More than 300 students register to run for Spring Senate positions
(01/30/18 11:51pm)
An hour before the end of the Student Government interviews, where parties select senate candidates, Livia Ledbetter got lost.
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Students begin interviewing for Student Government positions
(01/29/18 12:14am)
For his first time running for a Student Government Senate seat, Michael McAllister’s chose to interview with the new Challenge Party.
SG parties to start interviewing possible Senate candidates Sunday
(01/27/18 10:44am)
Students who are interested in running for Senate’s Spring elections can begin interviewing with SG parties Sunday.
Letter to the editor from SG Supervisor of Elections
(01/22/18 8:16pm)
Hello Gators! My name is Erica Baker, and I am the supervisor of elections for Student Government. I am writing to you to discuss the importance of SG Elections. SG impacts the campus in a number of ways, through their ability to advocate on behalf of the Student Body at UF and in the state and federal government.
Salvaging Gainesville’s local music scene
(01/18/18 11:25pm)
For a town of its size and seemingly small cultural relevance, Gainesville actually has quite the thriving music scene, far outfighting its weight class. Nearly every night, a stroll down University Avenue into the center of town will offer you some sort of live music options from which to choose. For what might appear to be a sleepy college town from afar, Gainesville occupies a unique position in the musical environment — it has a humming live music scene filled with a spectrum of independent artists, but it also has the might of UF to bring in much larger performers every once in a while. There truly is something to satisfy each musical taste, and it is something that sets Gainesville apart from many other towns comparable in stature.
Former congressman speaks about partisanship, polarization in the country at UF
(01/18/18 9:46pm)
A former Pennsylvania congressman came to UF Wednesday to discuss how extreme political polarization harms the country.
Student Body Treasurer to De-Affiliate from Impact Party and Announce Affiliation with Inspire Party
(01/16/18 7:42pm)
As a first-generation college student I was eager to learn about all of the different opportunities that the University of Florida presented both academically and professionally—not only for myself, but for every student attending UF. I viewed each position in leadership and campus involvement as an opportunity to make a positive difference in my peers’ lives, to make their experiences better and to encourage them to become their best versions of themselves. This is ultimately what led me on my path to Student Government: knowing leadership was my best chance at a meaningful way to create lasting change for my peers and the students who would come after us.
UF researchers released a report on Alachua County’s racial inequity. Here's what it found.
(01/15/18 1:33pm)
Santa Fe College President Jackson Sasser turned to his state senator, Keith Perry, before an audience of more than 200 Friday afternoon with a firm message.
Don’t be afraid to make a resolution, even if you have failed in the past
(01/11/18 9:03pm)
Happy New Year, dear reader! Welcome back to Gainesville, to school and to your unbridled independence. Did you miss it? Judging by my extensive Twitter research, it would appear that a lot of you did. While I was conducting my all-important social media research, I also came across another common thread. Many people seem to have already crashed and burned in the pursuit of their New Year’s resolutions. This trend is not unique to 2018 — nearly every year I have been a user of social media I have noticed this. People exit a year with big plans and lofty goals for self-improvement. We set goals to accomplish everything from going to the gym to eating healthy, from stopping bad habits to being more positive. And each year, we get upset when we are unable to meet these goals.
UF Supreme Court agrees they can oversee Senate rules and procedures
(01/10/18 9:42pm)
At a Student Government Supreme Court hearing Wednesday night, the court reaffirmed their ability to oversee unconstitutional Student Senate rules.
Don’t be afraid to make a resolution, even if you have failed in the past
(01/08/18 1:21pm)
Happy New Year’s, dear reader! Welcome back to Gainesville, to school and to your unbridled independence. Did you miss it? Judging by my extensive Twitter research, it would appear that a lot of you did. While I was conducting my all-important social media research, I also came across another common thread. Many people seem to have already crashed and burned in the pursuit of their New Year’s resolutions. This trend is not unique to 2018 — nearly every year I have been a user of social media I have noticed this. People exit a year with big plans and lofty goals for self-improvement. We set goals to accomplish everything from going to the gym to eating healthy, from stopping bad habits to being more positive. And each year, we get upset when we are unable to meet these goals.
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(01/07/18 6:45pm)
A copy of the front page of The Independent Florida Alligator from Jan. 19, 1977.
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(01/07/18 6:41pm)
A copy of the front page of The Independent Florida Alligator from Jan. 19, 1977.
Snow in Gainesville? Here's what it looked like in 1977.
(01/07/18 6:41pm)
Editor's Note: Over winter break, meteorologists said a temperature drop and expected rain could cause snow to fall in Gainesville. Though that didn’t come to pass, we at the Alligator wanted to take you back to Jan. 19, 1977 when snow did fall.
SG Senate targets code revisions
(12/04/17 7:26am)
Soon after the Student Senate minority party announced it wanted to amend Student Government codes, the Senate president, part of the majority party, created a committee to oversee all code revisions.
Community garden fundraiser to support youth lessons
(11/22/17 7:54am)
An oasis in the middle of a food desert, the Fred Cone Park community garden has let east Gainesville residents plant their own greens since August.
A call to end the all-too-prevalent gaslighting culture in the US
(11/12/17 7:39pm)
You may have heard of the term gaslighting. It can happen between supposed friends, between an employee and their superior or in any other relationship. Whether within our own student organizations or on a national scale, it happens every day.
Do white supremacists even believe in white supremacy?
(11/12/17 7:34pm)
White supremacy is on the rise. Not just in the U.S. but in nations across the globe.
Two teachers recognized by governor
(10/20/17 3:04pm)
After 38 years of teaching, Esther Lynn Mauffray was recognized Tuesday by Gov. Rick Scott.
Richard Spencer’s visit is not required by the First Amendment
(10/15/17 6:35pm)
With the election of President Donald Trump, we have seen racism rise to the level of respectability.
