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With more in-person classes inbound, students decide where to live

In a continuously unpredictable environment, UF students remain conflicted as they determine where to live during the Spring.

Estudiantes de UF mantienen negocios exitosos durante la pandemia de COVID-19

Los estudiantes de la Universidad de Florida han convertido su tiempo de aislamiento en algo positivo al crear sus propios negocios.

Azazus and Jeshua Oneal open up about mental health with new single ‘Need a Friend’

Gainesville music artist Dennis Walton Jr., known as Azazus, turned to cousin and fellow rapper Jeshua Oneal to introduce a new single on Thanksgiving.

Mentorship programs at UF provide students with an outlet during the pandemic

Madison Miguelez watched her laptop screen as her peers ran around their bedrooms, frantically searching for objects to recreate famous pieces of art like “The Scream” and “Girl With Pearl Earring.” 

City commission votes not to fire city manager despite external investigation recommending termination

The city commission did not fire Gainesville City Manager Lee Feldman in a special meeting Tuesday night despite recommendations to do so from an external audit, or independent examination. 

Actor, comedian BJ Novak advised UF students to stay open to criticism

UF students watched a familiar face from “The Office” on Zoom Thursday night. Instead of sporting a cringy goatee or pushing his latest get-rich-quick scheme as Ryan Howard, B.J. Novak told stories about writing for the show and advised students to take criticism.

Swamp Records’ Fall Fest to be held virtually Friday

Swamp Records’ annual Fall Fest will rock out online this year.

A screenshot of the B.J. Novak Facebook event page

Florida relaja las restricciones de visita en las prisiones para permitir a familias no inmediatas y amigos

This story was translated by Sofia Echeverry

Activist and Nobel Peace Prize recipient Malala Yousafzai will virtually speak to UF

Women’s rights activist and youngest Nobel Peace Prize winner Malala Yousafzai will speak to UF virtually on Nov. 18.

Born Zillennial: UF graduate student creates a viral online community

A Facebook group formed by a UF student with a goal of reaching 100 members quickly became a viral online community.

Florida relaxes prison visitation restrictions to allow non-immediate family and friends

Patricia Molinaro glanced at a giraffe painted on the wall of Lowell Correctional Institution’s visitation area in Ocala on an October Saturday morning as she prepared what to say to her daughter. When she spotted her youngest daughter, the only words that came to mind were “I love you.”

The era of social media meets Gen Z voters

Clara Vidal, a 20-year-old UF nursing junior, posted a photo showcasing her "I Voted" sticker on election day, along with the millions of other photos uploaded under the hashtag.

‘Dogs will never leave you’: Local business owners reunite man with his best furry friend

Keith Miller had his cell phone pressed to his ear as he stood outside of his restaurant, Big Mill’s Cheesesteaks, located on 13th Street.

Live results: National and local election updates

As of Thursday at 2 p.m., Biden sits at 264 Electoral College votes, according to The Associated Press. The AP called both Michigan and Wisconsin for Biden late Wednesday afternoon after a surge of mail ballots swung the states in his favor. 

The show must go on: How Gainesville venues are moving forward

It’s quieter in downtown Gainesville these days. 

Transform Today event raises more than $500,000 for pediatric patients and their families, less than last year

Six-year-old Beckett Genuardi, fidgeting in his mother’s lap, smiled and stuck his tongue out at the more than 60 UF students who tuned into Miracle Moments via Zoom. Beckett is one of the children who has benefited from fundraising events like Transform Today in Dance Marathon.

‘Find a place for yourself’: Activist Linda Sarsour discusses resistance and Islam

Islam on Campus and Students for Justice in Palestine hosted Linda Sarsour to talk about the intersection between resistance and Islam for the final event of Islam Appreciation month. 

Screenshot of the Facebook event page for Nelson and Martinez discussion

Matheson History Museum overcomes closed doors with open exhibit

In the wake of widespread social and racial injustice and division, a local museum is shining a neon light on necessary conversations.