How to sprint through a marathon
(12/05/22 1:30pm)
When you’re crouched at the starting line and the signal to run sounds off, I imagine you only have two options — freeze or fly.
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A journalist is born — from her bedroom
(12/05/22 11:00am)
I learned how to be a journalist in my sophomore year bedroom. I typed up breaking news briefs, missing gecko mysteries and protest recaps under my collaged poster wall. It was almost a year into the COVID-19 pandemic, and The Alligator staff was forced to work from behind computer screens and double masks.
Don’t forget the best parts
(12/05/22 12:00pm)
For those unfamiliar with the structure of the Alligator newsroom, here’s an explanation. First, there’s what we call “Big Three.” These are the three highest-ranked editors, running the newsroom and inspiring fear in the hearts of underclassmen. Then, there are desk editors. These editors are responsible for managing a team of reporters focused on covering various sections. And then, reporters.
Rethinking student involvement at UF
(11/24/22 12:30pm)
At UF, extracurricular organizations are kind of like living languages.
Gator’s Don’t Bite. An Update from Change Caucus
(11/21/22 11:00am)
We, the Change Caucus, would like to update the readership of The Independent Florida Alligator on recent news from the UF Student Senate. On Nov. 13, the UF Senate Judiciary Committee moved to indefinitely postpone the Change Caucus-authored articles of impeachment against Student Body President Lauren Lemasters.
Finishing Where I Began
(11/21/22 11:15am)
In my first semester as UF president in Spring 2015, I visited The Independent Florida Alligator to introduce myself and to ask two questions.
Interested in joining The Alligator? Spring 2023 applications are now live
(11/21/22 11:00am)
Are you interested in growing your career in media and communications? Are you ready to join a network with alumni at organizations like the New York Times, Washington Post and Wall Street Journal? The Independent Florida Alligator is looking for its next team of reporters, editors, photographers, social media strategists and more for the Spring semester.
Gainesville cat lover raises thousands for strays
(11/14/22 10:30am)
Theresa Sumrall doesn’t spend her lunch breaks conversing with coworkers — instead, stray cats are usually her company of choice.
Alachua County Commission round-up: Alford wins District 1, Wheeler wins District 2 and Cornell wins District 4
(11/09/22 2:50am)
Candidates Mary Alford, Marihelen Wheeler and Ken Cornell won the District 1, District 2 and DIstrict 4 County Commission races, respectively.
Harvey Ward defeats Ed Bielarski for Gainesville mayor
(11/09/22 2:23am)
Harvey Ward defeated Ed Bielarski in the race for Gainesville mayor, securing 57.44% of the votes as of 9:17 p.m.
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.
Students, candidates cite abortion rights as top election issue
(11/07/22 11:30am)
Some voters only have one thing on their minds this general election — abortion rights.
Dear Ben Sasse,
(11/07/22 2:00pm)
Hi — we’re The Independent Florida Alligator. You may have seen our continuous coverage of your time as presidential finalist, but we haven’t formally met yet. Not to say we haven’t tried — phone calls, emails, you name it.
Donate to The Alligator to beat Georgia's Red & Black
(10/27/22 6:22pm)
While the Gators and Bulldogs prepare for the World's Largest Outdoor Cocktail Party, the student newspapers that have covered the rivalry — The Independent Florida Alligator and The Red & Black — have an ongoing competition of their own. Each has a legacy of journalism excellence and an alumni roster of industry stars.
Gainesville-UF relations uncertain after Sasse appointment
(10/24/22 10:00am)
Both Gainesville and the UF campus expect to take on new leadership in the coming month, leaving many to question how the two will interact in the future.
Gainesville Pride Festival returns for the first time since 2019
(10/24/22 4:00pm)
The first Gainesville Pride Festival in three years was also the first ever for Manuel Simons and Andrew Brown, his partner of 28 years.
Closed to the press: Alachua County DeSantis fundraising event latest in continued trend of media blackouts
(10/20/22 8:19pm)
Gov. Ron DeSantis is set to make his first visit to Alachua County this year Thursday — but most local media outlets won’t be there to cover it.
Political comedy ‘Running Mates’ to debut at the Hippodrome weeks before midterm elections
(10/15/22 2:03am)
In a world divided into red and blue, one family stands together colored purple.
Independent bookstore Third House Books reopens after pandemic closure
(10/11/22 10:00am)
Masks are required at Third House Books. It’s not an order owner Heather Halak takes lightly.
Hispanic Heritage Month prompts reflection on colonialism’s legacy, inclusive labels
(10/10/22 7:00pm)
From Sept. 15 to Oct. 15, Hispanic and Latinx food, music and history take center stage — gearing up for a monthlong celebration of culture and traditions.
