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VOLUME 108 ISSUE 130 WWW.ALLIGATOR.ORG FRIDAY, APRIL 4, 2014 Annual spring arts festival to draw 100,000 visitors east Second Avenue. Cami Cupples, a 19-year-old UF Kathryn Lehman, coordinator of “The Santa Fe Springs Arts architecture sophomore, said she It’ll take place downtown culture programs at Sante Fe Col- Festival really represents the has never attended the festival but lege, said Schindehette’s painting spirit of our community.” wants to go this year to see the art ple to what else they can fi nd in Flor- KRISTINA CABRERA captures the essence of the festival Kathryn Lehman and speak with the people who cre- Alligator Contributing Writer ida,” said the Ocala artist Jacquelyn because it documents the beauty of culture programs coordinator, ated it. Schindehette. Florida. Santa Fe Collwege “I have my perception of some- Pink roseate spoonbills on the In- Schindehette is among the many “The Santa Fe Springs Arts Festi- thing, but when I talk to an artist, I dian River Lagoon capture a perfect artists from across the country who tended the festival last year. val really represents the spirit of our get to see what’s going on in their Floridian scene on the 45th annual showcase different mediums of art The free festival will consist of a community,” Lehman said, add- brains,” Cupples said. “Art to me Spring Arts Festival’s poster. at the Santa Fe Arts Festival this range of activities fi t for all ages in- ing that she expects to match, if not is the materialization of someone’s “We all know the oak trees and weekend found in the blocks from cluding crafts for children, live per- surpass, the 100,000 visitors who at- thoughts.” the rolling hills, but let’s expose peo- Northeast Eighth Avenue to North- formances, music and food. Universities seek to shield researchers from activists BEATRICE DUPUY ers, has publicized personal Alligator Staff Writer phone numbers, addresses and [email protected] pictures of animal researchers Their fear has caged them at UF. into silence. They have done Disturbing pictures of pri- what they can to hide their mates being examined by re- identities. But oftentimes, it’s searchers are featured on the not enough to escape the threats organization’s website along and harassment. with posters with quotes like Animal researchers from “stop the holocaust inside UF, public universities around Flor- free the monkeys.” ida are now fi ghting to keep After a three year lawsuit, their personal information out the organization, formerly of the hands of animal rights named Negotiation is Over, activists. obtained UF’s public veterinary A bill moving through records last April. The researchers named in the House of Representatives Amber Riccinto / Alligator would exempt the personal public records were the fi rst identifi cation information of ones to be targeted by animal Standing Strong animal researchers at public rights activists, said Janine Advocates against acts of sexual violence march during the Take Back the Night rally toward Univer- Sikes, a UF spokeswoman. research facilities from being sity Avenue on Thursday evening. The event was designed to empower women to speak out. public record. “The university wants to be UF, along with several state very open and honest about its universities, is lobbying for the research,” she said. “It wants LOCAL bill to protect researchers from to stop these personal attacks potential danger and harass- against our researchers.” ment. Sikes said the animal rights Rush denies wrongdoing, Yoho responds In Gainesville, an animal activists have made harass- KELCEE GRIFFIS “Jake has never lied about these show distraction.” rights group has made UF’s in- ing phone calls, targeted fam- Alligator Staff Writer kgriffi [email protected] activities,” said Alex Patton, Rush’s In a statement released by Yoho’s ily members and made death volvement personal. campaign spokesman. “He didn’t campaign, the congressman dis- threats to UF animal research- Despite news reports about his The Eleventh Hour for Ani- make those comments.” tanced himself from the situation. ers. Due to this, the Eleventh attempts to scrub his online record, mals, which works to expose Gamer Lee Snyder took re- He called the rumors about the sex- Hour for Animals is under Jake Rush’s campaign maintains he “the taxpayer-funded animal sponsibility for the comments in ual and drug references “extremely surveillance from the police de- did nothing wrong. torture industry inside the Uni- a release from Rush’s campaign disturbing,” and he said the content versity of Florida,” has pub- partment and the FBI. The local attorney and congres- Wednesday. does not refl ect his values. lished personal identifi cation UF provided much of the sional hopeful caught the spotlight language in the bill, which Rush will face local Congress- “This is an unfortunate dis- information on UF animal re- this week after online comments could take effect as soon as man Ted Yoho in the August Re- traction, and I remain focused on searchers on their website. The insinuating sexual assault and drug July. publican primary. Yoho campaign reducing our $17.6 trillion dollar group, known primarily for use were traced back to a gaming spokeswoman Kat Cammack told debt, creating jobs, and support for targeting UF primate research- SEE MONKEY, PAGE 4 account connected with Rush’s the Alligator Thursday that Yoho our veterans,” he said in the state- name. doesn’t engage in “any of this side- ment.

Today 85/61 Gators basketball success shifting downtown business Florida Gov. Rick Scott grants in-state FORECAST 2 CROSSWORD 13 Away games mean profi ts at home, pg 5. tuition to veterans OPINIONS 6 SPORTS 14 Actual, 13-foot alligator for sale on Craigslist Previously, some paid out-of-state rates, pg 3. CLASSIFIEDS 11 His name is George, and he costs $6,500, pg 8. 2, ALLIGATOR . 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UF is home to about 680 student veter- Alligator Contributing Writer The bill creates the Congressman C.W. Honorably discharged veterans, Na- ans, Tucker said. He knows a handful of Bill Young Veteran Tuition Waiver Pro- tional Guard members and reserve compo- student veterans who pay out-of-state tu- Gov. Rick Scott granted in-state tuition gram, named in memory of the military nents will reap the benefi ts of the slashed ition, and the bill will help them. to veterans Monday in hopes of making advocate. It aims to expand education and tuition rate, as well as job assistance pro- Florida the most military-friendly state, employment opportunities for veterans in grams and funds for military and guard “They don’t serve one state or and UF military members are saluting the Florida by waiving out-of-state tuition fees base improvements. another state. They serve the entire Previously, non-Florida resident veter- country.” ans were required to pay out-of-state tu- Marcus Tucker ition fees. 2 9 - y e a r - o l d f o r m e r M a r i n e C o r p s At UF, the in-state tuition rate for 2013- corporal and UF marketing senior 2014 is $208.77 per credit hour. Out-of- The federal Post-9/11 GI Bill that many state students pay $951.34 per credit hour. veterans use covers 100 percent of in-state Marcus Tucker, a 29-year-old former tuition and fees. Waiving out-of-state fees Marine Corps corporal and UF marketing allows veterans who qualify for both bene- senior, said he believes that it is unjust to fi ts to get an education essentially for free, charge veterans out-of-state tuition at pub- Tucker said. lic institutions. It is common for UF Army ROTC cadets “They don’t serve one state or anoth- to serve as National Guard members while er state,” he said. “They serve the entire they’re in the ROTC program, said Kyle country.” Everage, the UF Army ROTC recruiting Tucker, who is the president of the UF operations offi cer. Collegiate Veterans Society, said he com- Students who participate in this Simul- mends the state of Florida for inviting vet- taneous Membership Program will be eli- erans to come to Florida when they leave gible for many of the benefi ts of the new the military. bill. He said he believes that veterans are “It defi nitely shows that their efforts driven, focused on their training and rich are appreciated,” he said. “The fi nancial with life experiences. By educating them piece being taken care of it compensates AP Photo at Florida universities, the state’s job mar- them a little bit for all the time and effort Rep. Kathleen Passidomo, R-Naples, speaks to students during a rally for College ket will gain a better workforce and a more they have to put in.” Affordability and In-state Tuition on Thursday in front of the Old Capitol in Tallahassee. productive economy. CAMPUS Grade-school students compete in solar engineering competition EMILY JULSON and high school students to dem- a solar-powered car, will host the Sprint competition, teams of upper tition, she said. Alligator Contributing Writer onstrate their science, technology, event and have the frame of their elementary and middle school stu- The competitions foster educa- engineering and mathematics skills own solar car on display. dents will race to build the best min- tion about sustainability among North Florida’s fi rst-ever En- in hands-on, energy-focused com- “The purpose of the event is to iature solar car, powered entirely by youth, said Jason Rosen, 21-year- ergyWhiz Expo on Saturday will petitions. basically get alternative energy solar energy and steered by wires. old UF material science and engi- feature competitions to build the Hutchinson will offi cially declare ideas out there and support sus- In the Solar Energy Cook Off, neering senior and UF Solar Gators best miniature solar car and solar April 5 as Solar Energy Education tainable energy,” said Aja Garri- students in fourth through 12th president. cooker. Day at the event, which will take son, 20-year-old UF public relations grade will work in teams to design “We are excited to be involved County Commissioner Robert place at Sante Fe College’s track. senior and UF Solar Gators’ public and build solar cookers and demon- with the educational aspect of the Hutchinson will attend the event: The UF Solar Gators, a student relations chair. strate their effi ciency by creating an event and get the community in- a forum for elementary, middle club founded in Fall 2011 to build During the regional Junior Solar original dish of food for the compe- volved,” Rosen said. 4, ALLIGATOR � FRIDAY, APRIL 4, 2014 White House: ‘Cuban Twitter’ not covert THE ASSOCIATED PRESS munications in Cuba. welcome alternative to the de- UCF, FIU and USF The Associated Press has cades-old Cold War between the WASHINGTON — The White learned that the communications United States and Cuba that has House says a “Cuban Twitter” network was built with secret involved more violent efforts to among lobbying schools communications network created shell companies and fi nanced overthrow the Castro govern- through foreign banks. ment, including a failed plot to Marino said the monkey is by the U.S. government was a MONKEY, showing signs of mental dete- “development” program and not Carney says the government give then-President Fidel Castro does take steps to be discreet an exploding cigar. For others, from page 1 rioration because of his confi ne- a covert operation. ment. Spokesman Jay Carney says he when working in “non-permis- the news sparked fear that the sive environments” including program would only help the If approved, the bill would “I want him out of there,” is not aware of individuals in the exempt the personal identifi - Marino said. “I want all of the White House who were aware Cuba. He says those steps are Cuban government’s efforts to taken to protect “practitioners discredit the island’s small move- cation of researchers in animal monkeys out of there. I fully in- of the program, but he also says records on treatment and care, tend to do whatever it takes to President Barack Obama does and the public.” ment of independent journalists Some view the project as a and bloggers. research protocols and approv- have that program shut down support efforts to expand com- als, purchase or billing records, and disbanded.” animal care and use committee UF is not alone in its fi ght for records, and facility and lab re- privacy. Universities lobbying cords. for the bill include the Univer- In 2011, a member of Elev- sity of Central Florida, Florida enth Hour for Animals posted International University and fl iers offering money for infor- the University of South Florida. mation on researchers experi- Grant Heston, associate vice menting with animals. Howev- president for communications er, Camille A. Marino, Eleventh and public affairs at UCF, said Hour for Animals founder and animal researchers are being executive director, said that the targeted at universities across group has never threatened or the U.S. committed violent acts against “We feel it’s a responsible the researchers at UF. measure to help protect those “The only violence that is individuals,” Heston said. happening is the violence they Due to colleagues receiving commit against animals for threats, a UF researcher has money,” she said. “My intent is chosen to remain anonymous never to threaten anyone, only to discuss possible future pri- to provide information that mate research. the community has a right to “I’m extremely concerned know.” about being able to do pri- On behalf of the Eleventh mate research on this campus,” Hour for Animals, Marino has the researcher said. “I don’t fi led a federal complaint with want my name and my house the U.S. Department of Agricul- bombed. I don’t want them to ture requesting an investigation stand in front of my house.” into “apparent egregious and The researcher’s fear is con- repeated violations of the Ani- cern enough to consider not mal Welfare Act related to non- performing research on the pri- human primates being ware- mates. The researcher wants to housed inside the University of give back to humans with their Florida.” The letter details the research but may reconsider for organization’s concern for UF’s fear of harassment, adding, “I AP Photo treatment of Booger, a macaque will face a horrifi c time if my Hillary Rodham Clinton speaks as she delivers the keynote address at the launch of the U.S. Global Devel- monkey. name is not covered.” opment Lab, an initiative of the U.S. Agency for International Development, on Thursday in New York.

Expires 4/18/14 FRIDAY, APRIL 4, 2014 � ALLIGATOR, 5 LOCAL Gators basketball success shifting downtown business dynamics JULIANNE HUHN sphere,” he said. “It gets them ex- we got into the Final Four, there Alligator Contributing Writer cited, gets them coming out. It gets is definitely an upswing of people them to us.” calling Internet orders, coming The success of the Gators men’s into the store.” basketball team may also lead to “As far as Gator Andrew Poe, general manager increased success for local busi- basketball, we are of Rockeys Dueling Piano Bar, said nesses. peaking right now as far although the venue is not a sports Jeff Hickey, managing partner as NCAA Tournament and bar, it always does well in spring of Tall Paul’s, said the Gators’ SEC Tournament, and because of fans who want to enjoy March Madness bid has enthused it is spring. Downtown downtown Gainesville. downtown and boosted overall Gainesville is peaking at the “As far as Gator basketball, dynamics. we are peaking right now as far “Anytime the Gators are do- exactly the same time. So, it’s like with Gator athletics as NCAA Tournament and SEC ing well, it brings an energy to the Tournament, and it is spring,” town and people go out more,” doing so well and this Poe said. “Downtown Gainesville Hickey said. “They get more ex- naturally being a good time is peaking at the exactly the same cited to go out, stay out and spend for businesses in downtown time. So, it’s like with Gator athlet- some money.” Gainesville. It’s a good ics doing so well and this naturally Nicholas Smith, general man- formula.” being a good time for businesses in ager of The Swamp Restaurant, Andrew Poe downtown Gainesville. It’s a good said he has noticed a similar influx Rockeys Dueling Piano Bar formula.” of business at the sports bar as the general manager The Gators’ win against Dayton Gators advanced through the sea- last Saturday unleashed crowds of Retail stores are benefiting, too. son. people wanting to celebrate down- Christina Rodenwoldt, manag- “Especially when games are far town afterward, Poe said. er at Gator Plus, 1620 W. Univer- away ... people have to go watch “It was such a big deal — we sity Ave., said March brought an it,” he said. “People want to enjoy were going to the Final Four,” Poe increase in sales of Gators-themed sports with their friends.” said. “Everyone got into their cars gear. Smith said since the basket- and headed from wherever they “We are seeing a lot of inter- ball season started, he has seen a were watching the game to down- Rachel Crosby / Alligator Staff est,” Rodenwoldt said. “Especially transformation in the restaurant’s town to celebrate it, and we saw a if there is a home game or right Creative Speak dynamics. tremendous positive effect from Adrian Hayes-Santos, of Grooveshark, speaks with students Thursday “It’s just a change in atmo- after we have won. The fact that that.” in Weimer Hall. About 10 professionals spoke on the job panel. FRIDAY, APRIL 4, 2014 WWW.ALLIGATOR.ORG/OPINIONS

Editorial s it just us, or was this week not totally hellish? Most of us are in that comfortable lull between midterms and fi nals, Ithe weather is gorgeous, and McDonalds will be giving away coffee for the next two weeks. On that note, here it is: Your get-your-free-coffee-while-it- lasts edition of... Darts & Laurels A report published on AlterNet this week found that NFL cheerleaders have fewer labor rights than exotic dancers. The depressing article makes us wonder why anyone would choose a career in professional cheerleading: Their handbooks are borderline draconian, all their rehearsal hours are unpaid, and their total seasonal revenue amounts to less than $5 per hour — in fact, the NFL mascots have higher salaries than NFL cheerleaders. The U.S. Labor Department labels cheerleaders “seasonal amusement.” Um, what the actual f**k? By that logic, aren’t all athletes “seasonal amusement”? Most NFL cheerleaders, AlterNet stated, are trained dancers holding down college degrees and second jobs in order to be cheerleaders. A we-call-bulls**t-on- the-”cheerleading-isn’t-a-sport”-argument DART to the NFL for exploiting one of its biggest revenue drivers — women who kick ass and look great in thigh-high boots while doing so. As if we needed another reminder of FSU’s inferiority, take a look at their much-talked-about alleged new logo. We realize some of our readers may not have seen it, so allow us to paint a picture: Envision a Seminole Indian scribbled on a Post-It note by the Archie Comics illustrators. Imagine the Seminole’s head thrown back in either a ferocious war cry or a mid-sneeze Column orgasm. The leaked logo has inspired vitriol among FSU stu- dents and alumni, who went so far as to start online petitions to keep the old logo. Why all the hate? We think the logo per- Embrace the dad jeans: Normcore is in fectly encapsulates the one university in the country where a pring is abloom, but ignore the fl ower prints and in Idaho where dressing styl- student can get college credit for being a clown. A don’t-ever- bright colors: What you should really be digging ishly is much less of a desired change LAUREL goes to the leaked, cartoonish FSU logo. Sout of your closet is the pair of dad jeans you bought skill than say, drawing magical In Gainesville, we love our craft beer. In fact, craft breweries months ago at the thrift with the intention of turning into beasts or hacking computers. are having a moment right now — so much so that larger beer distressed cutoffs. And I get that. No one said distributors are taking notice, and they’re not happy about it. So what if you never got around to doing the dirty dressing well had to be at the Craft brewers in Florida are currently facing a battle in work? By now you’ve missed the peak of the underbutt top of everyone’s to-do list, but the legislature, as a bill pending in the Florida Senate would trend. Marjorie Nunez when did everyone get so caught [email protected] stipulate that craft brewers sell their bottles and canned beer The good news is those dad jeans have normcore writ- up in being indistinguishable? directly to a distributor, according to Reuters. ten all over them. As far as 2014 goes, everyone While other states nurture craft breweries, brewers in Normcore is the trendy new way to state you don’t is interested in self-branding. Florida say the environment for independent beer operations care about fashion by wearing things “normal” people Even normcore icons like Blood Orange’s Dev Hynes is hostile and dominated by politically infl uential national would wear. Because just when you thought the word and comedian Jerry Seinfeld have clearly distinguishable distributors seeking to suppress small breweries. This week, trendy couldn’t be any more cringe worthy, it became images on social media, and it seems they wouldn’t be trendy to be anti-trend. much different in person. we’re tossing a Big-Nose-IPA-before-Natty-Light DART to For those of you who still don’t follow, picture a style Some fashion writers have said normcore’s purpose champions of the anti-craft-brew bill. in which homeless-biker meets off-duty-model, a la bag- is to blend the wearer into the general public so that the The biggest pat on the back of the year goes to our men’s gy white crew-neck T-shirt, your favorite Gators wind- wearer can be an Everyman, connecting with the popula- basketball team and Billy Donovan. Seriously, we’re beyond breaker and Jerry-Seinfeld dad jeans paired with boxy tion and eschewing popular fashion. excited for Saturday. Enjoy your time in the limelight, boys, running shoes. And that’s cool. I can see how wanting to connect with and keep doing us proud. Does this sound like your go-to outfi t for the past six others is an incentive to dress differently. For all their hard work, we’re giving a dem-muscles-doe years? Congratulations on being normcore before norm- But the idea of dressing a certain way to cultivate a LAUREL to the Gators basketball team. Good luck in Arling- core was a thing. certain feeling is something that’s done regularly. It’s ton! It’s hard to say when the anti-fashion fashion state- why places have dress codes and period pieces have Go Gators! ment became a trend, but I fi rst read about normcore in time-sensitive costumes. a New York Magazine article in February that explored If you’re having a hard time wrapping your head the term not only as a way of dress but as a theory that around this whole normcore thing, don’t worry — I am, Reader response people were moving away from fashion as a statement too. and viewing way of dress as a form of interconnectivity. Where I’m most lost is in the idea of the terminology. Today’s question: Would you buy a 13-foot stuffed Since then, it seems “stylized blandness,” as New York Who chose normcore, and why did they choose it? Gator that wears Tim Tebow jerseys? Magazine writer Fiona Duncan put it, has been creeping Dressing like you’re stuck in the ‘90s doesn’t make you Thursday’s question: Do you have 60% YES up all over the place. Vanity Fair, GQ, Refi nery29, Jezebel more normal than someone who’s embracing trends that cable? and even The New York Times have written about the have been inspired by various decades or vice versa. 40% NO trend. And hashtag-ability aside, I’m convinced it’s only The whole idea of normcore as a trend is just silly. 66 TOTAL VOTES a thing because people keep talking about it. Normcore — the anti-fashion fashion statement — be- Vote or post a message at www.alligator.org The idea behind normcore is that you wouldn’t be able cause nothing screams normal like, “Hey, I’m dressing to differentiate a person who actually cares about fashion this way to be normal.” Kelcee Griffi s from a person who wears New Balance sneakers and dad Marjorie Nunez is a UF journalism senior. Her columns Julia Glum Katherine Kallergis Chloe Finch EDITOR MANAGING EDITORS OPINIONS EDITOR jeans because he’s from a time-warped suburban town appear on Fridays. The views expressed here are not necessarily those of the Alligator.

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But Pentland Magna Carta — the presumption of inno- the U.S. government is not concerned with Speaking Out cence. In the eyes of the U.S. government, such refl ection. In the post-9/11 world, the everyone is born guilty. mishap shows satire government has made it a top priority not We must assume that everything we do to redefi ne but destroy the idea of privacy. on a cell phone or computer will always exist on an NSA By June 7, it was clear that idea of privacy had been server and can be used against us. is lost on Twitter under attack for years. A day earlier, former Guardian Given the nature of the evidence supplied by itting behind his anchor journalist Glenn Greenwald published internal NSA Snowden, it’s easy to persuade a reasonable person that desk on Monday night, documents leaked to him by whistleblower Edward the government is invading his or her privacy. How- Stephen Colbert offered Snowden, revealing the U.S. government has had direct ever, a much more diffi cult task is convincing people to S the nation a fi rm and righ- access to the data of major American companies. Within care or fi ght to stop such injustices from occurring. How teous apology. 24 hours, President Barack Obama assured the public does one overcome the oppression of the most powerful He was diffusing a situa- that the covert programs used to spy on American citi- force in human history, namely, the United States? tion that began last week with Alec Carver zens and peoples abroad were both legal and necessary. There is no magic formula. Sadly, far too many peo- [email protected] By December, a federal judge in California had ruled the ple are unaware of the government’s efforts to destroy a tweet. In case you haven’t NSA spying unconstitutional. the private sphere. We must talk about these issues. heard or read the news for the To be clear, the kind of NSA spying differs from the Don’t let friends and family tell you that your boring past six months, there have writers from Deadspin wrote typical Cold War-era espionage that comes to mind. political rants are bumming them out or that they would been repeated and increasing- the eloquently titled “Gooks Rather than identifying targets, tapping their phones like to talk about it if only they more informed. Inform ly vehement calls for Wash- Don’t Get Redskins Joke.” and intercepting their mail upon suspicion of crimes, them! Bum them out! The time for comfort and apathy ington Redskins owner Dan The issue was, to say the least, the NSA collects all of the electronic communications is over. Snyder to change his team’s very hairy. of every individual communicating within, from and to Andrew Pentland is a UF history senior. name to something that isn’t The problem with this a word that would be tossed whole fi asco is that it was the Guest column around on the Trail of Tears. answer to Snyder’s prayers. In what was either an in- Any discussion of his team credibly clumsy or totally and his foundation, the origi- Accent blunders suggest tokenism un-self-aware move, Dan Sny- nal inspiration for the offend- n Monday I was surprised it by having Rula Jebreal, a Pales- der started the Washington ing tweet, was left out of the to learn that Accent Speak- Eric Brown tinian correspondent for MSNBC, Redskins Original Americans conversation. Oer’s Bureau had to cancel Speaking Out interview the former prime minis- Foundation. Colbert, while in During the height of the its event featuring former Israeli ter. This practice by Accent is very character as the clueless pun- madness, a New Yorker piece Prime Minister Ehud Olmert after might note his realignment plan tokenizing. One Palestinian doesn’t dit, satirized the foundation gave #CancelColbert’s master- he backed out of the interview. I as- that calls for Israeli settlements in speak for all Palestinians. with his own Ching-Chong mind an opportunity to elabo- sumed it was an early April Fools’ 90 percent of the West Bank to be It is not only offensive to Pales- Ding-Dong Foundation for rate on it beyond the confi nes Day joke. The news of the cancella- tinians to bring such a speaker but dismantled and evacuated as reason Sensitivity to Orientals or of Twitter. Park explained that tion came the same day that Olmert for his being a champion of peace. also to those who stand against war she was fi ghting satire with was convicted of bribery in a Tel criminals and believe in the integrity Whatever. However, Olmert’s plan won’t meet What was clearly a mock- satire, saying her ultimate Aviv court for taking $160,000 in the minimal requirements of inter- of international law. bribes to speed along government If Accent wants to bring speakers ery of Snyder’s publicity stunt goal was to point out the hy- national law or UN resolutions de- pocrisy of white liberals who permits to build the Holyland hous- manding Israel withdraw to its pre- concerning this topic, I would sug- was taken to Twitter. Some- accept more nuanced forms of ing estate while he was the mayor of 1967 border, the Green Line. gest they look into names such as Ali one from the Twitter account Jerusalem. Instead, under his plan the bulk Abunimah, Miko Peled, Ilan Pappe run by Comedy Central, not racism from people they share But that isn’t the only reason why of Israel’s settlements will be con- or Noam Chomsky. Colbert himself, tweeted “I am some political beliefs with. students should be wary of hosting solidated: The Palestinians will not In the future, we would hope that willing to show #Asian com- Maybe she’s sincere, or Olmert on campus. Olmert was the be offered a viable state, and their Accent and others recognize this less munity I care by introducing maybe she’s retroactively prime minister of Israel during Op- as a confl ict and more as a struggle lives will continue to be dependent the Ching-Chong Ding-Dong changing the conversation. In eration Cast lead, which left more on the Israeli army’s goodwill. In of an oppressed, occupied people the wake of Colbert’s apology, than 1,400 Palestinians dead in Gaza against settler colonialism, segrega- Foundation for Sensitivity to other words, the occupation will Orientals or Whatever.” But the whole thing has lost its and, according to the Goldstone Re- metamorphose but it will still be an tion and a state that wants to erase port, is responsible for potential war its history and narrative. 140 characters doesn’t leave volatility. The problem with occupation. Snyder and his Redskins isn’t crimes. It is not appropriate for Accent to Eric Brown is a UF political science much room for context, and going anywhere, but neither Some Olmert supporters bring such an individual and justify junior. soon Twitter’s outrage ma- chine was hungry for Colbert is the movement to change the blood. name. The tweet was seen by The whole deal can serve prominent Asian-American as a kind of teaching moment. hashtag activist Suey Park, Assuming racial humor who has started hashtags be- is acceptable because worse fore to cultivate discussion forms of racism exist is a mis- on the social network such conception, something that as #NotYourAsianSidekick. gets overlooked by people This time, though, the hashtag all too often. Look no further campaign was aimed squarely than the “Happy Fortune Buf- at cancelling the Colbert Re- fet” fl iers that were posted port, presumed because the around campus just before hashtag was #CancelColbert. Spring Break. Well-meaning #CancelColbert gained satire, which can be used to a lot of publicity, but it also fi ght against injustice and hy- generated a lot of outrage in pocrisy, can backfi re horribly. the opposite direction, with Even people who write and many fans of the show up in present jokes for a living can arms over the threat to their make mistakes, so aspiring beloved Report. and amateur jokesters should The ensuing outrage keep in mind the unintended fi restorm caught the attention effects of what they might of the broader news media, say. generating scores of articles Especially on Twitter. debating things like white Alec Carver is a UF journal- privilege and the nature of ism freshman. His columns satire. Two Korean-American appear on Fridays. 8, ALLIGATOR � FRIDAY, APRIL 4, 2014 LOCAL Actual, 13-foot Florida gator on Craigslist Commission MELISSA MIHM in — a licensed alligator trapper — to saw it. Its head was hanging out of the Alligator Contributing Writer kill the animal in Palmdale, Fla. He had back of the truck with its snout kissing the alligator mounted about three years the pavement. A Georgia man is looking to sell a 13- ago and is now hoping he can earn back “I knew there was something I could votes to control foot mounted bull alligator that’s been the money that he invested in the proj- do with it other than have him turned living under a blanket in his garage. ect, which adds up to about $7,000. into purses and pocketbooks,” Perkins Don Perkins, 65, of Darien, Ga., got Perkins said the alligator was laid said. e-cigarettes the American alligator after Florida out in the back of his cousin’s Dodge So he took the animal home and wildlife offi cials ordered Perkins’ cous- Ram 1500 pickup truck when he fi rst made it his project. He called taxider- �E-CIGS COULD BE BANNED ON CAMPUS. mist after taxidermist. Most laughed at the request to mount such a large BROOKE AUSTILL animal in a standing position. He then Alligator Contributing Writer found Johnny Walker in Deland who turned his vision into a reality for about Gainesville city commissioners unanimously voted in favor of regulating the use of e-cigarettes $4,500. in a commission meeting Thursday. Michael Moulton, a professor of The proposed ordinance would prohibit the wildlife ecology and conservation at UF, sale of e-cigarettes to minors. It would ban selling said that although opinions may differ them through vending machines, and it would ban on the subject, the animal’s death was their use in tobacco-free areas like UF’s campus. legal because he was considered a nui- Kathy Nichols, assistant director for UF Area sance and killed by a licensed trapper. Health Education Centers Program, spoke during Perkins named the animal George af- the meeting about the use and preliminary dan- ter a gator that almost killed him when gers of e-cigarettes. he was a child. There was nothing more Nichols said e-cigarettes contain nicotine, poly- ethylene glycol — which creates the smoke effect than 3 feet and a fi shing pole between — and other questionable fl avored chemicals. 11-year-old Perkins and the gator when She said although some dangers have been the animal opened its jaw and smacked found involving e-cigarette use, more information its tail on the water. is still needed to determine long-term effects of the The new George now stands 7 feet product. tall on a green carpeted stand wearing She said some research shows the product is a XXXL Tim Tebow jersey and holding popular among teens. a football signed by UF’s three Heisman “There are youth who are starting to use the winners — Tebow, Steve Spurrier and product who have never used traditional ciga- Danny Wuerffel. There are wheels on rettes,” Nichols said. Mayor Ed Braddy said during the meeting that the bottom. the e-cigarette could be a starting point for chil- “You can push him like a shopping dren to use traditional tobacco. cart in a grocery store,” he said. “I would think just intuitively, especially for Lately, George hasn’t been in the kids, that it’s probably more like a gateway to ciga- spotlight. He calls Perkins’ garage rettes,” he said. home. His only company is two motor- Allison Justice, a UF mass communications cycles and a lawn mower. Still, Perkins graduate student, participated in preliminary re- keeps a blanket over him, keeping dust search that suggests e-cigarette advertising mes- from building up in the cracks between sages target adolescents. Justice, 24, said that while his scales. some of the messages could persuade cigarette smokers to transition to the e-cigarette, the ads Perkins is hoping he can sell George could also spike a curiosity in children. and is asking for $6,500. He said he “Our youth generation is the e-generation,” would like someone to buy George, Justice said. “Anything electronic, they want their auction him off and give the proceeds hands on.” to charity. Although all commissioners were in favor of “I’m not trying to make a single dime the motion, the ordinance must go to a second Courtesy to The Alligator off of George,” he said. hearing until it can be adopted offi cially. A 13-foot-4-inch bull alligator is mounted in the Heisman Trophy pose. He holds a The Craigslist ad can be found at football signed by Tim Tebow, Steve Spurrier and Danny Wuerffel. goo.gl/kSk8vs. FRIDAY, APRIL 4, 2014 � ALLIGATOR, 9 LOCAL Church volunteer arrested Runoff candidates criticize on sexual assault charges each other at city issue debate � IT INVOLVED A 2-YEAR-OLD. two fi ngers but said it was by accident HANNA MARCUS Referencing Warren’s comment about the when he tried to pick her up. While of- Alligator Staff Writer [email protected] budget, Orlando said she was “glad that Hel- fi cers questioned him, he often smiled en fi nally wants to have a conversation (on JENNA LYONS At the Thursday night City Commission budget issues).” and also reenacted the hand motions, runoff candidate forum, a debate about city is- Alligator Staff Writer [email protected] according to the report. Orlando cited refi nancing debt as a way for sues was partially clouded by sharp comments the city to control the budget and focused her Gainesville Police arrested a vol- Wilson did not give a defi nitive from each candidate about her opponent. attention on the appointment of a new GRU unteer at a local church Wednesday yes or no answer about whether he general manager. on accusations of sexually assaulting a touched other children at the church. “We need not just the nicest person “GRU is going to need to have someone 2-year-old girl on the playground. He said phrases like “not to my knowl- but the one who is the most prepared who is forward-thinking so we can evolve and Offi cers arrested 64-year-old Floyd edge,” “I do not believe so,” and “I and most qualifi ed for the job.” be a viable company,” she said. Delmer Wilson on charges of sexual can’t remember.” Helen Warren In the closing remarks, Warren focused battery, according to an arrest report. A witness told offi cers on the day City Commission candidate on why Orlando should have run for County Between 9:30 and 11:30 a.m. Mon- of the incident he did not see any in- Commission instead of City Commission. day, staff members babysat the toddler appropriate touching, but when he Helen Warren and Annie Orlando, the “(Orlando) shows that if things don’t go at Parkview Baptist Church, located at walked out to the playground where commission candidates, will compete for the her way, she sues the city,” Warren said. “So 3403 NW 13th St. Wilson was with the toddler, she was at-large seat in the election Tuesday. The top- Annie, I think you would have been a great While bathing her daughter that “hysterically crying.” ics included urban development, transporta- candidate to have gone for county.” evening, the mother noticed she was Parkview Baptist Church released tion and Gainesville Regional Utilities issues. Orlando quickly questioned how many hurt. The girl said someone touched a statement saying it “will have no When discussing the city’s budget, Warren city committees Warren had served on. She her genitals and reenacted the touch- further comment until we learn more said Gainesville is facing challenges the city closed by citing her involvement and refl ect- ing on a doll, according to the report. from the criminal investigation.” has never dealt with before. ing on her support. During questioning, Wilson even- Wilson is in jail with a $100,000 “We do have a crisis,” she said. “There’s “We need not just the nicest person but the tually admitted to penetrating her with bond. not a single department out there that can say, ‘We haven’t already been facing budget one who is the most prepared and most quali- cuts.’” fi ed for the job,” she said. 10, ALLIGATOR � FRIDAY, APRIL 4, 2014 Graduate students shorten their theses for competition JESSICA PEREDA outside props except for one Alligator Contributing Writer PowerPoint slide. The winner, Michael Shultz, The seconds ticked by for is a UF graduate student doing contestants striving to cram research on pediatric osteosar- their massive amounts of re- coma, bone cancer in children. search, sometimes amounting Nina Zagvazdina, a third- to 80,000 words, into three year UF entomology graduate AP Photo minutes. student, went to the event to “It was a great low- fi nd out a presentation style Military Memory she could use for her research. commitment way to fi nd Roses left for shooting victims are seen at the feet of Lt. Gen. Mark Milley, U.S. Sen. John Cornyn and “It was a great low-com- other military during a news conference near Fort Hood’s main gate Thursday in Fort Hood, Texas. out what people are mitment way to fi nd out what doing. I wanted to get people are doing,” she said. “I an exposure to different wanted to get an exposure to CAMPUS speech style.” different speech style.” Nina Zagvazdina Ruth Perez, a clerk in the UF Student tops Wing Zone sauce contest U F e n t o m o l o g y graduate school who helped graduate student organize the competition, said AKEILA BROWN tant for entering. the goal was to expose the au- Alligator Contributing Writer “New fl avors are The fl avor idea was inspired by UF doctoral students of all dience to a higher level of re- important to the franchise.” a pepper- and cheese-loaded burger disciplines competed Thurs- UF student and Delta Chi brother he ate the night before. search. Dan Corrigan day in the Reitz Union Grand Shane McCann is so hot right now. Wing Zone’s marketing manager “I thought it would taste deli- “Our goal is to demystify Ballroom to win $500 and the He’s leading Wing Zone’s Flavor cious on a wing,” he said. what our graduate students The winner, who will be an- chance to continue to the re- Face-Off competition, in which peo- Dan Corrigan, Wing Zone’s mar- are doing,” she said. “Some- nounced Monday, will receive a gional competition. This was ple from across the country go head- keting manager, said this is the sec- times what they are doing can to-head to fi nd the next sauce fl avor 46-inch fl at-screen TV, a tailgating the fi rst Three Minute Thesis party for 20 friends and a $100 Fa- ond time Wing Zone has held the be very complicated — and in a Sweet Sixteen-style bracket. contest. Participation has increased competition at UF, where 11 natics.com gift card, among other most of us are not going to McCann, a 23-year-old UF an- by about 500 submissions and a contestants compressed their rewards. get a Ph.D. ourselves — so thropology senior, has more than couple thousand votes so far. graduate theses into three- McCann said he found out about we can’t speak to them at that 1,000 votes for his jalapeno cheddar “New fl avors are important to minute presentations without fl avor. the contest through a fl ier he re- same level.” ceived with his Wing Zone delivery. the franchise,” he said. “We always His opponent’s Baked-Potato check with the customers before Blast fl avor has about 450 votes. He joined it to get the 10 free wings that were awarded to each contes- making important decisions.” BUY IT. SELL IT. FIND IT. 373-FIND

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Reach over 50,000 readers each publication day. FRIDAY, APRIL 4, 2014 WWW.ALLIGATORSPORTS.ORG Florida to compete in NCAA Regionals ERICA A. HERNANDEZ there’s a greater variety of schools back to back, the Gators will begin Alligator Writer @EricaAlyssa that we haven’t seen all year on vault and then take their first Keegan leading long.” bye for the second rotation. The Gators will be more rested They will then come back to than usual when they compete at “The regional champ is compete on uneven bars and bal- UF into SEC the 2014 NCAA University Park really kind of a different ance beam in the third and fourth Regional on Saturday. feeling.” rotations, take a final bye in the Besides competing against four Rhonda Faehn fifth rotation and then come back matchup teams that No. 1 Florida (15-2, 6-1 UF coach to end on floor in the sixth. Southeastern Conference) did not Thornqvist said of the tan- The order of the events will be � KEEGAN HAS A TEAM- face in the regular season, timing With six teams in the field and dem. no different than a regular home BEST 29 DOUBLES WINS. will also be different. only four events occurring at any “At [Court] 1, against the meet. The only difference will be “The regional champ is really given time, two teams will be sit- really good teams, you can’t the approximately 20 minutes in kind of a different feeling,” coach ting out on a bye in the rotation. In- IAN COHEN hit and look. You got to be Alligator Writer Rhonda Faehn said. “Because stead of competing all four events @ibcohen5 see gym, page 15 able to hit and go. And I think they are [there] now.” It isn’t often that a fresh- man leads a team in any “She’s an incredible statistical category, but for talent, and she’s just got Kourtney Keegan, it has been all the tools. She’s got the norm. a great serve, she’s got Keegan was named the Southeastern Conference presence, she’s willing Freshman of the Week on to move and poach, and Wednesday after helping she’s got great power No. 7 Florida sweep Arkan- from the ground. She sas and LSU last weekend at has all the little things home. that it takes.” The rookie is having an re- Roland Thornqvist velatory first year as a Gator, UF Coach tallying 29 doubles victories On a team where the to lead the team. lineup rotates from week-to- Florida (15-4, 7-2 SEC) week, Keegan has held down expects Keegan’s consistent the lower courts for the bulk play to continue when it trav- of the season. els to face Mississippi State The freshman is usually (9-10, 1-8 SEC) at 6 p.m. the first Gator to earn a point The freshman’s elevated and has won four of her last play has allowed Coach Ro- five singles matches. Against land Thornqvist to start her the Razorbacks on Friday, it and senior Olivia Janowicz took Keegan just 49 minutes on Court 1 in doubles. The to win her singles match. move has been very success- “She’s an incredible tal- ful — the duo is 10-2 as a ent, and she’s just got all team this season. the tools,” Thornqvist said. Emily Cochrane / Alligator Staff “They have a tremen- Bridget Sloan performs on the balance beam during UF’s 198.125 - 197.625 win over LSU Feb. 21 in the dous amount of confidence,” see tennis, page 15 O’Connell Center. Florida starts competing in the NCAA Regionals on Saturday in University Park, Penn. baseball Gators look to improve with runners in scoring position ADAM PINCUS Turgeon and Richie Martin ended the rally. of perfection wasn’t there gin an eight game road trip at UK, USC, FSU Alligator Staff Writer @adamDpincus Harrison Bader singled to start the 10th inning when UF played FAU. and FGCU. before getting picked off at first base. “It was up and down. Against the Owls on Tuesday, O’Sullivan Buddy Reed stepped to the plate with run- Tuesday night marked the first loss for UF The hits weren’t falling for brought the team together in the third in- ners on first and second in the ninth inning in five games. It was also the first time since us. I’m not sure,” freshman ning for a meeting. After scoring three quick against Florida Atlantic. Florida needed one its run of 13 wins in 16 games that execution left-hander A.J. Puk said. “It first-inning runs, the Gators’ bats went silent. run for the walk-off win. It never came. The wasn’t there, as Coach Kevin O’Sullivan said did seem kind of low.” Florida finished 2 for 9 with runners in scoring Gators’ leadoff batter reached base in the ninth the Gators weren’t ready to play. After three That’ll need to change position and left eight runners on base. and 10th frames only to leave the go-ahead first-inning runs, the midweek matchup O’Sullivan today when No. 13 Florida “The bottom line is we score three in the run on the bases. dragged on and on. (19-10, 6-3 Southeastern Conference) visits No. first. We score one run over the next 10,” Reed bunted too hard and too close to FAU Facing ranked squads like Florida State 22 Kentucky (20-9, 4-5 SEC) for a critical SEC O’Sullivan said. “We threw away a lot of at- pitcher Kevin Alexander, who easily threw and LSU has forced Florida to play perfectly series. Florida is tied for first with No. 2 South bats.” out John Sternagel on the force out to third on the mound and at the plate. The same level Carolina in the Eastern Division and will be- base. Two straight fielder’s choices by Casey see base, page 15

The UF men’s tennis UF track team to compete at home Murphy waived from Bulls team plays Mississippi The UF track and field team begins competition today at the annual Florida The Chicago Bulls waived former UF forward Erik State this weekend. Relays, which began yesterday with the high school portion of competition. Murphy on Thursday. In 24 appearances this season, Read the story online at Events begin at 10 a.m. at the Percy Beard Track. Murphy averaged just 0.3 points per game. alligatorSports.org FRIDAY, APRIL 4, 2014 � ALLIGATOR, 15 Puk struck out six batters in loss Gators fourth in SEC base, from page 14 Rockledge High School where he night he’d like to forget. In the earned Perfect Game All-Amer- fifth inning, he tossed an 0-2 fast- Sternagel provides consisten- ican honors with future team- ball to C.J. Chatham, who some- with four games left cy: Third base always seems to be mates Brett Morales and Puk. how got around on the high offer- a never-ending game of musical Sternagel has hit .313 with six ing at his chin for a leadoff home chairs for the Gators, but it hasn’t RBIs in five-straight starts at third run out of McKethan Stadium. in regular season always been a detriment to the and has split time with Tobias The left-hander finished with and it showed,” she said. “I was team. and fellow freshman Pete Alonso six strikeouts in three-innings , from page 14 tennis working on patterns, with my From 2010-2012, a UF fresh- at the position. O’Sullivan said that summed up his first season “She’s got a great serve, she’s forehand going across court and man third baseman—Austin on Tuesday night that Sternagel on the mound. He’s been a domi- got presence, she’s willing to opening the court and going Maddox, Zack Powers and Josh gives the Gators a run producer nant power pitcher at times and move and poach, and she’s got down the line. So that’s helped Tobias—made the SEC’s All- in the latter part of the lineup. a talented left-hander with com- great power from the ground. me a lot.” Freshman team. He’s batted seventh or eighth in mand issues during others. “She has all the little things Florida hopes Keegan and its But neither Powers nor Tobias each of his nine starts. “This year obviously I’ve been that it takes.” other freshmen will continue to won the job last season, as they “He’s stepping up right now. better coming out of the pen and help propel it to the top of the platooned and combined to start He’s definitely coming through I’ve struggled in my starts,” he “My serve, I’ve been SEC standings. 29 and 30 games, respectively. when we need him,” second said. “I’d like to become a starter working on it for the The Gators currently sit in But now, the Gators look well baseman Casey Turgeon said. sometime next year just to get the past couple weeks and it fourth place, only two matches on their way to adding a fourth “It’s good to see a young player opportunity, but I just need to showed. I was working on behind first place No. 8 Vander- player in five years to that list doing that.” work on getting better command patterns, with my forehand bilt. with John Sternagel. He arrived Puk continues pitching prow- and throwing all my pitches for going across court and If Florida wins today and at UF after a standout career at ess: Puk had one pitch Tuesday strikes.” opening the court and against Ole Miss on Sunday, a going down the line. So home victory over the Commo- dores next week could decide that’s helped me a lot.” the SEC race, and the Gators are Kourtney Keegan 190-1 against SEC opponents at UF freshman home. Keegan is diligently working “Playing on the road obvi- to improve each aspect of her ously is the trickier part. Look at game as the post-season draws what we’ve been able to do [at closer. home],” Thornqvist said. “My serve, I’ve been working “It’s tough to win on the road on it for the past couple weeks in the SEC in any sport.”

William A. England / Alligator Staff A.J. Puk pitches during Florida’s 9-7 loss against Maryland on Feb. 15 at McKethan Stadium. Puk recorded a team-high six strikeouts in three innings during UF’s 5-4 loss to FAU on Tuesday. UF has two byes in regional contest Gym, from page 14 State, No. 15 Penn State, No. 23 New Hampshire, No. 29 Kentucky and No. 36 Maryland in Univer- the second and fifth rotations when the Gators will sity Park, Penn., on Saturday at 4 p.m. for one of be waiting in their locker room to get back on the the top two spots. floor for the next event. The 12 teams at the NCAA Championship will “Personally, I think byes are great,” Bridget compete in two semifinal sessions of six teams Sloan said. “It’s a time to kind of relax because… each. your adrenaline cannot be at a high for that long.” Sloan experienced byes with the 2013 team at “Personally, I think byes are great. It’s the last NCAA Regionals and in the 2013 Super a time to kind of relax because…your Six meet. Florida claimed a No. 1 finish in both adrenaline cannot be at a high for that events. long.” “It was definitely different but it was awesome Bridget Sloan because everyone came together as a team for once UF gymnast and we all helped each other kind of calm down The top three teams from each session compete a little bit in the locker room,” Sloan said. “It was in the 2014 Super Six field on April 19. honestly like we had five minutes of chill time, But the Gators are trying not to look that far and then we had about 10 minutes to get pumped ahead. again. You were able to come down but then get “Of course we bring it up once in a while but right back up.” Rhonda always tells us that we need to stay in the The top-two finishers from each of the six re- Jordan McPherson / Alligator Staff moment and so that’s what we’re doing although gional sites will move on to the NCAA Champi- we want to look ahead,” junior Kytra Hunter said. Kourtney Keegan swings at the ball on Oct. 11,2013 at the Bed- onships, which take place April 18-20 in Birming- ford Cup at the Ring Tennis Complex. “We really want to go back to Birmingham and get ham, Ala. that national title especially after coming in second Florida will compete against No. 12 Oregon for SECs.” 16, ALLIGATOR � FRIDAY, APRIL 4, 2014 Freshman stout on defense � FITZGERALD GUARDING of the top offensive players in The No. 9-ranked team has UF looks to snap losing skid college lacrosse — and held her only lost one game in its 2014 TOP OPPOSITION. Auburn most recently defeated to only two goals and one as- season, and it was to a tough ERICA A. HERNANDEZ Alligator Writer @EricaAlyssa then-No. 10 Kentucky at home in two sist. Vanderbilt team on Saturday. of three games. In UF’s season opener at Fitzgerald and the rest of EDEN OTERO Florida is arguably more eager for The Gators’ Alligator Writer No. 1 UNC, Fitzgerald had two the defense will have their @edenotero_l a win now than it has been all season. record lacks that ground balls and two draw hands full with Hopkins se- The Gators started the season on a UF Softball positive mo- From 2010 until 2013, No. 4 controls. In a game where the nior attacker Taylor D’Amore 22-game winning streak that included mentum the Ti- Florida faced the challenge of Tar Heels beat the Gators 20- and senior midfi elder Sammy a fi ve-week stretch ranked No. 1. gers will be riding into town. Prior to defending against midfi elder 8, she was one of fi ve Florida Cermack. D’Amore is the Blue Since then, No. 6 Florida (31-8, 5-7 the start of its losing streak on March Erin Fitzgerald when it played players to win a draw control. Jays’ leading player in goals Southeastern Conference) has gone 28, Florida had not dropped back-to- Northwestern. Since that game, Fitzgerald (32) and draw controls (36), 9-8 and has dropped four straight back games all season. But UF has its own Fitzger- has continued to grow. while Cermack leads the of- contests for the fi rst time since 2011 as “I think it has more to do with the ald now. The Mount Sinai, N.Y., na- fense in ground balls (33) and it opens its three-game series against opponents that we’ve played more Freshman Caroline Fitzger- tive has focused heavily on de- caused turnovers (12). No. 19 Auburn (31-6-1, 6-3 SEC) to- than it has to do with us,” Walton ald is the little sister to Erin fending as a unit with the entire If Florida can win its next night at 6. said. “Are we where we want to be? Fitzgerald and has proven to team for its game against No. 9 three games, it would end with “I think there’s a lot of change that No, but the season’s not over yet and I be the defensive weapon that Johns Hopkins (10-1, 1-1 ALC) a perfect record in the ALC and can be made in every aspect,” fresh- think our kids have a lot of athleticism the Gators (12-2, 3-0 American on Saturday at noon. become the No. 1 seed for the man Delanie Gourley said. “You know and a lot of fi ght in them.” Lacrosse Conference) needed “We are game planning, ALC conference tournament in pitching, hitting, fi elding, defense and Despite the mid-season struggles, to help fi ll the space that de- watching fi lm,” Fitzgerald said. May. we’ll be ready. We’re going to prepare the team has made a conscious effort fensive players like Emily Do- “We go out on the fi eld and Fitzgerald said Florida is and it’ll be a good weekend.” to not let its perseverance waver. hony, Sam Farrell, Jamie Reeg practice against our offense.” ready for the pressure that Despite the losing streak, coach “We just have to clear it,” junior and Kayla Stolins left after Like the rest of the team, comes with being undefeated Tim Walton said he’s not worried. pitcher Lauren Haeger said. “I mean graduating in 2013. Fitzgerald is looking for a win in conference play this late in “There’s no panic in the coaching we practice hard, we go hard all the As a freshman, Fitzgerald against the Blue Jays so the the season. staff, there’s no panic in the players,” time so we just have to keep doing has guarded the toughest of- Gators will remain undefeated “We’re looking to keep that Walton said after Wednesday’s extra what we’re doing and not let it bother fensive players in every game. in the ALC. alive, and that is going to be a inning loss to FSU. “We did normal us.” Against Syracuse, she However, Hopkins won’t struggle,” she said, “but it’s go- routine work.” played man-to-man coverage go down without a fi ght. ing to be a good one.” against Alyssa Murray — one

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forced an off-balance jumper at the elbowAgain Since falling 65-64 to Napier’s buzzer- LANDON WATNICK Alligator Staff Writer @LandonWatnick with about three seconds remaining. beater on that chaotic night in Storrs, Conn., Way off. the Gators have won 30 consecutive games UConn point guard Shabazz Napier was Before Napier’s field-goal attempt clanked — good for a program record and the lon- on a mission. off the bottom-left region of the glass, all five gest streak in the nation. During that span, With 17.7 seconds left on the clock and Florida defenders rushed to the rim for the Florida achieved a perfect 18-0 Southeastern Connecticut trailing Florida by only one board. Conference regular-season record, won its point, the Huskies needed their senior leader “When a shot goes up, the tendency is to conference tournament and reached its first and top scorer to pull one more miracle out of want to go in there and want to go rebound,” Final Four since 2007. Aside from a sluggish his pocket. Donovan said. “We obviously ran in way too start against Albany, UF has been a force to On the previous offensive possession, deep.” be reckoned with in the Big Dance, winning Napier notched a four-point play to put his It proved to be a fatal mistake. all of its tournament games by double-digit AP Photo team back into contention. Before any Gator could jump, Daniels margins. Shabazz Napier reacts after hitting the game-winner on Dec. 2 in a 65-64 UConn win While the Gampel Pavilion crowd stood in back-tapped the ball to an open Napier at the In the grand scheme of things, the UConn over Florida. suspense and bit its nails, he dribbled down foul line. loss seemed like an afterthought — until Sun- the court and studied his options. “You’ve got to give him credit that he had day. About 10 seconds dwindled. Then, what the wherewithal just to keep the ball alive,” When Connecticut knocked off Michigan of the season. has benefitted the Gators so much this year. Florida coach Billy Donovan calls to this day Donovan said. “I don’t know if he knew State 60-54 in the Elite Eight, it all came full But after an embarrassing 81-48 loss at Florida’s 61-60 victory in the SEC Tourna- a “freak play” ensued. where he was tipping it to.” circle. Saturday at 6:09 p.m. in AT&T Stadium Louisville on March 8, Connecticut turned the ment title game was the perfect example of Huskies forward DeAndre Daniels ran up As a late Prather frantically rushed to stick in Arlington, Texas, No. 1 overall seed Florida ship around and has won six of its past seven how much UF has tightened up its act defen- to the elbow to set a pick on forward Casey a hand in Napier’s face, the UConn guard was (36-2) will square off against seventh-seeded games. sively at the end of games. Prather as Napier dribbled to his right, but gifted one more opportunity. With victory on UConn (30-8) in the Final Four for a spot in Behind Napier’s leadership, the Huskies Since falling to the Huskies, the Gators are center Patric Young helped on the pick-and- his mind and 0.4 seconds left on the clock, Monday night’s national title game. cruised through a difficult bracket in the East 3-0 in games decided by three points or fewer roll. The two Gators soon trapped Napier and Napier pulled the trigger from about 15 feet Following its buzzer-beating win against Regional, defeating 10-seed Saint Joseph’s in and on a final play in which their opponent caught the point guard in a bind. out. UF, UConn had its rough patches. Second- overtime 89-81, 2-seed Villanova 77-65, 3-seed has the last possession. But Napier, aware and agile, successfully Bang. year Huskies coach Kevin Ollie saw his group Iowa State 81-76 and then the Spartans for “Any time we’re in a situation like that, split the double team, losing his handle but ■ ■ ■ lose eight games — six by 10 points or fewer perhaps their most impressive postseason even if it’s a shot-clock situation,” Wilbekin quickly regaining it. Pressed for time, he then For Florida, Dec. 2 seems like years ago. — and fall outside of the AP poll by week 11 victory. said, “we say, ‘Box out. Don’t run to the “I would probably say like ourselves, play- rim.’” ing them back in December, they’re a much, ■ ■ ■ much better team today than when we played Wilbekin, perhaps Florida’s best on-ball them,” Donovan said. defender, was not on the floor when Napier As different as both squads’ journeys to sealed UConn’s win on Dec. 2. the Final Four have been, both are still tied to In fact, he did not even see the buzzer- that fateful buzzer-beater on Dec. 2 and think beater live. back to it often. During the final minutes of the contest, “We took a lot from that game,” Ollie said. Wilbekin was in the visitor’s locker room get- “The resiliency that we had, we got down in ting treatment for his right ankle — an injury that game and came back. We played hard. he suffered at the 3:01 mark when he went up We played scrappy.” for an offensive rebound on his missed jump- Added Donovan: “It was a game that re- er and planted awkwardly on Connecticut ally helped our team going forward.” guard Ryan Boatright’s foot. ■ ■ ■ Because there was no television in the lock- er room, Wilbekin learned the game’s result It’s the SEC Tournament title game. Ken- from Jack Pfaff, a UF assistant athletic direc- tucky coach John Calipari calls a timeout as tor. his team has the ball and trails Florida 61-60 Florida’s floor general did not watch Napi- with 14 seconds remaining. The Wildcats er’s victory jog to the locker room — or the have one more chance to draw up a play and UConn guard’s fist-pumping celebration as make something happen. he returned to the floor. He did not watch his But the Gators knew they had to remain shell-shocked teammates walk off the court in disciplined and stay with their man on de- disgust, knowing they let a quality win slip fense instead of all going for the rebound like out of their hands. they did in the first UConn matchup which “I just knew what the score was,” Wilbekin resulted in Napier’s game-winner. said. “It was definitely a disappointing loss.” “We just said, ‘Everybody box your man It was obviously a painful day for Wil- out, so they don’t hurt us on the second shot,’” bekin, but it’s one he could now leave in the senior point guard Scottie Wilbekin said. past. On March 16, the Gators did not let his- After a four-month wait, he and fresh- tory repeat itself. They have learned that it’s man point guard Kasey Hill, who missed the the second shot that often beats you — not the UConn game due to a high ankle sprain, will first one — in late-clock situations. finally get their shot at revenge against Napi- But in that contest, UF did not allow UK to er and the Huskies. get off even one shot on the final possession. The “freak play” will forever live on, but After Wildcats guard Andrew Harrison wast- Saturday night is a new chapter for both ed about 10 seconds of clock and then dished teams. the ball to James Young, Wilbekin and sopho- “The game was such a long time ago,” Wil- more guard Michael Frazier II double-teamed bekin said. “They’re playing their best basket- the Kentucky wing. Young tripped and lost ball right now, and I think we are doing the possession of the ball as time expired. Jordan McPherson / Alligator Staff same. That’s what you have to do to be in this Florida made a good defensive read and Scottie Wilbekin calls out a play during Florida’s 62-52 win against Dayton on Saturday in FedExForum in Memphis, Tenn. Wilbekin was in the position at the Final Four. I don’t expect any- Kentucky goofed, but it’s that ruthless men- locker room with a high ankle sprain when Connecticut guard Shabazz Napier hit his buzzer-beater shot to top Florida 65-64 on Dec. 2. thing less than them to play their best game.” tality to not allow second-chance points that

No. 7 seed Connecticut (30-8) No. 8 seed Kentucky (28-10) No. 2 seed Wisconsin (30-7) Head coach: Kevin Ollie (second year) Head coach: John Calipari (fifth year) Head coach: Bo Ryan (13th year) Starters: G Shabazz Napier, F DeAndre Daniels, G Ryan Boatwright, C Starters: F Julius Randle, G James Young, G Aaron Harrison, G Andrew Starters: F Frank Kaminsky, G Ben Brust, F Sam Dekker, G Traevon Phillip Nolan, F Niels Giffey Harrison, C Dakari Johnson Jackson, G Josh Gasser Key Reserves: G/F Lasan Kromah, C Amida Brimah Key Reserves: F Willie Cauley-Stein, F Alex Poythress Key Reserves: F Nigel Hayes, G Bronson Koenig, F Duje Dukan Record past 10 games: 8-2 Record past 10 games: 7-3 Record past 10 games: 8-2 KenPom.com ranking: No. 15 KenPom.com ranking: No. 8 KenPom.com ranking: No. 6 Conn remembers UF well. played better than its No. 7 seed rank- s coach John Calipari would say, Michigan (75-72). isconsin’s road to the Final Four “He’s just a tough young man who U The last time the two teams ing throughout the tournament. The AKentucky has seen a tweak in its Freshman forward Julius Randle Whas not been an easy one. really wants to be a player, who has faced off, the Huskies won on a sec- Huskies head to Arlington, Texas, after performance heading into the post- has posted a double-double in all four The Badgers had the second-tough- physically and mentally matured into ond-chance buzzer-beater jump shot topping No. 3 seed Iowa State 81-76 in season. of Kentucky’s tournament games, av- est strength of schedule this season, what he feels he’s comfortable with by senior point guard Shabazz Napier, the Sweet 16 and defeating No. 4 seed After dropping three of its final four eraging 15.8 points and 12 boards per trailing only Kansas in the category. as far as his body and mind are con- Despite the rigor, Wisconsin managed cerned,” Wisconsin coach Bo Ryan handing the Gators their second loss Michigan State 60-54 in the Elite Eight regular season contests and becom- contest. Fellow freshmen Aaron Harri- to post its first 30-win season since said during a teleconference Monday. of the season. in Madison Square Garden. ing the first team in 34 years to drop son (16 ppg), Andrew Harrison (12.3 the 2007-2008 season. “He’s learned how to be stronger. He’s “We took a lot from that game,” While Napier, the most outstanding out of the AP poll after being ranked ppg) and James Young (10.5 ppg) are The Badgers have kept their mo- learned some nuances defensively of Huskies coach Kevin Ollie said dur- player of the East Regional, leads the No. 1 in the preseason, the Wildcats also averaging double-digit point totals mentum going heading into the NCAA positioning and balance.” ing a teleconference Monday. “The Huskies with 18.1 points, 4.9 assists have been on fire as of late. throughout the NCAA tournament. Tournament, outscoring their oppo- The 7-foot forward has enhanced resiliency that we had, we got down in and 1.7 steals per game this season, Kentucky cruised through its first But while the Wildcats offense is nents by a combined score of 293- his game down the stretch. Heading that game and came back. We played DeAndre Daniels has had a breakout two games of the SEC Tournament, flourishing down the stretch, they will 227. into No. 2 seed Wisconsin’s Final Four hard. We played scrappy.” postseason. beating LSU 85-67 in the quarterfinals be without a large cog of their defense Wisconsin has utilized the same matchup against No. 8 seed Kentucky UConn finished the regular sea- The junior forward is averaging 17 and Georgia 70-58 in the semifinals, with Willie Cauley-Stein doubtful to starting lineup all season, and those on Saturday at 8:49 p.m., Kaminsky son 24-7, but it went just 5-4 against points per contest since the NCAA and was one play away from winning play against the Badgers on Saturday five players account for 80 percent of has scored 18.5 points per contest teams who made it to the Big Dance, tournament began. Against Iowa State the SEC title over Florida. at 8:49 p.m. because of an ankle in- UW’s points. In the NCAA Tournament, and averaged six boards per game in four of the Badgers’ starting five have the tournament. including two losses to eventual No. 4 in the East Regional semifinals, Dan- Through the NCAA Tournament, No. jury. posted at least two double-digit scor- In Wisconsin’s 64-63 overtime win seed Louisville. iels recorded his fourth double-double 8 seed Kentucky has had wins against The 7-foot sophomore leads Ken- ing efforts. against top-seeded Arizona, the junior Despite its lackluster record against of the season by logging 27 points on No. 9 seed Kansas State (56-49), No. tucky with 106 blocks and 44 steals Frank Kaminsky paces the Badgers posted his second double-double of top opponents in the regular season, 10-of-15 shooting and grabbing 10 re- 1 seed Wichita State (78-76), No. 4 this season and averages 6.1 of UK’s on offense, scoring 14.1 points per the season by logging 28 points on 11- East Region champion UConn has bounds. seed Louisville (74-69) and No. 2 seed 40.6 rebounds per game. game on 52.7 percent shooting. of-20 shooting and 11 rebounds. 3, FINAL FOUR, ALLIGATOR � FRIDAY, APRIL 4, 2014 Donovan’s patience pays dividends throughout career � HE LEADS UF TO ITS FIRST work as hard to improve as him, in van began to use his knowledge couple of years to get off the ground patience to build up another cham- FINAL FOUR SINCE 2007. 35 years,” Pitino would later say of from his playing career to transition and fl ourish. pionship-caliber team while Ken- his pupil. into the coaching realm. And just He brought in future-NBA talent tucky coach John Calipari snagged After a one-season NBA career like his Providence career, Dono- in Mike Miller and Udonis Haslem nearly every top recruit en route to JONATHAN CZUPRYN with the New York Knicks, Dono- van’s career as Florida’s coach took a to transform Florida from a pro- a 2012 national championship. Al- Alligator Staff Writer @jczupryn gram that averaged 11.5 wins per though Donovan wasn’t pulling in season before 1996 to a 22-win sea- the players like Anthony Davis and Billy Donovan was not sent from son in 1998-1999. The very next year, Julius Randle, he was slowly assem- heaven to coach Florida’s basketball Donovan brought back all but one bling the right guys for his team. team. He is no miracle worker, mag- starter to help his team make its fi rst Calipari has seven McDonald’s ic healer or instant fi x. On Saturday, national championship appearance All-Americans on this year’s roster. he and the No. 1 seeded Gators will in school history. Donovan has three — two of whom appear in their fourth Final Four in Although Steve Spurrier had come off the bench if they see the 14 seasons, but it took years for Don- brought Florida football back onto court at all. But unlike Calipari, Don- ovan to turn water into wine. the national scene with a national ti- ovan has groomed a team strong in Before reaching the Sweet 16 tle of his own, Donovan was not far every link of the chain. in the 1998-1999 season, Dono- behind in his process of transforming He took a potential one-and- van limped his way to a 27-32 re- the Gators’ basketball program into done center in Patric Young and cord during his fi rst two years in a winning one. Still, even with the transformed him into the face of the Gainesville. Four years after Lon unprecedented success on the court, program. He took a troubled Scottie Kruger coached Florida into its fi rst Foley had a diffi cult time drawing Wilbekin and molded him into what Southeastern Conference Champi- fans into the stands. So Donovan he called a role model for the com- onship and its fi rst Final Four, ath- took a crack at that as well. munity as well as the SEC Player of letic director Jeremy Foley was stuck As soon as he arrived on campus the Year. with a 33-year-old coach whose only in 1996, Donovan instituted the “Bil- He took a beaten and battered prior head coaching experience was ly D 3-on-3 Challenge,” which pitted Will Yeguete and gave him one fi - with Marshall for two seasons. him and two of his assistant coaches nal year to overcome the pain and But if there’s any word that best against three UF students. If the stu- achieve greatness. And he took a encapsulates Donovan’s coaching dents could take down Donovan, lost Casey Prather and helped him method, it’s “process.” Anthony Grant and John Pelphrey fi nd an identity and become one of Back in his playing days at Provi- in two of three contests, they would the Gators’ most dangerous scoring dence, “Billy the Kid” managed to each earn a free road trip with the threats. average only two points per game Gators during the regular season. Because to Donovan, success is during his freshman campaign and For eight years, Donovan suited not one-and-done. It’s a develop- just three per game the following back up and took to the court as part ment. It’s a journey. It’s taking some- year. When his mentor and now of the annual challenge. Even as his thing good and making it great. friend Rick Pitino took over the head assistants came and went, he was For three years, Donovan has put coaching job for the Friars in 1985, always out there for the students. together good teams that always Donovan fi nally came into his own After winning the fi rst fi ve, he and found their way into the Elite Eight. — averaging 15.1 points per game as his coaches lost the next three. Either But it took until this year to make a junior and then 20.6 as a senior. way, Donovan was winning over this squad a championship one. Providence’s 1987 squad, led by the hearts of the Rowdy Reptiles. “When things don’t go your way, Donovan at the point guard posi- He showed he could get NBA- it causes you to pause and refl ect tion, climbed its way to the Final level talent like Joakim Noah, Al and to try to fi nd out a solution,” Four. Although the Friars fell to Jim Horford and Corey Brewer to stay Donovan said. “I think one of the Boeheim’s Syracuse squad in the and fi ght for a second-straight title greatest things and one of the most national semifi nal matchup, Dono- in 2007. He showed he could with- diffi cult things in life is when some- van — a scrawny, 5-foot-11 kid from stand the bad days as well as the thing doesn’t go the way you want Long Island — fi nished his collegiate good after settling for two straight it to go [you must] legitimately fi nd career with All-Big East fi rst team Jordan McPherson / Alligator Staff NIT appearances immediately fol- the answer and the reason of why it honors as well as an All-American Billy Donovan looks down the court during Florida’s 62-52 win lowing the championship years. didn’t go and make the correction.” honorable mention. And then he showed he had the Well Billy, problem solved. “I’ve never had in my life anyone against Dayton on Saturday in FedExForum in Memphis, Tenn.