Search Results

Florida’s midterm elections have finally ended

The seemingly endless saga of Florida’s midterm elections has reached its final chapter.

Stop being mean to Feleipe Franks

The second chorus of “We Are the Boys from Old Florida,” the song sang at the end of every third quarter, contains the line that everybody knows and loves: “In all kinds of weather, we’ll all stick together.” This line is a staple in UF households, so it’s easy to take for granted, I suppose. Recently, The Swamp has become a hostile environment, and I don’t mean toward other teams. Actual Florida fans have begun to boo our quarterback, Feleipe Franks. While some plays may not transpire the way we envisioned, we do not, as students, fans, classmates and decent human beings, have the right to belittle someone as a person.

Mayor Lauren Poe announces campaign for reelection

Mayor Lauren Poe announced his re-election campaign two months early Wednesday morning.

ACSO investigating murder of man found shot

The Alachua County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the murder of a man found shot Saturday morning.

Early voting on campus: heroes and wannabes

While we’re still figuring out who actually won some of the recent elections, let’s talk about some less-than-honest Student Government politicians who tried to claim credit for making early voting on campus happen.

Social Media preys on nostalgia

It came to my attention not too long ago that social media was changing who I was, distorting my personality and altering the nucleus of my values. It has been discussed in detail how social media places a focus on trivial validation and lavishes trivial accomplishments and tasks with unearned praise. However, this is not the danger that I’m writing about. These problems are well-documented, if not well dealt with. But the reliance on nostalgia that certain social media platforms like Snapchat and Facebook induce upon their users is much more subtle. In my opinion, it is much more dangerous.

The election is over, the work is not

Today, the most passionate voters are either elated and beaming or distraught and anxious, perhaps even angry. The election has settled, but the dust certainly has not. The specter of competition still hangs in the air. We are sure there are some voters who woke up feeling a mix of disappointment and dread today. Whether the candidates you voted for won their race or not, you should feel proud that you cast a ballot. Most importantly, you should bear in mind that these results are not the end of the road for your cherished political causes. We urge our readers to stay vigilant, informed and engaged and to stay empathetic to their fellow Americans. This cannot be the winner’s moment to gloat and relish in victory. Our civic culture and common American bond depend on it.

In a culture of ‘sorry not sorry,’ we still apologize — a lot

In this era, it’s on-trend to be fearlessly unapologetic, but for many, including myself, “I’m sorry” is still the default response.

Gator Growl hosts performances by Walk the Moon and Ty Dolla $ign

In all kinds of weather, the Gator still growled Friday night.

Don’t let fake news fool you in this gubernatorial election

There’s only one day to go before voters head to the polls on Election Day and vote in one of the most bitter gubernatorial races I’ve ever seen. Through news reports, campaign ads and numerous online sources, people have been bombarded with information about each candidate. Unfortunately, not all of that information has been true, and myths and “fake news” about both candidates have abounded in this election cycle.

The All-American Dane: Johannes Ingildsen tackles change

Johannes Ingildsen shows up to practice with sunscreen on his face not rubbed all the way in and his freshly bleached blonde hair poking through his Gators hat.

Behind the Meme: Creators discuss their Swampiest Memes

Aloft in the heavens, UF President Kent Fuchs is anointed by the angels with the holiest crown of all: a UF baseball cap.

Students beat the sun for Beat T-shirts

For the sleep-starved UF students sitting outside Emerson Hall, waiting for T-shirts means making memories.

Week in review: SG screw up roundup

On Tuesday, much of the legislature and executive branch came together in the University Auditorium for the State of the Campus. Essentially, the address is an annual disappointment where we all come together and scratch our heads at how little we’ve been able to accomplish in the past six months and then console ourselves with the “free” T-shirts and food used to bribe attendees to come.

UF Jewish students hold vigil to honor Pittsburgh victims

Julie Mallinger woke up in her residence hall Saturday morning and flipped open her laptop to browse Facebook like she would on any other weekend.

What should I take in the spring? Upcoming new courses

Ahead of advance Spring registration opening today, The Alligator interviewed six professors about their new classes.

Strike a pose. UF Office of Admissions looking for student models

Update: The event was canceled as of Monday morning. 

FEST’s laugh out loud comics

Dance Marathon at UF surpassed $600,000 goal in 26 hours

Tears welled in Lauren Connell’s eyes while she sent fundraising emails in the Sigma Kappa sorority house Tuesday afternoon.

GPD: Police used stun gun on 18-year-old with two guns in car

Gainesville Police used a stun gun on an 18-year-old man after he was accused of having two empty guns and resisting an officer Tuesday night.