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The Weirdness of Florida-Georgia Was Front and Center We Inform. You Decide. www.alligator.org VOLUME 113 ISSUE 29 MONDAY, OCTOBER 29, 2018 Not officially associated with the University of Florida Published by Campus Communications, Inc. of Gainesville, Florida FLORIDA 17 GEORGIA 36 The weirdness of Florida-Georgia was front and center By Alanis Thames The third-quarter outburst was one of The high-pitched ring of a whistle halted According to the NCAA’s new uniform Sports Writer many moments that stood out in the Gators’ play as the offi cial ran onto the fi eld to assess guidelines, it is now mandatory that a eventful 36-17 loss to Georgia on Saturday. McWilliams a delay-of-game penalty. player’s pants have pads that cover the A fi red-up Dan Mullen had to be dragged Here are three more quirky happenings The fl ag was met with a chorus of groans entire knee. from the fi eld by the rim of his khaki pants. from the World’s Largest Outdoor Cocktail from the orange and blue half of TIAA And McWilliams violated the rule by tak- Cornerback C.J. McWilliams had been Party: Bank Field’s bleachers. But stadium-wide ing the fi eld with his white uniform pants called on a questionable pass-interference confusion ensued after the explanation for curled just below his thighs, leaving his penalty on a Georgia third and goal at the IMPORTANT: Keep knees covered the call was announced. knees exposed. 1-yard line, and the Gators coach went McWilliams lined up awaiting the snap as McWilliams was fl agged a uniform charging at the offi cial with a vengeance. the play clock approached zero. violation. SEE FOOTBALL, PAGE 14 Jewish communities, organizations unite after Pittsburgh shooting UF STUDENTS WILL after she went to service. ORGANIZE A VIGIL ON Local Jewish groups have orga- nized vigils and fundraisers to pay TURLINGTON PLAZA. tribute after a gunman killed 11 peo- ple and injured six at the Tree of Life By Alyssa Ramos synagogue in Pittsburgh Saturday Alligator Staff Writer morning. Most victims of the shooting were Hannah Terzi doesn’t feel safe as older, with the eldest being 97. Ter- a Jewish Gator. zi thought of her grandparents and In the wake of the Pittsburgh called them. They didn’t talk about shooting, she remembered white na- the shooting — she just wanted to tionalist Richard Spencer’s visit and know they were OK. the neo-Nazi on Turlington Plaza “The Jewish community is so last year, both things that unsettled close, so it affects everyone,” Terzi the 20-year-old UF psychology ju- said. “It’s heartbreaking because nior. America is supposed to be this place That’s why security has always of religious freedom.” been a necessity, she said. Lubavitch Chabad Jewish Center, “Even though I’m in Florida, I Aaron Ritter / Alligator Staff the UF Jewish Student Union and UF feel like I’m connected to it,” Terzi Hillel are hosting a Stand Together said. “It’s so upsetting because anti- Lay down your arms Against Hate solidarity vigil 12:30 Semitism hasn’t gone anywhere.” Sixteen-year-old Feliquan Charlemagne lies down Saturday during a die-in protest in front of p.m. today on Turlington Plaza. Her phone was fl ooded with noti- Gainesville City Hall. Charlemagne is the co-founder of the Ocala chapter of March for Our Lives. fi cations about the shooting the day SEE PITTSBURGH, PAGE 4 Go to page 8 to read more. More than 200 people attend march at UF for Andrew Gillum ABOUT 30 PROTESTERS 20-year-old UF sociology junior up the crowd on Turlington Plaza cast each, according to early voting “This is an incredibly inspiring WERE ALSO PRESENT. said. before they all marched to the Reitz precinct reports. moment, personally, but I also hope Godskind was one of more than Union to hear Gillum speak. For Gillum, the Reitz was a place it inspires other young people,” Gil- By Hannah Beatty 200 people who attended a March The group marched to the early where he said he hung out with lum said. “All you need is a heart to Alligator Staff Writer to the Polls event in support of Flor- voting location in the Reitz Union, friends and bowled as a high school care with and a willingness to make ida Democratic gubernatorial can- which became an early voting pre- student. a difference, and you can engage in Holding two Andrew Gillum didate Andrew Gillum Friday after- cinct Oct. 22. As of Sunday, both of On Friday, the Reitz voting loca- the process in a meaningful way to posters and a portable fan, Rachel noon. Democrats Gainesville Mayor Miami Dade College’s early voting tion had its busiest day so far with help create long-term change.” Godskind came out to rally even Lauren Poe; Dr. Kayser Enneking, a precincts are slightly ahead of UF, more than 700 people who voted, During the rally, Gillum told the though she already voted. candidate for Florida Senate District but both UF’s precinct and Miami said TJ Pyche, the Alachua County crowd that this midterm election “I’m excited for our state to 8; and City Commissioner David Dade College’s two combined pre- Supervisor of Elections spokesper- was one of the most important elec- become more progressive,” the Arreola also gave speeches to pump cincts have more than 3,000 ballots son. SEE GILLUM, PAGE 4 Gainesville ranked No. 10 in trick-or-treat list UF soccer survives, advances on PK shootout It was ranked one of the least safe metro areas for trick-or-treat- FOLLOW US ONLINE FOR UPDATES Goalkeeper Kaylan Marckese made a pair of saves and scored a goal in a penalty shootout against Au- ers, pg. 5 burn. The senior blocked fi ve shots in regulation during the Gators’ win in the fi rst round of the SEC Tournament. Find out how Florida moved on, pg. 14 Racking up ribs @FloridaAlligator @TheAlligator_ @TheAlligator The winner of a rib eating contest ate 21 ribs, pg. 8 2 ALLIGATOR MONDAY, OCTOBER 29, 2018 Today’s Weather VOLUME 113 ISSUE 29 ISSN 0889-2423 Not offi cially associated with the University of Florida Published by Campus Communications Inc., of Gainesville, Florida NEWSROOM AM PM 352-376-4458 • Fax: 352-376-4467 NOON Editor Meryl Kornfield, [email protected] Engagement Managing Editor Paige Fry, [email protected] Have an event planned? Digital Managing Editor Romy Ellenbogen, [email protected] HIGH 84° LOW 53° Add it to the alligator’s Opinions Editor Stephan Chamberlin online calendar: [email protected] Local Events / News in Brief alligator.org/calendar Desk Editors Christina Morales, [email protected] Amanda Rosa, [email protected] more information visit flori- and keep them to 150 words or Sports Editor Morgan McMullen, [email protected] WHAT’S HAPPENING? damuseum.ufl.edu/event/lost- fewer. Improperly formatted Assistant Sports Editor Jake Dreilinger, [email protected] bird or call 352-846-2000. “What’s Happening” submis- Gators for Underrepresented sions may not appear in the Online Sports Editor Mark Stine, [email protected] Voters Arts and Crafts Bazaar at Ocala paper. Press releases will not Editorial Board Meryl Kornfield, Paige Fry, Gators for Underrepresented Palms appear in the paper. Romy Ellenbogen, Stephan Chamberlin Voters and several sponsors An arts and crafts bazaar will Multimedia Editor Mackenzie Behm, [email protected] are screening a showing of be held at Ocala Palms Golf & the Avenue Editor Emma Witmer, [email protected] the short film “Let My People NEWS AROUND THE WORLD Country Club, on U.S. Highway Copy Desk Chiefs Madison Forbis, Lourdes Hernandez, Vote” from 6-8 p.m. Tuesday 27, 1 mile west of Interstate Marlowe Starling in the Reitz Union Senate Feds seeking approval to pur- 75, exit 354, from 9 a.m. to Copy Editors Paige Arneson, Matthew Arrojas, Chamber. The presentation of 2 p.m. Saturday. Guests can sue death penalty Lokela Blanc, Sarah Breske, the film will be followed by shop from a variety of crafters PITTSBURGH (AP) — U.S. Mikayla Carroll, Sabrina Conza, a discussion with civil rights and artists. A hot dog lunch Attorney Scott Brady says fed- experts and formerly incar- will be available for purchase eral prosecutors are seeking Hanna Gibson, Samantha Marshall, cerated activists who are dis- as will desserts at a bake sale. approval to pursue the death Federico Pohls, April Rubin, enfranchised under current penalty against Pittsburgh Juan Salguero Florida policy. Follow Gators Eating Disorders Anonymous synagogue shooting suspect for Underrepresented Voters Eating Disorders Anonymous Robert Bowers. DISPLAY ADVERTISING on Facebook for more infor- is a fellowship of individuals Brady says he has begun 352-376-4482 • Fax: 352-376-4556 mation. who desire to recover from eat- the process to get Attorney ing disorders. If you feel guilty General Jeff Sessions' approval Advertising Director Shaun O'Connor, [email protected] First Magnitude beer launch about eating, are at times un- as required by law to pursue Advertising Office Manager Cheryl del Rosario, [email protected] Thursday supports butterfly able to start or stop eating even a capital case against Bowers. Intern Coordinator Ellen Light, [email protected] conservation when you want to or if you feel Brady says multiple search Sales Representatives Lucy Baez, Alejandro D'Agostino, The Florida Museum of Natural disgusted or powerless over warrants have been issued in Natalia Martinez Parra, History and First Magnitude your eating, this group may be the investigation of Bowers, a Bismarie Plasencia, Emily Perpich, Brewing Co. will host a fund- for you. Everyone is welcome long-haul trucker who worked Mayla Garcia Herrera, raiser to help support butterfly regardless of age.
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