Scouting America

Scouting America made an agreement with the Department of War to eliminate the Citizenship in Society merit badge and its DEI committee, adding a new Military Service merit badge in its place.

Dylan Speicher

Dylan Speicher is a junior graphic design student and is currently in her third semester on The Alligator's multimedia desk. In her free time, she enjoys a cool Dr. Pepper and hanging out with her cat, Baymax.

The city of Gainesville as it's known now has a unique scene. However the traditions and culture haven't always been the same, and the impacts of this change is felt locally.

Anenaa Kumar

Gainesville Culture History

By Anenaa Kumar | 7:08pm

The city of Gainesville as it's known now has a unique scene. However the traditions and culture haven't always been the same, and the impacts of this change is felt locally.

Customers of Karma Cream lounge in the cafe reflected in a pastry display case in Gainesville, Fla., Tuesday, Aug. 25, 2026.

Michael Angee

Influx of Student Businesses

By Michael Angee | 6:44pm

Customers of Karma Cream lounge in the cafe reflected in a pastry display case in Gainesville, Fla., Tuesday, Aug. 25, 2026.

Karma Cream’s brick storefront in Gainesville, Fla., Tuesday, Aug. 25, 2026.

Michael Angee

Influx of Student Businesses

By Michael Angee | 6:44pm

Karma Cream’s brick storefront in Gainesville, Fla., Tuesday, Aug. 25, 2026.

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