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(09/12/18 8:07am)

A climber wearing "bunker gear" descends the steps during the second annual 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium on Tuesday evening. More than 150 people participated in the stair climb hosted by the UF Collegiate Veterans Society. The event consisted of climbing 1,980 steps, or 11 trips up and down the stadium, to represent the amount of stairs in one of the twin towers.

https://www.alligator.org/multimedia/ff575a5e-dfe2-44df-82a8-7d6a9e2e5f76

After petition, Fuchs to meet with students about graduation

(09/10/18 10:57pm)

When Anthony Rojas walked across the O’Connell Center stage in May, draped in graduation robes, he looked out into the sea of thousands and felt in awe.

https://www.alligator.org/article/2018/09/after-petition-fuchs-to-meet-with-students-about-graduation

UF changes graduation procedures away from individual name calling

(09/10/18 1:07am)

After working to earn her master’s degree in occupational therapy since Fall 2016, Stephanie Robertson won’t walk across the stage of the O’Connell Center this December like she planned.

https://www.alligator.org/article/2018/09/uf-changes-graduation-procedures-away-from-individual-name-calling

SIDEBAR: Gators lose to UK in Ben Hill for first time in lopsided battle in the trenches

(09/09/18 4:07am)

The walls were caving in on Feleipe Franks.

https://www.alligator.org/article/2018/09/sidebar-gators-lose-to-uk-in-ben-hill-for-first-time-in-lopsided-battle-in-the-trenches

Got $50? You can dish it out for football parking.

(09/04/18 11:34pm)

UF is putting its new parking lot to use by selling spots about half a mile from the home football games.

https://www.alligator.org/article/2018/09/got-50-you-can-dish-it-out-for-football-parking

Mullen, Gators bring back the fun in season opener

(09/02/18 1:22am)

Coach Dan Mullen has been saying that he wants bring back a key component that Florida football has been lacking in recent years.

https://www.alligator.org/article/2018/09/mullen-gators-bring-back-the-fun-in-season-opener

Welcome to my crib: Two greek organizations show off their new multimillion-dollar homes

(08/23/18 11:52pm)

Members of Pi Kappa Phi said they’re happy to be shooting hoops in their own backyard again.

https://www.alligator.org/article/2018/08/welcome-to-my-crib-two-greek-organizations-show-off-their-new-multimillion-dollar-homes

Weekly Event Calendar:

(08/08/18 9:16pm)

We’d love to give you all the details on these great events, but there just isn’t time! Gainesville is always buzzing with exciting local events, so don’t miss out. Here’s a quick rundown of what’s coming up:

https://www.alligator.org/article/2018/08/weekly-event-calendar

Plaintiffs win early victory in voting lawsuit

(07/25/18 11:44pm)

Back in 2014, Gainesville City Attorney Nicolle Shalley wanted to know if the Reitz Union was considered a government-owned community center or a convention center for the purposes of early voting.

https://www.alligator.org/article/2018/07/plaintiffs-win-early-victory-in-voting-lawsuit

It’s time to induct UF’s best football coach of all time into the Ring of Honor

(07/23/18 10:34pm)

Recently, Tim Tebow was named to the Gators Football Ring of Honor, the highest achievement that a player or coach at the university can reach. For one to merit consideration for induction into the Ring of Honor, the individual must be five years removed from UF and must be in good standing with the institution.

https://www.alligator.org/article/2018/07/it-s-time-to-induct-uf-s-best-football-coach-of-all-time-into-the-ring-of-honor

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(07/17/18 7:09am)

UF wide receiver Tyrie Cleveland makes the game winning touchdown catch in Florida's 26-20 win against Tennessee at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium.

https://www.alligator.org/multimedia/fc215f9e-c65e-4b9c-b39e-52b53b1b3b8b

alligatorSports Awards: Moment of the Year

(07/17/18 7:09am)

UF wide receiver Tyrie Cleveland makes the game winning touchdown catch in Florida's 26-20 win against Tennessee at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium.

https://www.alligator.org/article/2018/07/alligatorsports-awards-moment-of-the-year

Sorority house demolished in preparation for rebuilding

(05/31/18 12:43am)

Melanie Leonard looks back on her two years living in the Delta Gamma Sorority house with fond feelings.

https://www.alligator.org/article/2018/05/sorority-house-demolished-in-preparation-for-rebuilding

UF graduation incident prompts commencement reform

(05/15/18 1:22am)

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.

https://www.alligator.org/article/2018/05/uf-graduation-incident-prompts-commencement-reform

President Fuchs to propose changes to future commencement ceremonies

(05/10/18 10:15pm)

UF President Kent Fuchs spoke at a Faculty Senate meeting Thursday afternoon. During the conference, Fuchs outlined his initial plans to create a task force aimed at reforming future commencement ceremonies.

https://www.alligator.org/article/2018/05/president-fuchs-to-propose-changes-to-future-commencement-ceremonies

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(04/22/18 10:01pm)

The majority of the exercises performed at the 2018 Swamp Challenge occur on the field of Ben Hill Griffin Stadium.

https://www.alligator.org/multimedia/3bc8d56a-469a-11e8-89cb-b78badd6018e

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(04/22/18 9:58pm)

Participants perform toes to bar during the workout event called “10 minute AMRAP” at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium on Saturday afternoon.

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(04/22/18 9:58pm)

The majority of the exercises performed at the 2018 Swamp Challenge occur on the field of Ben Hill Griffin Stadium.

https://www.alligator.org/multimedia/2ff313f3-71bb-4099-a445-38fb438f1249

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(04/22/18 9:58pm)

Participants perform toes to bar during the workout event called “10 minute AMRAP” at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium on Saturday afternoon.

https://www.alligator.org/multimedia/b7580c06-adf8-4cf8-81dd-bca3eb5eb60e

Jordan Scarlett impresses during Florida’s spring game

(04/15/18 2:33pm)

When UF quarterback Kyle Trask handed the ball off to running back Jordan Scarlett at the 45-yard line, it appeared he was going to be tackled immediately.

https://www.alligator.org/article/2018/04/jordan-scarlett-impresses-during-florida-s-spring-game

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