More than 40 people compete in first day of ‘Battle of the Ballots’
(10/22/18 10:32pm)
About 45 students from eight UF colleges flashed their “I voted” stickers Monday to find out which college turns out the most voters.
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More than 300 fans come out to celebrate Tom Petty’s birthday with a park dedication
(10/21/18 2:53pm)
With a tissue clamped in hand and tears ready to fall, Kathy Smith said she was overcome with emotions to be surrounded by a community of Tom Petty fans.
Gainesville is showing its Pride this weekend with local LGBTQ+ events
(10/20/18 11:18am)
It’s time for UF and the Gainesville community to show it’s creativity, uniqueness, nerve and talent.
A tough decision on mental health for student government
(10/18/18 7:49pm)
Just over a year ago, The Alligator reported on a fateful meeting in which Student Government officials voted against a proposal to provide permanent funding for new counselors at the Counseling and Wellness Center, igniting a conflagration of student outcry.
SG’s Unsocial Social Media
(10/11/18 9:12pm)
It all started with a painfully true quip from the senior class president: “I didn’t even know we had a Student Government Twitter account.” The offhand remark drew chuckles from the Student Senate, because we all knew of the sad state of our social media.
UF to remain open during Hurricane Michael
(10/09/18 10:55pm)
UF students won’t be able to put off their midterm studying with a hurricane day off. Classes will continue as planned today.
Social media fuels the fire in over-analyzing our friendships
(10/09/18 7:27pm)
It’s a storyline we hear about all the time: Two people meet online, but upon meeting in person, realize either a) they just don’t hit it off like they thought they would, b) they’re totally incompatible or c) one (or both) of them was completely not who they claimed to be online. It’s not a storyline that always ends happily, but it’s become commonplace in our digital world, especially with the prevalence of online dating apps.
UF to remain open during Hurricane Michael
(10/09/18 11:39am)
3:30 p.m. - Classes at UF will not be canceled due to Hurricane Michael.
Celebrities are citizens too, so why shouldn’t they get political?
(10/04/18 7:52pm)
If you thought the 70th annual Emmys would be devoid of political statements, you thought wrong.
A note from the Student Body President
(10/02/18 7:22pm)
What’s up, Gator Nation! I hope your semester so far has been safe, productive and enjoyable. We are about halfway through the Fall semester, and your Student Government has been busy working to get things done for all Gators. I’m so excited to tell you about some of the projects we have completed.
Marston Science Library reopened after flooding
(09/24/18 11:28pm)
Marston Science Library reopened hours after its third floor flooded.
The Alligator endorses this party for Student Government elections
(09/24/18 12:55am)
There are telltale signs of the upcoming Student Government elections. Political parties prowl Turlington Plaza for undecided voters. Fliers are distributed. You may have even read about a certain SG sugar daddy or an increase in toilet paper quality.
‘Someone complimented you!’: Suspicious texts not linked to human trafficking
(09/23/18 11:23pm)
Nicole Bender was wary when she got a text saying someone complimented her.
Thousands come out to Seventh Annual Elephant Appreciation Day
(09/23/18 9:26pm)
Six Asian elephants were waving their trunks at an audience of hundreds Saturday for the Seventh Annual Elephant Appreciation Day.
UF students collect books to commemorate Hurricane Maria anniversary
(09/20/18 10:18pm)
One year ago, Alfredo Ortiz crowded into a windowless closet with his parents, sister and dog while Hurricane Maria pounded against their home in Cayey, Puerto Rico.
Pitbull is coming to UF in October
(09/20/18 12:33pm)
Mr. Worldwide is making a pit stop in Gainesville at the beginning of October.
Letter to the Editor: Let's talk graduation
(09/18/18 9:22pm)
Let’s talk about graduation. In the last couple of weeks, UF President Kent Fuchs’ office released documents stating that graduation will no longer be the same. All UF graduates will now attend two graduation ceremonies. The first will be a combination of every single college in the Ben Hill Griffin Stadium, and the second will be hosted by each individual college. The announcement resulted in an abundance of angry, outraged students. Considering the number of petitions and Facebook posts that started surfacing left and right, this may be the first time in a long time that a majority of this campus agrees on something. Last week, Anthony Rojas, whom I assume is the leader of the new movement #BringGraduationBack, went to the Student Senate meeting and made an appealing argument for why Fuchs should keep graduation intact. For one, I strongly agree with Rojas and others on the matter of graduation and why it should not be changed. As someone who belongs to two different colleges, with this change to graduation I will have to attend three different ceremonies rather than just two. This is inconvenient for my family and I, who deserve to see my name boldly on the screen as I cross the O’Connell Center stage.
Puppies welcomed back to Alachua County Humane Society
(09/17/18 8:27pm)
Twenty-three puppies were welcomed to the coolest room in the Alachua County Humane Society.
Student Government announces new food, water, bathroom projects
(09/17/18 1:12am)
UF students now have more options for food, water and toilet paper.
It takes a village: Gainesville leaders and activists look for solutions after Alachua County’s inequity report
(09/17/18 1:08am)
When Ellie Chisholm grew up in Jacksonville, the only white people she met were the ones who picked up laundry from her grandmother’s house.
