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UF ‘sparks’ new energy efficient initiative to reduce utility costs

(09/26/18 12:17am)

For some, Gainesville Regional Utilities bills may become cheaper.

https://www.alligator.org/article/2018/09/uf-sparks-new-energy-efficient-initiative-to-reduce-utility-costs

Guns, voting rights, environment: What matters to the college voter?

(09/25/18 10:44pm)

The Alligator spoke to students at the event about why voting matters, and what they feel are the most critical issues facing the nation. Here are five of their responses:

https://www.alligator.org/article/2018/09/guns-voting-rights-environment-what-matters-to-the-college-voter

Sidebar: Preparation met opportunity for Gators in Knoxville

(09/24/18 2:14am)

Florida tight end R.J. Raymond was a man deep in his thoughts. He strolled silently onto the field at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tennessee, about half an hour before any other Gators — even the special-teamers — made their way out of the locker room to get some extra catches in before the game.

https://www.alligator.org/article/2018/09/sidebar-preparation-met-opportunity-for-gators-in-knoxville

Female-only offices relieve workplace pressure

(09/20/18 8:22pm)

The World Bank estimates that women account for 45.8 percent of the labor force in the U.S. Despite our near-equal presence, many women still don’t feel comfortable and confident in the workplace.

https://www.alligator.org/article/2018/09/female-only-offices-relieve-workplace-pressure

The two-ply promise: SG toilet paper review

(09/20/18 8:18pm)

The toilet flushes, sending miniature droplets flying toward my face. Typically the distance between one’s face and the seat of a public toilet would suggest some sort of hazing, but hazing is against the rules here at UF so that means it doesn’t happen (aside from that one dude who almost died last Spring).

https://www.alligator.org/article/2018/09/the-two-ply-promise-sg-toilet-paper-review

Food brings us together, but it can also tear us apart

(09/20/18 8:08pm)

Growing up, I was what my parents called an adventurous eater. Although that can mean many different things depending on how you define adventurous, all you need to know is that by the time I was 8, while the majority of my classmates and friends swore by the kids menu, my wish was to go out for sushi.

https://www.alligator.org/article/2018/09/food-brings-us-together-but-it-can-also-tear-us-apart

Notebook: Observations from Florida's win over Colorado State

(09/17/18 7:50am)

Perhaps it was the focus on mental toughness in practice. Perhaps it was all the banter about the lack of physicality following an embarrassing loss to Kentucky.

https://www.alligator.org/article/2018/09/notebook-observations-from-florida-s-win-over-colorado-state

Patagonia is coming to campus on Tuesday

(09/17/18 12:52am)

Students can learn what it’s like trying to run an ethical company when Patagonia comes for a visit.

https://www.alligator.org/article/2018/09/patagonia-is-coming-to-campus-on-tuesday

Political dirt washes up in red tide

(09/17/18 12:07am)

The destructive algal bloom that continues to ravage Florida’s coast has shown us that if Florida Gov. Rick Scott won’t work to save our environment, we must elect new leaders who will. As the university with the closest ties to the research, it’s our duty to educate Florida about the need for political action to prevent future destruction from algal blooms known as red tide.

https://www.alligator.org/article/2018/09/political-dirt-washes-up-in-red-tide

UF researchers develop new drug for pancreatic cancer

(09/16/18 8:25pm)

UF researchers created a new drug that could be the key to treating pancreatic cancer.

https://www.alligator.org/article/2018/09/uf-researchers-develop-new-drug-for-pancreatic-cancer

UF should put money into RTS, not a parking garage

(09/13/18 9:36pm)

UF is one of the top 10 public universities in the country. During the past few years, it has been adding accredited faculty and constructing new state-of-the-art buildings, among other things. All these new people and buildings have put pressure on the existing parking stock by increasing demand and limiting supply. To keep its infrastructure in tune with a world-class campus, the university had two choices: fund more parking or fund more and better public transportation.

https://www.alligator.org/article/2018/09/uf-should-put-money-into-rts-not-a-parking-garage

UF RecSports cancels intramural softball for the fall semester

(09/13/18 9:09pm)

For the first time in 24 years, Fall intramural softball was cut from UF RecSports’ programming.

https://www.alligator.org/article/2018/09/uf-recsports-cancels-intramural-softball-for-the-fall-semester

Gainesville students, families and locals chomp on September food fest

(09/11/18 7:37pm)

A sunset, green grass, tall trees, live music and food trucks: What more could you want on a Sunday evening?

https://www.alligator.org/article/2018/09/gainesville-students-families-and-locals-chomp-on-september-food-fest

Swipe right on your classmates: Tinder launches new feature for students

(09/09/18 11:01pm)

UF students can swipe right exclusively with each other through the Tinder app.

https://www.alligator.org/article/2018/09/swipe-right-on-your-classmates-tinder-launches-new-feature-for-students

Gainesville gets 33-foot-tall mural on downtown building

(09/07/18 12:06am)

As Iryna Kanishcheva walked downtown the past three years, she would fantasize about a mural big enough to fill a blank 33-foot-tall wall.

https://www.alligator.org/article/2018/09/gainesville-gets-33-foot-tall-mural-on-downtown-building

Q&A: ‘SNL’s Chris Redd is living out his dreams and wants you to do the same

(09/04/18 10:49pm)

Chris Redd spent 15 years as a rapper in Chicago, sometimes sleeping late to skip breakfast and save money. Today, he’s an Emmy-nominated comedian, but it was the detours before comedy that built him into a “Saturday Night Live” star.

https://www.alligator.org/article/2018/09/q-a-snl-s-chris-redd-is-living-out-his-dreams-and-wants-you-to-do-the-same