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NEWS | CAMPUS

Hamilton Center: Emphasizing apolitical position following controversial foundation

By Sophia Bailly and Alissa Gary | Dec. 4

The Hamilton Center began with $3 million from the state after The Council on Public University Reform — a conservative think tank — lobbied to begin a civic education center at UF. A deliberative back-and-forth between UF leaders and the state ensued — a process that deviated from the typical creation of an academic unit at UF.

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SPECIAL EDITION: Mind over Stigma

By STAFF | Nov. 27

Junior edge rusher Princely Umanmielen celebrates after a safety in the Gators' 24-15 loss to the Florida State Seminoles on Saturday, Nov. 25, 2023.

SPORTS | FOOTBALL

Florida edge rusher Princely Umanmielen to enter Transfer Portal

By Topher Adams | Dec. 6

Florida junior edge rusher Princely Umanmielen announced he'll be entering the Transfer Portal.

Florida guard Walter Clayton Jr. fires a jump shot in the Gators' 77-57 home win over the Merrimack Warriors on Tuesday, Dec. 5, 2023.

SPORTS | MEN'S BASKETBALL

Second half surge pushes Gators over Merrimack

By Brandon Hernandez | Dec. 5

The Florida Gators (5-3) defeated the Merrimack Warriors (4-6) 77-57 in the Stephen C. O’Connell Center ...

Senior wide receiver Ricky Pearsall evades a Tennessee defender in the Gators' 29-16 win against the Volunteers on Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023.

SPORTS | FOOTBALL

Gators wide receiver Ricky Pearsall declares for 2024 NFL Draft

By Jackson Reyes | Dec. 5

Gators senior wide receiver Ricky Pearsall declared for the 2024 NFL Draft Tuesday. Pearsall accepted ...

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News | Campus

New UF one-credit course ‘What is Israel?’ debuting Spring

By Molly Seghi | Dec. 4

Starting the Spring 2024 semester, the Bud Shorstein Center for Jewish Studies will offer a new one-credit course on Israel titled “What is Israel?”

‘Holiday at Santa Fe’ brings winter cheer to Santa Fe College

By Bailey Diem | Dec. 3

Top UF official departs for private Christian university

By Garrett Shanley | Nov. 29

UF Jewish student center vandalized with anti-Semitic graffiti

By Garrett Shanley | Nov. 27

Giving thanks from afar: Why some UF students are not heading home for the holidays

By Jared Teitel | Nov. 20

Metro

Newest Alachua County sheriff speaks out on staffing shortages

By Sophia Bailly | Nov. 6

New Alachua County Sheriff Emery Gainey has spent his first month combatting staff shortages and advocating for increased funding from the state and county.

Gainesville police respond to apartment shooting

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Anti-corporal punishment bill finds Florida House sponsor, co-sponsor

By Zoey Thomas | Dec. 5

Gainesville holds first holiday parade in 30 years

By Zoey Thomas | Dec. 5

Longtime Gainesville residents, community leaders reflect on city protest history

By Ella Thompson | Dec. 4

Sports

Freshman running back Trevor Etienne carries the ball uring the Florida Gators' 39-36 loss against the Arkansas Razorbacks on Saturday, Nov. 4, 2023.

Gators running back Trevor Etienne enters Transfer Portal

By Jackson Reyes | 12:12pm

Gators sophomore running back Trevor Etienne announced he will enter the Transfer Portal Thursday.

Everything happens for a reason

By Jackson Reyes | Dec. 5

A second chance

By Topher Adams | Dec. 5

With a Flanigan’s cup in hand, I come to you humbled and grateful

By Brandon Hernandez | Dec. 5

Florida defensive lineman Chris McClellan to enter Transfer Portal

By Topher Adams | Dec. 3

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The Florida Gators gymnastics gave fans a preview of their upcoming 2024 season with their Hype Night Monday, Dec. 4. The team competed in all four apparatuses, showing off their routines on the floor, balance beam, uneven bars and vault. Gators seniors Victoria Nguyen and Chloi Clark kicked off their fourth year in college, while new faces like freshman Kaylee Bluffstone donned the orange and blue for the first time.

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Florida Gators gymnastics debuts 2024 team at Hype Night

Dec. 6

Caitlyn Schiffer talks with Topher Adams, Sophia Bailly, Jared Teitel and Kat Tran in this roundtable podcast about their own mental health experiences as journalists. Filmed and edited by Ben Nielsen.

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Nathan Wydra dances as the opening act to Happy Kiss Pole Fitness’ Jingle Jam and Showcase on Friday, Dec. 1, 2023.

Gainesville pole dance studios find an empowering community, sisterhood with each other

By Kat Tran | Dec. 5

An array of colors reflect off of the Happy Kiss Pole Dance Studio as the studio’s dancers twirl and glide into a split. The crowd watching them immediately erupted into a roar of cheers. These are the sounds of an uplifting Gainesville community that has found one another through solidarity and respect for the artful skill of pole dancing

Halo Potato doughnuts says goodbye after six years, closes all Gainesville stores

By Bea Lunardini | Dec. 4

Christmas past, present and future: The Hippodrome’s holiday season

By Bonny Matejowsky | Dec. 3

Miami Vice Mobile brings smoke shop on wheels to Gainesville

By Bonny Matejowsky | Nov. 20

The Hippodrome Theatre presents film screening of the debut of Dolly Parton’s first rock album

By Molly Seghi | Nov. 19

Opinions

UF's fossil gas plant proposal

By Shauna Junco | Dec. 5

The data are clear: when it comes to preventing extreme heat in our lifetimes, the energy supply choices being made today matter. Fortunately, not only can UF supply its own energy sustainably, it already has a roadmap for how to do it.

Falling in love with The Alligator

By Amanda Friedman | Dec. 4

Everything happens for a reason

By Jackson Reyes | Dec. 4

With a Flanigan’s cup in hand, I come to you humbled and grateful

By Brandon Hernandez | Dec. 4

Thank you, I love you

By Lauren Whiddon | Dec. 4

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