industry leaders. She has a great track record of elevating others through her mentorship and guidance.” @AlexCamargo95 acamargo@alligator.org

Series Review of the Week: Hulu’s ‘Pen15’

By Tranelle Maner Avenue Staff Writer

Going through puberty during middle school can make it the hardest years of your life. Thankfully, comedians Maya Erskine and Anna Konkle have decided to relive their formative years with a comedic twist.

Hulu’s new comedy “Pen15” follows the lives of Maya and Anna who play 13-year-old versions of themselves in the year 2000 trying to survive as adolescent outcasts.

The 10-episode series, which premiered on Feb. 8, deals with typical issues that plague and traumatize a middle schooler, but have the added comedic presence of these 30-somethings playing teens who are at the bottom of the social ladder.

Many have praised the series for its openness without becoming crude or obscene. Issues like female masturbation or drinking are

who brings the girls discussed as naively milk. When she asks as they would be why, one replies, among any group of “Because you’re difpreteens, despite the ferent from us — adult audience. you’re, like, tan.”

One episode In an article in in particular that Vulture, Erskine dissparked a large reaccussed the episode tion from audiences and said what she dealt with prejudice and the show writers and racism among thought would be kids. something very funIn the episode, Courtesy to The Alligator ny ended up becomMaya and Anna are ing quite traumatic. placed in a group to This series has such unflinching honesty that it’s “When I was make a video about difficult not to both laugh and cringe. in middle school, I osteoporosis prevendidn’t have anyone tion.

I could identify with As the true 2000s earlier that season for reasons that kids they are, the kids decide to play seemed to just be petty middle race-wise. It was, like, a lot of white old Spice Girls who need milk to school drama. However, the thought Jewish kids, or there was a small help their bones and give them the behind those sentiments became group of Korean kids who came ability to dance again. more clear when the rest of the from Korea to be at the school. I Erkine’s character Maya Ishii- white peers in her group, aside didn’t have anywhere to fit in, so I Peters is half-Japanese and was from her friend Anna, force Maya to clung to the popular girls. And once deemed the ugliest girl in the grade play Scary Spice and be the servant we hit middle school, I wasn’t as

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pretty; I wasn’t as rich, and I sort of got left behind,” Erskine said.

Outside of just highlighting race, the show bravely tackles the idea of the “white savior” role, when Anna, understanding that something doesn’t feel right but can’t quite figure it out, goes home to research racism all night.

“It’s like a white person being like, ‘I’ll fix it! I know what’s best for you!’” Konkle said.

The entire show does a great job of laying out adolescent issues without making them too exaggerated to relate to.

Overall, the series has been very well-received from audiences and critics alike. However, there is no word yet on whether the show will be picked up for another season exploring the lives of Maya and Anna. @manertt tmaner@alligator.org

UF graduate presents original play: ‘From Colored to Black’ Check out Brittney Caldwell’s play showcasing Florida’s role in the civil rights movement, pg. 10

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MUSIC

MUSIC

STRFKR at the High Dive Anoushka Shankar comes

to Gainesville GRAMMY-NOMINATED SITAR PLAYER WILL TAKE THE PHILLIPS CENTER STAGE MONDAY

By Tranelle Maner Avenue Staff Writer

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The band started in Portland in 2007 and is touring the country for “Being No One, Going Nowhere,” the album it released in November.

CELEBRATE ST. PATRICK’S DAY DANCING TO THE INDIE BAND

By Jackie DeFreitas Avenue Staff Writer

This St. Patrick’s Day, Gainesville is getting lucky with STRFKR’s first time performing in the city.

The band is touring the U.S. and will make six stops in Florida, from as far north as Pensacola to as south as Miami.

Their music can be described as indie dance music. With electric elements paired with dreamy high-ranging vocals, the music fits perfectly in a place like Arcade Bar or a hipster house party.

The band started in 2007 with their song “Rawnald Gregory Erickson the Second” being the hit that most people know them for.

“I love how light and airy the atmosphere of the songs are, while still broaching pretty serious and sometimes existential themes,” said self-proclaimed

big fan, Livvi Anne, 28. The UF biomedical sciences doctoral student has never seen the band perform but has been a supporter since 2011 and is excited to finally see them live.

Pat Lavery, High Dive owner, is also excited for STRFKR’s first show in Gainesville.

“Like Gainesville, STRFKR is a firmly independent artist with a style all their own,” he said.

Lavery expects tickets to sell out.

Tickets can be bought online for $20 or at the door for $22.

The event is 18 and older, but those under 21 will be charged a $3 fee at the door.

Attendees can enter through Beer Garden an hour before doors open at 8 p.m. For those in the St. Patrick’s Day spirit, green Jell-O shots will be readily available.

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Globe Theatre in London and creating her most recent album, “Land of Gold.”

The album released in spring 2016 is Shankar’s personal response to the many people in the world fleeing conflict and poverty from their home countries. “‘Land of Gold’ is the culmination of my journey to the interior, channelling my distress at the situation in a constructive way, exploring the stories of the voiceless and dispossessed,” she said. “I believe that art can make a difference – it connects us to our hearts, bringing us back to what really matters. Music has the power to speak to the soul.” @manertt tmaner@alligator.org

The first Indian artist to perform on the Grammy stage will soon be gracing a stage in Gainesville.

Rooting in Indian classical and world music, sitar player and composer Anoushka Shankar will perform at the Phillips Center for the Performing Arts on Monday. The show will begin at 7:30 p.m. with tickets for UF students priced at $10 and regular population prices starting at $25 with an increase based on seating arrangement.

Shankar started studying music at age 9 under her late father Ravi Shankar, the founder of National Orchestra of India. By 13, she made her professional debut as a classical artist and just seven years later received her first Grammy nomination.

It was in 2005 that she released her first self-produced album, “Rise,” for which she earned another Grammy nomination.

In her bio, Shankar describes her music as a reflection on her spiritual and musical journey.

Courtesy to The Alligator Her most recent highAnoushka Shankar learned from the best. Her father is largely lights include creating credited with introducing Indian music into western culture. a Tagore Festival at the Her half-sister is Grammy award-winner Norah Jones. famous Shakespeare’s

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Playlist SONGS THE AVENUE CAN’T STOP LISTENING TO: TI TLE

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Be

Hozier

Love Myself

Olivia O’Brien

Love Language

Kehlani

House of Glass

Cage the Elephant

Fluctuate

Catfish and the Bottlemen

Cruel World

Lana Del Ray

Jackie and Wilson

Hozier

Wildflowers

Tom Petty

Sweet But Psycho

Ava Max

Eastside

benny blanco (w/Halsey & Khalid)

Almeda

Solange

Lo/Hi

The Black Keys

wish you were gay

Billie Eilish

Nobody

Mitski

Vintage

NIKI

Trip

Ella Mai

When Am I Gonna Lose You

Local Natives

Sunflower

Vampire Weekend

Monte Carlo (feat. WET)

Toro y Moi

Party Zute / Learning to Love

LA Priest

Nobody

Mac DeMarco

Horoscopes

WHAT DOES MERCURY BEING IN RETROGRADE MEAN FOR YOUR SIGN?

By Jackie DeFreitas Avenue Staff Writer

Aquarius: This Mercury in retrograde may be testing your self-control when it comes to spending your hard earned money as passionate Mars comes close to your money planet, Neptune. What will make this all the more challenging is Mercury in retrograde makes money matters unclear, so stay strong and hide your credit card.

Pisces: Communication is key for you as Mercury works against your career planet of Jupiter this week. Don’t be afraid to reiterate your ideas and plans in your work environment, so those around you are on the same page as you and your career goals. Mercury in retrograde causes miscommunications, so make sure you get your message clear to avoid trouble at work.

Aries: Fiery Aries may be immune to Mercury’s retrograde as Saturn, your career planet, feeds off the fervent energy from your ruling planet, Mars.

This will keep you on task and focused on any assignments due soon. But if Mercury’s movements get your plans all mixed up, calm your ambitious flame and wait it out.

Taurus: Like a bull in a china shop, Mercury affects the monetary planet of Jupiter. The retrograde ends April 16, which may seem far away, but stand your ground and keep your eyes on the prize.

Gemini: Mercury in retrograde may do you some good, Gemini. As your ruling planet, Mercury moving backwards sends you into a reflective phase that may have you looking inward. Think about your ambitions and relationships as the retrograde slows everyone else down, giving you time to catch up mentally.

Cancer: You may be feeling a little slowed down as this year’s first retrograde comes into its second week. Jupiter, your planet of luck, works against Mercury later this week in a position that may give your communication some edge and not

in a good way.

Leo: You need to watch your spending habits this retrograde, too. Mercury rules your financial zone, so make sure your rent, electricity and other bills are paid for to avoid paying unwanted late fees. This is especially important because you might be feeling confident and lucky as your ruling planet, the Sun, works against Jupiter.

Virgo: Just like Gemini, Virgo’s ruling planet is Mercury. But unlike the air sign, you must communicate what you want to others during this retrograde. Your ruling planet of pleasure, Saturn, meets up with Mars, making now the perfect time to speak your truth to others to find happiness within yourself.

Libra: A sign with admiration for harmony and details, now is the time to put those to work on yourself instead of others. You are known for being the diplomat of the signs, using your balancing energy to appease everyone you meet. But with this retrograde, it may be time to tidy up your personal life and pay attention to the details of your own life instead of others’.

Scorpio: This retrograde cannot slow you down, Scorpio. Watch out for financial troubles, but besides that, you should be in the clear as one of your ruling planets, Mars, meets with dreamy Neptune to allow you to release the creative energy to let any of your ideas come alive.

Sagittarius: Mercury’s retrograde works hard, but Sagittarius works harder. Combat this retrograde’s tendency to making your home messy by going full Marie Kondo and tidying up your clutter.

Your planet of action, Mars, meets with your ruling planet of domestic life, Neptune, to put the fire under your butt to get stuff done.

Capricorn: Mercury’s retrograde may have you tripping over your own and others’ words. Jupiter rules your faith, and as it works against Mercury, you may feel as if everything everyone says is about you. Just remember that not everyone is out to get you, and this will end. @jackiedef7 jdefreitas@alligator.org

MUSIC

UF graduate presents original play: ‘From Colored to Black’

By Emma McAvoy Avenue Staff Writer

On Saturday and Sunday, Gainesville residents are invited to witness North Central Florida’s hidden history come to life in “From Colored to Black.”

“From Colored to Black” examines North Central Florida’s involvement in the civil rights movement. The play highlights historical figures who were not necessarily famous at the time but played important roles in shaping Florida’s integrative history.

Playwright Brittney Caldwell used interviews and archives of the time that would have otherwise been forgotten.

A recent graduate of the MFA Acting Program, Caldwell created a story that reflects on how systemic racism impacts not only the social welfare, but also the physical health of the black community. She links mechanisms of the past to the circumstances of the present. This

is the first full-length play she has written.

“I never thought I would like writing, but I totally fell in love with it,” Caldwell said. “I feel like this play serves the black community in a time where people need to understand each other.”

The play features five characters in the present at a cookout who share ideas and opinions on racism in Florida and how it has evolved since the civil rights movement. These discussions allude to vignettes of the past. The vignettes present real events and people from the civil rights movement in Florida.

These people, according to Caldwell, were never famous for their accomplishments in pushing towards integration and breaking down barriers in North Central Florida. Frank Butler, for example, established the first “blacks only” beach in Florida, which, according to Caldwell, started the civil rights movement in St. Augustine.

Caldwell portrays the role of Cora Tyson, who acted as a host to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. when he came to visit his headquarters in St. Augustine. She transforms her own creative vision from her script to the stage through a careful study of the woman’s interviews.

“It’s important for me to play her truthfully and not to make a caricature of her,” Caldwell said.

“She seems so resilient and bright.

Her spirit is so warm, and that is exactly what I use to portray her.”

Caldwell also examines events that occurred in Gainesville, such as the history of Lincoln High School, an exceptional black high school, according to Caldwell.

“Once they were forced to integrate, it began to dissolve,” Caldwell said. “We’re able to bring up discussions on education, housing quality standards, public policies and link all of these disparities to a poor health outcome.”

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“We use a Brechtian feel for the show,” Caldwell said. “There’s no separation, there’s no fourth wall.”

The actors onstage discuss the issues of race with the audience as well as with each other in the plot.

She aims to bring this rich hidden history to life in a story that examines not only the past and present but also the concept of racism and how it has evolved over time.

Caldwell’s inspiration for the play came from a short vignette she wrote for an internship presentation at the Harn Museum of Art, supervised by her current co-director Jeffrey Pufahl. She developed a captivating story that Pufahl saw potential in, and he encouraged her to expand on the short story into a full-length play.

Pufahl has played a large role in the process as co-director and supervisor. He and Caldwell spent a year working on the script togeth-

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“We’ve decided that we have to come at this sensitive subject from both points of view so that the play has a uniquely authentic voice,” Pufahl said. “We’re trying to break down barriers and create discussion. What is systemic racism? How does it function?”

“From Colored to Black” will be playing at the Squitieri Studio Theatre at the Phillips Center for Performing Arts on Saturday at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. and Sunday at 2 p.m.

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Predicting which team will win the SEC Tournament Staff Report Kentucky

Most observers of college basketball would say that Tennessee and Kentucky are the two best teams in the country, and, in terms of consistency, they’re right.

Attempting to differentiate these two is a bit of a challenge. Why? Because their resumes are nearly identical at this point.

The Vols finished the regular season one game better than the Wildcats, but UK currently sits one spot higher than UT at fifth in the NET rankings. Both teams finished 15-3 in league play, and they split their season series against each other, with the home team taking each matchup.

However, by virtue of both teams losing their lone matchup with LSU, the Tigers won the regular season title, forcing Tennessee and Kentucky into the same side of the bracket.

They will presumably meet in the semifinals, and Kentucky — behind the excellent play of P.J. Washington and Tyler Herro — will eke out a win en route to a title game victory over Auburn to take its seventh tournament title in nine years.

But what of No. 1 seed LSU? The now Will Wade-less Tigers will enter the tournament helmed by interim coach Tony Benford after Wade’s indefinite suspension. This came just in time to catch the eighth-seeded Gators coming off an openinground win over Arkansas.

Florida is on the easier side of the bracket, and with all the uncertainty surrounding LSU’s program, UF will accomplish what it couldn’t on its home floor and knock off the Tigers in Nashville, Tennessee, before falling to Auburn in the semifinals.

It should be more than enough to propel Florida into the NCAA tournament.

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A highly motivated Tennessee team will enter Bridgestone Arena in Nashville on Friday.

The Volunteers spent four weeks ranked No. 1 during the regular season. Their 27 regular-season wins were the most since the 2008-09 season.

Despite a historical season, a brutal schedule that saw them finish 4-3 in their final seven games left the Vols at No. 8 in the AP Top 25 and out of conversations for a No. 1-seed in the NCAA Tournament.

Tennessee is still a top-three team in the SEC Tournament behind LSU and Kentucky, and it has all the necessary tools to make a run and win it all.

The Vols got a much needed double-bye to start the tournament, along with LSU, South Carolina and Kentucky. They have the advantage of two veteran first-team All SEC players in guard Admiral Schofield and forward Grant Williams.

Williams was named SEC Player of the

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Gators blow out Seminoles behind two-inning rally

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The streak was in jeopardy.

Florida had won eight in a row over Florida State, but it trailed 6-0 heading into the bottom of the fifth inning.

Once it started scoring, it didn’t stop.

The Gators rallied from behind with a five-run fifth inning and an eight-run sixth inning to punctuate their ninth-straight victory over the rival Seminoles, spoiling FSU coach Mike Martin’s final game in Gainesville.

Florida only scored in three innings but defeated Florida State 20-7. The No. 5 Gators (14-5) and No. 10 Seminoles (13-2) both made a slew of mistakes, uncharacteristic of a top-10 matchup.

Florida State jumped on Jordan Butler early. He allowed a leadoff double to Mike Salvatore and another double to Drew Mendoza later in the first inning that put FSU ahead 1-0. The Seminoles built on that

lead in the third inning when star freshman Nander De Sedas took Butler deep to left field for his fifth home run of the season.

Florida’s closer Nolan Crisp was called upon earlier than usual, and he did not respond well to the change. J.C. Flowers hit a grand slam off Crisp to put FSU ahead 6-0.

Crisp had let up one run all season, but allowed three on Tuesday. He also had yet to walk a batter on the year, but walked three in the win.

It was FSU’s mistakes that let UF back into the game, but the Gators’ bats secured the win.

Every scoring inning for UF involved Kendrick Calilao. Florida loaded the bases for the freshman cleanup hitter in the fifth inning, and he delivered with a two-RBI single to put the Gators on the board.

Nelson Maldonado scored on a wild pitch by Clayton Kwiatkowski during Jud Fabian’s at-bat. Then, Calilao scored on another wild pitch.

Florida diver Brooke Madden earned two invites to the NCAA Championships over two days at the NCAA Diving Zones. She placed fourth in the 3-meter dive and second in the 1-meter dive.

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Kentucky coach John Calipari and the Wildcats enter the SEC Tournament as the No. 2-seed, where they will play the winner of Ole Miss and Alabama on Friday.

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Jachai Polite should’ve stayed at UF

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able combine performance, some dge rusher Jachai Polite draft analysts have Polite slipping made headlines during the out of the second round.

NFL Combine and not for That’s a potential loss of tens positive reasons. of millions of dollars.

He measured in at 258 You can’t blame Polite for leavpounds, 16 pounds heavier than ing. He’s one of the quickest edgelisted on the 2018 Florida roster. rushing prospects and a great He ran a rather slow 4.84-secMark Stine hustle player. These attributes ond 40 yard dash (17th among Twitter: @mstinejr are clear on film from his fantasEDGE prospects) and claimed he tic 2018 season. But he could’ve had a lingering hamstring injury.

He pulled out of the remaining combine events. waited another year to develop his body, study Polite said his interview with the Rams was film (he said he doesn’t watch much film on himself) and fine-tune his game. his best because they “didn’t bash” him.

Mullen said Sweat improved significantly as “Everyone else picking at my game,” he a senior last season. said.

“A year and a half ago, me and Todd Setting all of that aside, the 20-year-old should’ve stayed for his senior season because (Grantham) sat down (with Sweat) and said 'it’s probably your best interest, you really of the depth of pass rushers in this draft.

Three EDGE players will go in the top 10: should stay one more year,'” Mullen said. “He Ohio State’s Nick Bosa, Kentucky’s Josh Allen went from a guy that was a mid-round draft and Mississippi State’s Montez Sweat. Other pick... to a guy that they are talking to be one first-round locks include Florida State’s Brian of the top picks in the draft.”

Polite would have avoided one of the deepBurns, Michigan’s Rashan Gary and Clemson’s est pass-rusher drafts in recent memory. A Clelin Ferrell.

All of these players have more prototypi- rough combine would matter less if his value cal size for NFL edge rushers than Polite. He’s among pass rushers was higher. dropped to a late first-round or second-round pick in many mock drafts. With his questionSEE COLUMN, PAGE 16

Gators earn national awards in track and field Florida jumper Yanis David won USTFCCCA National Women's Indoor Field Athlete of the Year, while sprinter, hurdler and jumper Grant Holloway was named Men's Indoor Track Athlete of the Year. Coach Mike Holloway was dubbed Men's Indoor Coach of the Year.

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By Bryan Matamoros Sports Writer

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Florida coach Amanda O’Leary (pictured) and the Gators lacrosse team return to Donald R. Dizney Stadium to face their fifth ranked opponent of the season.

The Florida’s women’s lacrosse team has not played at home since Feb. 14 when it lost to No. 2 Maryland 17-12.

A four-game road stretch ensued, with losses to then-No. 17 Loyola and Navy in Maryland followed by victories over Elon and High Point in North Carolina.

Now, the Gators (3-3) return home to host No. 4 Syracuse on Wednesday at 7 p.m.

“I think we gained some resilience with some close games,” coach Amanda O’Leary said about the 2-2 road trek. “We learned how to fight through every 60-minute session.”

UF’s toughness will be put to the test against the Orange (6-2) with the only two losses coming against No. 1 Boston College and No. 2 Maryland.

“This is a huge rivalry game for us,” O’Leary said. “It’s just a real pleasure for us to play a team as good as Syracuse.”

Attackers Emily Hawryschuk and Nicole Levy lead a high-powered Syracuse offense with 26 goals and 16 goals, respectively. Three other players have notched 14 goals apiece.

On the defensive side of the ball, the Orange allow an average of 9.75 goals per game and have caused 100 turnovers through eight games.

Florida’s offense benefitted from the emer-

gence of its underclassmen during away games.

Sophomore attacker Kassidy Bresnahan returned to the starting lineup against Elon and High Point after freshman attacker Hannah Mardiney replaced her following the defeat to the Terrapins.

Bresnahan recorded a season-best in points (3) and goals (2) against High Point on Saturday.

“I think I’ve been doing well,” Bresnahan said. “I just remember to work hard and do everything I’m told to do.”

Sophomore midfielder Eddy Shoop missed the first four games of the season with a hand injury but was cleared to play against Elon and High Point, scoring a goal in each.

“Eddy (Shoop) is playing lights out,” O’Leary said. “She’s worked really hard to get back, and I think you’ll see a lot of her tomorrow evening.”

The Gators have a difficult slate of games coming up, playing three top-10 opponents in a span of six days.

However, all of them are in the friendly confines of Donald R. Dizney Stadium.

“We’ve been on the road for a significant amount of time,” O’Leary said. “So it’s absolutely great to be home.” @bmatamoros_ bmatamoros@alligator.org

MEN’S TENNIS

Florida hosts defending champions Demon Deacons

By Noah Ram Sports Writer

Then-freshman Oliver Crawford clinched the Florida men’s tennis team’s 4-3 upset win over then-No. 1 Wake Forest in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, last season.

Crawford (now a sophomore) and the rest of the team will look to prove that last year’s victory wasn’t a fluke.

The No. 8 Gators and No. 2 Demon Deacons face off on Wednesday at 5 p.m. at the Ring Tennis Complex in Gainesville.

Despite last year’s loss to the Gators, the

season still turned out well for the Deacons as it defeated Ohio State 4-2 to win its first national championship.

This season hasn’t been any different for Wake Forest. It’s off to a 15-2 start, and it’s currently undefeated in ACC play. It has won nine out of its last 10 matches, and the only loss came against the top-ranked Ohio State Buckeyes at the ITA National Indoor Team Championships. The Demon Deacons are 7-2 against nationally ranked teams, but do come into the match struggling. They barely squeezed by No. 48 UCF 4-3 in their last match and lost the doubles

point.

The Gators (9-2) come into this match on a high. They are coming off their biggest win of the season on Sunday against No. 10 Mississippi State. After losing the doubles point on Sunday, UF won its next five points on the way to a 5-2 win. Florida has won three in a row and are undefeated in SEC play. It has yet to lose a match at home this season and has won 10 games in a row in Gainesville.

Looking at the rankings of the players, one can see how much talent is on these two top-10 teams. Both Florida and the

Wake Forest have four players ranked in the ITA singles Top 90. The Demon Deacons are led by No. 2 Petros Chrysochos.

UF does have the advantage in doubles, though, as it has four doubles pairs ranked in the top 80 while the Deacons only have one: No. 35 Chrysochos and Bar Botzer.

The Gators lead the all-time series against Wake Forest 13-6. The last time they met in Gainesville was on Jan. 29, 2012, a 6-1 win for the Gators. @noah_ram1 nram@alligator.org

SOFTBALL

Three numbers to know ahead of UF’s matchup with UCF

By Brendan Farrell Sports Writer

The No. 7 Gators (22-4) are looking to rebound after a series loss to Tennessee at home to open SEC play. UCF is 5-1 in its last six games ahead of Wednesday’s game and sit at a 17-8 record ahead of its first road game of the season.

Here are three numbers to know about this matchup:

1-5:

The Knights’ record against ranked teams.

UCF has played then-No. 1 FSU twice, No. 5 Washington and a trio of fringe teams in No. 21 Min-

nesota, then-No. 24 Ohio State and then-No. 25 Mississippi State. UCF has been outscored 34-11 in its six ranked matchups and hasn’t scored more than three runs in any of those games.

It relies on junior Alea White and freshman Breanna Vasquez in the circle. Its 1.84 team ERA is ranked 30th in the country, though the results against ranked teams this season have been much worse.

White has started four of UCF’s games against ranked opponents, and she has been inconsistent, sporting a 3.40 ERA in those games. Her best appearance was against FSU on March 3, when she pitched seven innings and didn’t give up an earned

run despite allowing eight hits and four walks.

Vasquez, on the other hand, struggled in her two starts against ranked teams, losing both games and giving up eight runs in 7.1 innings.

Wednesday’s matchup brings an excellent opportunity to reignite a Florida offense that struggled in the first two games against Tennessee before an eight-run explosion on Sunday.

28:

The number of games played by Florida in only 33 days.

It’s been an exhausting schedule for the Gators. The team has had

very few days off, and the days they did have off were for travel. Florida has played less than half of its schedule at Katie Pressly Seashore Stadium, and it has traveled across the country twice already.

Throw in the renovation of its home stadium, and it has been a difficult and demanding slate of games for the Gators.

“I think we’re prepared for it,” outfielder Jade Caraway said. “It’s fun. I like it. I like coming out and playing.”

1-0:

The score of the UCF-UF game last season.

UCF catcher Kassady Brewer’s

RBI single in the first inning stood as the winning run in a 1-0 victory over the Gators.

White started that game and only allowed one hit in a complete-game shutout, though she only struck out one batter.

The Gators put 27 balls in play, but they couldn’t manage to turn that contact into offensive production, much like Saturday’s game against Tennessee.

“We didn’t play very well last year against them in the middle of the week,” coach Tim Walton said.

“They pitched really well and got enough timely hits.” @Bfarrell727 bfarrell@alligator.org

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UF had 17 hits, seven walks BASEBALL, from pg. 14 Fabian drew a walk, and then came around to score on a Kirby McMullen RBI single. Even after what seemed like a miracle comeback, UF still trailed 6-5.

FSU got a run back in the top of the sixth inning on a Salvatore RBI single.

Florida responded with a six-hit, eight-run inning. Calilao hit an RBI single after Brady McConnell and Maldonado were both hit to begin the inning. Wil Dalton tied the game up at 7 in the next at-bat with a single.

Austin Langworthy’s attempt to move the runners over worked better than he expected.

On his sacrifice bunt attempt, FSU pitcher Austin Pollock overthrew the first baseman, allowing Langworthy to advance to third and Dalton and Calilao to score.

The Gators took their first lead on the botched play and did not relinquish it.

Pollock threw 2.1 innings but allowed nine hits and eight earned runs. UF held a 13-7 lead heading into the eighth inning, and Calilao again led the charge. Maldonado hit

an RBI single to load the bases for Calilao.

This time around he delivered a grand slam, his second of the season and his third home run. Calilao went 4 for 6 at the plate, scored three runs and finished with 6 RBIs. He now has 25 on the year to lead the team.

Blake Reese followed with a two-run homer to give the Gators 20 runs, the second time they’ve hit that mark this season after scoring 28 against Winthrop on March 3.

Florida finished with 17 hits and seven walks in yet another strong offensive showing, this time against a likely postseason team.

Despite the win, O’Sullivan is already looking ahead.

“The runs we scored tonight mean nothing on Friday,” coach Kevin O’Sullivan said. “I’m excited for the guys and yeah they battled and they did what they needed to do and they put up three big innings, but at the end of the day we need to do some things better.”

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Florida outfielder Wil Dalton went 2 for 4 in UF's 20-7 win over Florida State on Tuesday night at Alfred A. McKethan Stadium.

LSU defeated every other SEC team this season MEN'S BASKETBALL, from pg. 14 Year after he led the conference in scoring with 19.3 points per game, averaging 7.7 rebounds and three assists.

They’ll face either No. 11-seeded Texas A&M, No. 14 Vanderbilt or No. 6 Mississippi State in the quarterfinals on Friday. The Bulldogs are the biggest threat of the three, and Tennessee beat them by 17 on March 5.

From there, it’ll likely face Kentucky in the semifinals, who they split the regular-season series with, and then — probably — LSU in the championship on March 17.

If it plays out that way, a distracted LSU team will meet a well-prepared, experienced Tennessee team fueled by a drop in rankings.

All that equals a 2019 tournament win for Rick Barnes’ Volunteers.

— Alanis Thames

LSU

LSU enters the SEC Tournament as the top team. It went 26-5 during the regular season — 16-2 in conference play — and ended the year on a five-game win streak.

The Tigers still aren’t getting the respect they deserve. Everyone points to Tennessee and Kentucky to win it all, teams that dominated the regular season and were usually placed near the top of the polls.

But they won’t win it. LSU will, especially if it escapes its first game. Here’s why.

It’s the only team in the SEC to have beaten every other team.

It only lost to two teams in conference play: Florida and Arkansas. And both of those teams are facing off on Thursday, with the winner taking on the Tigers on Friday at 1 p.m.

But they also played both the Gators and the Razorbacks a second time each and won those

contests, effectively avenging those losses.

As for the tournament, LSU has the easiest path to the championship game. It has a double-bye, meaning it doesn’t have to play in the first two rounds. Then, assuming it beats Florida or Arkansas, it would play either No. 4 South Carolina, No. 5 Auburn, No. 12 Missouri or No. 13 Georgia for a spot in the finals.

Tennessee and Kentucky will have to play each other, barring any upsets, to make it to the championship.

A player to look out for is guard Tremont Waters. He is agile and has a quickness to him that could exploit some of the conferences biggest players at the basket. He averaged 15.3 points per game this season, shot 43.6 percent from the field and 33.3 percent from beyond the arc.

A Waters-led LSU team could be dangerous in the tournament.

— Jake Dreilinger

COLUMN, from pg. 14 Gators defensive end Jabari Zuniga decided to stay. He’s a couple inches taller and naturally a little bulkier than Polite.

Zuniga could’ve surged into this draft’s first round with an impressive combine and pro day, but he elected to try next season after another year of development.

Mullen praised Zuniga’s decision to stay and said he took in a lot information and listened to a lot of good advice.

“Well, (Lamical Perine and Zuniga) could have left,” Mullen said. “As you’re seeing right now with some guys, it’s not as cut and dry as they think it is.”

Mark Stine is assistant sports editor of the Alligator. You can follow him on Twitter @mstinejr or contact him at mstine@alligator.org.

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