Black History Month, to me
(02/23/24 7:28pm)
February. 29 days.
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Black History Month: My experience as a biracial student
(02/12/24 2:00pm)
It’s not easy being a biracial student anywhere. Growing up, I was often faced with challenges of finding my place, of feeling included in certain communities, of feeling accepted.
Why should you not go to see Ben Shapiro (even as a joke)?
(10/17/23 10:00am)
UF has an unfortunate history of hosting speakers that stir controversy. In 2019, the university shelled out $50,000 to host Donald Trump Jr. and his fiancee, Kimberly Guilfoyle. Last year, UF allocated $60,000 for Josh Richards, a TikToker notoriously known for exposing himself on Instagram Live.
Jan. 6 Arrest
(07/11/23 3:34am)
Rioters loyal to President Donald Trump rally at the U.S. Capitol in Washington on Jan. 6, 2021. Law enforcement officials say, Taylor Taranto, a man wanted for crimes related to the Jan. 6, 2021, insurrection at the U.S. Capitol has been arrested in the Washington neighborhood where former President Barack Obama lives. Taranto was seen a few blocks from the former president's home, and he fled even though he was chased by U.S. Secret Service agents. (AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana, File)
LGBTQ Commissioners bring unique life experiences to local government
(06/12/23 10:00am)
Gainesville City Commissioner Casey Willits and Alachua County Commissioner Mary Alford represent Gainesville as the only two elected officials in the county who are openly a part of the LGBTQ community.
It’s about time
(05/22/23 10:00am)
This is The Alligator’s first edition dedicated to Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month.
Representation matters
(05/22/23 10:30am)
When I started working at the Alligator in the summer of 1986, reporters were still typing their stories out on manual typewriters. The clickety-clack of those ancient machines always made it seem like we were in some black-and-white 1950s movie instead of on the verge of the digital age.
TEDxUF shares illuminating ideas in its 14th annual conference
(04/04/23 2:14am)
With passion, humor and dedication, the student team of TEDxUF is bringing bright ideas to the spotlight. This year’s conference title and theme was “Illumination,” and speakers were encouraged to shed light on topics they cared about.
First Black Alachua County Supervisor of Elections Kim Barton works to restore trust
(03/20/23 12:16pm)
Growing up in a segregated Memphis, Tennessee, a young Kim Barton would go door to door with her family, asking neighbors if they needed a ride to the polls.
NASA administrator, former US Sen. Bill Nelson gives UF talk on leadership, ethics
(02/18/23 10:49pm)
NASA administrator and former U.S. Sen. Bill Nelson reinforced the importance of humility and integrity within leadership during a presentation at UF Friday.
Harn Museum of Art debuts African art exhibit
(02/11/23 4:37pm)
For one night only, Gainesville museumgoers found themselves immersed in the culture of a place far from Alachua County: Africa.
Gainesville City Commission round-up: Ed Book wins District 2, Casey Willits wins District 3
(11/09/22 2:15am)
Candidates Ed Book and Casey Willits won the District 2 and 3 City Commission races, respectively.
Breaking down the ballot: Who Gainesville residents will see in the general election
(11/08/22 2:48pm)
After months of campaigning, canvassing and collecting donations, candidates are leaving it all in the voters’ hands.
Fuchs has full confidence in Sasse
(10/31/22 12:45pm)
UF President Kent Fuchs found sole presidential nominee Sen. Ben Sasse’s search more effective than his own.
A. Quinn Jones Museum hosts Driveway Theater Project’s “Blackademics” play
(03/02/22 2:50pm)
The glaring sun and 85-degree heat did not stop the nearly 40 people who came to see “Blackademics,” one of the latest productions from UF Performing Arts Driveway Theatre Project Saturday.
Afghan student fears for country’s future after US abrupt departure
(09/15/21 6:42pm)
Haqiq Rahmani remembers disturbing flashbacks from his childhood every time he turned on the TV or read the news in the last month.
Hippodrome celebrates female empowerment with ‘It’s A Woman’s World’
(07/08/21 10:30am)
The lights went down at the Hippodrome Theatre July 2 to reveal a single quote sprawled across the side screens.
Alachua County commission renames courthouse after late Judge Stephan Mickle
(03/31/21 10:15am)
Judge Stephan P. Mickle will now be known not only as a trailblazer for Black students at UF, but as the namesake for the Alachua County Courthouse.
Former Vice President Joe Biden wins the 2020 presidential election, will serve as the 46th president of the U.S.
(11/07/20 11:36am)
A new generation of voters made it clear — the country needed change. The historic election brought about record-breaking voter turnout amid one of the most deadly and polarized points of the 21st century.
Live results: National and local election updates
(11/04/20 4:15am)
As of Thursday at 2 p.m., Biden sits at 264 Electoral College votes, according to The Associated Press. The AP called both Michigan and Wisconsin for Biden late Wednesday afternoon after a surge of mail ballots swung the states in his favor.
