Student starts new sustainable environment club at UF
(08/05/19 10:49pm)
Fiona Gain was a club hopper.
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Attack on Texas shoppers to be handled as domestic terrorism
(08/04/19 8:29pm)
The shooting that killed 20 people at a crowded El Paso department store will be handled as a domestic terrorism case, federal authorities said Sunday as they weighed hate-crime charges against the suspected gunman that could carry the death penalty.
UF launches new initiative to tackle Florida coastline threats
(08/01/19 12:41am)
Drones stretch out across the coast collecting water samples. Sensors attach to bridges; piers and buoys monitor sea activity. Computers collect data and make environmental predictions.
Student festival junkies talk preparation and savings
(08/01/19 12:25am)
The summer before his first year of college, Sean Backs spent countless hours working for a moving company to earn some cash. He envisioned himself spending his money on food and going out with friends throughout his first year at UF. However, his bank account took a turn for the worse when Backs’ friends from high school convinced him to spend his savings on attending his first music festival: Electric Daisy Carnival in Orlando.
Florida: The home of hot girl summer
(07/30/19 2:30pm)
Hot girl summer is upon us, and the hashtags seem to follow us on every social media platform. Along with the growing posts, the temperature has also started to follow suit. Florida is experiencing the hottest summer in decades, causing harm to its hot inhabitants.
Disney makes money off remakes, but creativity is tossed aside
(07/30/19 2:24pm)
I first wrote about remakes, reboots and sequels for The Alligator in November of last year. At the time, I addressed Hollywood as a whole and how it can do remakes better. But I have since realized that while almost all of the major studios are guilty of this, Disney’s approach has been… special.
What Fortnite World Cup champion should do with prize money
(07/30/19 12:51am)
Sunday night, a teenage gamer became a multi-millionaire and also a Fortnite World Cup champion. Sixteen-year-old Kyle “Bugha” Giersdorf beat 99 other players, and in doing so, became the game’s first solo world champion. He won $3 million. And although he didn’t ask, we have a few ideas about how he should spend it.
UF and Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation to help endangered Florida panthers
(07/25/19 1:19am)
Faced with threats from heart defects to habitat loss, Florida panthers have struggled to live throughout the years.
UF researcher studies how Syrian kids respond to trauma
(07/25/19 12:45am)
A UF researcher spent a year studying Syrian refugee children and their ability to handle stress.
Disease that kills palm trees spreads to Alachua County
(07/23/19 12:51am)
A bacterial disease that causes palm trees to die has made its way to Alachua County.
Letter to the Editor: The truth about Pearson and the Impact caucus
(07/19/19 12:24pm)
Let me begin by saying that if I’m being attacked by people who voted against preventing sexual assault on campus, I’m probably doing something right. Don’t worry — I’ll circle back to this.
UF research may lead to safer flexible touchscreens
(07/17/19 10:28pm)
UF researchers may have found the answer to flexible touchscreen phones.
UF Law College finishing renovations for fall semester
(07/16/19 1:03am)
The UF Levin College of Law is renovating its facilities to make the space a more student-centric environment.
Community discusses landscape maintenance and clean water
(07/11/19 12:03am)
Differing opinions came together for the Alachua County Environmental Protection Department’s first public meeting Tuesday evening.
New leadership for UF Innovation District
(07/08/19 11:34pm)
UF Innovation District is under new leadership and is working to create a more inclusive environment.
Tijuana Flats on Archer to relocate to Butler Plaza North
(07/08/19 11:18pm)
Tijuana Flats regulars of the Archer location, 3414 SW Archer Rd., will have to go to Midtown this week for their Tuesday taco special as the Archer location relocates to Butler Plaza North near Jimmy John’s and Orangetheory Fitness.
Summer B rules to live by
(07/02/19 12:07am)
Summer B marks the halfway point of summer session, but for most of the fresh faces on campus, this is just the beginning. With beginnings come the transition period of figuring out what the hell is going on in this humid, and at times bizarre, place we call Gainesville. Your high school shenanigans may or may not have prepared you for this whirlwind six weeks of learning. The Editorial Board has a combined 14 years of experience on UF’s campus so take it from us…
Here Are 4 Reasons to Visit an Escape Room…
(06/28/19 10:06am)
Looking for a new activity to try? If so, an escape room is a good choice.
Five highlights of Wednesday’s presidential debate
(06/27/19 12:22pm)
Ten presidential candidates discussed issues such as immigration, healthcare, gun reform, economic policies and climate change in Miami on Wednesday night during the first Democratic presidential debate.
UF implements a $30 million safety plan
(06/22/19 3:59pm)
The UF campus is about to get even safer with additional security equipment and resources.
