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(04/18/22 1:05pm)
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Part of history
(04/18/22 8:45am)
The Alligator newsroom is lined with its history.
Students with disabilities question UF’s accessibility efforts
(04/18/22 1:05pm)
Even before Jacob Frisch was diagnosed with autism in middle school, his classmates often hurled ableist slurs at him.
A Keene-Flint Hall conference room named for the first time
(04/11/22 1:04pm)
The Plaza of the Americas is surrounded by some of UF campus' oldest buildings, making the area rich with history. Keene-Flint Hall, nestled in the outskirts of the square, was built in 1910, but history is still in the making for this old brick building.
Free UF Coalition hosts teach-in event on academic freedom
(04/02/22 3:52pm)
Echoes of grievances from eight UF professors rang out across the Plaza of The Americas Wednesday morning.
Students climb for a cause in first annual Ben Hill Griffin relay race
(03/02/22 2:30pm)
A sense of accomplishment washed over Ron Farb, 76, and his Russian climbing partner as they took in the view from the top of Mount Elbrus, the highest mountain in Europe. About 2670 miles east rested the most formidable peak and Farb’s next conquest.
SG elections this week will determine 50 new senators and executive ticket
(02/21/22 2:03pm)
On Tuesday and Wednesday, students can elect 50 Senators and the Student Body President, Vice President and Treasurer, at eight polling locations across campus.
The Alligator is hiring lifestyle writers!
(02/20/22 5:24pm)
Are you interested in growing your career in media and communications? Are you ready to join a network of alumni at organizations like The New York Times, The Washington Post, Axios and The Wall Street Journal? The Independent Florida Alligator is looking for its next team of reporters, editors, photographers and more for the Spring semester.
The Alligator stands with The Battalion - and all student print journalism
(02/14/22 2:05pm)
For 50 years, The Alligator has operated as an independent student newsroom. For 50 years, we have amplified our community’s voices, uncovered injustices and shared the truth.
‘Don’t Say Gay’ bills will silence discussion of sexual orientation, gender identity in classrooms
(02/07/22 2:04pm)
As the Florida legislature pushes bills that would ban discussion of sexual orientation and gender identity in the classroom, Gainesville students and teachers push back.
New cooking program teaches culinary basics to East Gainesville youth
(02/02/22 3:26pm)
Nine pairs of tiny hands grabbed spatulas and flipped over their freshly made creations: grilled cheese and pizza rolls.
Q&A: Gator’s men’s hoops through the lens of Bracketology expert
(01/21/22 9:42pm)
The suffix -ology is generally reserved for disciplines that tackle the most complex and integral problems in our society.
UF graduate student wins $25,000 award in Deep Space Food Challenge
(01/05/22 2:02pm)
Hope Hersh’s space bread is one small step for baking, one giant leap for extraterrestrial dining.
Join The Alligator’s Sports, Avenue and multimedia team in Spring 2022!
(12/29/21 11:07pm)
Are you interested in growing your career in media and communications? Are you ready to join a network of alumni at organizations like The New York Times, The Washington Post, Axios and The Wall Street Journal? The Independent Florida Alligator is looking for its next team of reporters, editors, photographers and more for the Spring semester.
Special Olympics Florida hosts Inaugural Race for Inclusion
(12/10/21 4:00pm)
Fallen maple leaves that crunched a few days ago instead squished underneath the soles of about 150 participants’ shoes as each made their way to the starting line.
Staff applications are now open! Join our Spring team
(12/09/21 5:51pm)
Are you interested in growing your career in media and communications? Are you ready to join a network of alumni at organizations like the New York Times, Washington Post, Axios and Wall Street Journal? The Independent Florida Alligator is looking for its next team of reporters, editors, photographers and more for the Spring semester.
Gainesville Jewish community celebrates post-quarantine Hanukkah festivities
(12/06/21 3:00pm)
Although the COVID-19 pandemic upended the communal aspects of Jewish life, Gainesville’s Jewish community was still able to celebrate the Festival of Lights in each other’s company throughout the week beginning with Nov. 28.
Academic freedom coalition steps forward as UF denies critical race theory concentration
(12/06/21 6:13pm)
The fight for academic freedom at UF took a new turn as a professor filed a grievance with the university after it prohibited a degree concentration on campus because it contained the words “critical” and “race” in its title.
A sad, beautiful, tragic goodbye to The Alligator (SK’s Version)
(12/06/21 2:00pm)
As I sat down to write this goodbye letter to The Alligator, I went through my normal process of writing an article.
Trust the process
(12/06/21 2:00pm)
Anyone who knows me admits I am a procrastinator.
