Re-examining decades of climate change, environmental activism in Alachua County
(04/17/23 7:01am)
With its abundance of historic natural resources, Alachua County is no stranger to climate and environmental activism.
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Feeding Florida in a changing climate
(04/17/23 6:21am)
Amy Van Scoik is driven by her passion for feeding people, but this mission grows harder each year as the climate becomes more unpredictable. It’s never clear what extreme weather to expect during the next season.
Gainesville youth join fight to preserve natural resources
(04/17/23 6:08am)
In the fight against climate change, young Alachua County residents are on the frontlines, focused on defending their future.
GAU deserves a voice, too
(04/10/23 12:15pm)
In 1972, a group calling itself the Graduate Student Union published its first newsletter.
Is Florida where higher education goes to die?
(04/10/23 12:01pm)
Florida is exceptional, different, sometimes a bit quirky.
County on edge about proposed meat processing facility
(04/05/23 5:21pm)
After nearly four hours of passionate public debate and multiple reminders for the audience to remain respectful, the Alachua County Board of Commissioners voted 4-1 to advance plans for a meat processing facility in Newberry.
Gainesville rally calls for gun safety, end to gun violence
(04/05/23 2:14pm)
Amanda Goldsmith was 17 years old when she flatlined in an emergency room from a gunshot wound. She was shot for rejecting a relationship with a man.
TEDxUF shares illuminating ideas in its 14th annual conference
(04/04/23 2:14am)
With passion, humor and dedication, the student team of TEDxUF is bringing bright ideas to the spotlight. This year’s conference title and theme was “Illumination,” and speakers were encouraged to shed light on topics they cared about.
Gainesville botanical artist creates jewelry using real plants
(03/29/23 8:39pm)
Valeria Rosich has always loved flowers — especially bougainvillea, a tropical plant her mom grew in her home of Caracas, Venezuela. She loved bougainvillea so much, she said she used them to make her first piece of jewelry at age 19.
Alachua County Commission approves cottage village ordinance
(03/29/23 5:39pm)
The Alachua County Commission voted unanimously Tuesday to approve cottage villages as appropriate housing.
A late night at Marston Science Library
(03/27/23 11:15am)
Fuzzy blankets. Taco Bell boxes. Monster energy drinks. Study Edge packets.
Women’s History Month: What is UF standing for?
(03/20/23 10:20am)
I love being a woman.
Gainesville bakery treats customers to South American delicacies, gives back
(03/20/23 12:48pm)
When Marliz Arteaga bakes her South American treats, she anticipates the nostalgia it will bring her customers.
Cynthia Chestnut: 5 decades of unwavering public service in Gainesville, Alachua County
(03/20/23 10:44am)
Growing up, Cynthia Chestnut didn’t have Black, female role models to look to. So, she became one.
Blazed, unfazed: UF students share marijuana habits
(03/06/23 1:00pm)
A freshly rolled joint and a Cane’s box combo with extra toast. A magical bong rip and three Taco Bell chicken quesadillas with a large Baja Blast freeze. A 50-milligram edible and a warm brownie with ice cream. A homemade gravity bong and Airheads Xtremes Bites.
Gainesville staple Satchel’s Pizza celebrates 20th anniversary
(03/06/23 11:45am)
Jack Polk’s white Honda Civic, known by his friends as “Satchy,” has at least 10 Satchel’s Pizza bumper stickers on its back window. While Polk doesn’t recall exactly when his collection started, he estimates around 2009, when his grandparents first moved to Gainesville.
Baby Gator to undergo renovation, expansion to address waitlist
(03/06/23 11:15am)
As Baby Gator’s waitlist has reached over 300 families, the on-campus child care center will undergo a twofold expansion and renovation.
‘Path of the Panther’ screening highlights wildlife protection
(03/05/23 11:18pm)
When Sierra Scauzillo, a 24-year-old wildlife technician, lived in south Florida, she would wake up to the songs of the Eastern Meadowlark.
Spring Student Government elections: A voting guide
(02/27/23 11:31am)
UF Student Government Spring elections begin Feb. 28, where the executive branch seats — student body president, vice president and treasurer — along with 50 Senate seats are on the line after a contentious campaign cycle between Gator Party and Change Party.
Move forward, together with Change
(02/27/23 12:30pm)
As you cast your ballot this week, remember this: Your vote determines who is spending your money.
