Hawthorne Middle/High School to close if it can’t become a ‘C’ school
(08/03/17 12:00am)
Hawthorne Middle/High School, located at 21403 SE 69th Ave., has been a “D” school for several years.
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IFC president status, consequences unknown after DUI
(07/27/17 12:00am)
Two weeks after his on-campus arrest, it is unknown whether the president of UF’s Interfraternity Council for 2017-18 will see consequences for the DUI charge he faces.
City Commission will reconsider election dates, term length
(07/25/17 12:05am)
Gainesville city officials hope that in the future citizens will be able to cast votes for city commissioners in late summer instead of spring.
America needs to get rid of closed primaries
(07/20/17 12:00am)
As we’re sure you are aware, Florida is a closed primary state. This means that in order to vote in a primary election, Florida residents must be registered with a political party. It also means in the primaries, they are only be able to vote for candidates running for a position within their registered party. In general elections, however, they are able to vote for any candidate in any party.
Music mavens: bringing girl power to your playlist
(07/13/17 12:00am)
In my last music review, I listed several great options for anyone’s summer playlist — from DJ Khaled to Calvin Harris to LANY. However, I left out a key part of what’s currently dominating the charts — female talent. So, in this follow up, here are some female artists releasing amazing music for your soundtrack.
UF students fight to keep ‘La Casita’ and the IBC separate
(07/11/17 12:00am)
Despite graduating from UF last Summer, Richard Lainez is spending his summer fighting on behalf of the students who call the Institute of Hispanic-Latino Cultures home.
MCDA needs to listen to the concerns of black and Latinx students regarding renovations to La Casita and the Institute of Black Culture
(07/11/17 12:00am)
I was an ambassador with Multicultural and Diversity Affairs for four semesters, where I worked exclusively at the Institute of Black Culture for three of those semesters. I chose to stop working for MCDA once it became apparent that many of the department’s actions didn’t align with the values that they promote. What is happening now with the renovation of the institutes is a prime example of how MCDA actively acts against the best interests of the students they claim to advocate for. Combining the IBC and the Institute of Hispanic-Latino Cultures, or La Casita, is not only working to erase the histories of the black and Latinx communities at UF, but also to further disregard the needs and concerns of students of color within a predominantly white institution.
Perry’s album gets overshadowed by Swift’s return to streaming
(06/15/17 12:00am)
With almost 100 million Twitter followers and millions of records sold, Katy Perry’s new album “Witness” was definitely shaping up to be a hit. Her single, “Chained to the Rhythm,” was being blasted on radio stations throughout the country as an anthem for individuality and independence.
A review of DC’s ‘Wonder Woman’
(06/15/17 12:00am)
The highly anticipated blockbuster “Wonder Woman” premiered June 2 starring 32-year-old Israeli actress, martial artist and model Gal Gadot.
Comey’s testimony brought about a big win for Republicans
(06/13/17 12:00am)
Former FBI Director James Comey testified before the Senate Intelligence Committee last Thursday regarding possible obstruction of justice by President Donald Trump in the FBI’s investigation of collusion between his campaign and the Russian government. Trump’s political opponents desperately hoped Comey would show that Trump’s behavior provided grounds for impeachment. While Comey’s words showed he did not trust the president and believed the president wanted to dismiss the investigation of Michael Flynn, a former national security advisor, I believe it yielded nothing incriminating. In fact, I think it did more to clear Trump’s name.
Lovely literature: books to pick up for your summer reading
(06/08/17 12:00am)
Whether you are waiting to catch a flight, sitting by the pool or waiting for a Gainesville thunderstorm to pass, reading a book is a great way to pass the time. Here are a few books you should pick up the next time you find yourself aimlessly scrolling through Amazon (or, hopefully, at an actual bookstore).
Gov. Scott moves to block City Commission’s control of GRU
(06/08/17 12:00am)
When Gainesville voters hit the ballot boxes November 2018, they will be deciding on who makes final decisions for their utility company.
Hippodrome to premiere movies throughout summer
(06/08/17 12:00am)
If you’re looking for a way to spend those long summer days, the Hippodrome State Theatre is hosting limited movie screenings to draw audiences throughout the summer.
The real impacts of America leaving the Paris climate agreement
(06/06/17 12:00am)
In case you missed it, our naive commander in chief chose to make the U.S. one of three countries in the world not aligned with the Paris climate agreement.
The Church of Tomlinson: A Family Tradition Rooted in Orange and Blue
(05/30/17 3:29am)
Sundays at the Tomlinson household have had a very specific routine for the past 15 years.
The Alligator to adjust circulation starting in August
(05/23/17 10:05am)
To our readers, who never go unappreciated: As I’m sure you’re all aware, in life, change is inevitable. Every second of every day, our world is changing. The U.S., the state of Florida, the city of Gainesville and UF: all changing. For more than 100 years, we at the Independent Florida Alligator have prided ourselves in the strong connection we’ve made with the community by printing stories that you can pluck out of an orange box and hold in your hands on any given weekday in the Fall and Spring. Whether it’s delivering breaking news or colorful feature stories, we have always been there for you. That is something that will not change and never will. However, the way that community members, UF students and faculty receive and read the news is changing, and we recognize this. The pace of our world continues to quicken, and the speed at which our community consumes news is increasing as well. To better accommodate your needs, dear reader, we must make some relatively dramatic changes. And so, although the Alligator will always deliver news to our readers when they need it most, we will only print our physical paper three times a week during the Fall and Spring semesters: Monday, Wednesday and Friday.
Local hip-hop/rap artist Rezza to headline High Dive show
(05/18/17 12:00am)
From Tom Petty to Less Than Jake, many an artist have gone from humble Gainesville beginnings to international fame. While massive tours and sold-out crowds may be the norm for these musicians nowadays, each and every one of them got their start in the local scene, opening for larger acts within their genre and slowly but surely gaining a fanbase.
Revision Commission hears concerns about Florida’s constitution
(05/02/17 2:00pm)
Melissa Hawthorne stood before the Florida Constitution Revision Commission to make an impassioned plea.
After 14 years, woman to head Accent
(04/19/17 3:30am)
Correction: This article has been updated to fix a typo in the spelling of Alpha Epsilon Pi. It is not Alpha Epsilon Phi, as it was previously written.
Seniors, this is goodbye
(04/19/17 3:30am)
The anxiety lives in the back of Nick Johnson’s mind.
