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After petition, Fuchs to meet with students about graduation THE PETITION HAS MORE THAN 7,500 SIGNATURES. By McKenna Beery Alligator Staff Writer

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Climbing for those who can’t

A climber wearing “bunker gear” descends the steps during the second annual 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb at Ben Hill Grifﬁn Stadium Tuesday evening. More than 150 people participated in the stair climb hosted by the UF Collegiate Veterans Society. The event consisted of climbing 1,980 steps, or 11 trips up and down the stadium, to represent the amount of stairs in one of the Twin Towers.

Library West might be open 24/7 by the end of month IT WILL COST $160,000 TO FUND.

Student Government is looking to reinstate Library West as a 24/7 facility by the end of September. The Student Senate unanimously passed a bill Tuesday giving $160,000 to fund Library West’s hour extension. The bill has to be passed in the Senate again next Tuesday for the funds to be transferred, said Emily Dunson, the Budget and Appropriations Chairwoman. “I really do think this bill reveals the fruition of what hard work and communication look like between administration

who wrote the bill, is working with library administrators to have it open overnight by the end of September, he said. Library West will need to hire new staff members for the overnight hours before it can be open 24/7, Green said. The money for the first year of funding will come from the SG reserve account, Green said. Money in this account comes from students’ activity and service fee, but SG officials couldn’t confirm how much was in the account. The reserve funds are supposed to be used for one-time expenses, Green said. The Office of the Provost will then fund overnight hours for the library from July 1, 2019, through June 30, 2021. “It’s a huge win for students,” Green said.

and the Student Body,” Dunson said. UF Student Body President Ian Green,

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By Gillian Sweeney Alligator Staff Writer

Coach Dan Mullen talks toughness

The Gators’ head coach preached physicality from the moment he stepped into his postgame press conference on Saturday. Find out what that means for other coaches and players,

When Anthony Rojas walked across the O’Connell Center stage in May, draped in graduation robes, he looked out into the sea of thousands and felt in awe. Now, Rojas worries other students and their families won’t get that same breathtaking moment he experienced after UF rearranged the graduation structure. Upcoming Fall and Spring ceremonies won’t have individual name-calling at a singular university-wide commencement, which will be held in the Ben Hill Grifﬁn Stadium. Rojas, a 22-year-old UF political science ﬁrst-year graduate student, started an online petition to give students a platform to take action, he said. Despite the petition amassing more than 8,200 signatures in one day, UF won’t reconsider its

decision for the Fall and Spring, said Stephanie McBride, director of commencement, who learned about the petition Monday. Still, UF President Kent Fuchs has agreed to meet with Rojas and other students to discuss their concerns. “I think it is important that students have the opportunity to express their opinions and concerns,” McBride said. A newly created task force will evaluate the graduation ceremonies at the end of the year. The August 2019 commencement will maintain the past model because there are fewer graduates in the Summer. “We will take any and all feedback that students have because it is important that students feel heard, and we understand what their concerns are,” she said. These commencement changes come after the previous Spring commencement ceremony when a graduation marshal forcefully rushed students offstage. Videos from that commencement show

SEE GRADUATION, PAGE 3

Landmark tree saved by neighbor By Angela DiMichele Alligator Staff Writer

A tree stood for 250 years, covered in gnarly vines and dripping in moss. It stood by as the land next to it was developed and then abandoned. It stood by as a new owner, Lee Malis, 59, carefully tended to a garden out front and cleaned up the yard. And when the tree was threatened, Malis stood by it. The live oak that looks over Malis’ backyard on Northwest Seventh Terrace has garnered more attention than he ever expected. The 5-foot-in-diameter, 250-year-old heritage live oak was supposed to be chopped down to make room for The Reef, a new apartment complex, in the northeast Gainesville neighborhood, Malis said. But then, a court case and fundraiser rallied around saving the tree. Though Malis knew the developers were building the complex, he said he had no idea the tree wasn’t considered his own property.

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Looking back on the day after Sept. 11, 2001 Read what The Alligator wrote following the attack, pg. 6

But as of Thursday, the developer in charge of building The Reef wrote in a letter to the city that they decided to save the neighborhood landmark and build around it. “I spent the last three weeks defending my yard, doing anything I could, telling anybody I can, and then all of a sudden it turned into this giant event,” Malis said. “I was out there by myself with my tree, and all of a sudden the whole city came out and helped me.” The new design plans, which no longer remove the tree, will be submitted to the city for approval in about a week, city spokesperson Chip Skinner said. The $17,000 the developer paid to begin tree removal will be refunded. The plan to remove the tree was approved by the city because it was on the developer’s land, Skinner said. But in a letter sent to the City Commission on Aug. 22, Gainesville arborist Meg Niederhofer said this survey was inaccurate. “This is cause for real concern when the con-

SEE TREE, PAGE 5

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Local Events / News in Brief WHAT’S HAPPENING? Geocaching Gators Interested in outdoor adventures and treasure hunting? Looking to explore Gainesville’s parks and natural spaces? Then geocaching might be the perfect activity for you. Learn more about geocaching at the Geocaching Gators club meeting at 6:30 p.m. today at Matherly Hall Room 6. For more information and events, search for the Geocaching Gators Facebook page. Study Abroad Info Session There will be an information session at 3 p.m. today in Bryan Hall 130 that will highlight the UF in Beijing, Dublin, London, Madrid, Paris and Rome study abroad programs. Programs are offered every semester. All UF students and majors are welcome. Contact Lucy DiLeo at 352-273-0151 if you are unable to attend the session. More information can be found at warrington.ufl. edu/heavener/studyabroad. Absentee Ballot Requests The due date to request an absentee ballot for the Fall UF Student Government elections is 5 p.m. today. Information can be found at sg.ufl.edu/ elections. The Path to Fulbright: Challenges, Opportunities and Rewards with Marcía Porter The UF Fulbright Lecture Committee is pleased to invite the UF community to the first Fulbright event of the semester, which will be held at 2 p.m. Friday at the Music Building in Room 101. Marcía Porter, an award-winning soprano and professor of voice at the Florida State University College of Music, is an active recitalist who has performed in numerous venues and prestigious festivals throughout the U.S., Italy, Brazil and the Czech Republic. Professor Porter was a Fulbright Scholar to Brazil. There will be a meet and greet after the talk. Refreshments will be served. Come meet new colleagues and friends as you learn about Fulbright Programs available at UF. For additional information please contact Claire Anumba at canumba@ ufic.ufl.edu.

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Chomp the Flu event attracts about 900 people STUDENTS COULD ALSO GET THE MENINGITIS B VACCINE By Adam Turner Alligator Contributing Writer

Hundreds of students lined up Friday morning along Fletcher Drive not for free goodies, but free ﬂu shots. More than 880 students received the ﬂu

vaccine and a free T-shirt at the Chomp the Flu kickstart event outside the Infirmary, said Cecilia Luna, the UF Student Health Care Center marketing and communications coordinator. Thanks to a partnership with the Avnee Foundation, the center also offered the meningitis B vaccine for the first time, administering it to 433 students during the event. Efforts to control the flu will continue throughout the flu season with mobile vaccination stations.

In the 2017-2018 school year, more than 250 patients with the flu or flu-like symptoms came into the Infirmary in January and February alone, something the department wants to avoid, Luna said. “We want to encourage students to get the shot early because anyone who receives the vaccine and still gets the flu will have less severe symptoms,” Luna said. Currently, UF doesn’t require students to get the meningitis B vaccine, but the Infir-

November candidates discuss feminism

8,200 signed GRADUATION, from pg. 1

By Angela DiMichele Alligator Staff Writer

The first thing Merrillee Malwitz-Jipson did after applying to run as a Florida state representative was meet with gun shop owners. Though she is not an avid gun user, she is hoping to become a representative of the predominantly conservative members of District 10, who told her guns are necessary for hunting and self-protection. Malwitz-Jipson spoke about gun control and other issues at the Gainesville chapter of the National Organization for Women and Indivisible Gainesville’s forum Tuesday night. The candidates focused on feminism-based questions ranging from taxes on feminine products to affordable healthcare and equal wages at the Alachua County Library District Headquarters. Candidates included Marihelen Wheeler, a candidate for Alachua County Commission; Merrillee Malwitz-Jipson, a candidate for Florida House representative for District 10; Kayser Enneking, a candidate for Florida Senate District 8; Jason Haeseler, a candidate for Florida House District 21; and Yvonne Hayes Hinson, a U.S. House candidate for Florida’s 3rd Congressional District. The organizers first asked what candidates thought the most important issues affecting women today are and what solutions they will implement if they win. Enneking proposed that guns be regulated like cars. Polarization around gun control makes conversation difficult, but Enneking said it is important that the dialogue continues.

mary is working to change that. Last year there was one case of meningitis at UF, Luna said. Michelle Do, a UF microbiology and cell sciences senior, said she stood in line for about an hour and a half to receive both the ﬂu and meningitis B vaccines. “I like being able to be vaccinated quickly and conveniently on campus,” Do said. “I think it (is) great that they continue to do them.”

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Candidates for local and state races pose after a debate at the Alachua County Library District Headquarters on Tuesday night. “If you want to buy a car, you have it registered. Every car in America is registered,” she said. “So, why don’t we pick a day, and on that day, every gun transaction needs to be registered.” Wheeler, a candidate for the Alachua County Commission, said she will be the only woman on the County Commission if she wins in November. Among the panel, Malwitz-Jipson said she was the only candidate at the forum not associated with a political party. She said she hopes to be a link between predominantly conservative constituents in District 10 to the voters in Alachua County who may have opposing viewpoints.

“You can live without guns, but you cannot live without water,” she said. “And to me, water is so much more important than gun ownership, but (gun ownership) is so important to my district.” Melina Farley-Barratt, the Gainesville’s National Organization for Women president, said she invited each candidate’s opponent, some of whom did not show up, and created questions that were femalecentered. “They’re choosing not to come,” she said. “It really shows where their priorities are, and it’s not feminism.” @angdimi adimichele@alligator.org

a marshal putting his hands on minority students performing dances from their multicultural sororities and fraternities. Rojas, who attended that Spring commencement, said he doesn’t believe that the current changes effectively address the issue: respecting graduates’ right to celebrate. “We feel that they aren’t even listening and prefer to be blind to, or simply not care about, the disappointment they have caused for many with this change,” Rojas said. While he understands the need to have an efﬁcient ceremony, he thinks most people in attendance wouldn’t mind waiting an extra 30 minutes for the graduates to be recognized on the Jumbotron. Previously, students walked across the stage with signs and ﬂags, showing off or thanking their parents, which made the ceremony unique, Rojas said. Student Body President Ian Green, a member of the graduation task force, talked about the commencement changes during Tuesday’s Student Senate meeting. He said that the task force had little to do with the decision to change the ceremony. “The task force did not make the decision that we have before us today,” Green said. “That was made by President Fuchs.” Jireh Davis, a UF political science and African American studies senior and member of the Black Student Union, said the changes don’t fully address the root of the problem. “UF is just trying to put a Band-Aid on the bigger issue,” the 21-year-old said. Davis believes the marshal was unnecessarily forceful as he ushered students across the stage. “It is not fair, it’s not right, and it’s absolutely disgusting,” Davis said. Gillian Sweeney contributed to this report. @mckennabeery mbeery@alligator.org

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City budget for 2019 sets aside Sexual battery near Fraternity Row, police report $2.9 million for City Hall upgrade Amanda Rosa

Alligator Staff Writer

A woman reported that she was sexually battered Saturday night near Fraternity Row, University Police said. The 24-year-old woman, who is not a UF student or faculty member, reported the battery to police Sunday afternoon, according to a UPD alert email to students. The woman told police she went to Midtown with friends Saturday evening, the release said. She left Midtown at about 9:30 p.m. and walked on UF’s campus. The last thing she remembers is walking near Fraternity Row, police said. The suspect is a 5-foot-7 man in his

early 20s of average build with dark hair and minimal facial hair, police said. The investigation is ongoing. UPD emailed a warning to students Tuesday afternoon about the incident. Anyone with information about the suspect can call UPD at 352-392-1111. Those who want to remain anonymous can call Alachua County Crime Stoppers at 352-372-STOP. The last time UPD released a warning about a sexual battery near campus was in March 2018. A UF student got into a car she believed was an Uber she ordered and was battered after she was left on the side of U.S. Highway 441, police said. @AmandaNicRosa arosa@alligator.org

GUIDE TO DINING OUT

THE RENOVATIONS WILL HAPPEN OVER TIME. McKenna Beery Alligator Staff Writer

Gainesville City Hall may finally be able to fix its leaky windows in 2019. Renovations to City Hall passed as part of the 2019 budget Thursday night. The budget allocates $2.9 million for the improvements, but it will happen over time, said Chip Skinner, a city spokesperson. There are no finalized plans for the renovations yet, he said. “It’s all a preliminary wish list,” he said. The next step is to make a plan of action and address the most pressing items first, such as windows that leak during rainstorms and the roof, he said. “It all depends on availability of contractors

and getting bids and plans in place,” Skinner said. “There’s a whole number of items that have to happen before renovations start.” Before renovations can begin, the budget needs a second reading which will occur sometime later this month, likely at the next commission meeting, Skinner said. City commissioner Adrian Hayes-Santos hopes the renovations will include expanding the basement meeting room. He’s noticed that the room is too small to ﬁt all the attendees during meetings. This often leaves people spilling out into the hallway or sitting on the ﬂoor. This renovation should be seen as a way to better serve the community, Hayes-Santos said. “I think it’s important that everyone can have their voice heard and be able to participate,” he said. @mckennabeery mbeery@alligator.org

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Parents rejoice: This new UF class teaches students manners By Chris Day

Alligator Contributing Writer

For students who can’t tell their salad knife from their fish fork, a new UF class may help. The three-credit class, Farm, Fork and Table: Hospitality Business Etiquette for Success, was created and is taught by Lori Pennington-Gray, a professor in the Department of Tourism, Recreation and Sport Management at UF’s College of Health and Human Performance. The course is designed to teach students proper table manners, such as how to write and give toasts and perform proper dining etiquette for different cultures, she said. The idea for the course came about a year ago when Pennington-Gray realized there were not many courses about food and beverage that could also offer valuable life lessons, she said. “It’s a necessary course and one that

could be offered on a university campus and meet the needs of students,” she said. One of the class’s big assignments at the end of the semester is to research one country and learn what proper etiquette looks like there. This kind of research can help students ace important business dinners and avoid awkward cultural missteps, Pennington-Gray said. Content for the course was partly drawn from Pennington-Gray’s own life experiences and extensive travels as a tourism professor, she said. The course is being offered online for students and will be available again in Summer 2019 and following semesters, PenningtonGray said. Tyler Lynn, an 18-year-old UF finance freshman, said he’s interested in signing up for the class because it teaches skills that a lot of people his age might lack. “I definitely feel that a lot of people don’t know how to properly act in a dinner, just millennials in general,” he said.

Pizza delivery driver robbers don’t take cash, only take pizza By Amanda Rosa Alligator Staff Writer

Two men didn’t get the cash they wanted when they robbed a pizza delivery driver Sunday night, but they did get away with the pizza, Gainesville Police said. Police are looking for men accused of robbing a Hungry Howie’s Pizza delivery driver at about 11 p.m. at Cabana Beach Apartments, at 1601 SW 51st Terrace, GPD spokesperson Ofc. Ben Tobias wrote in an email. The driver didn’t have any cash, but the robbers made do with the two large pizzas the driver had, worth $35.92. A customer named Josh ordered the pizzas from the Hungry Howie’s website, according to an incident report. The delivery driver told police she knocked on an apartment door to deliver the pizza, but the residents said they didn’t order it. On her way back to the car, a man in his 20s walked up to her. He introduced himself as Josh and

said he ordered the pizza. The man fumbled in his pockets looking for money when the driver felt something cold and metal on her arm, she later told police. A second man wearing a grey and blue camouflage mask over his face stood behind the driver, demanding the pizza and money. She gave the masked man the pizza, and both men ran away before police arrived. The driver wasn’t injured, the report said. Another Hungry Howie’s employee told the driver someone named Josh called and said a man stole his pizza from the driver while he was trying to pay for it, the report said. He said he was never going to order from Hungry Howie’s again. The Josh that called the store had a different number than the one provided for the online order. Police said the investigation is ongoing.

A court case was filed TREE, from pg. 1 sequences of the inaccuracy could be the taking down of a monumental tree,” Niederhofer wrote it in the letter. Malis and lawyers applied for an emergency injunction because Jones’ company was threatening to tear down his garage and fences, he said. His lawyer told the court that the tree is “unique and irreplaceable.” “What has taken decades to grow can be destroyed in a matter of minutes,” she wrote. Malis created a GoFundMe fundraiser with the goal of raising $5,000 to pay legal fees. As of Tuesday, 47 people have donated $3,462. “If we don’t stand up for our own home and our own trees, how do we complain about smashing

forests in other places?” Malis said. Originally, the developer chose to pay the $40,000 to $50,000 city mitigation fee, which would allow for the tree to be removed, Skinner said. “That’s no small chunk of change, even for a multi-million dollar developer who is removing the tree,” Skinner said. Malis called the small piece of land in between his yard and the building site “absolutely worthless.” Neighbors have their fences on this piece of land, and no one has ever contested who the land belongs to, he said. He is concerned that developers may still kill the tree by cutting or building on top of the roots, he said. The sand live oak only a block away from his house has a parking lot built on top of its roots despite its heritage status as a national champion tree, he said.

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A 250-year-old tree nearly came down before public outcry. “I’m living my nice quiet life, and then I’ve got this gigantic battle,” Mathis said. “I haven’t actually worked and left my yard for three weeks because I didn’t want them to come in and tear things out

because if I’m not here, I can’t stop them.” Staff writer Gillian Sweeney contributed to the report. @angdimi adimichele@alligator.org

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Editorial

Remembering Sept. 11, 2001

RAGEDY JOLTS NATION. Hijackers Devastate N.Y., D.C. Terrorism Horrifies Students. These three headlines ran on the front page of the Sept. 12, 2001, issue of The Alligator. Today, on the 17th anniversary of that issue, we’re taking a look back to remember 9/11, the lives that were lost and the fallout from that infamous day. The terrorist attacks that brought down the World Trade Center in New York City are probably foggy memories for most undergraduates at UF who have followed the conventional college timeline. Seniors this year, even as the oldest of undergraduates, were only about 5 years old when the attacks occurred. What we know about that day likely comes from events and emotions recounted, but barely from our own memories of seeing it unfold live on television. Our parents and loved ones have told us stories about that day — where they were when they heard the news, what they saw when they turned on the television or how scared the nation was as it feared subsequent attacks. Crowds of people standing silently, their attention fixed on live coverage as the second plane collided with the South Tower, exploding just 17 minutes after the first. Those who jumped from the upper stories. The towers collapsing. The heroism of the first responders who rushed into the burning buildings. Some ran in but never walked back out. Those who braved toxic smoke and ash to clear debris and recover remains. Words fail to capture that experience, so we must settle for the accounts of others who lived it. Still, for other students and faculty, 9/11 is all too vivid of a personal, permanent memory. We remember 9/11, not only to honor and respect those who were lost, but to learn from a tragedy that did irreparable harm to our country’s psyche. Sept. 11 changed our country’s course forever. Although the attacks are 17 years old as of Tuesday, the dust has not settled. The wars are not over. The editorial that ran in the Sept. 12, 2001, issue of The Alligator addressed the attack. It urged the government “to find out where it came from and react with swift justice.” It was prophetic. The U.S. began airstrikes in Afghanistan in October of 2001. The war escalated. A second war started. The U.S. invaded Iraq as the dark and unknown threat of terrorism still lurked in the minds of many Americans. The war in Iraq formally ended, but the war in Afghanistan still lingers, turning 17 this year, too. We still do not have the final tally of how much the wars have cost in blood and sacrifice. On Sept. 11, 2,996 died in the attacks. In the invasion and occupation of Afghanistan, 2,372 U.S. military personnel have died so far. In the Iraq War, nearly 5,000 U.S. military personnel died. Still more are dying in the continuation of that war, now waged against the Islamic State. We remember these wars much more clearly than the terror of 9/11. The precise death toll of civilians as a result of the wars is almost impossible to calculate, but estimates range as high as 210,000. Our Sept. 12, 2001 editorial called for justice, but what the U.S. found was vengeance, and we paid a high price for it. Today we are in remembrance of those we lost on Sept. 11, even though we may not have a clear memory of the day. We thank our Americans in uniform who enlisted in the military and those who signed up to make the world a safer place. In the decades to come, we hope that those memories teach us to practice restraint especially when outrage and war seem most appropriate. Meryl Kornfield EDITOR

Romy Ellenbogen MANAGING EDITOR

Paige Fry MANAGING EDITOR

Stephan Chamberlin OPINIONS EDITOR

Column

Finding sweetness in our campus communities

n Sunday evening, I was one of hunexperience my religion in a new light. It’s made dreds of students in the Jewish comme appreciate not only the Jewish communities munity at UF who celebrated the beon campus, but the diversity and warmth I’ve ginning of Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish found at UF as a whole. New Year. Rosh Hashanah, which is Little moments of kindness have made my Hebrew for “head of the year,” marks the start Jewish experience at UF unique. I’ll never forof the High Holy Days, a sacred period of time get walking into my freshman-year dorm comin the Jewish religion focused on self-reflection mon room to find my RA arranging a bowl of Darcy Schild opinions@alligator.org and forgiveness. apples and honey for all the residents to enjoy, In my case, celebrating this special holiday or hearing random students wishing each other meant attending a service for the new year and squeez- “shanah tova” (which means “have a good and sweet ing myself at a cramped but cozy table in a synagogue new year”) as they passed each other on the sidewalks of overflowing with students — some familiar, some friends campus. These aren’t deep religious experiences, and they and some strangers — with beads of sweat forming on my may not seem groundbreaking for students who grew up upper lip from the bowl of perfectly hot matzo ball soup in diverse cities, but they’re moments that made me feel in front of me. incredibly welcomed and at home, especially in my first This 10-day period in the Jewish religion and culture year as an out-of-state student. holds different meanings for those celebrating. For some, Of course, not every day or situation is sweet like the prayers are especially meaningful, and for others, per- apples and honey. I was on campus the day a man aphaps it’s all about the apples and honey — a traditional peared in Turlington Plaza wearing a swastika armband, combination that symbolizes wishes for a sweet new year. and almost a year ago, I was one of many students fearFor many, though, the High Holy Days are a time for fami- ful of what would happen when a hate group spoke at ly traditions and community. It’s likely students can relate UF. While these events can happen at any university, I in having memories of eating warm challah bread drizzled feel lucky to say that having the support of my cultural in honey at the kitchen table at home or of celebrating the and religious community on campus — and knowing that new year with friends and family. students of all identities and backgrounds have resources While some students may return home, for me, cel- and communities they can lean on as well — has been ebrating the Jewish New Year in Gainesville for my final meaningful during my time as an undergraduate. year is especially sweet. Growing up in a small suburb Even if you’re not observing the High Holy Days or in Ohio, I was always one of the only Jewish students eating matzo balls with people you love, I hope my story in my school district. My hometown Jewish community reminds you of how meaningful it really is to be a part of was tight-knit and very small (and there were times when this vibrant, diverse campus. We each contribute someI practically brought down the average age of the something different to the fabric of our school. And when we times-snoring synagogue attendees by about 50 years). not only find our niche, but also learn from communities However, at UF, which has one of the largest Jewish and traditions beyond our own, it’s pretty sweet. populations among the nation’s public universities, I’ve Darcy Schild is a UF journalism senior. Her column been fortunate to form new Rosh Hashanah traditions and appears on Wednesdays.

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We deserve our graduation

will have lived in Gainesville and attended UF for 4 ½ years come this December. I look back on my years here fondly. It’s where I made friends for life, it’s where I discovered a career path I’m passionate about, it’s where I came to learn more about myself and to grow. The same can be said for many of my classmates, as although each of our experiences varied, a part of our lives was shaped here. Yet, as my and many others’ graduation date grows near, I am left heartbroken by the decisions of the university that I have loved since I ﬁrst set up my freshman Summer B dorm room: the decision to separate commencement and walking into separate “university wide commencement” and “college-speciﬁc recognition ceremonies.” I understand we are all human, so I understand that convenience, as well as the events of Spring commencement likely had a play in these decisions. I understand that

the change is not ill-intentioned, and I understand that to those who choose not to walk, this is likely not worth getting upset about at all. Still, I find it necessary to make it clear how this looks from the perspective of many students. An official statement by the university has not been made as of September 11, 2018. We had very little prior notice, and we don’t know for sure why this change was made. You can see the time and date changes made recently on the official UF commencement webpage, and a brief article by a local news channel discussed the upcoming change as a response to the events of Spring 2018 commencement. However, the university itself has not commented on it, or made much of an effort to make this change public knowledge, despite many visiting friends and families of students already booking flights, reserving hotels, and requesting time off well in advance of these changes. Now

families must scramble to rearrange plans, which now encompass two separate ceremonies, with very little warning, potentially causing family members to miss one or both ceremonies. Not everyone will be able to walk across the O’Connell Center stage. I am devastated for my classmates whose dream was to walk across the O’Connell Center stage, to Gator Chomp into the camera and have a few precious seconds on the Jumbotron. I think of the students who are the first in their families to receive a college education. The students who are the first to graduate college fully paid for by scholarships. The students who have fought and are still fighting to be seen and appreciated in this country. The students who have fought and are still fighting terrible battles with mental illness, not knowing if they’d make it up to that stage. The students whose families need nothing more than to see the glowing face of their graduate out in front of them, to ease the painful memories of the family members who could not be there beside them. For those students, it

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Crowdfunding is not healthcare

all household spending aloFundMe has beready goes to healthcare? come a household When a 2009 study by the name in charity. American Journal of PubIt makes charity lic Health found 45,000 accessible and die every year from lack of easily shared. Its success coverage, I think it might stories have made numerbe time to talk about one ous headlines. But when Levi Cooper of many failures. more than 300,000 camShane Patrick Boyle paigns in the last three opinions@alligator.org died last year over $50. years were made to avoid That is the cost of life in homelessness and/or get out of it, I just want to know where our country, all because his GoFundthe promise of a chicken in every pot Me didn’t make the goal to pay for a month’s supply of insulin. My sister and a car in every garage went. The majority of crowdfunding also suffers from Type 1 diabetes, campaigns seem to inevitably fail. and the reality is I don’t know what But even specific cases of success she’ll do when she’s off my parents’ undercut the societal failings at the insurance. So what are the answers here? For heart of the campaigns. For instance, take the story of the 83-year-old man healthcare it would be “Medicarewho mowed lawns. After his truck of for-all.” There is the argument that 20 years broke down, his customers healthcare is a privilege. But I reject crowdfunded a new one, but only the notion that it’s OK to turn a blind because he was walking miles every eye to our neighbors’ suffering. To student debt, free college and day pushing his mower. This was shown as uplifting, but what specific trade schools, as well as widespread part? The part where, despite a life debt relief for student loans and of working hard, he couldn’t afford a debts in general. To poverty, it would be basic innew truck and had to walk for miles? And why is it, even following the come. This is shown through several 20/4/10 rule, most Americans can’t studies to actually decrease poverty more effectively than means-tested actually afford to buy a car? What about the Korean War vet- social welfare. To detractors: wealth eran who lost everything in a fire? is not based off work in our system. Why was there any need for a Go- Also, multiple studies have shown FundMe to help? Not only did she poverty decreases ability and aptiserve, but I’d say there’s no reason, tude. To homelessness: free housing. in the most prosperous of nations, for there to be no clear backup net It’s proven to cost three times less for those who can’t afford insurance. than leaving the homeless on the And furthermore, how are roughly street, as this is actually worse on the economy and healthcare. 1.56 million Americans homeless? GoFundMe and charity can be inThere have been many students who turned to GoFundMe to con- spiring. But this is when a camp is tinue going to college. How is there started or it’s used for a prom. Even if they’re successful, when people $1.48 trillion in student loan debt? One third of all GoFundMe cam- are having to beg for their lives and paigns go to medical expenses. And livelihood, crowdfunding is a failure. every year the site raises about $650 million toward healthcare costs. How Levi Cooper is a UF English senior. is this even possible when a fifth of His column appears on Wednesdays.

is so much more than a stage. Many of the colleges’ ceremonies will overlap. The Colleges of Public Health and Health Professions, Nursing, and Pharmacy will overlap with the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences on the evening of Dec. 14. The Colleges of Health and Human Performance, Fine Arts, Education, and Liberal Arts and Sciences will all overlap on the afternoon of Dec. 15. Finally, the Colleges of Design, Construction, and Planning, Journalism, and Engineering will all overlap on the evening of Dec. 15. Many students will not be able to see their best friends graduate. Two of my own dear friends at UF are twins: one in Fine Arts, and one in Liberal Arts and Sciences. If they graduate on the same day, they would not be able to attend their own sibling’s graduation, and the physical separation would force their poor mother to face an impossible choice, or miss out on both ceremonies. This is a reality dozens of students and families will likely face. The president of our university will not be there to see us walk.

Given the single commencement address, and the enormous overlap of ceremonies, it can be assumed that UF President Kent Fuchs will not be at the college recognition ceremonies. Certainly, he won’t attend the smaller ceremonies not held in the O’Connell Center. Our colleges will recognize our struggles, our triumphs, our pride — and for this I am thankful — but the university as a whole will not. To give an address without recognizing the graduates is to give an address to empty wallets atop pieces of paper. Fuchs may never hear my name, nor the names of most of my classmates. Perhaps a day will come when he’ll hear about a few of us and our successes in various ways, and on that day, I wonder: Will we then be recognized only as graduates of our colleges? I would wager not. We will be lauded as UF graduates, lifelong members of the Gator Nation. We will be praised in the way we presently deserve. Kristen Sandsted is a UF senior and is graduating in December.

Immigrants are not to blame for Mollie Tibbet's death he father of Mollie Tibbetts, a 20-year-old Iowa college student murdered while running last month, wrote in an opinion piece Saturday that his daughter’s death should not be exploited to promote a racist agenda. Cristhian Bahena Rivera, a farmworker suspected of illegally immigrating from Mexico, faces a charge of first-degree murder in Tibbetts’ death. Politicians have since used the arrest to push for immigration reform, claiming the presence of illegal immigrants poses a threat to American families. Tibbetts’ father wrote in a column for The Des Moines Register that his daughter would not want to be used as a pawn to promote hate against Mexican immigrants. “To knowingly foment discord among races is a disgrace to our flag,” he wrote. Donald Trump Jr. published an opinion piece in the same paper a day earlier blaming Democrats for Tibbetts’ death, claiming liberals downplayed Rivera’s “illegal alien” status. Tibbetts’ death, given its circumstances, couldn’t have come at a better time for the Trump administration. In the upcoming midterms, state elections could lead to new liberal legislation. Using Tibbetts’ death to spread anti-immigrant propaganda will minimize Trump’s losses in the midterm elections. Iowa residents are already falling into the trap. Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds, released a statement saying a “broken immigration” was at fault for allowing Rivera, a “predator,” to live among us. Residents from Tibbetts’ hometown, Brooklyn, Iowa, told The New York Times they were frustrated to hear Rivera entered the country illegally, one saying she would still be alive were it for stricter immigration laws. No individual person can reflect an entire population. If you don’t believe the actions of one white supremacist reflect the thoughts and beliefs of all white

people, you shouldn’t feel the same for any other race. And if you do, you’re racist. It’s as simple as that. Those who try to complicate it are pursuing a racist agenda, whether they know it or not. Tibbetts’ murder doesn’t signify a danger of illegal immigrants threatening American safety. Rather, it reminds us of the danger of running as a woman. Any female runner can tell you a story about a time she was harassed while running, and it’s not unheard of for a woman to go out for a run and never come back. When the culprit is white, though, the crime isn’t politicized. The killer is called a lone wolf. Responders are encouraged to stick to thoughts and prayers rather than use the crime to prevent future incidents from occurring. People, especially women who run, should know that this issue is about toxic masculinity. Considering girls are murdered for rejecting boys at prom, it’s apparent that Tibbetts’ murder could have happened regardless of Rivera’s immigration status. The identity of the killer only seems to matter if they are an immigrant or person of color. A crime can be used as a warning to prevent future incidents from occurring. However, no statistical evidence shows that illegal immigrants pose a greater threat to women’s safety than a man from any other demographic. Politicizing the death of a woman — who didn’t have a political presence — in order to spread this propaganda is disrespectful. Tibbetts’ parents should not have to live with the knowledge that their daughter’s death may have been used to promote a racist agenda which they knew she wanted no part of. A version of this editorial originally ran in The Daily Free Press, the independent student newspaper at Boston University.

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Joywave overcomes its swamp hatred By Lindsey Breneman

do something different. So starting in 2009 he wrote what came naturally to him. In 2010, Joywave officially formed and they released their first mixtape the Daniel Armbruster demanded next year. 400,000 retweets in exchange for a perIf pressed to describe its music, the formance in Florida. He didn’t get them. band responds with one word: incredRegardless, Armbruster’s ible. They ask: “Why be credible when band, Joywave, performed in front of you could be incredible?” thousands at Student Government’s Armbruster and Brenner said late “Rock-the-Vote” concert Friday. 2019 is a safe bet for their fans to expect a new album. They explained that the music industry currently values singles more, because people no longer have time to listen to entire albums. Joywave has released two singles in the past year. The first, “Compromise,” sounds like a plea from Armbruster to be able to live a more bearable life true to his own desires. When asked what was wrong with his current life, Armbruster laughed while he confessed that it was actually the only Joywave song that was not personal to him in any way, shape or form. The song was originally supposed to be on the “Alice Through the Looking Glass” sequel film, but was cut during production at the last minute when the band decided 2018 was the right time to finally release it. “Blastoff,” on the other hand, is an extremely personal reflection of the band’s hardships in maintaining lasting connections while constantly living on the road. For more from Joywave check Lindsey Breneman out the full video interview online Paul Brenner, 31, rocks out on his drums while performing at Rock-the-Vote. at alligator.org Avenue Writer

All of the members in Joywave grew up in Rochester, New York. Now in their early 30s, Armbruster, frontman; Paul Brenner, drummer; and Joseph Morinelli, guitarist, have been playing music together since they were in middle school. Armbruster said that in around 2007 the pop-rock genre they were in before “blew up,” and he was determined to

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Daniel Armbruster, 33, performed with his band Joywave on Flavet Field Friday.

Your favorite UF professors according to their zodiac signs By Jackie De Freitas Avenue Contributor

Willard Keeran: Aquarius This Calculus 2 professor, known by students for his famous advice to “look inward,” follows the Aquarius archetype by letting the mind rule rather than the heart. Lack of emotion may lead Aquarians to be seen as cold, but this air sign makes up for it through originality. Aquarians march to the beat of their own drum and never let anyone’s opinion deter them from self-expression. Those with this sign feed off intellectual stimuli and love to be surrounded by friends, as long as they can keep up with Aquarius’s independent tendencies.

Mike Foley: Cancer Everyone fears this Reporting professor at ﬁrst, but once they get to know him they usually say he’s not that bad. This is a classic reaction to Cancers. Like a crab, those with this sign are hard on the outside but incredibly soft on the inside. Ruled by the moon, Cancers are known for their nurturing tendencies - a necessary quality for any teacher. So, next time you wonder why professor Foley grades so harshly, just know it probably comes from a place of love... and because Cancers are the most moody of all the signs.

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Jason Portmess: Libra Libras like UF Department of Chemistry’s Jason Portmess value balance and harmony. Those born under this sign probably feng shui their house and track their macronutrients. Because Libras are natural balances, they can be described as charming. They counteract other people’s personality traits, which allows for both parties to feel comfortable. Those born under this sign value fairness, which makes them so good at peacekeeping. The United Nations is basically knocking down their door trying to recruit them. On the other hand, Libras weigh all the options before making a decision, which also makes them indecisive.

UF President Kent Fuchs: Scorpio As a water sign, Scorpios cue into emotions and know exactly how to handle them, which is key when dealing with all the feelings on campus like President Fuchs does. Our university’s so-called father ﬁgure can thank his ruling Pluto and Mars for his leadership skills and passion, which allow for his tranquil front. Scorpios are intense and sometimes mysterious because they would rather hold on than process emotions.

Maria Korolev: Sagittarius Symbolized by a centaur shooting an arrow, Sagittarius is the ninth house in the zodiac and is ruled by Jupiter. Those born as Sagittarius seek a greater purpose and aim high with all endeavors. Those with this ﬁre sign may ﬁnd themselves in trouble when their honesty and frank nature gets the best of them. Always looking for their next adventure, those with the Sagittarius sign seem to have the energy of a thousand suns and the optimism levels to counteract all the negativity in the world.

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A slice of life with Mora Pizza By Vanessa Blankenship Avenue Writer

ness is skyrocketing. The Gainesville commuWhen I think of pizza, I usually picture a tradi- nity has exhibited unwavering support, according tional Neapolitan, an authentic Italian entrée made to Mora. with tomato and fresh mozzarella. However, thirdBusy nights can be hectic, especially since Mora generation pizza maker Jonathan “Jon” Mora chal- and his operations manager are the only ones that lenged everything I thought I knew about what can actually produce the pizzas, so the wait time varand can’t go on pies. This causal hole-in-the-wall ies depending on the crowd. However, most cuspizzeria is where Mora is constantly creating new tomers are happy to wait for Mora’s one-of-a-kind pizza dishes with unique ingredients. pizza. If you’re in the mood to try something new, “I was a little backed up one night, only workcheck out Mora NY Pizza, ing with one pizza oven at 1220 W. University I had, and I was worried Ave. about this customer beMora, who has been cause I thought maybe she crafting vegan and nonwould be mad,” Mora said. vegan pizzas for 14 years, “After I ﬁnished makdescribes his restaurant as ing her food, I brought it to an “edgy New York-style her and apologized. I said pizzeria that thinks outsorry for the wait and she side the pizza box, providjust got so emotional, there ing an imaginative dining was such an emotional reexperience that connects sponse she actually started local creatives.” to cry and she said she has Mora learned his spebeen waiting her whole life cial dough-making recipe for a vegan pizza like this. Jon Mora from his grandfather, who And to me that was very satVegan pizza with garlic knot crust. at one point owned 40 pizisfying.” zerias in the northeastern Mora is vegan himself region of New York. This and intentionally hires only crisp, chewy yet thin crust can make pizza lovers, a vegan staff for his restaurant because he wants like myself, question why pizza crust is so under- to emphasize the importance of care that goes into rated. Currently, Mora Pizza serves homemade his products. vegan and non-vegan pizzas, calzones, strombolis, Mora added that there are plans to expand with salads and pasta dishes (a recent addition). another location where he will be serving pizza by The menu is constantly changing, since all the slice off University Avenue and Main Street. products are made from scratch, and top-quality Also, he wants to open another food truck in ingredients are brought in from local vendors or Gainesville to work with local breweries, updistributors. coming events and farmers’ markets. “I take the same approach as a painter, the Before moving to Gainesville, Mora operated dough is my canvas,” Mora said. “I incorporate a food truck business in Fort Myers, Florida, for textures, colors, different cultures, and I don’t have two years.He said he is used to connecting and netlike a weekly menu of each item. It’s just whatever working events with his food truck and wants to inspires me that morning when I wake up.” incorporate that with Mora Pizza. The vegan pizza options are a huge hit. Among Mora is currently looking for local artists that them, the “Buffalo,” “Baked Ziti” and “Ben’s Burg- want to showcase their artwork at his restaurant. er” are the most popular options with customers. “I’m very open to anyone who wants to submit Personally, I’m a veggie fanatic and their art. It doesn’t necessarily have to be pizzaalways go for the “Veg’d Out,” a light vegan piz- related but I do appreciate the creativity of the artza containing spinach, mushroom, onion, tomato ists’ work they are providing,” Mora said. and my guilty pleasure: olives. Daily specials can be found on Mora Pizza’s InMora Pizza opened May 5, and ever since, busi stagram page @mora_pizza.

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Series Review

‘Safe Harbour’ By Tranelle Maner Avenue Writer

Who cut the rope?! Hulu’s new original series sets up a thrilling mystery revolving around this question, leaving viewers wanting more. On Aug. 24, Hulu brought the hit Australian series “Safe Harbour” to the U.S. streaming list. The four-episode series follows the lives of ﬁve Australians after they are suddenly reconnected with refugees they met a few years prior. Secrets are revealed as to what truly happened during that time and what led to the wedge between the two groups. The history between them started years earlier in the middle of the ocean. Ryan Gallagher (Ewen Leslie) and his friends were enjoying a boating excursion when they saw a boat in the distance. Once they arrived next to the boat, the Australian friends were met with a large group of refugees trying to make it to new land. One of the refugees, Ismail Al-Bayati, explained that their boat was damaged, but they needed to make it to Australia to get medical attention and to start new lives. In the ﬁrst episode, we see Ryan ready to help despite opposition from his friends, and they start to tow the boat along with them. As a storm begins to head near them, Ryan makes a detour toward Indonesia, but is met with resistance from the refugees who have their minds set on an Australian destination. Mysteriously, the next day the rope is cut and the boat of refugees is gone. Someone cut the rope tow between the two boats in the middle of the night, and due to the separation of the boats, the refugees found themselves in the middle of a huge rainstorm without any power or ability to escape. Their boat broke and they were strewn

into the ocean. During that time, Ismail’s daughter drowned, but his wife and son survived. Six other people also died as a result of the rope cutting. The repercussions of the rope cutting and investigations into who carried out this senseless crime are explored throughout the remainder of the series. From that moment forward, Ismail is driven by anger and frustration and wants answers as to why the rope was cut and who cut it. One of the classic mystery elements in the show is a whodunit. Viewers are left to wonder if the person who cut the rope could be an Australian or a refugee who wanted nothing to do with the group. As we move into the present day, we see that the meeting between Ismail and Ryan is no accident. He’s been looking them up for the past few months. Ismail explains that someone needs to pay for what was done, and throughout the series several of his actions lead to reactions from Ryan and his friends and family that unravel the truth. This compelling miniseries may only be four episodes long, but each hour of content tells a compelling and riveting story. Every episode it seems like there is a new culprit that made the decision to cut the rope, but the truth isn’t revealed until the very last minute. The series is a quick watch, and fans are wondering if there is any chance that it could come back for a second season. Because the show wraps up very well, however, it is unlikely it will return. Additionally, “Safe Harbour’s” original broadcaster, Australian network SBS, hasn’t indicated any intentions of extending the series. Although it may be a miniseries, I think every episode of this show is highly compelling for anyone who enjoys a high-stakes dramatic series.

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FOOD

Gainesville chomps on September food fest Emma McAvoy Avenue Writer

A sunset, green grass, tall trees, live music and food trucks: What more could you want on a Sunday evening? Local Gainesville restaurants One Love Cafe and Taste Pho and Noodle House host the monthly Food Festival at Magnolia Parke, full of food trucks, live music, craft beer, dancing and socializing in the diverse melting pot of students, locals and families. One Love and Taste have been partners in hosting this event every month for over a year. They draw in hundreds of people with hungry bellies who are ready to sink their teeth into everything from Cilantro Tacos to fried oreos and funnel cakes. The environment? Fun, friendly and fantastic. The food? So tempting and delicious that everyone leaves not just full, but stuffed. The band, “Fast Lane?” Insanely talented and engaging. What’s so refreshing about this food festival is it brings together people of all ages. Parents played competitive games of tetherball with their children, elderly couples got down on the dance ﬂoor, groups of college kids had picnics with wide arrays of food and beer. It’s a nice break from the conventional, everyday college campus life: no lectures or textbooks, no greek letters, juuls or iced coffees, just a good time with good people. “It’s a very chill vibe; everyone’s been very nice, very accepting,” attendee Paul Upa said. “People are able to come out here, meet each other, share common in-

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Couples, singles, a few teens and even little kids anced with joy at the Food Festival at Magnolia Parke.

Groups of college kids picnic with wide arrays of food and beer.

terests. Food always brings people together.” While some attendees loved the food and the crowd, others were partial to the live band that played a wide variety of classics such as “Low Rider” by War, “Kiss” by Prince and “Play That Funky Music” by Wild Cherry. The eccentric leading guitarist reminded one of a taller Jimi Hendrix as he shredded these classics on his red guitar

while getting down on the dance ﬂoor with the ladies. The dance ﬂoor under the wooden pavilion, lit with twinkling lights, was teeming with couples, singles, a few teens and even little kids who boogied with a vivacious energy. “The band is phenomenal. That guitar player is incredible. I love the live music, the families and I love playing with the kids,” 21-year-old telecommunications

major Amanda Zorzi said. According to attendees like Upa and Zorzi, the contenders for best food vendors were the pig shots at Backyard Grill and Smoke, Arepa Milko, the Italian sandwich from Mayﬂower Cellars and local Indian food staple Ahar. “I really liked the Indian food honestly, because it was really diverse and ﬂavorful, and it’s not something you see in a food

truck,” Zorzi said. “The Arepas are amazing for sure. The Backyard barbecue place has what they call pig shots, which are sausage wrapped in bacon, topped with cream cheese and jalapenos,” Upa said. “It’s like everything you want in one shot.” The fesival hosted a warm, welcoming night with great music, food, laughter, dancing and an overall fun time.

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Notebook: Gators preach need for increased physicality By Jake Dreilinger Sports Writer

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Right tackle Jawaan Taylor (65) said the team is taking head coach Dan Mullen's talk about toughness to heart. "There's a lot more sense of urgency in practice," Taylor said.

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The No. 11 Florida volleyball team continues its road trip to Tallahassee to play its fourth-consecutive away match against rival Florida State tonight at 6. The Gators (5-3) won two of their three matches over the weekend in Flagstaff, Arizona, beating California State and Southern Illinois but losing to Northern Arizona in five sets. “It’s not fun to learn through your losses” right-side hitter and setter Holly Carlton said on Tuesday. “A young team like this, we’re going to have some growing pains this season.” NAU had 160 swings in the upset with only six balls that were hit out of play. Coach Mary Wise com-

pared it to watching a basketball team that just could not miss. “Never seen the likes of that,” Wise said. “That’s where women’s volleyball is at this day and age.” The team will not have much time to recuperate from the crosscountry trip before it plays the Seminoles (5-4) and their potent offense. Wise indicated that the speed and efficiency of the FSU offense will be something to key in on for the midweek match. Florida State ranks No. 10 in the nation in hitting percentage (.300) thanks to the consistent play of junior outside hitter Payton Caffrey, who leads her team in kills with 127 on an impressive .313 hitting percentage. Dependable play in front of the

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Florida landed a commitment from guard Alex Klatsky, a New Jersey native. Klatsky accepted a preferred walk-on offer from coach Mike White.

Florida head coach Dan Mullen stood at the lectern of the team media room in front of reporters following Florida’s loss to Kentucky on Saturday with his same, normal demeanor. He started with his normal coach speak he does at nearly every media opportunity — “I give them credit,” “Mark’s (Stoops) done a great job with the program,” etc. — until he got to a specific sentence. One that’s a little different than the phrases he has dropped in the past. “(We’ve) got to be more physical at the point of attack,” Mullen said. “I think also we have to be more physical up front on the offensive line.” The Gators were missing tackles all game against the Wildcats. Mullen said he counted 20 which allowed around 168 extra yards. UF allowed over 300 rushing yards, most of which were due to Kentucky quarterback Terry Wilson and running back Benny Snell avoiding Florida’s defenders after first contact. It was the first 300yard game given up by a Florida rush defense since a 2013 loss to Georgia Southern. Mullen and his coaching staff have

been preaching physicality all week, making it an impromptu term for the week. “Toughness starts with mental toughness before you can get physically tough,” co-offensive coordinator Billy Gonzales said. “So you got to continue to train the body, continue to train the mind.” Even the players got in on the phrasing, echoing the sentiments that the team needs to toughen up starting this week, or repeats of Saturday will happen in the future. “There’s a lot more sense of urgency in practice,” right tackle Jawaan Taylor said. “I feel like we’re practicing a lot harder and stepping up to the challenge, and it’s showing.” Freshmen corners stepping up with Marco Wilson now out Sophomores Marco Wilson and C.J. Henderson have led the Gators on defense as starting corners dating back to when both were true freshmen. Now that Wilson is out for the season due to an ACL tear, Florida will turn to two current freshmen to fill the void. “You’ve got Brian Edwards, you’ve got Trey Dean are the guys who are going to have to step up and do that right

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Feleipe Franks should not be the scapegoat for all of UF's problems. There's more to it.

how every quarterback feels when he and Take a moment to picture yourself as a starting quarterback. his team don’t perform to our expectations. Imagine it’s something you’ve dreamed It’s a hard pill to swallow. And the quarof and worked for since you stood 4 feet terback is usually the one who takes the bulk of the blame from the fans. off the ground throwing a foam ball around I’m guilty of it. your fenced in backyard. Years later, your time comes. Your numI was absolutely livid in 2016 when Eli ber is called. Alanis Thames Manning threw a fourth-quarter interception @alanisthames You hit the gym and go through months to Redskins defensive back Quinton Dunbar. The Giants trailed 26-24 with 14 minutes left of strenuous training to whip your body into shape. You read over every play in the book 50, 100 in the game, and all they needed was a field goal. But Eli tried to force the ball to a COVERED Will times until every single one is ingrained in your head. Then game day rolls around. Tye in the endzone and misjudged Dunbar’s position. You lace up your cleats. You run onto the field Game over. I blamed Eli for everything that went wrong. Even with your heart pumping so fast you can feel it fluttering with every breath. though the defense surrendered a double-digit lead in Then, when you get onto the field, you struggle. the first half and the offensive line couldn’t stop a Nerf dart with a riot shield. Your team struggles. You come out the next week and get the same reNo. Eli was to blame. I called him every name in sult. Once again, your team doesn’t perform the way the book because I thought he cost us —the Giants you’d hoped, and now everyone turns to you as the — the game, not realizing that he’d done the best he problem. SEE COLUMN, PAGE 16 Now imagine how Feleipe Franks feels. Imagine

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WOMEN’S GOLF

Gators win Cougar Classic behind Brooks’ record performance By Evan Lepak Sports Writer

The UF women’s golf team continued its impressive play on Monday, capping off a two-day performance at the Cougar Classic that saw the team score a 30-under, 546 overall. The decision was made to shorten the tournament from 54 to 36 holes due to the approaching Hurricane Florence. The change gave Florida its first tournament title of the season. The Gators defeated SEC rival Vanderbilt (27-under) by three strokes. Both teams separated themselves from the rest of the field with Arkansas (16-under) finishing in third place Monday afternoon. Junior Sierra Brooks had one of the best tournaments of her career, finishing at 17-under, on her way to securing the individual title. Brooks finished at 10-under in the second round, making four birdies on the front nine and four birdies and an eagle on the back nine. The Orlando, Florida, native finished her second round with a score of 62, breaking a Cougar Classic record. “Sierra made a statement this week,” coach Emily Glaser said in a press release. “She has been vocal about how excited she is to compete this year and how she wants to lead our team. This week she walked the walk. She’s a great teammate, she

works incredibly hard, I’m so happy to see her not only get the win but to play some fantastic golf.” Brooks herself was ecstatic about her performance after the tournament.

“This has been such a special week with my teammates and coaches. It’s exciting to start the year off on a positive note and means even more to start the season with a team and individual win.”

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After having its season derailed last year due to injuries and a shorthanded roster, Florida’s women’s tennis team is looking to rebuild with transfers and youth. Gone are three top-100 singles players in Anna Danilina, Josie Kuhlman and Brooke Austin, the last of the old guard that brought the Gators a national championship in 2017. In are five-star recruit Marlee Zein, Georgia Tech transfer Ida Jarlskog and Houston transfer Tsveta Dimitrova. Both transfers are eligible to play immediately. Coming out of high school, Zein was ranked as the top recruit in her home state and the No. 11 recruit in the nation in her class. Jarlskog joins the Gators after spending one season with Georgia Tech, which made it to the Final Four in last year’s tournament. She went 28-8 overall in singles play last season, including a 20-4 record in dual matches, while also going 24-12 in doubles play. Her highest rankings last season were 58th in singles and 48th in doubles. She ended the season at 95th in singles and 68th in doubles. The Sweden native also played a role in Georgia Tech’s run to the Final Four. Jarlskog’s upset of

ting home five birdies on her way to a third-place finish on the individual leaderboard with an 8-under. Glaser was impressed with how the freshman handled herself in her first college tournament. “A huge contribution from Clara this week,” Glaser said. “She is so athletic and talented and has brought an awesome energy to the team.” Sophomore Addison Baggarly (4-under) and junior Marta Perez (1-under) rounded out the top-25 finishers for the Gators. Baggarly ended tied for 15th after a 4-under, five-birdie outing in the second round, while Perez came in tied for 24th after Monday’s round. She managed to finish at 1-under for the round thanks to four birdies on the day. “We know the talent is there with this group but you still have to put it together,” Glaser said. “You still have to compete. And they did that this week. They prepared well, they had a good plan and obviously executed. Today was a special day, 20-under is incredible.” The Gators will compete next at the Mary Fossum Invitational on Sept. 15-16. The tournament, which will take place in East Lansing, Michigan, will be hosted by Michigan State.

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Junior Sierra Brooks (17-under) took home the individual title during a shortened opening weekend at the Cougar Classic in Hanahan, South Carolina. Florida won the tournament by three strokes.

WOMEN’S TENNIS

By Brendan Farrell

Although Brooks stole the show, UF had three other golfers finish the tournament in the top 25. Freshman Clara Manzalini completed her Gators debut with a 5-under second round on Monday, put-

67th-ranked Abi Altick gave Georgia Tech the pivotal fourth point and the win over UCLA in the Elite Eight to advance to the Final Four. At the Final Four, she would win her singles match in straight sets, but Georgia Tech still went on to lose to Vanderbilt. Dimitrova, on the other hand, spent the last two seasons at the University of Houston, going 15-3 in an injury-shortened freshman season and 28-8 overall last year. She was ranked 94th in the ITA rankings at the end of the spring season and was 6-1 against ranked opponents on the singles court. The Bulgaria native also played doubles last season at Houston, compiling a 17-4 overall record. Additionally, Dimitrova was named to the All-American Conference team in each of her two seasons at Houston. Playing mostly at the No. 1 position for Houston, Dimitrova still finished second on the team in wins and left the university holding onto the eighth-best winning percentage in school history (0.818). Jarlskog and Dimitrova’s experience will be incredibly valuable to the Gators this season because this year’s squad features a lot of youth. The rest of Florida’s lineup will feature rising sophomores McCartney Kessler, who joined the team midseason to fill out the shorthanded

roster, Katie Kubicz and Victoria Emma. Kessler is the only returning singles player from last year’s team to be in the top 100. Playing both the three and four positions in dual matches, Kessler finished the year with a 20-8 record as well as both SEC All-Freshman and First Team All-SEC honors. With some college experience and a full offseason under her belt, she could be an intriguing name to watch moving forward. Emma struggled last season in singles play with an 8-14 record but was featured on the team’s best doubles pairing with the departed Danilina. She finished the year with a 13-12 record in doubles, was ranked 23rd in the nation in doubles with Danilina and won SEC Freshman of the Week once. Kubicz split time between singles play and doubles play last season, going 19-6 overall in singles and 12-16 overall in doubles. Coach Roland Thornqvist, entering his 18th season with the Gators, should have his hands full this upcoming season considering the amount of youth and inexperience on the squad, but it could be a year that is the foundation for future runs at national championships. @Bfarrell727 bfarrell@alligator.org

SOCCER

Shutout streak continues as UF falls to UCF 3-0 By Sam Campisano Sports Writer

UF soccer suffered its fifth consecutive shutout on Friday night in Tallahassee. Coach Becky Burleigh remarked afterward that the universe would eventually reward her team. The universe turned its back on Burleigh and the Florida Gators on Monday afternoon in Orlando. It was more of the same for Florida (2-5-1), which fell 3-0 to UCF (2-2-1) to add on to UF’s own record-setting scoreless drought. The previous goalless record of three games is now a distant memory. The scoreline didn’t tell the whole story. Monday’s matinee was actually a makeup for Sunday’s game, which was canceled at halftime due to lightning in the Orlando area. Despite UCF’s 3-0 lead Sunday, the game was restarted from scratch Monday, meaning Florida was unofficially outscored 6-0 in three periods against UCF. The Knights picked up right where they left off, jumping

out to an early 1-0 lead thanks to a converted penalty in the 11th minute from midfielder Zandy Soree. The score stayed 1-0 for the next 59 minutes until Soree doubled the lead, tallying her second of the game and fourth of the season. The goal came off a cross from forward Stefanie Sanders. Sanders notched a goal of her own fewer than two minutes later. She moved the ball unassisted down the far sideline then cut in and stroked it past UF keeper Kaylan Marckese. It was her first goal of 2018. In a season of bad results, this one was particularly egregious. The unranked Knights outshot the Gators 13-3. Florida’s three shots tied its lowest output of the season. The Gators will get a muchneeded break this week, with their first SEC opponent — Vanderbilt — not coming to Gainesville until Sunday. @samcampisano scampisano@alligator.org

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Kramer tallied 38 kills VOLLEYBALL, from pg. 14 net by the middle-blocking duo of junior Rachael Kramer and senior Taelor Kellum will be vital to stop FSU’s offense. UF saw a resurgence of Kramer’s offensive play at the Lumberjack Invitational. The Phoenix, Arizona, native tallied 38 kills on a .533 hitting percentage over the three matches in front of her friends and family. “It was just ﬁnding a rhythm with the setters,” Kramer said. “It’s a new year, and I just had to ﬁnd what set works best for me.” Defensively, Kramer has met expectations, leading her team with 40 blocks on the season. Kramer was a key player in last season’s ri-

valry match when she recorded 10 kills and ﬁve blocks in the sweep at home. UF will lean on both her and Kellum’s defense to slow down Florida State. Wise spoke Tuesday about how much of a pleasant surprise Kellum has been this season. The 6-foot-2 middle blocker has registered 25 blocks with only three blocking errors this season along with 56 kills. “Everything is so brand new with this team,” Wise said. “There are so many positives to celebrate, but we realize we are a work in progress. The theme of this year is growth.” @dyrudolph drudolph@alligator.org

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Middle blocker Taelor Kellum has registered 25 blocks with only three blocking errors this season.

Dean will start at cornerback FOOTBALL, from pg. 14 now moving forward for us,” Mullen said. The latest depth chart has Dean opposite Henderson, with Edwards backing them both up. The Gators used to have all four play through the course of the game, with Dean and Edwards coming in when Wilson and Henderson needed a break. But now that Wilson is out, Florida will need its freshman to step up. Henderson thinks his counterparts are more than ready. “He’s growing fast,” Henderson said of Dean. “He’s not acting like a freshman anymore. He’s learning the plays and he knows what he’s got to do.” Adarius Lemons transferring from Florida Running back Adarius Lemons announced his intention to transfer from UF following the Gators’ loss to Kentucky.

“I’m going to miss some of the boys I’ve been playing with for the past two years I’ve been here, I feel I’ve learned a lot from the previous coaches that were here,” Lemons tweeted. “I want to find a school I can help to my best ability and actually use my talent that God has blessed me with. Thank you farewell.” Mullen announced Monday that Lemons would no longer be with the program and that he would sign Lemons' release for whatever school he wishes to attend. Lemons didn’t see much playing time at the beginning of last season. It wasn’t until injuries started plaguing Florida’s offense that Lemons saw the field. He played in nine games, recording stats in six of them. He finished his career at UF with 19 carries for 136 yards and one catch for seven yards. @DreilingerJake jdreilinger@alligator.org

COLUMN, from pg. 14 could. And the point I’m making isn’t some foreign concept. It’s a point that’s been made time and time again. It’s common sense. These football players are merely human. Feleipe Franks is human. Yes, he’s inconsistent and unproven. He’s still learning, and he’s got miles to go before he can even compete as an elite college quarterback. But we can’t act like he alone has been the cause of every one of the Gators’ struggles. Granted, he contributed substantially to them last season, but we can’t pretend Franks hasn’t made waves of improvement on the ﬁeld. Example: The Gators found themselves in two third-and-long situations early in the game against Kentucky on Saturday. Franks stepped up in the pocket, found Josh Hammond for an 11-yard gain and a couple plays later found Tyrie Cleveland on a slant for another conversion. If this were a year ago, Franks wouldn’t

have had the poise to make that play. Now, one loss into the 2018 season, he “has no business playing quarterback” and has no “ability to be a leader”? Please. Franks was bad in the second half of that game, but the Gators got whipped top to bottom in that loss. Not just their quarterback. “One game doesn’t deﬁne our season.” Franks said it after the game. Chauncey Gardner-Johnson repeated it and Dan Mullen reiterated it one more time. So calm down…...for now, Gators fans. If we get halfway through the season and Franks still isn’t doing what he should as the starting quarterback of this football program, then by all means, crucify him. But until then, give him a break. Because like it or not — like him or not — Feleipe Franks is who you’ve got. Alanis Thames is a sports writer for The Alligator. Follow her on Twitter @alanisthames and contact her at athames@ alligator.org.

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