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The UF Board of Trustees went on a retreat from September 12 to the 13, 2024.

NEWS | CAMPUS BREAKING NEWS

After Sasse’s spending scandal, trustees tighten their grip on UF’s pocketbook

By Garrett Shanley | Dec. 12

The UF Board of Trustees, who govern the state’s flagship university, put in place policies Thursday that bolster their authority over key decisions on top-level hiring decisions. The new measures include strict rules that could allow for a cut on spending out of the president’s office.

The University of Florida will locate its new graduate campus around the Prime F. Osborn III Convention Center in Jacksonville.

NEWS | CAMPUS BREAKING NEWS

UF selects location for Jacksonville graduate campus

By Nicole Beltran | Dec. 12

The University of Florida is still seeking to fill hundreds of vacant positions.

NEWS | CAMPUS

The state of UF faculty during the presidential search

By Delia Rose Sauer | Dec. 4

Despite UF’s rising national prestige, over 600 faculty and staff positions at UF remain vacant or ...

Contestants of the Luigi Mangione lookalike contest stand in a line in the Plaza of Americas on Thursday, Dec. 12, 2024.

NEWS | CAMPUS

Hundreds gather at UF for Luigi Mangione lookalike contest amid murder case

By Sabrina Castro | 10:06am

Hundreds of UF students gathered at the Plaza of the Americas on Thursday afternoon for a Luigi Mangione ...

NEWS

Body found at Hideaway Gainesville, still under investigation

By Sabrina Castro | Dec. 11

Police officers responded to an off-campus student apartment complex at 2800 SW Williston Road following ...

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Ben Sasse wrote that the Audit Committee "did its work thoroughly" in an X post Aug. 16, 2024, but the audit never existed, according to public records.

A completed audit into Sasse’s spending never existed

By Sophia Bailly and Annie Wang | Sep. 4

In an Aug. 16 X post responding to a previous Alligator report on his expenditures, Sasse wrote, “It is my understanding that the Audit Committee of our board did its work thoroughly and without any findings of concern.”

Understanding UF’s Title IX investigation process

By Sophia Bailly , Kylie Williams and Nicole Beltran | Dec. 6

Gunshot fired at Sorority Row, no injuries reported

By Annie Wang | Dec. 5

Life after the UF multicultural center closed

By Vera Pappaterra | Dec. 5

‘She brightens my day’: A Gator Corner cashier helps comfort students

By Timothy Wang | Nov. 19

Metro

A University of Florida bike rack fills up outside of Weimer Hall.

With bicycles a transportation necessity in Gainesville, theft poses threat

By Sofia Meyers | Dec. 9

Theft has posed a threat to individuals who rely on bicycles and e-scooters as a way to travel across Gainesville.

Alachua County School Board adjusts roles in response to Florida legislative shifts

By Sara-James Ranta | Dec. 3

Gainesville to see major grocery shift as Aldi replaces Winn-Dixie

By Kairi Lowery | Dec. 3

Alachua County passes referendum to convert commission districts back to at-large

By Sofia Meyers | Dec. 2

Newberry man arrested for reportedly soliciting child pornography

By Natalie Kaufman | Nov. 27

Sports

The Gators volleyball team embraces each other in Florida's 3-0 win against Florida Gulf Coast on Thursday, Nov. 30, 2023.

Florida volleyball knocked out of NCAA Regional Semifinals by Stanford

By Shaine Davison | Dec. 12

Florida volleyball fell to Stanford on Thursday night in Louisville, Kentucky, thus officially eliminating the Gators from the 2024 NCAA Tournament.

Florida women’s basketball impresses in front of raucous crowd en route to victory over Marshall

By Amanda Roman | Dec. 8

Florida Gators set to take on Tulane in Gasparilla Bowl

By Chandler Hawkes | Dec. 8

Florida advances to Sweet 16 over Kansas in five set thriller

By Max Bernstein | Dec. 7

Florida advances to second round of NCAA tournament after NC State sweep

By Shaine Davison | Dec. 6

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When faced with the trials and tribulations of midlife monotony, middle-aged adults find their ways of coping. Some people buy Corvettes. Others may get a new tattoo. But Robb Eggleston took a different approach.

Donning a winged helmet, a lightning-decorated fanny pack and a toy hammer, Eggleston embarks on a weekly run every Thursday — or as he calls it, “Thorsday.”

When Eggleston, 53, took up the mantle of the Norse thunder god, he said he did it to serve his community.

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Hammer time: Gainesville’s Thor brings joy through weekly runs

May 24

The Gainesville City Commission held a special meeting Thursday addressing the reductions in funding for the Gainesville Regional Transit System proposed by UF during “good-faith talks” between the city and the university.

No official decisions have been made regarding the proposed changes, and UF and the city are “still at the table,” according to a letter from UF sent Thursday.

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City Commission addresses proposed funding cuts to RTS; UF invites city ‘back to the table’

Apr. 15

Nelly and Dylan Sprouse appeared at UF for two events hosted by the ACCENT Speakers Bureau Feb. 9 and Feb. 11.

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UF ACCENT Speakers Bureau hosts Dylan Sprouse, Nelly

Apr. 14

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Drag queen and musician Flamy Grant is known for her Christian music.

Drag musician Flamy Grant discusses religious trauma with new album “Church”

By Juliana DeFilippo | Dec. 6

Grant released her most recent album, “Church,” in October and performed at the United Church of Gainesville 一 1624 NW Fifth Ave. 一 as a part of her No More Drama tour Tuesday night. Grant described her new album as truly her own.

The ultimate Gainesville holiday bucket list

By Sabrina Castro | Dec. 4

It’s gonna be popular: ‘Wicked’ movie hits Gainesville theaters

By Sabrina Castro | Dec. 4

UF Trigators team takes overwhelming victory at Miami Man Meet

By Rachel Mish | Dec. 2

Florida students at low risk for seasonal depression — but still get “winter blues”

By Zoey Thomas | Dec. 2

Opinions

Thoughts on The Alligator’s furniture

By Siena Duncan | Dec. 3

In our modest four-room office, there is a smooth wooden table where Gainesville Sun publishers from the golden days once sat. It is long and official-looking. It seats eight, but normally there’s 12 chairs tucked in close, shoulder to shoulder, familiar with sweaters and sports bras and T-shirts leaned against their backs rather than suit jackets.