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VOLUME 112 ISSUE 12 WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 2017 Not officially associated with the University of Florida Published by Campus Communications, Inc. of Gainesville, Florida Housing offi cial arrested for grand theft, using UF funds FIVE OTHER EMPLOYEES administrative leave Monday, wrote All fi ve employees worked under former UF Housing executive direc- ing televisions, household furniture, WERE POSSIBLY UF spokesperson Janine Sikes in an Mian’s supervision and were placed tor, will oversee the department in cell phones and meal reimburse- email. on leave for potential involvement, the interim, Vice President of Stu- ments, according to the report. INVOLVED. The other fi ve UF Housing of- Sikes said. dent Affairs David Parrott wrote in The audit claims Mian used fi cials placed on leave are Jennifer A trespass warning was issued an email to students. $37,171.07 on electronic equip- By David Hoffman Andrews, Mian’s executive assis- from UF’s campus for all six, includ- The UF Offi ce of Internal Audit ment, $1,798.27 in fraudulent Fe- Alligator Staff Writer tant; Stina Schoneck, the associate ing Mian, pending an investigation, began investigating Mian’s funds in dEx purchases, $44,910.98 on fur- director of fi nancial services; Kevin which could take up to eight weeks, April after several employees anony- niture, $24,800.84 on household The senior director of UF’s Hous- Morgan, a UF information technol- according to the email. mously reported that Housing of- items, $11,509.83 on items such ing and Residence Education depart- ogy worker for the department; In the email, housing staff were fi cials were using their positions to as lawn mowers and trimmers and ment was arrested Monday for using Dirk Smith, a warehouse and stores instructed not to make statements make fraudulent reimbursement and $44,108.15 on miscellaneous per- $180,607.65 in university funds for specialist; and Curtis Harris, an em- regarding the incident before the in- expenses claims, according to a Uni- sonal goods including seven cell personal gain, police said. ployee, according to an email sent vestigation is complete. versity Police arrest report. phones, internet and electricity for Azfar Mian, 41, and fi ve other internally among UF Housing staff Norb Dunkel, an associate vice Investigators suspect Mian used Housing offi cials were placed on and obtained by the Alligator. president of Student Affairs and a university funds to buy items includ- SEE HOUSING, PAGE 4 Three GPD offi cers suspended in a week ONE OF THE OFFICERS selfi e he took with two other offi cers SUSPENDED GAINED after Hurricane Irma that made him famous as a “hot cop.” INTERNET FAME AS An internal investigation, which A ‘HOT COP.’ was completed in August, disclosed that Domico, just By Catie Wegman after President Alligator Staff Writer Donald Trump’s election or after Three Gainesville Police offi cers his inauguration, were suspended within the past told a clerk at a week after internal investigations re- military supply vealed they were profi ling, sending store to call him crude texts and posting anti-Semitic Hamill anytime “a Mus- comments on social media. lim person” asked Offi cer Nicholas Domico, Sgt. Bil- to look at fi rearms, so that he could ly Senn and Offi cer Michael Hamill check the individual in the computer have been suspended after a GPD system, according to the report. investigation showed their miscon- The employee told investigators duct. While Hamill was suspended that about a year earlier, Domico with pay, according to an internal was in the store when a Muslim affairs investigation report, Domico male entered intending to purchase and Senn were suspended for 40 police regalia. Domico asked to hours without pay, about one work speak to the man outside and later told the employee that he spoke with Taylour Marks / Alligator Staff week. Hamill was suspended Friday him outside because he was Muslim, CLIMBING FOR A CAUSE for making anti-Semitic remarks in according to the report. Gainesville Fire Rescue fi refi ghters are lead by Marie Goltara in full rescue gear as they climb the Facebook posts from 2011 and 2013, Domico told investigators that he steps of Ben Hill Griffi n Stadium 11 times on Tuesday as a tribute to the fi rst responders and victims. which were discovered after a viral SEE POLICE, PAGE 4 UF Senate debates resolution supporting DACA students By Jimena Tavel Soloni Patel (Impact, District D), stated support for this legislation to be passed,” Diamond said. U.S. from Brazil legally in 2010 after his mother Alligator Staff Writer for UF students represented under the DACA Victor Santos, a UF business management saved enough money. Santos said students Program. junior and Inspire Party candidate, objected have other legal options to stay in the U.S. Student Government Senate passed a bill Senators passed the bill with a 49-11 vote. to the bill because he disagreed with parts of Senator Ian Green (Impact, Business Ad- affi rming UF President Kent Fuchs’ support of Senator Yael Diamond (Impact, Springs) Fuchs’ statement. ministration) said the bill is about support, not the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals pro- said she and Senator Daniel Weldon (Impact, “President Fuchs is essentially endorsing politics. gram Tuesday night, but not without debate. Keys) don’t oppose DACA but opposed the bill coming here illegally and telling students that “The only side of this resolution is speak- The bill, authored by Senator Dylan Santalo because they believe SG shouldn’t take a politi- are here illegally that it was OK that they basi- ing towards the side of the Gator Nation and (Impact, District A), the Hispanic Student As- cal side. cally committed a crime,” Santos said. making sure it’s welcoming for all students,” sociation President Robert Lemus and Senator “Senate Chambers is not the proper place The 20-year-old said he immigatred to the Green said. First annual Google Games SPORTS/SPECIAL/CUTOUTReceivers to open up off ense vs. UK The coding competition was held Tuesday, pg 5. FOLLOW US ONLINE FOR UPDATES StoryAfter adescription walk-off win fi nish against with Tennessee, comma, pg# Florida’s receivers will take their newfound confi dence to Kentucky. pg 14 Performer to speak about psychedelics He will talk about the drugs and mental health, pg 3. @FloridaAlligator @TheAlligator_ @TheAlligator 2 ALLIGATOR WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 2017

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ALDI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 4 ALLIGATOR WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 2017 UF Infi rmary reschedules Chomp the Flu vaccines, shirts By Lindsey Vasti Fletcher Drive from 9 a.m. to 3 times. Those not registered will positive for the fl u. ordinator at the infi rmary. Mitchell Alligator Contributing Writer p.m., said Cecilia Luna, the cen- have to check in with their Gator “Students are very prone to said the infi rmary will order more ter’s marketing and communica- 1 Card and health insurance card, catching the fl u due to all of the fl u vaccines if needed. Despite delays from Hurricane tions coordinator. The event was Luna said. shared spaces on campus such as Jess Simmonds-Short, a 21-year- Irma, the UF Student Health Care rescheduled due to Hurricane Irma. “We want people to be able to libraries, dorms, classrooms and old UF marketing senior, received Center is still giving out vaccines The fi rst 1,500 students to get a show up, get stuck with a needle, bars,” Coughlin said. her free fl u shot three weeks ago. at the annual Chomp the Flu cam- shot will receive a tank top, Luna get a T-shirt and go,” Luna said. This year, the SHCC ordered “The fl u shot at the infi rmary paign. said. Kailey Coughlin, a health sup- 10,000 4-strain fl u vaccines to use is awesome; I get it every year,” The kickoff event will occur Students are encouraged to reg- port technician at the SHCC, said until the fl u season ends in Decem- Simmonds-Short said. Sept. 27 outside the SHCC at 280 ister online in order to avoid wait two students have already tested ber, said Kelly Mitchell, the fl u co- He bought food, furniture Two were suspended without pay Mian told police he was storing the fur- demonstrated poor decision fi cers she received about 40 to HOUSING, from pg 1 niture in his house and planned to bring from pg 1 making,” the report said. 50 texts a day from Senn, and it back, according to the report. Offi cers POLICE, Senn was suspended after she provided investigators with Mian’s home. with a search warrant found some items did not use the term “Muslim,” an investigation showed he was screenshots of vulgar text mes- From Jan. 3, 2016 to July 30, 2017, identifi ed by UF Internal Audit employees he used the term “Middle East- harassing a Gainesville Fire Res- sages Senn sent to her and other Mian also claimed lunches he bought us- in Mian’s home and garage. ern descent,” according to the cue driver and operator who offi cers, according to the report. ing his personal credit and debit card on Mian has been with the Housing de- report. was dating Senn’s ex-girlfriend, Senn told investigators his campus were business expenses and had partment for more than 13 years and be- Domico also told investiga- sending sexually crude text Facebook profi le is not connect- them reimbursed, according to the report. came senior director last year, Sikes said. tors that as a military veteran messages and publishing an in- ed to GPD, and that he made it Police said Mian used his UF purchas- “The university is in the process of re- who served in the Middle East, appropriate Facebook post, ac- as a private citizen. He also said ing card to buy $44,910.98 worth of fur- covering property now and will seek full he was trained on suspicious cording to the report. he thought using his personal niture at Furniture Kingdom, located at restitution,” Sikes said. activity that can lead to terror- The GFR employee fi led a phone to send personal texts on 1420 NW 23rd Ave., on two occasions in Mian was arrested on a charge of grand ist behavior, according to the complaint against Senn, claim- duty was allowed, according to November 2016. theft and taken to the Alachua County report. ing he posted a picture on his the report. Mian told Housing the furniture was in Jail. He was released Tuesday afternoon Domico’s manners and Facebook page of Leonardo “Sgt. Senn is correct that he Advisor Residence areas in student dorms, on a $10,000 bond. methods gave people the im- DiCaprio toasting with cham- can engage in incidental errands according to the report. Offi cers said they Mian could not be reached for com- pression that he signaled out in- pagne and a caption that said, while on duty. However, those found one of the dining sets Mian alleg- ment. dividuals based on their religion “You can’t steal someone’s girl- errands are not permitted if they edly purchased in pictures Mian’s wife @hoffdavid123 and race, which violated GPD friend. You can only steal some- constitute a violation of city pol- posted on Facebook that showed the in- [email protected] policy, according to the report. one’s whore.” icy pertaining to conduct,” the side of their home and rear patio area. “Offi cer Domico’s actions Senn’s ex-girlfriend told of- report said. WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 2017 ALLIGATOR 5 Alachua County Jail Google engineers host UF’s inaugural inmate dies in cell coding competition for students By David Hoffman Alligator Staff Writer By Christina Morales Alligator Staff Writer A 19-year-old inmate died at the Alachua County Jail At the fi rst annual UF Google Games, on Saturday after two months in custody. students huddled close to their laptops, Gainesville resident Maurice Devon- ready for a logic competition to win te Page was found unconscious and not prizes. breathing in his cell at about 5:30 p.m., The UF Association for Computing said Sgt. Chris Sims, a spokesperson for Machinery and alumni Google software the Alachua County Sheriff’s Offi ce. engineers hosted the event Tuesday The detention offi cer who found night in Turlington Hall. About 250 him called nursing staff for help, and students completed coding and puzzle Gainesville Fire Rescue and then Ala- questions in teams of three to fi ve, said chua County Fire Rescue personnel at- Page Steven Hurtado, the vice president of tempted CPR for about 30 minutes be- professional affairs of the Association fore Page was declared dead, Sims said. for Computing Machinery. Sims said both an investigation into cause of death and Students had to solve as many ques- internal investigation, to ensure jail staff acted ethically tions as they could in 90 minutes to win and within the right protocol leading up to Page’s death, gift bags full of Google merchandise. are underway and should take about two months. Caroline Hobson, a UF computer en- “There is no foul play or criminal activity suspected,” gineering sophomore, said she hoped Sims said. Christina Morales / Alligator Staff her team would pull through with grit, Page was arrested in July after being accused of sexual Graduate computer science students, 35-year-old Pradeep Rajan (left) and determination and logic. assault to a victim under 12 years old, according to court Hobson said she was excited about 25-year-old Harshit Vijayvargia (right), excitedly open goodie bags from records. competing with her team since last Google. Prior to Saturday, no deaths had been reported in the Wednesday, when she saw the event jail for more than a year, Sims said. on Facebook. smartphones and Old Spice. Competi- home the title of Google Games Cham- In 2015, there were three reported inmate deaths, two “I think it will give me some fore- tors had to write code to solve them. pion. due to suicide and one to a preexisting medical condition. shadowing of what I’m expected to “They’re really just a bunch of logic “It seemed like a cool thing to do WCJB reported that the family will hold a candlelight know later in the future when I’m a ju- puzzles, so it’s really more about think- with friends while also networking with vigil on Friday night and a funeral on Saturday. nior or a senior,” the 19-year-old said. ing outside the box than anything else,” Google recruiters,” the 21-year-old said. @hoffdavid123 Hobson said she felt proud of herself she said. [email protected] for completing one of the nine puzzles. John Zoldos, a UF computer engi- @Christina_M18 The puzzles had themes, including neering senior, felt prepared to take [email protected] WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 2017 www.alligator.org/opinions

Editorial In times of distress, comedy is key

o put it lightly, America is going through a bit of a rough patch right now. So much so that a lot of Americans can hardly bare to watch the evening news or peruse their local paper as they sip their morning coffee. Across the country, people are in constant distress Tover the current state of our union. They fear for their free- doms and their futures. As a coping mechanism and a form of self-care, many Americans have resorted simply to shielding themselves from all forms of news. Although we can certainly see where they are coming from with this preventative action, we think there is a better solution: Mix in some humor. Anything can seem dark and intimidating when it is re- ceived in a monotonous, serious tone. Unfortunately, this is the way most serious media outlets relay news to the public. This, of course, is not their fault. Some news — most news, really — needs to be delivered in this way. It’s the way that journalists and newscasters have been taught to present news since the beginning of time. Plus, who would have expected that in 2017 we’d be living in a world where nearly all news is bad news for someone? As journalists, we are in a tight spot when it comes to this. We can’t avoid the news. Ever. Since we can’t pretend it doesn’t exist, we’ve learned that sometimes it’s better to laugh at it. Column Needless to say, we all spend a lot of time consuming news from serious and well-respected media outlets like The New York Times or the Wall Street Journal. However, we’ve learned it is just as important to consume news that is slightly Believe it or not, I feel bad for Hillary Clinton less professional. ver the last several days, even amid all erated her before properly investigating her), TV shows like “Saturday Night Live,” “The Daily Show” of the news coverage surrounding Hur- the Russians, “anti-American forces,” Vladi- and “The Colbert Report” have been a godsend to us. Reading ricane Irma, Hillary Clinton has once mir Putin (she oddly claims he wanted her to articles from jovial websites like “The Onion” have provided again managed to find her way into the lose), poorly informed voters, everyone who to us the comic relief we desperately need. Basically, without news cycle for the release of her new assumed she’d win, President Barack Obama, these heroes constantly poking fun at America’s dark reality, Obook, “What Happened.” Stories surrounding misogynists, suburban women, The New York we probably would have all fallen into a deep, dark hole of Clinton and her book reveal excerpts that dem- Times, Netflix, Facebook, Twitter, Wikileaks, depression by now. onstrate her true thoughts on President Don- “content farms in Macedonia” and “millions of We feel the need to clarify at this point that getting your ald Trump, her now-evident dislike of Bernie Eduardo Neret white people” for her loss. It’s rather bizarre information solely from comedy news sources is definitely not Sanders and, ultimately, her thoughts on the [email protected] to me that Clinton never seems to assume a good idea. You need a base that is factual, balanced and pro- 2016 election. As someone who has had noth- personal responsibility for her campaign loss. vides you with the necessary knowledge you need to fully un- ing but political disdain for Clinton for most of my adult That exact lack of self-awareness and proclivity to play derstand current events and America’s political climate. If you life, I now pity the poor woman. To detail her political the blame game is precisely what is infuriating members only pay attention to these sorts of whimsical news sources, loss, which was supposed to be the highlight of her ca- of the Democratic Party and the media. you won’t get all the information you need and you certainly reer, must have been devastating. I wouldn’t wish it on Need more convincing? Here are some recent head- won’t get balanced news. anyone. In fact, I feel bad for Hillary Clinton. lines from her book tour: “Hillary Clinton’s book signing Comedy is key in times of upset and anxiety, and Ameri- Now you may be thinking, “What the hell am I read- was as insufferable as you’d expect,” “Democrats dread ca’s current state is no exception to the old adage. Having the ing? Could this be?” Those of you who know me are Hillary’s book tour” and most embarrassingly, “Hillary news explained in a comedic way is comforting and calming. likely shocked at the notion that I feel sorry for Clinton. Lannister?”— a headline that references a comparison It helps people feel less alone, and it gives people a chance to Rest assured, my sympathy is sincere, and let me tell Clinton made between herself and the evil, murderous laugh at themselves for some of their more ludicrous anxieties. you why. Cersei Lannister from “Game of Thrones.” I am still try- Basically, it’s all about self-care and your mental health, and Clinton is a woman, who in my opinion, had every- ing to figure out why she would compare herself toa it’s a whole lot cheaper than therapy. thing gifted to her politically. OK, mostly everything. character guilty of things Clinton herself has been ac- If you’ve been avoiding comedy news because you’re wor- She deserves credit for the role she played in getting her cused of. ried about falling down the fake news rabbit hole, remember husband elected governor of Arkansas and president of As you can tell, Clinton is embarrassing herself and that comedy news is not fake news. Comedy news is meant to the U.S., I’ll give her that. As far as her individual politi- doing a disservice to the Democratic Party. She’d serve be funny and can oftentimes come out slanted or biased, but it cal career, however, I’ll leave you with the words of my them better to retire quietly and exit from politics. If you usually offers only factual information. And, just like journal- former liberal political science professor at Georgetown think I’m being too harsh, a former Clinton fundraiser istic news, look at both sides. Take liberal comedy alongside University: Hillary Clinton’s entire political career exists recently had this to say about her: conservative comedy (and point us in the direction of good because of her husband. She rode his coattails to the Sen- “Honestly, I wish she’d just shut the f--- up, and go conservative comedians while you’re at it — no, Jeff Foxwor- ate and the State Department. away.” thy doesn’t count). That’s coming from a man who likely voted for her. And that’s exactly the worst part. She still won’t go Please, dear reader, if you find yourself avoiding news at all But even if you don’t agree with him, consider this. away. Months after the election, Hillary Clinton is ruin- costs, give comedy news a try. A good laugh is exactly what The national media has fawned over Hillary Clinton for ing the remnants of her legacy, and she doesn’t even America needs right now. years, and last year her own party rigged the Democratic know it. At this rate, we’ll remember her as the biggest Primary in her favor. She escaped scandals that would letdown who was once a predicted sure thing. That is destroy most people (Whitewater, Benghazi, Clinton why I feel sorry for her. Katelyn Newberg Michael Smith Abigail Miller Foundation). Yet, despite all of this, she still lost the elec- MANAGING EDITOR EDITOR OPINIONS EDITOR tion. Between interviews and her new book, Clinton has Eduardo Neret is a UF finance senior. 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WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 2017 ALLIGATOR 7 Column We need to stop pushing people to go to college, it's not for everyone s I wade through my last semester at ing your degree and planning for a selors encouraged us to apply to a Changing your degree doesn’t mean you’ve UF, it has become evident that a por- future in it. million universities, but often they failed, it just means you’ve realized your tal- tion of students here weren’t meant to On my fi rst day at UF I was sure failed to realize that a portion of us ents belong elsewhere. This is your life; don’t go to college. Does that mean I think my degree (journalism) was a back- aren’t meant for college. let money or anyone else pull you into some- they’re not intelligent or competent? up plan or a means to an end. I fi g- Some of us are meant for things thing you can’t see yourself doing every day. ANot at all. ured I’d get published a few times like technical school, or to be beau- As Steve Jobs once said: “The only way to If you’re at UF right now or you recently and then get into law school and ticians. These types of education do great work is to love what you do. If you graduated, I’d like you to think of where you fi gure it out from there. should be encouraged as fi ercely as haven’t found it yet, keep looking. Don’t settle.” saw your life right before you graduated from But once I got into writing and Sara Marino college degrees. I hope, dear readers, that you don't settle, high school. Let me guess: At least half of you talking to people, I fell in love with [email protected] The important thing to me is to because if I’ve learned anything from being thought you would be studying for the MCAT journalism. I’ve spoken to many of love what you do. I hope you’re able here it’s that if you put everything into doing and preparing for medical school, right? That my friends and classmates who don’t have that to look at your work and feel a chill down your what you love, you’ll go places. was me, too. Which is fi ne, because there’s love for their major. It makes me wonder if they spine thinking about the things you do and cre- nothing wrong with having your life go in a chose the right major or if they’re even meant ate. Sara Marino is a UF journalism senior. different direction than you planned. The prob- for college. If you’ve changed your degree more than lem begins when you don’t fi nd yourself lov- Our elders and high school guidance coun- once, that’s fi ne. I've changed mine three times. Her column appear on Wednesdays. WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 2017 www.alligator.org/the_avenue MUSIC Spirit Fest returns for second year at new location By Emma Witmer be family friendly with activities for all ages. Avenue Writer “We’re going to have a lot of really cool interac- tive things,” Briand said. “We’re going to have a This weekend’s Spirit Fest will be a celebra- bounce house. We’re going to have this big sand, tion of music, art and food hosted by The Jam: Etch A Sketch kind of table. We’re going to have Gainesville and Heartwood Soundstage. some sciencey neat things to look at, great vendors, When it came time for the venue to close its lots of art.” doors last year, The Jam, formerly located at 817 Briand said that he made the decision to bring W University Ave., said goodbye to Gainesville in Spirit Fest back for a second year thanks to a Face- true rock ’n’ roll fashion — with a three-day mu- book memory. When the anniversary of the festi- sic festival known affectionately as Spirit Fest. This val arrived, a photo emerged of a rainbow shining weekend, Spirit Fest is returning to Gainesville. over the original Spirit Fest. This memory made the “This year’s Spirit Fest, no doubt, is a reunion,” decision for him. Briand announced the return of said former owner of The Jam, Blake Briand. Spirit Fest on the spot. “We’re going to kind of come haunt Gainesville be- “I wanted to feel that again. I wanted The Jam nevolently for a weekend and give our friends and to be alive again and people to enjoy it again,” Bri- our family a place to come back and reminisce.” and said. “For me it’s a return to my passion. It’s On Friday and Saturday, 42 musical acts will something that I love, after kind of healing over the descend on Gainesville alongside nearly 25 art and (closing of The Jam).” clothing vendors, several food vendors and sur- Weekend passes can be purchased online for prise art installations. The festival will take place $25 or for $30 at the door. Day passes for Friday at Heartwood Soundstage and in the entirety of and Saturday are only available at the door for $15 the Historic Baird Center across from Depot Park. and $20, respectively. Special VIP packages are Headliners will be Holey Miss Moley, Groove Ori- also available for $75 for the full weekend. Deals ent, Electric Kif, Displace, Savi Fernandez and on these prices may also be found with certain lo- Applebutter Express. Visit The Jam: Gainesville cal businesses and bands. Facebook page for a full lineup. VIP packages include free craft beer for the “We’re doing one less day, but we’re doing both weekend, dinner at Dragonfl y on Saturday, fi rst- days more extravagant,” Briand said. “We’ve got a come-fi rst-serve VIP parking and two exclusive lot more art installations and it’s turning out to be performances. VIP guests can attend a performance an incredible thing.” with Ricky Kendall and Friends at 6 p.m. Friday. As for now, these art installations remain top Saturday, the Juan Rollan Quartet will perform Courtesy to The Alligator. secret. No names or photos have been released. John Coltrane’s “A Love Supreme” in its entirety. Spirit Fest, which began as a fi nal celebration at The Jam, will return However, Briand said to keep an eye on Facebook “I remembered saying, ‘We’re going to pop up to Gainesville this weekend at Heartwood Soundstage. for teaser videos that may hint toward some of the every now and then and sprinkle unicorn dust on surprises that Spirit Fest has to offer. The event will Gainesville,’ and that’s what we’re doing,” Briand said. Four artists to catch at Georgia’s Imagine Music Festival By Natalie Rao Imagine will host. Catch him from Avenue Editor 7:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the Amazo- nia stage on Saturday. Imagine Music Festival, one of Chris Lake the largest 3-day electronic music Although he’s been in the game festivals that the southeast has to of- for over 15 years now, house music fer, is ready to hit Georgia this week- producer Chris Lake has seen mas- end from Sept. 22 to 24. Located just sive growth over the past couple of four hours north at the Atlanta Mo- years. In this year alone he launched tor Speedway in Hampton, Georgia, his own record label, Black Book Re- this festival draws students and mu- cords. His most notable achievement sic lovers in general from all around of 2017, however, would be his guest Florida. The aquatic-themed event spot curating the popular “HOW- promises various positive changes SLA” compilation, which premiered for this year, including all-night si- on Skrillex’s label, OWSLA, in May. lent discos at their campgrounds, His track from the compilation, “I more interactive activities and a Want You,” has already racked up later date (the festival was normally over 5 million plays across streaming held in August) to make for a cooler, services. He plays from 7:40 p.m. to more moderate experience for all in- 8:40 p.m. at the Disco Inferno stage volved. Photo via Imagine Music Festival. Saturday. As for the lineup, Imagine will Imagine Music Festival, located outside of Atlanta, will hit Georgia this weekend. Claude VonStroke bring some of the biggest names Claude VonStroke, a legend in the in electronic music together on house and techno world, will close six different stages throughout the name as Illenium, has soared in “AWAKE,” is set to debut Thursday, tronic music fan, Ott is certainly one out the festival at the Disco Inferno weekend. Here are a few artists you popularity. His melodic dubstep which will make for an exciting set to catch. The British producer spe- stage on Sunday from 11 p.m. to should defi nitely clear your sched- style combines the heaviness of bass full of new music. Illenium plays cializes in psychedelic music that’s midnight. Not only is he one of the ules to see. music with euphoric vocal melodies Sunday from 6:55 p.m. to 7:55 p.m. often slower than other artists in the most seasoned veterans in the indus- Illenium and other softer elements, making at the Oceania stage. industry today. His set will no doubt try, but his label, Dirtybird Records, Over the past few years, Nick for a sound that attracts music lovers Ott be a good place to unwind in be- will be taking over the stage for all of Miller, better known by his stage of all kinds. His sophomore album, For the more experimental elec- tween the other bass-heavy acts that Sunday’s festivities.

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WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 2017 ALLIGATOR 9 Matheson History Museum Gainesville Indie Flea to hold to host Rare Book Sale fi nal event of the summer By Anna Burbano have to have it,” Macdonald said, who left one By Taylor McLamb storefronts.” Avenue Contributor year’s sale with an alligator purse she had suc- Avenue Writer Madeline Bowman, a 19-year-old Uni- cessfully bid on. versity of Florida history sophomore, said Trees fell, a “hot cop” was suspended and (In other words, arrive early and prepared if As long as the local art community Gainesville recovery efforts are ongoing, but an you want the best items.) that she’s been to quite a few Gainesville auction of authentic alligator purses and Semi- Concerning her favorite aspect of the Mathe- never stops creating, Gainesville’s Indie Indie Flea events in the past due to her nole Indian prints stops for no one — or hur- son sale, Macdonald couldn’t help but gush over Flea Market, a favorite for students and love of supporting local art. ricane aftermath. the variety of unusual and historical artifacts for locals alike, will always be a home to “It’s awesome getting to interact with Amidst cosmetic repairs in the wake of Hurri- sale. some of the best vendors in the area. the artist and knowing where your mon- cane Irma, the Matheson History Museum is set “It’s a real feast for the eyes,” Macdonald Due to Hurricane Irma, the fl ea mar- ey is going,” Bowman said. “I love seeing to reopen this Saturday for the Antique, Vintage said. “When you walk in, you won’t know ket, which was originally set to be held communities come together to support Floridiana and Rare Book Sale. where to start. We have specialty bottles, old on Sunday, Sept. 10, will be rescheduled local businesses, and I’m excited for the tins, old photographs, postcards dating back The sale, which takes place on Sept. 23 from to this Saturday from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m., at upcoming fl ea.” 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., is free and open to the public. one hundred years, stereograph cards from the The Wooly, located downtown at 20 N. Bowman said that one of her favorite Visitors can expect to look at and purchase an 1870s, and rare books with a regional, southern Main St. The event will host around 40 overwhelming array of one-of-a-kind products, theme. There’s really something for every price vendors is O’Berry’s Succulents, a suc- ranging from antiques to rare 19th century books range.” vendors throughout the entire day. culent and cacti dry garden vendor from and vintage memorabilia. Certainly, the sheer volume of vintage Flo- Here, Gainesville residents can sup- Saint Petersburg. Bowman added that Over 13 vendors will attend, including the ridiana leaves nothing to be desired. Not even port local and regional artists in a cooler she’s eager to see the plants that they museum. cravings, as light food and drink will be sold to environment than the usual location, De- have to offer this coming weekend. All sellers are Floridiana experts, hand-picked fund the museum’s maintenance and rotating pot Park, has to offer. “I’m excited to check out what lo- and recruited from across the state. Most travel exhibitions. Seanissey Loughlin, who co-founded cal vendors have to offer and to see the to Gainesville specifi cally for this event, rejoicing With such a wide range of collectibles on dis- The Indie Flea two years ago alongside Gainesville community come together to play, Macdonald believes that the sale is a won- in the thrill their goods bring to collectors. partner Rosey Williams, said the Indie support art and craftsmanship,” Bowman Last year, one item in particular drew the at- derful opportunity to build a collection or add to Flea on Sept. 10 was the fi rst event they said. tention of many senior Gainesville residents in a pre-existing one, and a fun one at that. were ever forced to reschedule. the room: a rare glass framed photo collage of “It’s a great diversion after we’ve survived Loughlin said that as Gainesville Glen Springs, a local recreation area that closed Hurricane Irma,” Macdonald said. “Rain or shine, that’s us, but when moves past Hurricane Irma, the goal for in 1970. It may also bring in a new stream of regu- people’s safety and well-being is on the Gainesville Indie Flea Market is to re- Dewy-eyed visitors who had once swam in lar museum visitors to the Matheson, many of the line, we draw the line in the sand,” turn to normality. the spring began to shout out their offers, and whom would benefi t from the Matheson library Loughlin said. “Making sure our makers Saturday will be the Indie Flea’s last soon the Matheson became equivalent to an archives and in-house librarian. were able to spend time preparing for the date in their indoor market Summer se- adrenaline-fi lled bidding war. One such possible recruit is Viviana Moreno, storm, checking in with loved ones and, ries, where the indoors of The Wooly al- The collage sold immediately. an 18-year-old UF English freshman who found for many, eventually evacuating, was our lowed the vendors sweet relief from the the event on social media. As for Matheson executive director Peggy main thought.” summer heat. The series ran all summer Macdonald, it was a fi rst edition of Harriet “When the Matheson Antique, Vintage Flo- Making safety a priority is just one long with a total of four events, with each Beecher Stowe’s “Palmetto Leaves” that caught ridiana and Rare Book Sale popped up on my example of the devotion the Gainesville her fancy. Facebook feed, I grew very excited,” Moreno one taking place on every second Sunday This 1873 memoir, one of the fi rst guide said. “The event immediately drew me in. A Sat- Indie Flea has toward its local artists and of the month starting on June 11. books written about Florida, also sold in record urday spent thumbing through yellowed books community. “This fi nal fl ea at The Wooly should time — for only $75. and interesting antique fi nds sounds like heaven Whether coming in to buy or sell, any- be just as much of a blast for everyone “I was really jealous,” Macdonald said. “But to me!” one involved always has a lasting impres- as the last few,” Loughlin said. “We will a lady came from Middleburg just to buy that So, is heaven really the Matheson on a Satur- sion from the fl ea market. have food, drinks and a ton of really tal- book.” day? I’ll leave you to fi gure it out. “We have had a lot of makers that ented craftspeople.” Fanaticism runs high at the sale, so while The Matheson History Museum is located on have actually started out just as shoppers After Saturday, the Gainesville Indie 513 East University Avenue. the casual sightseer might stay for only half an at our events,” Loughlin said. “We have Flea will return to its regular destination hour, some avid collectors spend all day sifting The Antique, Vintage Floridiana and Rare even had makers who have started with at Depot Park, every second Sunday of through the small treasures. Book Sale is on Sept. 23 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. It us and have grown to open their own “Once they see something they like, they is free and open to the public. the month from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.

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Run 5 out of 9 dates and receive 15% off 352-376-4482 [email protected] 352-376-4482 10 ALLIGATOR WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 2017 UF School of Theatre and Dance to present “The Seagull” By Isabelle Resnick internal irony by almost no one.” own refl ection, we feel a little less Avenue Writer According to legend, a critic later alone in this world and can face our called the piece “one of the great- own future a little more bravely.” The UF School of Theatre and est events in the history of Russian Gabriella Carballo, a 19-year-old Dance is bringing Anton Chek- theater” when it was brought to the sophomore studying theatre at UF, hov’s “The Seagull” to life at the Moscow Art Theatre stage in 1898. knows fi rst-hand what kind of work O’Connell Center with eight perfor- On Sept. 21 to 24 and 26 to 30, goes into the School of Theatre and mances beginning Sept. 21 and end- Marian Fell’s 1912 English transla- Dance’s productions. She said the ing Oct. 1. tion will receive a reimagining by actors who are cast in the shows Despite the 121 years between associate professor of acting, Tim have work ethics that could equal Friday’s opening and the famous Altmeyer, who “adapted it to be those of professionals. failure that marked the 1896 un- even more engaging and relatable “Since it’s my second year, I veiling, “The Seagull” will continue to contemporary audience,” accord- know a lot more people around the to explore the universal themes of ing to the press release. School of Theatre and Dance. One love, art and artists in love. Though the work focuses on the of my really great friends from my Bearing in mind its disastrous romantic and artistic confl icts be- Acting 1 class last Fall, Jarod Atch- debut, it was to Chekhov’s sur- tween its four principal characters, it ley, is in this production of ‘The prise that the play (during which also relies upon an ensemble cast of Seagull,’” Carballo said. “He is one he spent the last two acts hiding be- diverse and developed personalities of the fi rst friends I made at UF and hind the scenes in embarrassment) who will explore their dreams and is incredibly talented. I cannot wait became a success. Amidst the au- engage in confl icts largely through to see his performance.” dience’s heckling, literary buff and the subtext of rich dialogue. Performances on Thursday, audience member Anatoly Koni felt “I think there is something pro- Sept. 21 through 23 and 26 through that Chekhov had achieved some- found about being freshly moved 29 will have a 7:30 p.m. curtain, thing special. — to laugh, to think, to cry — by while Sept. 24 and Oct. 1 will begin In a letter to the playwright, he a theatrical work that was written at 2 p.m. wrote of “The Seagull,” “It is life in a foreign land, for a foreign cul- Tickets are $18 for the general itself onstage, with all its tragic al- ture, in and about a certain long-ago public, $15 for seniors, $15 for UF liances, eloquent thoughtlessness moment on the time continuum,” faculty and staff and $13 for stu- Courtesy to The Alligator. and silent sufferings — the sort of Altmeyer said, according to the re- dents and can be purchased at the (From left) Actors Nicole Cannon and Jarod Atchley help everyday life that is accessible to ev- lease. “I think, by looking back and University Box Offi ce or online at bring “The Seagull” to life. eryone and understood in its cruel beyond, and somehow seeing our ticketmaster.com. Review: Aronofsky’s “Mother!” isn’t for the faint of heart By Alex Watson Tremellen grass and trees (there are literally no points ror of mother. But these are not your typi- metaphors of fandom are also frequently Avenue Contributor of access and no driveway). A young woman cal house guests. These house guests lack a pummeled at the audience. (Jennifer Lawrence) lives in the house with shred of decorum, steal belongings, rip apart At some points, the allegories and meta- The fi lm’s opening shot gives the viewer a her husband (Javier Bardem), a famous poet the house, rape, murder and are cannibalis- phors pummel the audience to the point of glimpse into what they’re getting themselves with severe writer’s block. Neither Lawrence tic. As the camera closely follows Lawrence overkill. But, Lawrence’s and Bardem’s per- into. It serves as a forewarning that watching nor Bardem are given actual names, but are as she reprimands the guests, it feels like the formances are defi nitely worth seeing (and “Mother!” is not going to be easy, not in the billed as mother and Him. audience is winding through a horror maze Oscar-worthy). slightest. Darren Aronofsky’s previous fi lms, While Him tries to fi nd inspiration for of gore and the worst representations of hu- Watching the fi lm is traumatic enough, including “The Wrestler” and “Black Swan,” words, mother focuses on the domestic work manity. but actually performing these roles seems are child’s play in comparison to his latest while diligently restoring the house, which, It’s no secret that Aronofsky is not too demanding for anyone. If anyone could creation. we learn, had been nearly destroyed in a fi re. afraid of depicting biblical themes on the handle the weight of the fi lm’s ostentations, Aronofsky’s “Mother!” has been shroud- Unexpectedly, a man (Ed Harris) appears at big screen, as seen with his controversial it’s Lawrence and Bardem. ed in secrecy for nearly a year, with an ee- the front door and Him welcomes the man “Noah.” Aronofsky once again draws inspi- It’s up to the viewer to draw their own rie premise of a couple’s relationship being into their home with no apprehension. The ration from the Bible with biblical allusions conclusions, whether they be religious or en- tested when uninvited guests arrive at their next morning, a woman (Michelle Pfeiffer) — Adam and Eve, Cain and Abel, the Eucha- vironmental interpretations. Whatever your home. The premise is indeed true, but only comes to their doorstep and is the wife of Ed rist and Revelation — incorporated through- analysis, there’s no doubt that this fi lm will describes the fi rst fi ve minutes of the fi lm. Harris’ man. out the fi lm. create controversy and discussion — but that The couple lives in a desolate Victorian- From that point on, the couple’s tranquil The story itself resembles that of the Bible is exactly what Aronofsky’s objective was in era house that is encircled by nothing but tall existence is no longer, and a steady stream with two chapters that are similar to the two making this fi lm. of guests enters the house, much to the hor- testaments. Environmental allegories and

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Freddie Swain doesn’t want to rely on a last-sec- ond pass to beat Kentucky this weekend. “Now, you’re not trying to win by a Hail Mary, you’re trying to win by 20, 30 points,” Swain, a soph- omore receiver, said. Although the Gators’ 26-20 win against Tennessee could’ve been more convincing, Swain said he’s seen how the team’s fi rst victory has affected each of its players. “You could see the difference in everybody be- cause everybody could see we could actually win,” Swain said Tuesday. “It boosted (our) confi dence.” The Gators (1-1, 1-0 SEC) can capitalize on that change in attitude Saturday when they take on the Wildcats (3-0, 1-0 SEC) in Lexington, Kentucky. It’s Florida’s fi rst true road game of the season after open- ing the year with a neutral-site loss against Michigan. Now that Swain and the rest of the receivers have a sense of certainty about who their starting signal caller is in Feleipe Franks, they can start to have a little more fun with a quarterback who isn’t afraid to chuck it deep and let his playmakers take off. Swain said just having Franks behind center opens up the playbook. “You know (that) you can run and (Franks) will fi nd you because he defi nitely has a cannon,” Swain said Tuesday. “He will take a chance with it.” Franks will take the fi eld against a Kentucky pass defense that ranks second-to-last in the SEC, giving up about 290 yards per contest. And he’ll have plenty Alan Alvarez / Alligator Staff of pass-catching weapons he can use. UF receiver Tyrie Cleveland (89) had a career-high fi ve catches and totaled 93 yards in Florida's 26-20 win against Tennessee SEE FOOTBALL, PAGE 16 on Saturday. Brandon Powell (4) and Cleveland are a few of the weapons UF's offense can utilize at Kentucky.

VOLLEYBALL: UF 3, FSU 0 FOOTBALL NOTEBOOK Florida dominates in Despite three decades of dominance third set, sweeps FSU vs. Wildcats, Gators couldn't care less By Ian Cohen matchup that has been historically ture. He didn’t seek advice from By Justin Ahlum out of bounds, that’s hard to do in Sports Writer and overwhelmingly one-sided. the older players, the ones with the Sports Writer practice let alone in a match. Of- The last time UF lost to UK was in most to offer a redshirt freshman fensively, we did so many good Florida hasn’t lost to Kentucky 1986. playing his fi rst season of college Carli Snyder stepped to the things. But, again, the story contin- in 30 years. Several of Florida’s players football. baseline on the right side of the ues to be what we can do defen- Freddie Swain had no clue. weren’t even aware of the streak, “I didn’t really listen to any- court. From about fi ve feet out, sively.” “I mean, that’s probably their including Swain, redshirt fresh- body,” Ancrum said. Snyder approached the line and There was all-around produc- Super Bowl,” the sophomore re- man linebacker Jeremiah Moon Now a redshirt sophomore, sent a serve that knocked over a tion from Florida with four players ceiver said on Tuesday. “If I lost and sophomore defensive lineman the defensive lineman said he has Florida State defender. notching eight or more kills. Lead- to a team that long, I’d try to win Luke Ancrum. changed dramatically over the last Snyder's serve was a micro- ing in that category was senior Car- too.” “That’s crazy. That’s a long year. He feels more comfortable on cosm for UF's match Tuesday, li Snyder with 12 kills. Snyder also There may be some truth be- streak,” Ancrum said. “I thought the defensive line, a unit that lost as the Gators pushed around and had 12 digs, giving her a double- hind Swain’s words: According to (the) Tennessee (streak) was long.” two players to the 2017 NFL Draft. knocked down No. 19 FSU on their double for the third straight game. SEC Country, the Kentucky football Other players, like veteran safety His focus has improved, something way to a 25-21, 25-15, 25-12 win. SEC Player of the Week Rhamat program failed to sell out a home Nick Washington, said they hadn’t he said was an issue last season. With the victory, UF doubled the Alhassan contributed as well, pro- game all of last year. thought about it. And, Washington And he’s even willing to seek amount of wins over its in-state ri- viding the Gators with 10 kills and Saturday’s game sold out on said, neither has the team. out help from his teammates and val, now leading the all-time series, four blocks. Tuesday. “I don’t think many guys are coaches, the same ones who told 40-20. And fi nally, sophomore Rachael “We’re going to have a couple thinking that,” Washington said. him he had “to grow up.” Coach Mary Wise said in a post- Kramer built on her impressive of boos and a couple of people “It’s not the focus.” He just wishes he would have game interview that it was one of 2017 campaign, accumulating 10 that ain’t cheering for (us),” Swain realized that sooner. the team’s most complete matches kills and adding to her SEC-leading said. “We’ve got a big target on our DT Luke Ancrum refl ects, “Then again,” Ancrum said on it has played this season. hitting percentage. back.” seeks to improve: Tuesday, “it’s not about the past. “We were low-error,” Wise As a team, Florida hit .317, its The Gators play their fi rst true Sometimes, Luke Ancrum wish- It’s about now.” said. “The fact that we took 120 second-highest hitting percentage road game this Saturday against the es he could go back. Ancrum, who usually comes off swings and only hit seven balls Wildcats in Lexington, Kentucky, a He was selfi sh, he said. Imma- SEE VOLLEY, PAGE 16 SEE NOTEBOOK, PAGE 16

Patriots running back and former Gator Mike Gillislee Follow us for updates Football team releases 2018 schedule For updates on UF athletics, scored another TD this Along with the Gators' annual opponents (SEC East teams, LSU and FSU), UF follow us on Twitter at weekend. See which other will play Charleston Southern (Sept. 1), Colorado State (Sept. 15), at Missis- @alligatorSports or online at ex-Gators had big games in the sippi State (Sept. 29) and Idaho (Nov. 17). www.alligator.org/sports pros, pg. 15. WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 2017 ALLIGATOR 15 GATORS IN THE NFL SOCCER WR Thompson, RB Gillislee score TDs Gators ready to resume By Jake Dreilinger performance against the New York sacked Giants quarterback Eli Man- Sports Writer Jets. ning in the win. Following his nine- SEC play vs. Texas A&M Last week, Nelson had eight tackle game last week, the former In Week 2 of the NFL’s regular tackles, fi ve of which were solo. Gator is having an impressive start was locked in several different season, a few former Gators had This week, he added eight more, to his rookie campaign. By Morgan McMullen physical battles with Ole Miss de- big performances for their respective three solo and fi ve assisted in the Atlanta Falcons safety Keanu Sports Writer fenders in a game that featured 15 professional teams. Here’s a look at Raiders’ 45-20 win. Neal and defensive back Brian Poole combined fouls. how some of those players did this On the opposite side of the fi eld, had another good week in a 34-23 After interconference play took Jets safety Marcus Maye wasn’t too win over the Green Bay Packers. the Gators to Ames, Iowa, UF (7- Rose said, all that considered, weekend in this edition of Gators in the preconceptions she had of the NFL: far from Nelson in terms of produc- Neal, who is tied for third on the 1) once again fi nds itself travel- tion. Maye led the team with seven team in tackles, had fi ve solo tack- ing westward as it takes on Texas SEC matchups lived up to her ex- pectations. Thompson and Gillislee score: tackles, six of which were solo. les, including one for a loss. Poole A&M (4-2-1) on Thursday. Detroit Lions linebacker Jarrad recorded six total tackles, four of Coach Becky Burleigh, fresh off “My coaches and my team Two former Gators found the end kind of warned me about how the zone in Week 2 of the NFL season. Davis also played well in Week 2 which were solo, and had one pass a win against Iowa State, said she in the Lions’ 24-10 win against the defended in the win. was looking forward to her team’s SEC is played and how teams go Bears wide receiver Deonte after us,” Rose said. Thompson was a bright spot for Chi- New York Giants. second road trip in as many weeks when it leaves for College Station, Rose said she welcomes the cago in its 29-7 loss to the Tampa Davis recorded six tackles (three @DreilingerJake Texas, on Wednesday. extra emphasis opposing teams Bay Buccaneers. solo, three assisted) on Monday and [email protected] “[Texas] A&M is always a fun put on a matchup with the Gators. Thompson caught four passes game because it’s usually a pretty She said the top program in the on fi ve targets for 57 yards — good raucous crowd,” Burleigh said. SEC is supposed to get the best ef- for second best on the team — and “It’s been a good rivalry between fort out of its opponents. scored Chicago’s only touchdown our two teams.” “You never want to have a dull of the day. He also had a 20-yard Following No. 6 Florida’s 2-1 game,” Rose said. reception in the fourth quarter, the victory against the Cyclones on Sophomore transfer Parker longest completed pass by quarter- Sunday, Burleigh stressed the Roberts, who played for Kansas, back Mike Glennon on Sunday. importance of situational game- is no stranger to competing in the This week’s performance was a play. She said practicing different Midwest heat. She said moving signifi cant improvement from Week scenarios will be useful for the back into conference play against 1, where Thompson had just one upcoming SEC games, and that Texas A&M will give the team a catch for 15 yards. they’re always applicable no mat- chance to refo- New England Patriots running ter the opponent. cus. back Mike Gillislee added another “It’s managing the clock; it’s The Aggies touchdown to his season total on understanding what the state and were picked to Sunday in a 36-20 win against the the stage in the game is,” Burleigh fi nish second in New Orleans Saints. said. “I thought that that was the conference Gillislee ran for a game-high 69 something that we struggled with in a preseason yards on 18 carries, including a early in the season, and we did a coaches’ poll. 2-yard run into the end zone in the much, much better job this time.” Roberts They’ve out- second quarter to put the Patriots up Burleigh said that the situa- scored their by 14 points. tions her team usually rehearses ranked opponents 7-3, including So far, the former Gator is having include being tied or down a goal a 5-1 win over then No. 19 Kan- an impressive season. In two weeks, with fi ve or so minutes remaining sas on Sept. 10. The Gators and Gillislee has 114 rushing yards and on the clock. She said it was satis- Aggies kick off at 7 p.m. EST on four touchdowns, compared to his fying to see that in action against Thursday. 577-yard, eight-touchdown season the Cyclones in overtime on Sun- “They’re a really good team, in 2016. day. so we need to get back into our Some Gators got their fi rst SEC mindset and be ready to go,” Defenders making highlights: The Associated Press taste of SEC competition against Roberts said. Oakland Raiders defensive back New England running back Mike Gillislee (35) runs from Kansas Ole Miss last Thursday in a 1-0 Reggie Nelson followed up a big defensive struggle in Gainesville. City defenders on Sept. 7. Gillislee has four touchdowns this year. @MorganMcMuffi n game in Week 1 with another solid Freshman forward Deanne Rose [email protected]

Sweet and Bauer / Opinion How do you lose an argument about sports? By trying way too hard to win DALLAS — The room where athletic di- It started at 8:30 a.m. and spectful. It was never name-call- off on fans. rectors, coaches, administrators, former play- lasted until 3 p.m., and while the ing or mocking or insulting. It This, of course, isn’t unique to sports. ers and journalists from across the country intricate details of the process are was just looking at the numbers Whether it’s Thanksgiving dinner with meet to discuss the College Football Playoff is best left for a column closer to and trying to make a case. Even grandma or an opinions section in a major as regal as you’d expect. selection day, I’ll sum it up like if there were disagreements, they newspaper, “taking a side” is increasingly It sits in an unassuming fourth-fl oor con- this: We were locked in a room were dealt with reasonably. valued over nuance. ference room of the Gaylord Texan hotel — and argued for about six hours. In sports and many other dis- That wasn’t what happened in that room the largest hotel in Texas — where its bal- As anyone who knows me ciplines, such conversations are on Tuesday. Multiple people commented af- cony overlooks an indoor river. Its carpet could guess, I didn’t do much Ethan Bauer increasingly rare. They happen, ter the meeting that teams they’d brought in is elaborately decorated by three dark col- (read: any) of the arguing. I’m Twitter: @ebaueri and when the College Football ranked in the top 10 now didn’t even crack ors that dance in harmony across the fl oor. not a big talker. But what trans- Playoff teams are decided later the top 20 after our discussion. And the result There are 11 televisions spread throughout pired in that room was something I consid- this season, surely there will be some ana- was a list of teams that we felt both knowl- the room and one large projector in the front, ered remarkable nevertheless. lysts who weigh multiple factors, try to in- edgeable about and confi dent in. with each committee member assigned a seat There were tense moments of debate, with form their audience rather than persuade it, Now, I get it. It’s human nature to want to that comes with a name plate, a Dell laptop a prominent example being a conversation and recognize that sometimes there’s more win every argument. I’m guilty of succumb- and a binder containing every statistic for ev- about Wisconsin. We were ranking teams than one reasonable choice to make. ing to that temptation, and you probably are, ery team in the Football Bowl Subdivision. To from the 2012 season (before the playoff But thanks to what I’ll call First-Takeiza- too. But if I learned anything from this trip enter, you pass under a large sign atop dark existed), and due to very unusual circum- tion of sports talk, that’s not highly valued. to Texas, it’s that my list of 25 teams would wooden doors that reads: “Selection Central.” stances, the Badgers won the Big 10 that year “First Take” and “Undisputed” and “Speak have been much worse without our discus- Pretty nice, right? But what goes on be- despite fi nishing 8-5 prior to its bowl game. for Yourself” aren’t out to enlighten and sion. And that can be applied to much more hind those fancy doors is just as elaborate. One person was adamant Wisconsin discuss. They’re about scoring a point over important conversations than deciding a I know all this because I spent Tuesday in be ranked highly because of its conference standing on the correct side. Winning over mock college football ranking. that very room doing a mock selection of the championship, while just about everyone losing. Virality over substance. College Football Playoff. The committee that else said its fi ve losses were too great to over- In other words, it doesn’t matter what Ste- Ethan Bauer is a sports writer. Look out for runs the real selection invited a few college come. phen A. Smith, Skip Bayless and Clay Travis his next column on Sept. 28. Follow him on journalists from different schools — among There was a back-and-forth between the say or write. As long as they say it in a way Twitter @ebaueri and contact him via email them Florida, Michigan State, Oklahoma and two sides that went on for about 45 minutes, that pisses people off, it gets attention, makes at [email protected]. DePaul — to participate in the exercise. and while it was tense, it was never disre- money and reproduces. And that style rubs 16 ALLIGATOR WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 2017

kills, while junior setter Brianne Burkert led VOLLEY, from pg. 14 all players with 25 assists. Senior Shainah Joseph said Kubura was an effective right- of the year, trailing only its .354 effort against side hitter and containing her was key for the NC State. Gators. But it wasn’t just the offense that played a “She was scoring a lot in the beginning,” role for UF. The team allowed only 32 kills on Joseph said. “But then we made an adjust- 113 attempts while forcing 20 attack errors in ment with our blocking and our defense and the process. Florida also had four service aces we started defending her. So I think that was to complement its defensive efforts. the biggest thing we focused on this game.” In a close match throughout the fi rst two It was the Gators' last match before start- sets, Florida found a way to pull through and ing SEC play. To begin their conference sched- fi nd FSU’s weaknesses. The Gators went on ule, UF will travel to Fayetteville, Arkansas, an 11-1 scoring run to kick off the third set to take on the Razorbacks. Arkansas (10-2) and never looked back. heads into the match with the current leader After the game, Alhassan said the fi rst and in kills per set throughout the nation, redshirt second sets were used to make adjustments senior Pilar Victoria (6.31 per set). and fi gure out what FSU was doing, which led Wise talked about preparing for the Razor- to the blowout in the fi nal frame. backs and having to face the “hottest hitter in “By the third set, we had them. We got the country.” them,” Alhassan said. “We knew what we “She has a fast arm and it will be a chal- were doing, we knew how to do it and we lenge for our players,” Wise said. “But I think just kept on going.” they’ll embrace the challenge.” Alan Alvarez / Alligator Staff For Florida State, there weren’t too many Gators All-American middle blocker Rhamat Alhassan helped UF beat the Seminoles bright spots in the Sunshine Showdown. Se- @justinn_case1 in straight sets on Tuesday night. "By the third set, we had them," Alhassan said. nior Milica Kubura led all players with 13 [email protected]

way the offensive line played in Flor- NOTEBOOK, from pg. 14 ida’s season opener against Michigan UF boasts weapons in receiving corps on Sept. 2. Florida’s bench, is one member of But he has noticed improvement. more comfortable with the play But Franks and his receivers a young defensive line class seeing “We took a step this weekend of calling and the offense.” won’t be able to waltz in and win FOOTBALL, from pg. 14 playing time early this season. But he being able to show the world that we Another tool Florida will likely by 30 easily. While Kentucky’s wants to prove to coaches that he de- can run the ball,” said Jordan, a ju- One of them is Tyrie Cleveland, look to incorporate is freshman pass defense ranks low in the serves more snaps. nior offensive lineman. “We have to a sophomore receiver who has quarterback-converted-receiver SEC, McElwain said the Wildcats Ancrum said he has been trying keep doing that week after week.” soaked in the spotlight over the Kadarius Toney, who coach Jim are adept at disguising coverages to improve his technique by watch- After rushing for just 11 total past fi ve days after his game-win- McElwain dubbed “a human joy- to confuse young quarterbacks, ing redshirt junior defensive lineman yards in their loss to Michigan, the ning catch to down the Volunteers, stick” for his quick cuts and ability something Franks, a redshirt fresh- Taven Bryan, one of four Florida Gators ran for 168 yards against Ten- earning himself an honorable men- to juke out would-be tacklers. man, will have to watch out for. players with at least one sack so far nessee, a statistic that Jordan said is a tion for player of the week by Earl Swain remembers when he fi rst Kentucky’s defensive backs are this season. direct refl ection on the offensive line. Campbell Tyler Rose — an orga- realized Toney would be a night- also some of the tallest in the con- But, Ancrum said, he models his He said the biggest problem in nization that annually honors the mare for defenders. ference, and Swain said they’re game after Aaron Donald, the three- the beginning of the season was the season’s top offensive player. “At camp when he switched physical to the point where they time Pro Bowl defensive tackle for line’s lack of communication. But With UF’s 2016 leading receiver over (from quarterback), … he can run you off your route. the Los Angeles Rams. that has changed. Antonio Callaway still suspended, was running little routes and mak- But after coming off a statement Ancrum isn’t focusing on earning “You look back at the fi lm and Cleveland has taken on the No. 1 ing people miss,” Swain said. “I win against Tennessee, Swain has highlight plays and sacks, however. nobody really got beat. It was just receiver role. After never catching don’t think he has any ACLs to be no doubts about his offense's odds He has a more modest goal. that we didn’t communicate the play more than three balls in a given honest with you.” against Kentucky's secondary. “Just do your job,” Ancrum said, right,” Jordan said. “We did a lot bet- game in his fi rst season, Cleveland Toney's elusiveness makes him “Yeah they’re big DBs,” he said. “and everything falls into place.” ter job of that this weekend.” has led the Gators in receptions in one of the most explosive players “Ain’t nothing we can’t handle.” both of their games in 2017. on the team with big-play poten- “Freshman year, I was just out Tyler Jordan noticing change @icohenb tial. Of his six catches so far, two @MattB_727 in O-line: there running, just playing,” Cleve- have gone for 19 yards or more. [email protected] land said. “This year, I feel like I’m [email protected] Tyler Jordan isn’t happy with the