Florida spooks Mizzou on Halloween night in return to the gridiron
(10/31/20 11:35pm)
Playing football at night on Halloween with about 15% of your roster unavailable against an in-conference foe is frightening.
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A 49-year legacy of hair cuts and Southern hospitality
(10/27/20 4:56pm)
Smiling eyes and the faint fragrance of shaving cream greet patrons as they enter the barbershop on the ground floor of UF’s Reitz Union. The grey tile floors, black leather chairs and Gator sports memorabilia bring a sense of old school, hometown comfort to the building’s business-oriented atmosphere.
Gainesville parks make COVID-19 adjustments, reopen playgrounds
(10/27/20 12:03am)
After rolling out of bed on a crisp October morning, Gerrica Lamothe changes into her workout clothes, fills up her water bottle and grabs her AirPods. She hops into her blue PT Cruiser and makes a three-mile drive to Depot Park.
Tom Petty’s 70th Birthday Bash to be held virtually today
(10/23/20 8:31am)
Gainesville’s annual Tom Petty Birthday Bash will continue virtually this year following COVID-19 concerns with an all-star lineup featuring over 60 artists.
Local amendments on November’s ballot offer incremental change
(10/20/20 11:08pm)
Local amendments on the ballot propose changes that could affect policy at the local level.
Meet the Florida Congressional District 3 candidates
(10/19/20 2:32am)
Kat Cammack woke up at 4:30 a.m. Wednesday for her interview on “Fox & Friends,” followed by about a dozen Zoom meetings. Her focus throughout the day is on her campaign.
Meet the Florida House of Representatives District 21 candidates
(10/19/20 2:10am)
Dr. Kayser Enneking’s years of work as a physician have opened her eyes to issues in Florida’s communities, such as lack of nutrition and education and homeslessness, which are roots of the disparities in the healthcare system.
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.
Local fall festivities maintain traditions despite COVID-19
(10/13/20 12:18pm)
When October rolls around and the weather starts to get nippy, David Armstrong pulls out his blue tractor.
School closures wreaked havoc on standardized testing across the state. What’s being done to address it?
(10/11/20 9:24pm)
Applying to college can be overwhelming. Applicants have to contend with lofty admissions requirements, a barrage of deadlines differing by school and an array of essay topics that leave 500 words to share a life story.
Pandemic startups: UF students turn self-isolation into success
(10/11/20 7:02pm)
When the COVID-19 pandemic forced classes online and sent students home, many were left with an unprecedented amount of free time. For some, that time was used to take summer classes or learn new skills. But for others, it was used to bring to life goals they’d been dreaming of for years or spontaneous passion projects.
Virtual advising proves to be accessible, successful during pandemic
(10/10/20 12:21pm)
With unprecedented times come unprecedented changes, and academic advising has been no exception.
Students and professors weigh in on the virtual classroom experience at UF
(10/08/20 2:16pm)
Two months into UF’s mostly online Fall semester, students and faculty alike are still struggling with the new virtual classroom environment.
Gators conclude play at Blessings Collegiate Invitational
(10/07/20 11:25pm)
The Gators men’s and women’s golf teams finished their first tournament of the season Wednesday. The women placed sixth in the Blessings Collegiate Invitational. The men finished 12th.
Gators topple Gamecocks in surreal home opener
(10/03/20 4:00pm)
If there were holograms instead of fan cutouts in the stands at The Swamp, Saturday’s game could have been a Black Mirror episode.
Goddess Visions Artwalk Exhibition comes to a close
(10/03/20 3:02pm)
Her dad was especially prudent after the Great Depression, but Judi Cain bought ink with her 35 cents of lunch money after elementary school.
Arreola calls for Gators football games without fans this fall
(09/28/20 3:37pm)
Gainesville City Commissioner David Arreola published a letter Monday afternoon asking the UF Board of Trustees not to allow fans at home games this season.
How counselors at the CWC are coping with the pandemic
(09/24/20 2:10am)
As if college wasn’t stressful enough, the coronavirus pandemic has sickened and killed people we know, amplified racial inequities and exploited our personal, social and institutional vulnerabilities. Within this context, the UF Counseling and Wellness Center (CWC) is launching a series of columns about mental health topics relevant to our campus.
Students torn over limited attendance this season
(09/20/20 9:33pm)
He spent his life as a Gators fan.
