RTS Bus Driver Wins Lawsuit, Could Get Job Back Wasn’T Allowed on the Bus, Then Asked for Her Bus Pass

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VOLUME 113 ISSUE 61 WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 2019 Not officially associated with the University of Florida Published by Campus Communications, Inc. of Gainesville, Florida RTS bus driver wins lawsuit, could get job back wasn’t allowed on the bus, then asked for her bus pass. City has yet to make a decision on rehiring her The woman waved the pass By Karina Elwood back with three years’ worth of back pay, after Mayor Lauren Poe said he expects the commis- in her face and Heyliger Alligator Staff Writer she claimed she was unfairly fi red as an RTS sion to discuss the issue. smacked her hand out of bus driver in November 2015. While the commission relies on city staff to the way and said, “Don’t do that. Get your hand away.” More than three years after she was fi red for The city has 30 days to either reinstate Hey- manage the hiring and fi ring of employees, it The second incident slapping passengers’ hands, a Regional Transit liger or appeal the decision. City spokesperson does have the power to direct staff on how to Heyliger was two days later when a System bus driver might get her job back. Chip Skinner said the city hasn’t made a deci- move forward with the lawsuit, Poe said. man complained about the The Florida First District Courts of Appeal sion yet. On Oct. 14, 2015, a woman boarded Hey- bus being late as he boarded, records said. He ruled Friday to uphold a decision made three The lawsuit is currently not on the agenda liger’s bus with an open container, according years ago to give Desiree Heyliger, 39, her job for Thursday’s city commission meeting, but to court records. Heyliger told the woman it SEE LAWSUIT, PAGE 4 After money mishap, UCF president resigns UCF PLANNED TO SPEND ment thanking Whittaker for his $85 MILLION IN work at UCF. “I thank President Whittaker LEFTOVER FUNDING for his service to UCF students and wish him well,” the state- By Kelly Hayes ment read. “My hope is that his Alligator Staff Writer decision will be an important step toward rebuilding the uni- University of Central Florida versity’s trust and credibility.” President Dale Whittaker offered UF had a president in a simi- his resignation to the chairman lar situation in January 1998, of the UCF Board of Trustees af- when former president John ter criticism over misuse of fund- Lombardi offered his resignation ing. to the Board of Regents, which Whittaker was criticized for used to govern the state’s public using millions of dollars in left- universities, according to Alliga- over operating money on the tor archives. Lombardi offered to construction of a new academic resign after he made a racially building, according to The As- insensitive remark about Adam sociated Press. The university Herbert, the fi rst black Chancel- also planned to use millions in lor of the State University System leftover operating funds on con- of Florida. struction, which violates state Historically, UF has not re- Chris Day / Alligator Staff rules. leased statements on the status Mary Katherine Boney, 5, and Hampton Boney, 7, inspect Zachariah Chou’s Inspire-themed dinosaur Last week, State House Rep. of other public universities un- costume Tuesday outside of the The Hub. Chou, a 21-year-old UF political science junior, is Inspire Randy Fine (R-District 53) sug- der these circumstances and are Party’s presidential candidate for the 2019 UF Student Government elections. Inspire Party members gested shutting down the univer- not expected to release one now, sity for fi ve to 10 years because UF spokesperson Steve Orlando also dressed up in a Pikachu outfi t while campaigning. Chou said that the idea for the infl atable outfi ts of the violations, the AP said. said. came from the “‘Pokemon Go’ to the polls” statement that Hillary Clinton made during the 2016 The Board of Governors Chair presidential election. “We thought it would be a very positive way to increase voter turnout, and it’s @kellyrhayes Ned Lautenbach released a state- defi nitely something different,” he said. “It all started with the Pikachu suit.” Read the story on page 3. [email protected] Pig racing causes commission to end county fair contract A NEW PARTNER WILL County Fair Association for holding Newberry Watermelon Festival. ing inconsistencies over the past four cide if it wants to hold two events TAKE OVER FOR an unapproved pig race and owing The association could not be years. or combine the fair and the water- them $1,980. reached for comment. The association was also faulted melon festival, Commissioner Rob- COMING FAIR The commission discussed the The commission started talks for holding a pig race at the 2018 fair ert Hutchinson said at the Tuesday issue for about 15 minutes before about not resigning during a Feb. 5 without the commission’s approval. meeting. By Josephine Fuller unanimously deciding not to sign commission meeting. Gina Peebles, Robert Mullen, the manager of the Although he did agree with the Alligator Staff Writer another contract with the association the assistant county manager for association, told the commission the decision, he said that fairs in this for the Fall 2019 fair during a special community and administrative ser- Florida Department of Agriculture area of Florida are dying because The Alachua County Commission meeting. Instead, the commissioners vices, said the association owes the approved it. of theme parks nearby. He also said decided to cut ties with the Alachua are looking into partnering with the county $1,980 and showed account- The county will now have to de- SEE FAIR, PAGE 4 UF student arrested UF baseball suff ers fi rst loss He was accused of sexual assault on campus, pg. 3 FOLLOW US ONLINE FOR UPDATES Designated hitter Nelson Maldonado and the Gators fell to South Florida in Tampa, pg. 14 One of UF’s hospitals is on top UF’s Jacksonville hospital is one of the best, pg. 4 @FloridaAlligator @TheAlligator_ @TheAlligator 2 ALLIGATOR WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 2019

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WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 2019 ALLIGATOR 3 UF student accused of rape in Keys Residential Complex HE WAS FOUND NAKED IN person Steve Or- When he was done, he rolled VICTIM’S BED lando. over and fell asleep naked, police RESOURCES FOR VICTIMS OF SEXUAL ASSAULT When he got said. The woman called the police By Katherine to her apartment, and went to a hospital to complete a Confi dential Reporting Legal Services • UFPD Offi ce of Victim • Intimate Partner Vio- Wallace-Fernandez she told Deal that sexual assault kit. Services: 352-392-5648 lence Assistance Clinic: Alligator Staff Writer they were not go- Authorities detained Deal at 7:37 ing to have sex a.m. while still in the bedroom, the or 352-392-1111 352-273-0804 A UF student was found naked Deal because she was report said. He told police the wom- • Alachua County Victim in the bed of a woman he allegedly a virgin, she said. an and he and had consensual sex Services and Rape Crisis Medical Care raped when University Police arrest- They started kissing and Deal and that he did not use a condom. Center : 352-264-6760 • Student Health Care ed him Sunday. grabbed her by the neck, fl ipped her He was charged with sexual bat- • Peaceful Paths : Center: 352-392-1161 over and took her clothes off, the re- tery, the report said. 352-377-8255 The woman invited Ian Fitzgerald • UF Health Shands Adult port said. She told him to stop and He could not be reached for com- Deal, 19, of Ponte Vedra Beach, to Emergency Room / that she did not want to have sex. ment. Counseling and Support hang out at her apartment in Keys Trauma Center: Residential Complex, according to a Deal then pushed her face into a Deal bonded out of the Alach- • Counseling and Wellness 352-733-0800 University Police arrest report. pillow and assaulted her, the report ua County Jail on a $275,000 bail Center: 352-392-1575 Deal is a UF construction manage- said. She told him multiple times to Tuesday. • U Matter, We Care: ment sophomore, said UF spokes- stop and tried physically stopping @katwf98 352-294-2273 him, but he continued. [email protected] First day of UF Student Government election sees voter increase cares about are mental health on campus, ty presidential candidate Michael Murphy’s especially for fi rst-year students and diver- former racially insensitive and homophobic 6,723 students voted Tuesday sity at UF. Facebook posts altered Wang’s perspective Staff report did not prevent anyone from voting. “I feel that either way, some good will on the election. UF Student Affairs Information Technol- come out of it,” she said. “It’s not that there “I feel that what he’s said in the past, he is a bad or good party, it’s just they have dif- still believes,” Wang said. “I don’t want to Cartoon infl atables, free printing and a ogy department corrected it before noon, Fair said. ferent ways of making campus better.” vote for anyone who believes those values.”. video from UF President Kent Fuchs. All that Friends Deneen Wang and Joshua Dela This election will be Dela Pena’s third was necessary to get 239 more students to Laure Deliscar was motivated to vote on the fi rst day of Spring SG elections after she Pena walked to the polls together but walked time voting in a UF SG election. vote on the fi rst day of elections than last out with different ballots. The 20-year-old UF economics junior year. learned students pay $19.06 per credit hour to fund it. Wang, a 21-year-old UF microbiology and chose not to limit himself to party lines. Supervisor of Elections Henry Fair said cell sciences junior, voted for the fi rst time He cast a vote for Santiago Gutierrez, Im- 6,723 students voted Tuesday across 11 on- “It was just eye-opening,” the 18-year-old UF biology freshman said. after her anatomy exam. pact Party’s candidate for treasurer and his campus voting locations. Last Spring, 6,484 Wang, who is an Asian American, voted friend. students voted on the fi rst day. In Spring Deliscar, who is a fi rst-time voter, found out that student fees are allocated to SG after for Inspire Party presidential candidate Zach- Dela Pena said students should come out 2017, 4,482 voted. ariah Chou, who is Asian American. to vote for what they believe in, no matter Wednesday is the last day for students walking with an Impact Party representative in Turlington, she said. She said she admires his tenacity and what the party, in order to get their voice to vote for the Student Body president, vice believes it will carry over into his potential heard. president and treasurer as well as 41 contest- Deliscar said she gave most of her votes to Impact because she liked their platform of presidency. “Every vote counts, even though many ed Senate seats by college and year. “He makes everything available to the may have the opposite thinking” Dela Pena The fi rst day of voting was met with some longer library hours, which would help her as a student that lives on campus. mass of students,” Wang said. “He lets us said. “I just wanted to do my part.” technical diffi culties. Within 30 minutes of feel aware of what’s going on.” the polls opening, students reported getting But she voted for an Inspire candidate for Wang said she fi lled her ballot with In- Alligator staff writers Hannah Beatty, an “access denied” pop-up message, Fair senator because she liked some of the candidate’s ideas but said she has faith in all the spire’s candidates because she wasn’t as in- Mikayla Carroll, Lakshmi Gomez and Kelly said. The issue affected students with UFID formed of Impact’s candidates. numbers that start with the number “0” but individuals on the ballot. Hayes contributed to this report. For Deliscar, some important issues she The controversy surrounding Impact Par-

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County to buy She works at a gas station fairgrounds LAWSUIT, from pg. 1 reached his arm out toward Heyliger who then slapped it away and from pg. 1 said, “Don’t touch me. Don’t touch me. Don’t touch me.” FAIR, There is video footage of the incidents, both of which Heyliger some activities at fairs are dishonest. reported to dispatch, records said. “You have these games of chance Based on the contract between the city and the Amalgamated where you end up winning these gi- Transportation Union, which represents RTS drivers, the issue of ant stuffed animals that were made her termination would be settled by an arbitrator, which is an out- in foreign countries with toxic ma- side party that officially settles disputes. terials that no one wants,” he said. “Normally, arbitration is great,” said Eric Lindstrom, Heyliger’s The fair will take place at the attorney. “Arbitration is a way for both sides to resolve disputes Canterbury Equestrian Center, at very quickly and very inexpensive relative to lawsuits.” 23100 W. Newberry Road, Peebles The arbitrator, Joe Harris Jr., reviewed evidence such as the bus said. The county is in the process of videos, other similar RTS incidents and testimonies from some of buying the land. Heyliger’s passengers, records said. Peebles said she is pleased with In 2016, the arbitrator ruled that the city unfairly fired Heyliger the board’s choice made by the and should reinstate her with back pay, according to court records. board and is thankful it took the Instead of accepting the ruling, the city filed a lawsuit against the staff’s recommendations into ac- union, which represents RTS drivers. count. The court ruled in the city’s favor, which reversed the original “The board really took a thought- decision, records said. The union appealed the court’s ruling and ful approach on how to handle this,” it moved on to the Florida First District Courts of Appeal, which she said. “Two weeks ago, staff decided to uphold the arbitrator’s original decision. asked the board to allow the fair as- The city spent about $44,000 to file a lawsuit against the union, sociation to reconcile their discrep- records said. ancies and now they had a clear an- Heyliger declined to comment and referred questions to Lind- swer to be able to make a decision.” strom. Lindstrom said Heyliger loved being a bus driver, which Hutchinson cited several local she started in 2001 and began working at a gas station after she festivals, such as Vegfest and the was fired. Hoggetowne Medieval Faire, to ex- Samuel Thomas / Alligator Staff “Desiree really is a friendly, outgoing, loving, caring person, so plain what he was hoping the new Discussing diversity she made friends really quickly with a lot of her patrons,” Lind- strom said. “Her livelihood was taken away from her.” event to include. PJ Jones, the assistant director of UF Multicultural and Diversity “I’m hoping that we create our Lindstrom said that when she was fired, she was devastated. own sort of quirky fair or carni- Affairs, speaks to a room of about 15 women Tuesday evening during “Any attorney would love to have a case go to the supreme val that are much more attuned to a Respect, Equity and Allyship for Leaders Talk workshop with the court and be able to argue before the Supreme Court,” Lindstrom the people of Alachua County,” theme of “becoming allies.” The UF Bateman Team, along with the said. “But for Desiree, it’s just so important that she goes back to Hutchinson said. Women’s Student Association and the Multicultural and Diversity work. She can’t have any further delay.” @JoFuller24 Affairs, sponsored the two-hour session, which included topics such as @karina_elwood [email protected] [email protected] race, gender and cultural biases. Two men accused of stealing from stolen car, deputies say THEY HAVE A BOND OF agers were breaking into cars near walking home from a friend’s house flashlight was found on Hines and a Hines was charged with posses- $15,000 AND $5,000 7200 SW Eighth Ave. at about 12 at Reflections Apartments, at 205 blue glove, black glove and multiple sion of an unlicensed firearm, grand a.m., according to an Alachua Coun- SW 75th St., the report said. wet wipes were in Ullah’s pocket, theft of a motor vehicle and burglary ty Sheriff’s Office arrest report. A After being arrested, Hines told the report said. of an unoccupied conveyance, the By Katherine deputy found Reginald Lamar Hines, the deputy he was walking to the A victim identified the men as the report said. Ullah was charged with Wallace-Fernandez 19, of Gainesville, going into a car store and was afraid when he saw people they saw breaking into cars, possession of tools for burglary and Alligator Staff Writer and Tavellion Shaqur Ullah, 18, of them so he went into a random car, the report said. burglary of an unoccupied convey- Gainesville, walking on the road. the report said. Ullah said jumping a The men told the deputy they ance. When a deputy asked two men When the deputy spoke with fence was the fastest way home from were not involved in the burglary Both remained in the Alachua why they were near a stolen car them, Hines said he lives in the his friend’s house. and did not know each other, the County Jail Monday. Hines has a Monday, one lied about living with neighborhood with his aunt, the re- The deputy found that Hines report said. $15,000 bond and Ullah has a $5,000 an aunt nearby and the other said he port said. The resident of the apart- went into a stolen car with a hand- In 2016, Ullah was accused of bond. was going home and jumped a fence ment that Hines told the deputy gun under the passenger seat, the driving a stolen scooter, according to to get there. about said the defendant was lying. report said. court records. Ullah was not found @katwf98 Deputies were told three teen- Ullah told the deputy he was During a search of the men, a guilty of the crime. [email protected] WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 2019 ALLIGATOR 5 New UF technology uses artifi cial intelligence Man accused of being to help predict patient mortality rates part of a home robbery By Mikayla Carroll velop new therapies one day.” ing when a patient needs an urgent, Alligator Staff Writer The research started in 2014 and life-saving procedure, Rashidi said. By Katherine steal weed from is funded by a $2 million grant from The DeepSOFA can potentially Wallace-Fernandez an apartment resident. When a UF researchers can now assess the National Institute of Health and help patients in intensive care or fa- Alligator Staff Writer and treat a patient’s condition fast- a $500,000 grant from the National tal conditions, Rashidi said. Deep- man answered, er than ever before with advanced Science Foundation, Rashidi said. SOFA lets doctors know exactly Robinson forced Police arrested a fourth suspect in his way inside artifi cial intelligence technology. The system is called DeepSOFA, which patients need the most im- a fi ve-person August home invasion Dr. Azra Bihorac, a UF college or Deep Sequential Organ Failure mediate medical attention fi rst. holding a gun. Monday. He thought he was going to After stealing of medicine and surgery professor, Assessment, and is more effi cient The algorithm developed by the buy cannabis but allegedly ended up Hardy the man’s Xbox, and Parisa Rashidi, a UF biomedi- than other models known as SOFA, team is patent pending by UF, Biho- being a part of the crime. cal engineering assistant professor, or Sequential Organ Failure Assess- rac said. The technology has been the group realized Cameron Hardy, 30, of they were stealing from the wrong published research last Tuesday in ment, Rashidi said. A SOFA score tested for effectiveness using data Gainesville, is the most recent per- the Nature Scientifi c Reports jour- is a mortality prediction determined from more than 85,000 prior pa- person, police said. Then, Robinson son accused of robbing The Niche put the gun to the back of the man’s nal about a system that speeds up using set degrees of dysfunction in tients at UF Health Shands Hospital Student Apartments, at 4000 SW and more accurately determines a the six organ systems. and Beth Israel Deaconess Medical head, walked him to his roommate’s 37th Blvd., according to a Gainesville room and demanded cannabis. patient’s condition using artifi cial It gives a “score” to each organ Center in Boston. To test effective- Police report. intelligence. to rank its functionality, Rashidi ness, each of the hospitals com- Robinson fi red his gun but didn’t The men previously arrested were hit anyone. The system Rashidi and Bihorac said. This traditional system is of- pared their own SOFA model data Derion’te Tre-Sean Robinson, 19, of developed quickly processes a large ten used in intensive care units to results with the DeepSOFA model. Hardy was charged with home Gainesville; Justin Bradley Ramer, invasion robbery with a fi rearm and amount of data at once to provide predict the in-hospital likelihood of “The next step in this is develop- 21, of High Springs; and Kenny Keon a clear interpretation of a patient’s death. ing platforms and tools that can be false imprisonment, the report said. Hall, 22, of Gainesville, police said. Hardy remained in the Alachua medical condition. In one case, the SOFA system used in real time,” Bihorac said. “In One suspect is still unknown. “We do have the ability to help originally predicted a fi ve percent the future, we want our technology County Jail Tuesday in lieu of a Hardy told police he went to the $300,000 bond. people not develop these devastat- probability of death. The Deep- to be able to be applied at the bed- apartment complex to buy weed, but ing complications,” Bihorac said. SOFA system more accurately pre- side to assist physicians practicing he saw Ramer put on a mask and the “The only way we can improve dicted a 50 to 80 percent probability medicine.” rest of the group pull out guns, the @katwf98 outcomes is by preventing them of death, Rashidi said. @mikaylacarro11 report said. The fi ve suspects tried to [email protected] using this technology until we de- The system is better at indicat- [email protected]

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Editorial Vote! You’ll even get a sticker out of it e’ve given our opinion on who you should cast your vote for in the Student Government elections (hello, it was in the opinions section and is online), but now it’s your turn to decide. Consider this a friendly reminder that whether or not you Wvote, SG has control of nearly $21 million that’s taken from UF students from student fees. So, maybe take fi ve minutes out of your day to vote, so you can have some control over where that money goes. And if you have voted, congratula- tions, we appreciate it. In every election, people complain about voter turnout, and it’ll most likely happen again. The reporters at The Al- ligator have given you the tools you need to be informed on the candidates and political parties. If you aren’t going to read up on the candidates to vote, at least do it to understand what’s happening on the Facebook group “Swampy memes for top 10 public teens.” Now that you’re educated, and you have your own opinion on the parties, you might as well go out and vote. Understanding how much power SG actually has is over- whelming. They have the power to make a study space 24 hours (the wrong one, but hey, it’s still power). They’ve implemented blue lights across campus, a step in the right direction for safety. And they have the power to allocate how Column much money your favorite student organization is going to get next year. SG has power, but so do you. We want to help you to make your own informed opinion. Drunk driving is horrible, and there is no excuse What party you align yourself with is your prerogative, but ccording to the Foundation for Alco- vices because you can get more information we understand there are a multitude of infl uences to sway hol Responsibility, deaths caused by about your ride and see the exact cost before your opinion during election season. If you’re one of those drunk driving crashes have decreased the trip begins. Some people resort to drunk people trying to decide how to vote, just take an extra second by 48 percent since 1982. This is a driving because they can’t afford to use these to make sure you’re voting how you want to. hopeful statistic, but the nation has a services. UF students can take advantage of Unfortunately, online voting is still not an option here at way to go before the problem of drunk driving the UF Uber Safe Rides Program. UF’s Student UF, so we can’t offer you another alternative to physically A is completely eliminated. The Global Status Government and Uber have formed a partner- walking to a polling site, which is a major oversight of SG Report on Road Safety from 2015 shows that Molly ship offering students rides within a specifi c for anyone who is unable to get to a physical polling site, be the U.S. is the nation with the third-highest Chepenik zone around UF’s campus 25 percent off on it from distance, disability or any other reason. For those of number of road accident deaths involving al- [email protected] Wednesdays through Saturdays from 9 p.m. you who are lucky enough to be at UF in person, you could cohol, behind only South Africa and Canada. to 3 a.m. More information about the program even think of it as “exercising” your civic duty. See, we’ve I am naive to the amount of drunk driving happening and how to use the discount is available on UF’s website. even resorted to dad jokes to try to get you to vote – there is where I live. I know drunk driving is one of the dumbest So how can students continue to help eliminate this no lower point. Don’t let our effort be in vain. and most reckless actions someone can do. For many, problem? Everyone has the power to take direct action to Today is the last day to vote, and there is no way you can forget it. There will be a ton of people in Impact Party it is a no-brainer that drunk driving is completely out make sure no one gets behind the wheel when they are and Inspire Party shirts milling around campus today with of the question. However, others have successfully done intoxicated. It is important for everyone to share some phrases that will almost certainly include some kind of word it and continue to do it, assuming there won’t be any guilt and take responsibility when being a bystander in play involving “Mike” and “Chou.” We’re not the only ones repercussions. a situation that leads to drunk driving. If you are intoxi- who can appreciate a good pun. Young people are directly affected by drunk driving, cated as well, offer to pay for your friend’s ride home Not voting today is easy, but you still have to live with and students in college towns are at a high risk of danger and give them some time to pay you back. If you aren’t, the consequences of your actions. You don’t get to complain in these situations. The National Highway Traffi c Safety make sure your friends know they can count on you to when SG does something you don’t agree with if you are Administration collected data in 2017 showing that the pick them up and drive them home if the alternative is choosing not to vote. It’s the same as any regular election highest percentage of drunk drivers in deathly crashes drunk driving. It is even better to fi nd a way to physically cycle. You all preach about voter turnout in midterm and that year (27 percent) were 21 to 24 years old. It is easy confi scate someone’s keys if you know they are not sober primary elections and how millennials don’t vote, but when for drunk people to convince themselves they still have enough to drive. it comes to actually showing up to the polls, you fi nd ev- the necessary brain functions and motor skills to cor- State Farm has a list of signs that someone on the road ery excuse not to. UF is supposed to be a school that other rectly operate a vehicle. People are more confi dent and is driving under the infl uence. Drunk drivers make wide schools can look up to. There’s no denying there are major impulsive when they are inebriated. turns and swerve around the middle of the road. They fundamental issues at UF, and that there are things in need of Even if nobody is killed or injured by a drunk driver, respond slowly to traffi c signals and stop and start ran- change. Don’t let complacency stop you from making a real DUIs are hard to bounce back from. They typically in- domly. These are tell-tale signs that someone isn’t sober difference with your vote. Vote with your conscience. You’ll volve a hefty fi ne and a probation period, where conse- and shouldn’t be on the road. Do not hesitate to call 911 even get a sticker to add to your laptop. quences are harsher if a second offense is committed. At if you suspect someone on the road is driving drunk. You Paige Christina Amanda Michaela that point, it is more worth it to just pay for a ride home. could save someone’s life. Fry Morales Rosa Mulligan Drunk driving has become even more avoidable EDITOR MANAGING MANAGING OPINIONS since ride-sharing services, such as Uber and Lyft, were Molly Chepenik is a UF journalism sophomore. Her EDITOR EDITOR EDITOR launched. Many people prefer these apps over taxi ser- column appears on Wednesdays.

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If you Eavesdropping isn’t something normal dents will hear it in the presiden- other. say you haven’t, you’re lying. Some people wake up and decide to do. Often- tial debate, Senate livestreams What happens when some- people describe eavesdropping as times, eavesdropping isn’t intentional. It and each time campaign season one opposes both the majority something only nosy or invasive doesn’t mean you’re a horrible person. comes around. When there are and minority parties? The voter people do. I don’t agree. I often fi nd Instead, eavesdropping is just something two parties, scandal and contro- is forced to vote for the “lesser Emyself in places surrounded by people: a many of us have been doing out of habit. versy ensue. of two evils,” someone who bus, a classroom, a restaurant, a library. So when is it okay to eavesdrop? I have been fairly active in they did not support in the fi rst You name it. In these places, people talk a Anede Siffort Well, it all depends. People have been the Student Government Senate place. The voter feels unrepre- lot, and there are times when I can’t help [email protected] using technology to listen into other peo- and have had the privilege of sented, and turnout in the next but listen. ple’s conversation for years. That’s not working with both parties. I am election is even lower because For example, I remember a time when I lived in eavesdropping. That’s spying. If you have to go be- not a senator, but I have had my the voter no longer relates to the dorms. I was in one of the common areas mind- hind someone’s back and use technology to listen to voice heard thanks to the bipar- SG. Online voting will not fi x ing my own business, quietly seated reading a book something, then you shouldn’t be listening to it. Stop tisan efforts of the Senate. The this. on the couch. Out of nowhere, a girl comes into the being weird. Put down the phone and mind your following should not be taken as Before you know it, the Sen- room. She’s on the phone, and the conversation she’s business, and you should never eavesdrop with the unappreciative of both parties’ ate is passing resolutions on having has her upset. My eyes meet hers, and she intention of hurting someone. efforts and effi ciency. non-issues or represents only its looks away. I attempt to continue reading my book, If someone is in the privacy of their own home, It becomes the duty of the partisan base because the rest but her conversation progressed from angry whispers room, offi ce etc., then it’s not okay. Clearly, the per- majority to pass legislation, and of the Student Body will not ap- to full blown yelling. I sit son separated themselves it becomes the responsibility of proach the Senate about what my book on the coffee table “I learned two valuable lessons that day. from people in order to the minority to bring things to really troubles them. and begin to scroll on my First, I have to ind a better way to have a private conversation the majority’s attention in the The problem is bipartisanship phone. I don’t know when eavesdrop. Second, people are aware with someone else. There- Senate — something a non-sen- because the Senate becomes un- or how it happened, but of your eavesdropping ” fore, you should respect ator could do in public debate representative when there is an somehow, I become fully that and leave them alone. and by shaking the right hands. inability for any other party to engrossed in her conversa- However, if someone will- Bipartisanship does not gain a voice, like a third party. tion. I learn the other person on the line is her boy- ingly has a private conversation in a common area or mean cooperation. There is no This is not about opposing the friend. Apparently, it is a long-distance relationship in public with everyone else, then it’s fair game. You need for cooperation when any majority party and minority par- that is hanging on a thread. The girl is worried that can’t have a conversation with people in a room and one party controls two-thirds ty or watering down their infl u- her boyfriend is becoming distant and possibly see- not expect them to listen. So if you don’t want to be of the vote and has veto power ence. After all, the majority will ing someone else. eavesdropped on, make the proper arrangements to over whatever remaining frac- likely retain their base, and the I don’t know when it happened, but I started re- not be in a public setting. tion of the one-third remains. If minority (as it currently exists) acting to her conversation with my “uh-uh,” “um- There are many times when eavesdropping can the minority passes something, will always be there so long as um” and the occasional “oh, no girl.” At this point, work to your advantage. In high school, I overheard it is only because they were al- there is the majority to oppose. I forgot that I was supposed to be quietly eavesdrop- a conversation about UF’s application deadline. I lowed to. This is about bringing the di- ping, but instead, I inserted myself into their entire made a mental note to myself, and the rest is history. Why do we bother with mi- versity of topics students want conversation. It wasn’t until I said, “Girl, you need If I didn’t eavesdrop on that conversation, there’s a nority parties, then? before SG without them feeling to leave him,” did I realize what I had done. The girl high chance that I would have forgotten about the When a person who is pas- that their vote is being wasted, looked at me and chuckled. She ended the conversa- application deadline, and I would have never be- sionate about SG does not get so the Senate can serve as a true tion with her boyfriend and looked at me. At that come a Gator. And then I would never be here, giv- slated with the majority party, forum of discussion for the be- moment, I was ready to apologize. How could I have ing you advice on eavesdropping. and is thus excluded from that liefs of all students. Until then, been so rude? What came next shook me to my core. All in all, eavesdropping has been a part of our so- race as anything other than an the misrepresentation will con- She apologized to me. I was in the wrong, and yet, ciety since the dawn of time. Now it's just more pre- independent candidate, there is tinue to be the status quo. The she apologized and quietly left the room. alent with the use of cellphones. We all do it, even a strong incentive for them to abolition of fi rst-past-the-post I learned two valuable lessons that day. First, I if you admit to it or not. It’s become something that start their own political party. is long overdue, and the era of have to fi nd a better way to eavesdrop. Second, peo- we are wired to do. When done correctly, it doesn’t From there, it is fairly easy to multi-partisanship is steadily ple are aware of your eavesdropping. If you think have to be a bad thing. get votes by running an anti- approaching. you can hide it, stop right there. Eight times out of majority party campaign. Many 10, the person knows you’re listening. So you have Anede Siffort is a UF journalism senior. Her col- times, a vote for the minority is Alfredo Ortiz is a UF philoso- to learn to be respectful when you're doing it. umn normally appears on Fridays. a vote against the majority. The phy freshman.

Column Here's why vlogs and podcasts are the new way millennials document their lives eople are expressing themselves in document them from their point out with your friends, laugh- or political news. There is the occasional forms of media that used to be re- of view for the world to at least ing at their hilarious jokes and special guest, usually another acquain- served for professional companies for their friend group. The vid- heard someone say, “OMG, we tance not normally a part of the podcast and social media infl uencers: vlogs eos usually consist of jokes that should make a podcast!” The commentators. With vlogs and podcasts and podcasts. viewers are in on, but the video idea stems from thinking you becoming more mainstream, young cre- PA vlog is the video version of a blog post. style isn’t exactly Hollywood- and your friends are the funni- ators fi nd a means to express and speak Vloggers turn their phones to the side and level production. The low-qual- est or wittiest people you know, their mind in a format that seems more use the camera as a means for the outside ity transitions and royalty-free Jackie DeFreitas and the world deserves to get grown-up, while also not being too serious. world to see their everyday life. It used to music become a part of a joke in [email protected] in on your profound jokes and We have the ability to take older forms of be something YouTubers did to keep fans the videos, becoming something stimulating intellectual conver- media and make it new again. updated. Seasoned YouTubers are known akin to sarcasm. People are not sation. We millennials take the modes of com- for their fl ashy production and regular recording these videos to create award Podcasts used to be reserved for major munication and entertainment set before upload schedule. But now, for those of winning content, it's for their memories. publications like NPR or The New York us and use them to speak to an audience us whose job title isn’t “YouTuber” with For those watching, the production does Times. Now, people are learning the ropes that knows us. Popular YouTubers and classes to attend and jobs to work, we can not really matter. It’s about being able to of creating and editing podcasts. Usually, podcast creators do not know their audi- make videos like “A Day in My Life as a...” see what their friends have been up to and the audio consists of a group of people ences personally. Chances are, you prob- or “What I Eat in a Day.” These vlogs can the shenanigans they fi nd themselves in. rather than the usual one person talking to ably know someone with a podcast or vlog. center on more casual things anyone can This year, vlogs have become mainstream. another person. With these new-age pod- do with just a phone and a bit of creativity. The same goes for podcasts. casts, if you tune in, it’s as if you’re lis- Jackie DeFreitas is a UF journalism ju- People go to events like concerts and Everyone and their mom has a podcast. tening to a group of friends having a con- nior. Her column appears on Wednesdays. music festivals and take the opportunity to How many times have you been hanging versation on the latest sports, pop culture WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 2019 www.alligator.org/the_avenue

OSCARS The team gives our takes on the nominees for Best Picture ‘BlacKkKlansman’: unveiling a true story before the 91st Academy Awards on Sunday Feb. 24. and how it still relates today ‘Black Panther’: the superhero we needed technologically advanced than the rest of the world. After losing its king, T’Chaka (John Kani), Wakanda crowns Prince T’Challa (Chadwick Bose- man) as it’s new rightful heir and protector, the Blank Panther. Then, a long-lost cousin, Erik Killmonger (Mi- chael B. Jordan), demands to be considered king, so By Alex Camargo he can use Wakanda’s Avenue Staff Writer technology to help his oppressed broth- By Tranelle Maner visive nature that society is in today. ers and sisters in America. This leads to a Avenue Staff Writer Spike Lee’s drama follows the real-life “Black Panther” is one of Marvel’s civil war and the dethroning of T’Challa. story of Colorado Springs rookie police of- most successful fi lms of 2018. The fi lm Overall, the fi lm is beautiful and en- A black man uses his white colleague to fi cer Ron Stallworth as he becomes part of brings the hero’s world to life — allowing thralling, while also shining light on the help him infi ltrate and breakdown the Ku the “organization” and developing relation- viewers to experience Wakanda with it’s constant oppression African-Americans Klux Klan during the 1970s — sounds like ships with members including the Grand incredible culture and futuristic technol- have faced for decades. almost everything could go wrong. Wizard David Duke to fi nd and reveal in- ogy. Perhaps more importantly, it gives “Black Panther” gives young black That is the basic plot for the 2018 fi lm formation regarding military connections black audiences the chance to fi nally see people a superhero to look up to and directed by award-winning director Spike within the Ku Klux Klan. a powerful superhero who looks like them a reminder that everyone should be Lee, which is now Oscar nominated for Adding to the impact of the fi lm is the on the big screen and achieve roaring suc- treated equally. Good luck to everyone best picture and best director. closing montage, which features clips of cess. who worked on the fi lm and remember: Premiering in box offi ces on Aug. 10, the actual 2017 white supremacist rally Wakanda is a fi ctional hidden country Wakanda forever! the fi lm offers a horrifyingly realistic look in Virginia and includes video of the car in sub-Saharan Africa and is the home of into race relations in America during that that struck counter-protesters and killed tumultuous time and brings light to the di- 32-year-old Heather Heyer. the world’s strongest metal, vibranium. [email protected] The metal allows the country to be more ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’ rocks the big screen Was this your ‘Favourite’ film of 2018 By Tranelle Maner plications by depicting his battle with the By Tranelle Maner petition with each other to be the most Avenue Staff Writer fatal illness AIDS; at one point, there is Avenue Staff Writer trusted of the monarchy for the fortune. a scene with Mercury coughing up blood In 1711, Queen Anne appointed Hill The retelling of Freddie Mercury’s life into a napkin. Tied with “Roma” for the most Os- to be Keeper of the Privy Purse, revers- may be the champion of the box offi ce Although the fi lm frequently shows his car nominations this year, this historical ing the fortunes that were originally go- and Oscar night. tumultuous relationship with Mary Austin drama depicts the age-old tale of family ing to Sarah Churchill, who was once Set in the 1970s, the fi lm, directed by (Lucy Boynton), whom he never actually members battling to be the most loved one of the queen’s most trusted advis- Bryan Singer, attempts to share the story marries, it also explores ow he questioned and the best. ers. of the life of music legend and frontman sexuality and had an increased interest in Taking place in the 18th century, Throughout the fi lm, Hill and to music group Queen, Freddie Mercury men. “The Favourite” follows cousin Sarah Churchill engage in different come- (Rami Malek). While some have criticized the fi lm for Churchill (Rachel Weisz) and Abigail dic acts and contests vying for Queen The fi lm opens with a brief begin- not delving deeper in the life of Mercury Hill (Emma Stone) who are now in com- Anne’s affection with no guidelines or ning scene of Mercury, whose birth name or Queen, others have praised the open- rules to declare a true was Farrokh Bulsara. He was bullied for ness of its depiction. winner. his large teeth but found his way when The R-rated fi lm not he stepped in as the only did well during its lead singer of the band fi rst week of release, Smile. but it has continued to The fi lm takes us get large numbers in through the develop- the box offi ce after its ment of Queen from a Golden Globe nomina- United Kingdom sensa- tion to a global house- tion. However, some hold name, as well as history buffs have crit- the ups and downs of icized the fi lm’s inac- Mercury’s life. curacies. Many critics found it especially interesting @manertt that the fi lm writers [email protected] and directors decided to briefl y touch on Mercury’s health com-

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When white people romanticize our histories, Netflix’s ‘Roma’ gives the production we get films like ‘Green Book’ company legitimacy in the art field By Lindsey Breneman cordial work relationship into a touching Avenue Editor friendship. This film was co-written and co-pro- After years of slowly diversifying the duced by the driver’s son, Nick Vallelonga. Academy, “Green Book” seems to be the It’s not difficult to imagine that his father pick of the remaining faction of old white was deeply affected by this trip and ex- men. The film is “based on true events” in plained these tales to his son in a more ro- the story of an acclaimed black musician’s mantic light than that of reality. tour through the Deep South with a racist However, the film’s focus on Vallelon- white driver who changes his attitude to- ga’s evolution rather than Shirley’s misses a ward race during the journey. lot of potential salience for the story. More- I’ll offer praise where I can: This film over, Tony’s “teaching” moments wherein had phenomenal performances from Ma- he describes parts of African American cul- hershala Ali, who played Dr. Don Shirley, ture to the highly educated black man are and Viggo Mortensen, who portrayed Frank particularly grating — especially when he “Tony Lip” Vallelonga. It also had absolute- claims to be “more black.” ly stunning cinematography. Overall, it’s a beautiful movie with won- My criticisms have one overarching derful acting. The story had true potential theme. Dr. Don Shirley, the complicated, but was centered entirely under the wrong famous musician, should have been the framework. If this film wins, it will be an- protagonist. Shirley remains an enigma other step back for the Oscars on their tu- By Jackie DeFreitas distraction would occur. throughout the story with only hints of his multuous road to inclusion. Avenue Staff Writer Available to stream on Netflix, this is mysterious life. His ambitious sexuality, in- the perfect film to watch by yourself. More- @lindseybreneman tense loneliness in living between racial cul- Shot in black-and-white and in pan- over, the company scoring this nomination [email protected] tures, and his backstory oramic style, “Roma” is a cinematic mas- is an amazing feat in their struggle to be only make flighting ap- terpiece that makes its ten Oscar nomina- taken seriously as a production company. pearances. tions well deserved. Directed by Alfonso The film’s plot is never jaw-dropping or Moreover, after the Cuarón, the Mexican director of “Gravity” mind-shattering, but it tells a compelling movie’s release, Shir- (2013) and “Harry Potter and the Prisoner tale that many have never thought of, or ley’s family came out of Azkaban” (2004), “Roma” follows the probably gazed past. At the end, there is a with accusations that story of Cleo (Yalitza Aparicio), a live-in sense of satisfaction. I, myself, was put to this was an inaccurate ease by it. Usually at the end of a movie, portrayal of the man maid for a white, upper middle-class fam- they knew and loved. ily in the Mexican city of Colonia Roma. audiences discuss and express “what ifs” His nephew, Edwin The film conveys a mood and emotion or “should have beens,” but the poetic and Shirley III, and brother that tells a story through the characters’ reverie-ness of “Roma” leaves us silent and Maurice Shirley, said intimacy with one another. Each scene still. the film twisted truths conveys such emotion and beauty that if @jackiedef7 and manipulated a it were shot in color, overstimulation and [email protected]

Gaga and Cooper shine in ‘A Star is Born’ ‘Vice’ has the power to humanize Dick Cheney By Vanessa Blankenship “Shallow.” It’s an instant hit with the By Sara Han eventually chosen as George W. Bush’s Avenue Staff Writer roaring crowd. This scene is the beginning Avenue Staff Writer running mate. of Ally’s uphill climb to fame while Jack Intertwined in this ambitious tale, how- “A Star Is Born” is the fourth Holly- spirals out of control — losing his music “Vice” is about power. It’s a dark bio- ever, are some of the dark political ac- wood version of this tragic tale: Two tal- career in the process. graphical comedy about Dick Cheney’s tions that Cheney supervises in the Bush ented musicians fall in love thanks to their Besides the phenomenal cast and mov- rise to become one of the most powerful, administration, including using 9/11 as undeniable chemistry on stage. ie soundtrack, “A Star Is Born” won me yet problematic, vice presidents of U.S. an excuse to invade Iraq, supporting en- Lady Gaga’s character, Ally, is a wait- over because it shows the audience a tired history. hanced interrogation tactics and calling for ress who doesn’t realize her full potential cliche in a fresh way: Only you can stand However, it did not start this way. increased warrantless surveillance of U.S. for stardom until Jackson Maine (Bradley in the way of your dreams. Ally might When all seems lost for Cheney (Christian citizens. Cooper, who also directed the film) takes not be the classic definition of beauty, Bale) after his Yale dropout, it is his part- Cheney is certainly not the perfect poli- her under his wing. but she is still a gorgeous and deserving ner, Lynne Vincent (Amy Adams), who tician, but Bale’s performance makes him Maine drunkenly stumbles into a Hol- star. Shame on all those who told her she convinces him to pull himself together. somewhat sympathetic anyway. lywood drag club after performing under wouldn’t go anywhere in the music indus- After tapping into Washington, D.C., Director Adam McKay weaves together the influence of alcohol and drugs. Even try with her “looks.” with a congressional internship, Cheney is an eerily grotesque, yet compelling story in a drunken state, Maine is seduced by The film challenges Hollywood’s idea soon launched into the rest of the politi- that draws viewers into the semi-factua Ally’s powerful yet angelic voice when of what it means to be beautiful and fo- cal sphere through serving positions such and speculative life of Cheney. she performs a French song, “La Vie en cuses on the success of a strong female as White House chief of staff, secretary [email protected] Rose.” character. of defense under George H.W. Bush and @sarahan921 Unable to let her go, he convinces Ally @vanessablankie to perform a duet of her original song [email protected] 10 ALLIGATOR WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 2019 Up-and-coming Miami music This week in the stars By Jackie DeFreitas wronged you better watch out as you Avenue Staff Writer ignite the fi re to give everyone a piece festival is a roaring success of your mind. Those who are lucky Aquarius: With the beginning of enough to have you on your good side REVIEW OF THE POPULAR FESTIVAL, around to keep things interesting. Whichever stage the week came the start of Pisces sea- will feel the intense love as you give III POINTS you found yourself dancing at, your ears and eyes son, meaning it’s time to meditate and them some much needed attention. were kept busy. start thinking in romantic metaphors. Virgo: The full super moon in this The festival was open from 5 p.m. to 5 a.m. The From Thursday to Saturday, Aquarius sign makes for a spotlight on you Vir- By Jackie DeFreitas later start time was enacted so people would not feels the need to step up their already go. Usually a quiet one, now is your Avenue Staff Writer rush to get to the grounds. The end time may seem intense social game, but don’t burn time to sign with the power of the extreme, but with multiple acts going on, there was yourself out. moon behind you. Take this radiating Filled with mesmerising visual art and music, always music to listen to if one desired to explore in Pisces: It’s time to party, Pisces, energy and harness it into a project or the Miami music festival III Points returned for its the early morning hours. because it’s your birthday (season). goal of yours. sixth installment after a 16-month hiatus. Artists like Virtual Self (also known as Porter People know you for being dreamy Libra: Libra’s emphasis for this In the Wynwood Art District at the Mana Wyn- Robinson) and James Murphy (from LCD Sound- and introspective so much that you week should be money. Whether it be wood Convention Center, the festival set-up provid- system) kept the energy up close to dawn at Main walk the line into delusion. It’s your fi nding a new job, asking for a promo- ed for musical experiences both inside and outside Frame, the unoffi cial secondary stage reserved for time, so take a grasp of reality and tion or tidying up your fi nances, now with seven stages, each one providing audiences electronic and rap acts. make some money moves. Make sure is the time to take control of your cash with entertainment both visually and audibly. Although many acts performed throughout the your money is in check as you gear as Venus (your ruling planet) and Plu- The Skate Space stage transformed part of the night, some of the major headliners, like SZA, up for this transformative birthday to (your ruling fi nancial planet) come convention center into an indoor roller rink. Those Erykah Badu and A$AP Rocky, started much later season. together to give you the energy and brave enough to strap on a pair of free rental skates than their set times. A$AP Rocky and Erykah Badu Aries: The full super moon in clarity to sit down and fi nally reevalu- whizzed around the elevated DJ booth while whim- were over 30 minutes behind schedule. Virgo earlier this week turns you into ate your cash or career plan. sical projections fl ashed on the ground as people Another drawback was the festival lacked a health nut. As a fi re sign full of en- Scorpio: Everyone knows you skated in circles to the groovy electronic music. enough water refi ll stations. The festival environ- ergy, this week may be the time to try as the mysterious sential one. This Although never over-kill, the festival’s produc- ment requires audiences to have easy access to wa- a form of exercise that goes against week, as your ruling planet of love, tion still managed to transport audiences with the ter. your basic “go, go, go” identity: yoga. Venus, conjuncts your ruling planet, use of art and light. In Boiler Room, viewers feel For anyone anticipating to attend the festival Take a breather as a the lunar energy Pluto, it may be time to stop with the as if they left Miami and walked into a simplistic next year, be warned: The concrete kills your back. counteracts your spit-fi re energy. theatrics and let your heart speak for NYC club with projected lips and eyeballs sprinkled It took me a while to realize Taurus: This week focuses around itself. Waft away that cloud of mystic, why my back hurt so much love and work for the sign symbolized and tell someone just how much you until I realized the concrete for the bull. The fi rst half of this week care. allows for little to no impact may have both single and dating Tau- Sagittarius: Although unlike your absorption. rus’s feeling the love. The second half wandering, traveling self, this week Overall, III Points show- of the week calls for you to take the is your time to cozy up at home and cased a diverse range of art- time to fi gure out how to juggle your recuperate. It’s Pisces season, so it’s ists, from R&B to rap to house life and work in a way that allows for time to put all the partying aside and to what I would describe as you to live your life to the fullest. take a look within yourself. Stop run- “whale EDM.” The festival is Gemini: The full moon in Virgo ning away from your problems be- worth attending, especially sets Gemini off into an organizational cause now is the perfect time to look with one-day tickets avail- mood. inward and see what needs to be able, which made it afford- Cancer: Known as a homebody, cleaned up. able for those wanting a taste Cancer gets out of its shell this week Capricorn: Ready to talk it up, but not the fi nancial plunge as it prepares for a change in scenery Capricorn? This week the sun resides of a three-day event. The Mi- and perspective. Now is the time to in your house of communication, ami music festival returned plan a trip, not only because spring making this week the ideal time to get in full groovy, dark, melodic break is right around the corner, but your ideas across to anyone who will force and hopefully will make also because your ruling planet cur- listen. If you have been meaning to a name for themselves in the rently resides in Virgo, making orga- confront a friend, lover or coworker, years to come. nization and planning seem appealing take notes from the sun’s energy, so Jackie DeFreitas, Avenue Staff this week. your truth shines through. The Skate Space area allowed for attendees to Leo: With your ruling planet, the @Jackiedef7 @Jackiedef7 rollerblade around an elevated DJ. [email protected] Sun, in Pisces, you feel the passion to let it rip emotionally. Those who have [email protected]

THEATER UF Performing Arts’ ‘Finding Neverland’: an actor spotlight PROFESSIONAL ACTRESS tion and fame for his work and is company called A Company of Fools, everything that is written for my of being an actor is trusting one’s EMMANUELLE ZEESMAN about to lose hope when he meets in which she performed Shakespeare character. I’ve developed a good own artistic journey and authentic- widow mother Sylvia and her four in the Park during summers and understanding of the human condi- ity. She claims that any roadblocks DISCUSSES HER ARTISTIC boys: Jack, George, Michael and Pe- worked as an actor and musician. tion.” she has experienced in her acting ca- JOURNEY ter. Barrie gains inspiration for a sto- Since moving to the United States, Zeesman said the most diffi cult reer had to do with trusting herself. ry when he helps Peter learn to love she has performed in numerous U.S. part of getting into her character was Some say that women in musical By Emma McAvoy life and play again. Barrie develops national tours and off-broadway pro- committing to a particular line about theatre need to fall into a certain ste- Avenue Staff Writer the story of Peter Pan in 1904 Lon- ductions. She has been working con- how children are meant to be seen reotype or a specifi c category in or- don, a dreary and unlikely setting sistently as an actor since her college and not heard. She had trouble be- der to succeed, but Zeesman claims On Friday, Gainesville residents for the production of the successful graduation. lieving that line, and did an exten- this is not true. are invited to reconnect with their children’s play. “A Company of Fools was my sive amount of research in order to “I realized that when it comes to inner child in the national tour of Emmanuelle Zeesman portrays heart,” Zeesman said. “I did not sympathize with her character. She acting, less is more,” Zeesman said. “Finding Neverland.” Before the the role of Mrs. du Maurier, Sylvia’s want to go to New York right away said she read journal entries from “Our job is to shed that cookie-cutter show, actress Emmanuelle Zeesman disapproving mother who is skepti- when I was cast in such a great that time period in order to better un- stereotype, and be the real, raw hu- gave us a sneak peak into a show cal of Barrie and his childlike imagi- place.” derstand Mrs. du Maurier’s thought man beings we are onstage.” she said is one of a kind. nation. Zeesman said she needed to process. Zeesman hopes, overall, that au- The Phillips Center for the Per- Zeesman began acting around the fi nd out who she really was before “My job as an actor is to believe diences take away the magic and forming Arts will present the U.S. age of 10 in children’s theatre and moving to New York. She has trans- everything I’m saying and never playfulness of “Finding Neverland” National Tour of “Finding Never- has pursued her passion for musical formed on stage and in her personal judge my character,” Zeesman said. when they see the show. land” on Feb. 22 at 7:30 p.m. It is a theatre since. She graduated from life because she has gained confi - Zeesman said the rehearsal pro- “The audience will leave feeling musical, based off true events, about the University of Windsor in Ontario, dence in who she is, rather than ca- cess for the show was taxing due to like no matter how old they are, they how playwright J.M. Barrie brought Canada with a bachelor’s degree in tering to what she thinks people may the speed at which the cast had to can do anything,” Zeesman said. his story of Peter Pan to life through musical theatre performance and a want. learn everything, but they all bonded “This show is all about magic and courage, hope and a childlike imagi- minor in classical voice. “The craft really impacted how quickly over the course of the two- believing in yourself.” nation. Upon graduation, Zeesman land- open-minded I am as an individual,” and-a-half week rehearsal period. @emmamcavoy1 Barrie struggles to garner atten- ed a job with a Canadian theater Zeesman said. “My job is to believe Zeesman believes that a huge part [email protected] BUY IT. SELL IT. FIND IT. 373-FIND

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MEN'S BASKETBALL Florida focuses on attention to detail ahead of LSU matchup By Alanis Thames ity to dominate the offensive boards Sports Writer stood out to White as two of the biggest challenges it presents. Mike White knows that opportuni- “They can score it in the interior, ties are becoming scarce. they can pound it to a couple of guys,” The Gators men’s basketball coach he said. “...They’ve got guys that can noted the resolve his team has shown make shots, they’ve got complimenta- lately, responding to a three-game skid ry wings, they’re deep. They’re really with back-to-back wins over Vander- good.” bilt and Alabama. Guard Tremont Waters leads the Ti- But it doesn’t stop there. gers’ offensive attack with 15.9 points “I like that we’re coming off a game and six assists per game, and he’s that we played very well, of course,” made a team-high 44 three-pointers White said of Florida’s 71-53 win over this season. the Crimson Tide. “Played very well to LSU has three other players who win in Tuscaloosa, and so it’s a good average double-ﬁ gure scoring: forward sign. Hopefully there’s another one Naz Reid (13.8) and guards Skylar of those in us or a few of those in us, Mays (13) and Javonte Smart (10.4). preferably every game.” Florida might match up well if it The Gators only have six more employs the same half-court press that chances in the regular season to repli- suffocated the Alabama offense, how- cate the success they had against Ala- ever. bama, and they’ll start with tonight’s The Gators will also need to get matchup against No. 13 LSU in Baton the ball to their best shooters in Noah Rouge, Louisiana. Locke and KeVaughn Allen. The Tigers The Tigers have won 14 of their last aren’t great at defending the three- 15 games, and they took down then- ball, allowing their opponents to shoot No. 5 Kentucky and Georgia on the nearly 34.5 percent from deep this sea- Aaron Ritter / Alligator Staff road last week. Florida guard KeVaughn Allen scored just six points against Vanderbilt on Wednesday. LSU’s offensive efﬁ ciency and abil- SEE BASKETBALL, PAGE 16

BASEBALL To the Victor Go the Spoils / Opinion Gators' fi rst loss comes I outshot Curry at All-Star Weekend ’ve always prided myself in wide Pop-A-Shot competition to my ability to play Pop-A-Shot. pit the best against the best with on the road to the Bulls each team’s winner representing The fast-fl owing motion of By Kyle Wood runs, two by USF, one by UF. Joe Genord transferring a ball from one its organization at All-Star Week- Sports Writer hit a solo shot in the third inning to extend hand to the other. A simple end. He submitted the idea to the the Bulls’ lead to 3-0. fl ick of the wrist to propel the ball NBA, which loved it and ran with I it. I represented my hometown Florida never led. Freshman center fi elder Jud Fabian towards the rim and in. It’s such a Miami Heat in Charlotte after The No. 6 Gators (3-1) dropped their responded in the sixth inning by launch- silly and simple game at its core. qualifying for and winning the lo- fi rst game of 2019 to South Florida (3-1) on ing his fi rst career home run, putting the I love it. Victor Prieto cal championship by beating out Gators on the board and breaking up the And as I found out on NBA Twitter: @victorprieto_11 the road 6-1. The Bulls left more runners 132 competitors. combined no-hitter. Baron Stuart left the All-Star Saturday Night, I’m pretty on base and committed two more errors I thought nothing could sur- than UF, but the Gators could not over- Gators hitless through four innings, before good at it, too. I won the fi rst annual NBA Pop- A-Shot Championship in Charlotte, North Caro- pass competing in front of a Heat home crowd come a combined two-hitter by the USF being replaced by Richie Cruz, who al- and winning that trip to All-Star weekend. lowed the Fabian home run. lina, on Saturday at All-Star Weekend. pitching staff. With former NBA star Shaquille O’Neal by Boy, was I wrong. Chris Chatfi eld homered for the Bulls in “This was our fi rst road game, and ob- my side, I held a legitimate NBA All-Star trophy There’s something about All-Star week- viously we didn’t handle the stage very the seventh inning to put them ahead by over my head while Twitter deemed me “the ends that are so enticing as a fan. The leagues’ well,” coach Kevin O’Sullivan said. three runs. A Kyle Phillips double later that pop-a-shot kid,” producing numerous memes brightest and best stars all gather on one court The Bulls scored two quick runs in the inning scored Garrett Zech and Gonzalez at my expense. It was one hell of a weekend. to celebrate and entertain. I know the NBA All- fi rst inning off sophomore starter Hunter to give USF extra insurance and a 6-1 lead. I’m sure you’re probably wondering why Star weekend sometimes gets a bad rap, but it’s McMullen his third career start. Nick Gon- Senior second baseman Blake Reese did there’s Pop-A-Shot at All-Star Weekend and always been my favorite. Attending it in person gave me a new-found appreciation for it. zalez led off with a single and came around not play after injuring his shoulder against how I, of all people, ended up there. Long Beach State. Freshman Cory Acton Well, it’s all thanks to a man named Jonny My dad and I attended the Rising Stars Chal- to score three batters later on a fi elder’s lenge that Friday with my sights set for Satur- started in his place. Reese is not expected Pizzo and the Miami Heat. choice. Austin Bodrato singled to left fi eld day. The next morning, we attended All-Star in the very next at-bat to send Jordan San- to play against UNF today but may return Back in the 2017-18 season, the Oklahoma City Thunder held an oncourt Pop-A-Shot com- media day and practice with the Pop-A-Shot tos home. to the lineup this weekend against Miami, competition following shortly after. O’Sullivan said. petition for its fans. It was a well-received on- It was ultimately the three-hit, two-run court promotion, but nothing more. All 30 competitors competed on the fl oor Florida had a prime opportunity in the fi rst inning that sunk the Gators. Pizzo, who worked for the New Orleans Pel- of Bojangles’ Coliseum with the top two scor- The next three runs came on home SEE BASEBALL, PAGE 16 icans, then thought of an idea to do a league- SEE COLUMN, PAGE 16

Florida lacrosse goalkeeper Haley Follow us for updates Hicklen (pictured) earned AAC Baggarly wins share of AllState Sugar Bowl title For updates on UF athletics, Defender of the Week, and Lindsey Sophomore Addie Baggarly fi nished even par at the tournament, one of follow us on Twitter at Ronbeck was named AAC Attacker only two golfers to do so. The Gators fi nished tied for fourth out of 18 teams, fi nishing with a team score of 24 over par. @alligatorSports or online at of the Week. www.alligator.org/sports WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 2019 ALLIGATOR 15 SOFTBALL Gators thrive with, but struggle against, quality pitching By Mark Stine “She really pitched with confidence and Sports Writer was excited to be on the mound,” Walton said. Struggles on offense The pitcher is the most scrutinized player It seems weird to say that a team batting in softball. .351 is having troubles at the plate. But the A poor performance in the circle can gift a Gators have difficulty scoring against above- victory to the opponent, but a great pitcher can average pitchers. completely shut down a team on her own. Florida plated 78 runs in its first 11 games, The Florida Gators will be tasked with but it only scored six earned runs against the throwing lights-out and scoring against qual- four starting pitchers it has faced with sub-3.00 ity pitching when it plays the Jacksonville Dol- ERAs (2.21 earned runs per seven innings). phins at the Debbie and Fred Pruitt Softball The Gators offense amassed 20 hits in 19 in- Complex today at 5 p.m. nings against these pitchers (7.4 per seven in- Providing solid pitching has not been a nings). So batters are getting on base, just not problem for UF this season, but hitting against hitting when it matters. it has been one of the team’s biggest issues. “To me, to be a great team, you have to hit with two strikes and two outs,” Walton said. “If you hit with two strikes and two outs, espe- Florida’s tough pitching staff cially with runners in scoring position, you win Florida has routinely fielded one of the championships.” nation’s best pitching staffs since coach Tim UF will face another challenging hurler in Walton took over in 2006. A UF pitcher has right-hander Alyssa Bilodeau. JU’s ace holds a won SEC Pitcher of the Year five times since 1.91 ERA and has given up 21 hits in 25.2 in- Walton’s first season, and 2019’s staff has per- nings of work. formed to par. Bilodeau started against the Gators last sea- Led by two-time All-American Kelly Barn- Aaron Ritter / Alligator Staff son and held them to two runs and six hits. hill, the Gators hold the 18th-best earned run Florida pitcher Natalie Lugo is No. 6 in the NCAA in hits allowed per seven innings Florida won that contest 2-1, but if it doesn’t average in the country (1.22). Three pitchers (2.26). She has allowed only seven hits and two walks this season. improve, it could find itself in another tight, — Barnhill, Natalie Lugo and Elizabeth Hight- low-scoring affair. ower — have maintained ERAs of 1.00 or un- Friday). prise. The freshman has pitched seven innings, “Their (the Dolphins’) No. 1 pitcher has der. Meanwhile, Lugo has allowed four fewer given up only two hits and struck out 14 bat- given us — not only us but everyone else — a Barnhill leads the NCAA in strikeouts (54) hits (seven) and five fewer walks (two) than ters. tough time the past few years,” Walton said. “I and she’s 10th in hits allowed per seven in- Barnhill, although she has seen 10.1 less in- Coach Tim Walton was impressed with think they’ll be tough just like every mid-week nings (2.41). She has started five games so far nings of action. She’s sixth in the country in Hightower’s start against Utah State on Satur- game.” and allowed two or less hits in all but one of hits allowed per seven innings (2.26) day, where she pitched three perfect innings to @mstinejr those performances (Arizona State had four on Hightower is Florida’s most pleasant sur- begin her outing. [email protected]

WOMEN’S TENNIS SWIMMING AND DIVING Florida drops rivalry match against FSU UF returns to Athens for By Victor Prieto again.” Sports Writer Emma and Kessler looked promising early conference championships on, but a sailing volley return from Emma and The Florida State women’s tennis team came a subsequent double fault sealed the match vic- By Jack Braverman least one SEC Freshman of the Week to Gainesville with just one win in program history and doubles point for the Noles. Sports Writer honor this season (Freeman is a two- tory under the lights of the Ring Tennis Com- The singles play didn’t prove to be much dif- time SEC Freshman of the Week, plex. ferent for the inexperienced Gators as they fell The men’s and women’s swim- and also has an SEC Swimmer of the It left Tuesday night with another, marking behind early, losing the first set on all but one ming and diving teams return to Ath- Week honor). its third-consecutive victory over Florida when court. Some battled back to force decisive third ens, Georgia, for the first time since The women’s team looks to it only had one in program history against the sets like Tsveta Dimitrova and Zein, but others their seemingly effortless victories claim its first SEC Championship Gators a season ago. failed to put up a fight losing in straight sets. over the Bulldogs last October. since 2009 and add to the legacy of The No. 20 Seminoles (9-1) dominated No. No. 39 Kessler managed to win just two Only the stakes are significantly a program that won 11 consecutive 24 Florida (2-3) from start to finish, defeating games in her match, losing 6-1, 6-1 to No. 49 higher at this point in the season. conference titles from 1986 through the Gators 4-1. Though Florida’s young team Carla Touly. Though No. 43 Emma fought back The 2019 SEC Championships 1996. suffered its third loss of the season under coach in the second set, her comeback effort wasn’t take place from Feb. 19-23 at the The No. 8 women’s squad con- Roland Thornqvist, he believes the team is still enough to stop FSU’s Nandini Das, losing 6-1, University of Georgia’s Gabrielsen sists of 19 swimmers and four re- growing and making strides with each match. 7-6 (7-5). Zein couldn’t muster enough strength Natatorium, with both prelims and lay teams with top-20 times in the “I know the players, with their youth, it’s against No. 110 Salas, losing in three sets (6-3, finals occurring on each day of com- SEC. The women are highlighted by going to be hard for them to find some posi- 2-6, 6-4) which clinched the match victory for petition through Sunday. The Gators six-time SEC Freshman of the Week tives in tonight’s play. But it’s my job to filter the Noles. are searching for continued excel- Vanessa Pearl, who has swam well through that,” Thornqvist said. “In no way will No. 17 Ida Jarlskog secured the lone point lence in what has already been a in the 100 and 200-meter breast- I try to attempt to diminish (the disappoint- for Florida, defeating No. 103 Oparenovic with successful year for both teams. stroke all season, as well as fresh- ment) because that’s just not what we do here.” a roaring cheer towards the crowd which ap- The Gators arrived ready to con- man Mabel Zavaros and junior Sher- Florida dropped the doubles point for the peased the fans in attendance. tinue their historical SEC dominance ridon Dressel, who have each earned fourth-consecutive match, losing both matches Though Florida’s start has been slower com- at this event. an SEC Swimmer of the Week nod. early. Florida State’s tandem of Carla Touly pared to years past, Thornqvist believes his five The men’s team, heading into this When the Gators jumped into the and Ariana Rahmanparast handled Florida’s new members will eventually find their foot- week ranked No. 6 in the nation, pool two weeks ago at the Auburn freshman duo of Marlee Zein and Anastasia ing, which will lead to better results that the look to rack up its seventh confer- Invitational, victories and personal Kharitonova 6-2, while Victoria Emma and Florida faithful has been accustomed to from ence title in as many years. bests were accomplished in abun- McCartney Kessler fell to Ana Oparenovic and teams past. Florida has 17 swimmers and five dance among some of the nation’s Emmanuelle Salas 6-4. This was Florida’s first “I do think that we can continue to grow a relay teams with top-20 times in the top swimmers and teams. With dual match this season in which both return- lot. I think we have a lot of talent. On some SEC, highlighted by SEC-best times equally strong competition to be ing sophomores were featured after Emma had courts we have more talent than we know what in the 200 and 500-meter freestyle, faced this week, expect UF to chal- been sidelined with a shoulder injury. to do with,” Thornqvist said. “I think we can both held by junior Khader Baqlah. lenged all week as it attempts to “Today was the beginning of something,” certainly get better from this but today Florida Also competing for the men is leave Athens with the SEC titles on Thornqvist said. “That was my message in the State was just a little bit tougher.” two-time SEC Swimmer of the Week both sides. locker room. I think we can really get better Maxime Rooney, as well as fresh- from here. (Emma and Kessler) both need to @victorprieto_11 men Kacper Stokowski, Robert Finke @jackbraverman play and compete to feel natural on the court [email protected] and Trey Freeman, who all have at [email protected] 16 ALLIGATOR WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 2019 Florida pitching staf combined for seven walks COLUMN, from pg 14 ers battling for the ultimate crown on All- Star Saturday Night in between the 3-point BASEBALL, from pg 14 contest and dunk contest. When it was my turn, the current leader was at 22. I racked top of the seventh to tie the game up, or at up 24 points in 30 seconds and earned a least cut into the defi cit. seat in the Leaders Lounge. With Nelson Maldonado on fi rst and Brady I was a fi nalist. McConnell on third after a single by the for- Fast forward to that night. I’m standing mer and a walk by the latter, USF pitcher Lo- on the same court that Steph Curry just lost gan Lyle proceeded to strike out Wil Dalton, the 3-point contest on. Shaq is standing by Kendrick Calilao and Acton to end the inning my side as my “shooting coach,” and I walk and neutralize the threat. out to my name being called as if I was voted on to represent the Heat at All-Star Florida struggled greatly on the mound. Weekend. It’s these moments that make The Gators’ pitching staff combined for six sports so special. strikeouts, a season-high seven walks and al- People fl ock to sports for many different lowed a season-high 12 hits. McMullen strug- reasons. Some use it as an outlet to leave gled early on, and the bullpen did not pick the struggle and worry of their everyday it up in his stead. No pitchers for UF lasted lives behind. Others use it as an opportu- three innings. nity to get lost in the moment altogether. Justin Alintoff was fi rst out of the bullpen, Whatever the reasoning may be, it’s these walking three batters and striking out two. moments that captivate and gravitate fans He worked his way out of a jam in the fourth towards sports. Those goosebump-giving, inning, striking out two batters with bases unforgettable times that carry with you. Pop-A-Shot gave me that. loaded to end the inning. Alintoff lasted 2 2/3 Alligator File Photo innings and was replaced by Jordan Butler. Florida designated hitter Nelson Maldonado had one of UF's two hits in its 6-1 loss to Rather than following along in the stands or sitting in a press box, the cameras Three of the four batters who faced Butler USF on Tuesday in Tampa. were pointing at me. All 19,000-plus people reached base. He gave up two hits and walked Florida’s performance at the plate was not in attendance that night cheered as I made one batter. Butler was promptly pulled. Hunt- “We’ve got to do a better job making ad- much better, striking out a combined 13 times. 36 shots in 30 seconds to become the fi rst er Ruth yielded the seventh-inning surge that justments,” O’Sullivan said. “These are the Eleven of the 13 batters that logged an at-bat type of learning experiences that we’ll learn annual NBA Pop-A-Shot Champion. allowed USF to put the game away. Kirby Mc- I’m honestly still not sure what came struck out. Maldonado and Jason Young were from and get better from.” Mullen threw a scoreless eighth inning with a over me in the moment. Maybe it was the only ones who did not. UF also had a sea- strikeout, and he was arguably Florida’s best Shaq’s inspiring advice to “beat his a**." son-low two hits against the Bulls. [email protected] pitcher. @Kkylewood Maybe it was just all those years of play- ing Pop-A-Shot in arcades and my backyard that amounted to this performance. My smile couldn’t have been wider on the walk back from the Spectrum Center to White: Locke has played with injury for over a month my hotel. creased their production in his place and down the stretch, keeping key defensive It goes to show how a silly little game can give you so much. By saying yes to at- from pg 14 may have to continue in Baton Rouge if pieces like center Kevarrius Hayes and for- BASKETBALL, tending that qualifi er round at Florida Blue Locke still isn’t fully healthy. ward Dontay Bassett out of foul trouble, son. Health in Miami (which I almost didn’t “Everybody on the team probably has to getting production from the bench and Locke and Allen shoot 41 percent and 34 even attend), I received an unforgettable take a step up if Noah’s down,” Nembhard dominating the glass. percent, respectively, from beyond the arc, weekend in Charlotte with my dad and a said. “He’s a real good player for us and has “Our attention to detail has got to be and Florida is 5-0 when it shoots 40 percent surreal experience I couldn’t imagine in my been the whole season. I think everybody terrifi c because these guys, they’re really or better from three-point range. wildest dreams. All because of Pop-A-Shot. will have to pick up the slack for him.” good,” White said. “I mean they’re a top-15 White said Locke has played with an in- See ya next year, Chicago. It won’t just be the shooting that the team for a reason, and only getting better.” jury for over a month, and he has gone two Gators will focus on to have success against Victor is a sports writer at the Alligator. straight games scoring less than fi ve points. LSU. @alanisthames Follow him on Twitter @victorprieto_11, But freshman guard Andrew Nembhard It’ll take things like communication [email protected] and contact him at [email protected]. and forward Keyontae Johnson have in-

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