Annual Spring Arts Festival to Draw 100,000 Visitors East Second Avenue
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A.J. Puk and the UF baseball team begin a three-game road series against Kentucky today. Read the story on Not officially associated with the University of Florida Published by Campus Communications, Inc. of Gainesville, Florida page 14. We Inform. You Decide. 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 . FRIDAY, APRIL 4, 2014 News Today VOLUME 108 ISSUE 130 ISSN 0889-2423 FORECAST Not offi cially associated with the University of Florida WHAT’S HAPPENING Published by Campus Communications Inc., of Gainesville, Florida Kinetix Sixth Annual Fitness TODAY SATURDAY SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY Extravaganza and 5K NEWSROOM This annual event takes place 352-376-4458 (Voice), 352-376-4467 (Fax) Saturday from 4 to 7 p.m. and Editor Julia Glum, [email protected] promotes health awareness PARTLY CLOUDY THUNDER- THUNDER- THUNDER- Managing Editor / Print Kelcee Griffi s, kgriffi [email protected] with 17 local vendors, free CLOUDY 84/63 STORMS STORMS STORMS Managing Editor / Online Katherine Kallergis, food and live music. The event 85/61 84/64 80/66 77/55 [email protected] at Kinetix Physical Therapy in University Editor Alex Harris, [email protected] the Haile Plantation Market pating in a themed Seder or classes, April 23, at 11:59 Metro Editor Kathryn Varn, [email protected] Square will provide free health hosting a smaller one with p.m. Registration is open Freelance Editor Shayna Posses, screenings and host a 5K run. friends, please register for on RSConnect at rsconnect. [email protected] All proceeds benefit Balance Passover atufhillel.org. All recsports.ufl.edu. The first Opinions Editor Chloe Finch, cfi [email protected] 180 Gymnastics. There will be food served will be Kosher 150 registrants will receive a Blogs Editor Keilani Rodriguez, giveaways, raffles and more. for Passover. Seders at Hillel RecSports flashing LED light [email protected] For more information, visit ki- are subsidized for students wand. The registration cost Sports Editor Adam Lichtenstein, netixpt.com or register for the and cost $15. No student for Gator 1 cardholders (in- [email protected] 5K through active.com. will be turned away due to cluding students and staff) is Assistant Sports Editor Landon Watnick, financial hardship. If you $12, which includes the event [email protected] 42nd Annual Showcase: need financial assistance, T-shirt and breakfast after the alligatorSports.org Editor Jonathan Czupryn, Ubuntu please email rabbiswedroe@ event. Gator 1 cardholders [email protected] Editorial Board Chloe Finch, Julia Glum, UF African Student Union ufhillel.org or call 352-372- can register guests for $20. Kelcee Griffi s, Katherine Kallergis presents the 42nd Annual 2900. Participants can register on Photo Editor William England, Showcase of African fashion, site (cash and checks only) for [email protected] dance, art, drama and food. Lavender Graduation $10, which includes breakfast the Avenue Editor Alexa Volland, [email protected] Dress up and enjoy an enter- LGBT Affairs is hosting its but does not include the event Copy Desk Chiefs Eleni Kouvatsos, Kristan Wiggins taining night of full-blown annual Lavender Graduation T-shirt. For more information, Copy Editors Jaclyn De Bonis, Emily Cardinali, African culture Saturday at 7 April 18 at 7 p.m. The cer- visit recsports.ufl.edu. Cara Chiaramonte, Melissa Figueroa, p.m. in the Reitz Union Grand emony acknowledges the Steven Katona, Kristin Letsch, Ballroom. achievements and contri- Hippodrome Cinema offers ad- butions of LGBT and ally ditional student discounts Sarah Loftus, Haley Neer, Marisa Ross Online Staff Rachel Crosby, Tony Sadiku Public Health Week students at UF. The event The Hippodrome State is to recognize these stu- Theatre Cinema is now of- UF’s College of Public Health DISPLAY ADVERTISING and Health Professions will dents’ leadership and com- fering additional student and munity service experiences senior pricing for all of its 352-376-4482, 800-257-4341, 352-376-4556 (Fax) be hosting National Public Advertising Director Shaun O’Connor, Health Week beginning that have made a difference regularly scheduled shows.