UF Health begins administering COVID-19 vaccines in Gainesville
(12/16/20 7:10pm)
Dr. Joseph A. Tyndall was one of the first in Gainesville to get the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine Wednesday morning.
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UF looks toward Spring in first day of Board of Trustees meeting
(12/04/20 1:52am)
UF’s administrators outlined a post-COVID-19 future featuring vaccines and more than 8,000 in-person classes.
Comedian Rob Riggle tells students to learn from mistakes Wednesday night
(12/03/20 3:46am)
Comedian Rob Riggle reminisced on his start in comedy and encouraged UF students to run toward their dream and make mistakes along the way.
What does freedom mean during a pandemic?
(11/30/20 12:10pm)
As an international student from Colombia living in the U.S., every once in a while, I find myself wondering “What defines freedom in America?” This question appears to be a subject of debate, even among the general populace here. Despite the frequency with which I engage the question, I never quite conclude what it truly means.
Formerly incarcerated Gainesville resident and activist girlfriend fight for criminal justice reform
(11/29/20 11:54pm)
Danielle Chanzes’ eyes watered when her boyfriend called her from the Alachua County Jail for the last time. He was going to be freed that evening.
Actor, comedian Rob Riggle will speak to UF virtually Dec. 2
(11/24/20 3:09pm)
Actor and comedian Rob Riggle, from “Step Brothers,” “21 Jump Street,” and “Saturday Night Live,” will share acting and military stories with UF students over Zoom for the last Accent event of the semester.
Fuchs: A student’s story inspires hope
(11/23/20 1:26am)
I recently received an email from a student graduating in December.
Alachua man accused of homicide arrested Wednesday night
(11/19/20 8:07pm)
Police arrested a man believed to be responsible for the Nov. 6 death of Toni McElvy, a woman who lived in Southeast Gainesville.
UF mandates COVID-19 testing in Spring for in-person classes, Greek life and on-campus residents
(11/19/20 4:00pm)
UF will implement mandatory COVID-19 testing in the Spring semester for students taking in-person classes along with those who live on campus, the latest act in its efforts to return to pre-COVID-19 operations.
Is it enough? UF’s mental health service cites limited resources, budget as students ask for more
(11/16/20 1:05am)
Editor’s note: This article contains a reference to suicidal thoughts. Students were granted anonymity for reasons including the sensitivity of the topic and their ongoing interactions with the CWC.
Upbeat GNV aims to link musicians and mental health resources
(11/09/20 12:25pm)
Alex Klausner was busy California dreamin’.
‘My Vote Will Count’: A conversation with rapper Yellopain
(10/23/20 2:59pm)
Sunny-headed rapper Tyheir Kindred, known as Yellopain, grew up in a house with up to 16 other people living in it.
Election recommendations from The Alligator Editorial Board
(10/19/20 2:21am)
The Alligator devotes itself to serving the UF and greater Gainesville communities. For that reason, we are releasing endorsements for candidates and amendments that will appear on the local ballot as well as our recommendation for the top of the ticket in an immensely consequential presidential election.
Meet the District 3 Alachua County Commission candidates
(10/19/20 1:52am)
Anna Prizzia is an alum of the Peace Corps and director of the UF Field and Fork Program, an initiative within the pantry that aims to solve food insecurity among students. She received her master’s degree in wildlife ecology and conservation at UF and moved to Alachua County in 2000.
Meet the District 1 County Commission candidates
(10/19/20 1:40am)
Mary Alford is an environmental engineer and Santa Fe College and UF graduate who owns The Sustainable Design Group, an architecture and engineering consulting firm. Alford’s projects aim to reduce carbon footprints.
Gator Party wins majority of Senate seats, student voter turnout decreases
(10/08/20 3:11am)
UF Student Government’s current majority party, Gator Party, dominated the elections Wednesday night, winning 37 of the 50 Senate seats. Independent candidates won the two seats that it ran for and one seat remains vacant.
Gainesville Latinx business owners tell their stories through food
(10/07/20 12:35pm)
A year after fleeing his homeland, Victor Suarez brought a taste of Venezuela to Gainesville.
UF Student Government party platforms
(10/06/20 11:58am)
This Student Government election, students can choose between more club funding, defunding University Police Department, changing the name of Reitz Student Union, increasing student tickets for home football games and many more platform points.
Alachua County Firefighters featured on ‘Live Rescue’ third season
(09/29/20 2:49pm)
Every day, firefighters serve communities behind the scenes, 36-year-old rescue lieutenant Travis Chaney said.
