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Mermaids takeover Ginnie Springs

Mermaids from across the nation gathered at Ginnie Springs last weekend.

Facebook is a mixed bag for mental health

Ever wondered if your constant browsing of social media is depressing you? Here’s the science.

National Women's Liberation calls for contraceptives in vending machines

Citizens of Gainesville came together last Thursday to bring awareness to the high price and lack of accessibility of the morning after pill, or MAP, on campus.

UF Health; Women's Advantage; Put your hernia in place

Summer camp helps kids face fears, aids UF researchers

Fear Facers is a different kind of summer camp where, instead of playing kickball with normal bases, kids get a home run by squishing into pools of spaghetti, chocolate syrup and fake vomit.

Macy’s mannequins become rainbow spirits for pride

Gainesville artists are coming together to transform a batch of retired mannequins into works of art — celebrating the legacy of pride.

Let’s destigmatize mental health

“I’m so OCD” is a phrase you can hear when someone is tidying up a mess.

UF graduation incident prompts commencement reform

In the aftermath of the graduation ceremony that became national news, UF President Kent Fuchs is seeking help from students on how to rethink future commencements.

Graduates pushed by 'inappropriately aggressive' UF employee during ceremony

Nafeesah Attah planned to do a traditional dance move called a duck walk – by waving her arms up and squatting while stomping her feet – as she walked across the graduation stage Saturday afternoon. That is, until an administrator grabbed her and forced her to stop.

Students enjoy black cultural community but want more

After a 2015 The Washington Post article reported the plunging numbers of UF’s black students, the former vice president for Student Affairs commissioned the Black Student Affairs Taskforce — a group of staff, faculty and students — to research how to improve the campus experience for black students.

First Whole Foods Market to open in Gainesville

Gainesville shoppers will be able to create their own acai bowls after Whole Foods Market opens next month.

UF counselor remembered for kindness, saving lives

Roberta Albers-Seldman was a woman before her time.

The negative mental health effect of an unwanted pregnancy is worse than that of an abortion

A new landmark study by the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine shows that abortions in the U.S. are safe and have few complications. It examines the four major methods used for abortions in this country, as well as women’s care from before the procedure through follow-up care.

Women’s Student Association to host self-care fair

The UF Women’s Student Association will host a self-care fair Friday on Plaza of the Americas to commemorate Women’s History Month. The fair focuses on the importance of taking time to take care of oneself and how self-love and acceptance can drastically improve both mental and physical health.

Here's what the NFL's first female coach spoke about at UF

Jen Welter never imagined she’d be the first female coach in the National Football League.

UF students wrote on bathroom mirrors. Here’s why.

Anthony Flores scribbled on white construction paper covering a Peabody Hall gender-neutral bathroom with a black sharpie Monday afternoon.

The Student Body treasurer candidates

When Chase Werther started at UF, she knew she wanted to be in SG.

Menstrual products will now be free at one more location on campus

The Reitz Union hotel desk is the first 24/7 on-campus location to offer free menstrual products to UF students with a Gator 1 Card.

The Alligator endorses these candidates for Student Government

Editor’s note: The Alligator’s editorial board met with representatives from the three parties Sunday morning. We spoke about platform points and candidates’ goals. Our endorsements stem from these meetings.

Darts & Laurels: Feb. 16, 2018

In elementary school, Valentine’s Day was something we all looked forward to. It was a day where we’d come to school decked out in festive shades of red and pink and receive candy and semi-heartfelt cards from our classmates.