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Journalism is a pretty conservative field. The Associated Press Stylebook has yet to accept that “they” can be a singular pronoun and The New York Times still uses Mr. and Ms., which reinforce the gender binary. Student journalists are taught to be objective, to get both sides of every story — present the facts and tie them together.

https://www.alligator.org/article/2016/10/why-it-s-ok-to-have-opinions-and-perspectives-in-your-news-coverage

Alhassan powers Florida to road win over Aggies

(10/17/16 12:05am)

When the Florida volleyball team marched into Reed Arena to face defending Southeastern Conference champion Texas A&M on Sunday afternoon, the Gators were expecting a battle.

https://www.alligator.org/article/2016/10/alhassan-powers-florida-to-road-win-over-aggies

Despite GOP re-Pence-ance, Pence stays with Trump

(10/06/16 12:00am)

It was astonishing, the vice presidential debate between Tim Kaine and Mike Pence. It looked oddly familiar. It looked nothing like the debate between Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump a few weeks ago. No, this debate was full of substance, political theory and, for the most part, well-developed arguments. Kaine and Pence got on that stage and actually looked like what two respectable candidates ought to. It seems the debate we watched Tuesday is the debate we had traditionally been watching. For once, we felt nostalgic.

https://www.alligator.org/article/2016/10/despite-gop-re-pence-ance-pence-stays-with-trump

Darts & Laurels: September 30, 2016

(09/30/16 12:00am)

“I’m not mad, I’m just disappointed,” your father says, sitting down at the edge of the bed. “I was young once too, y’know.” He chuckles to himself. “I remember when I read my first Darts & Laurels. I was just 17, a freshman at UF. All my friends were reading the Alligator. I figured, if I read it too, maybe I’ll fit in. Maybe I’ll be cool.” He sighs and looks back at you. “You’ll always be my child, and I love you for that alone. But please, make good choices. Keep a good head on those shoulders. I know it’s harmless, but some good people get caught up in some bad things when they read…

https://www.alligator.org/article/2016/09/darts-laurels-september-30-2016

alligatorSports Picks Column: Week 5

(09/29/16 11:26pm)

Site: Vanderbilt Stadium (Cap. 39,790)

https://www.alligator.org/article/2016/09/alligatorsports-picks-column-week-5

British band The Struts to play Gainesville show

(09/29/16 12:00am)

The past 15 months have been a career whirlwind for U.K. rock band The Struts.

https://www.alligator.org/article/2016/09/british-band-the-struts-to-play-gainesville-show

Electronic group Classixx to play live set at the Wooly

(09/29/16 12:00am)

Electronic production duo Classixx will perform at the Wooly today as part of the group’s tour in support of its latest album, “Faraway Reach,” which was released in June.

https://www.alligator.org/article/2016/09/electronic-group-classixx-to-play-live-set-at-the-wooly

Gainesville, UF students watch first Trump, Clinton debate

(09/27/16 1:05am)

As Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton went head-to-head in the first of three presidential debates Monday, hundreds gathered around Gainesville and UF, glued to television sets as the candidates spoke over each other and vied for the nation’s trust.

https://www.alligator.org/article/2016/09/gainesville-uf-students-watch-first-trump-clinton-debate

Snyder, Knop lead Gators in road win over Ole Miss

(09/24/16 12:28am)

Since 2009, Ole Miss volleyball has won just one set against Florida.

https://www.alligator.org/article/2016/09/snyder-knop-lead-gators-in-road-win-over-ole-miss

Darts & Laurels 09/16/16: Trump, South Park and technology

(09/15/16 11:28pm)

You’re sitting alone in your car in Archer Road’s typical rush-hour traffic. As a small commando unit of scooters whizzes by you left and right, you fiddle with the radio, looking for something to listen to. As you’re navigating through the various snippets of sound, one station grabs your attention and demands you to listen. It’s just one man’s voice, chanting something over and over and over again. You find this uncomfortable and unsettling. What is it this strange man chants? Well, dear readers, that something is…

https://www.alligator.org/article/2016/09/darts-laurels-09-16-16-trump-south-park-and-technology

Hip-hop artist spotlight: 24hrs

(09/15/16 12:03am)

When it comes to hip-hop and its evolution, Soulja Boy is arguably one of the most influential artists of all time; he was one of the first artists to succeed in the internet age. Using MySpace during its prime, Soulja Boy showed how it’s possible to use social media to get your music heard.

https://www.alligator.org/article/2016/09/hip-hop-artist-spotlight-24hrs

Punk rock band Ballyhoo! to perform at High Dive

(09/15/16 12:01am)

Fresh off of this summer’s Vans Warped Tour, alternative punk rock/reggae band Ballyhoo! will make a stop in Gainesville on Friday night to play at High Dive.

https://www.alligator.org/article/2016/09/punk-rock-band-ballyhoo-to-perform-at-high-dive