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(04/11/25 7:28pm)
UF students and professors are once again expressing concerns — and annoyance — over the political implications of the state’s “Intellectual Freedom and Viewpoint Diversity Survey.”
(04/08/25 1:22am)
Florida took home its first national championship in 18 years after a neck-and-neck game between the Houston Cougars on Monday night. The Alamodome supported a boxing ring, much by Houston’s invention, and with a national championship hanging in the balance, top-seeded Florida and Houston traded haymakers.
(04/09/25 4:00pm)
On a spring day in April 2024, teachers and parents at Newberry Elementary filed in to cast ballots determining if the school would be converted into a charter.
(04/07/25 9:55am)
Nestled along the banks of the Marne River lies the commune of Meaux in Northern France. A quiet town rich in history and lined with ancient buildings and historic cathedrals, the town is known for its landscape, rich culture and cuisine (including the world-famous Brie de Meaux).
(04/11/25 7:00pm)
I only recently became a Florida Gator. Before 2020, I was a proud Oklahoma Sooner who cheered loudly against the Gators back in 2008 as they whooped us 24-14 in the Orange Bowl. However, since joining UF’s neuroscience PhD program as a graduate student, I now rep the orange and blue and sing “Don’t Back Down” in the Swamp every chance I get.
(04/03/25 10:30am)
When Christian singer-songwriter Jennifer Knapp came out as gay in 2010, she was confronted by a pastor on national television for her “sin.” The terrifying prospect of coming out in a faith-based environment made it seem nearly impossible for her to carry on with her music career. Yet, after realizing real faith knows no boundaries, she let go of the mold she so desperately once tried to fit into.
(04/02/25 10:00am)
Before her 7:25 a.m. class, Chalisa Budhai is sometimes so groggy she forgets to pack an important item that can disrupt her day at a moment’s notice: menstrual products.
(03/25/25 10:48am)
When Aparna Sai Nimmagadda looks around the discussion section in her Operating Systems course, the 21-year-old computer science senior sees only five women among her 30 classmates. At UF, that’s a common experience for women in the STEM field.
(03/24/25 12:01am)
More than 75 mail carriers, postal service workers and supporters gathered near UF’s campus on March 23 to protest the Trump administration’s proposed changes to the U.S. Postal Service, which include cutting 10,000 jobs, billions of dollars and potentially privatizing the federal agency.
(03/25/25 11:07am)
Every meet day, UF gymnastics assistant coach Jeremy Miranda walks into a designated closet for his 150 men’s button-down shirts. After some careful consideration, he selects the one matching whatever leotards the Gators are wearing that evening.
(03/26/25 10:30am)
Female-owned businesses to visit around Gainesville
(03/27/25 10:30am)
When Trevor Wayne first picked up his worn-out copy of S.E. Hinton’s novel “The Outsiders” in seventh grade and began to read the opening lines, it became more than just an assignment. Even though he was sitting in an English classroom in Boca Raton, Florida, he saw himself in Tulsa, Oklahoma. He saw himself in the characters who came to life before him, both Greasers and Socs alike.
(03/20/25 5:48pm)
During Todd Golden’s first spring as the Florida men’s basketball head coach, he hit the recruiting trail quickly. Having only been on the job for nearly two weeks in April 2022, he made six trips to scout six possible transfers. Five misses. The sixth? A reserved-yet-vocal 6-foot-5 Belmont freshman guard.
(03/19/25 3:37am)
Losing your first conference series of the season always stings, but three consecutive losses to No. 2 Tennessee last weekend knocked Florida five places in the NCAA rankings, down to No. 13.
(03/17/25 10:30am)
In her home nestled on Southeast 23rd Lane, Conjwanna Robinson had a family and three decades of history — but the Florence Landfill was enough to make her want to pack up her life and leave. She wasn’t alone.
(03/10/25 9:55am)
It’s an emotional moment for a college basketball player when they walk off their home court for the final time. Coaches and teammates hugging them while thousands of fans rise to their feet to cheer is enough to make even a fearless competitor a bit misty.
(03/09/25 11:33pm)
Right in the middle of downtown Gainesville lies The Wooly, a venue characterized by warm lighting, comfortable seating and, on March 8, energetic French house music. Daft Disko, hosted by DJ Ricardo Ponce, brought in enthusiastic crowds who danced fervently for as long as the music was playing.
(03/11/25 11:00am)
At La Cocina de Abuela, a vibrant family-owned restaurant, traditional Colombian flavors meet the convenience of counter-service dining. With an assembly line-style setup, guests are invited to build their perfect bowl, savoring fresh, made-from-scratch dishes that tell the story of generations of Colombian heritage.
(03/19/25 12:00pm)
Sports are woven into the fabric of our lives — whether we play them, watch them or simply grow up surrounded by them. Yet for many young athletes, what should be an exciting introduction to physical activity is now becoming a pressure-filled experience.
(03/04/25 11:00am)
Depot Park — Gainesville’s largest park — spans 32 acres. With a selection of local restaurants, walking paths, a playground and an alligator or two, college students, children and adults alike are drawn to the spacious, green area located downtown.