Headed home for Spring Break? Here's one way to carpool.
(03/02/18 12:00am)
Two UF alumni created an app to make carpooling easier and safer for students looking for rides to and from Gainesville.
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Celebrities’ opinions make or break marketing
(03/01/18 9:57pm)
“So does anyone else not open Snapchat anymore? Or is it just me... ugh this is so sad.”
The Avenue’s must-see artists at Okeechobee Music and Arts Festival
(02/27/18 11:13pm)
Tomorrow kicks off Okeechobee Music and Arts Festival’s third consecutive year. Bringing some of the most vibrant artists the globe has to offer to the 800-acre Sunshine Grove in Okeechobee, Florida, this festival has absolutely exploded.
This Spring Break, act responsibly
(02/27/18 10:33pm)
We’re almost there, just three more days until Spring Break. Some of you may be ducking out early. Some of you may be extending yours into the next week.
UF students invite conservative who tweeted about Parkland survivors being actors
(02/23/18 1:00am)
Despite controversial tweets made by Dinesh D’Souza following the Parkland school shooting last week, student group Young Americans for Freedom still plan to invite him to speak on campus this April.
FEARLESS: Step by step, students and parents demand for gun control at state capitol
(02/22/18 1:22am)
About a month ago, Ariana Ortega wanted to study at UF after she graduated from high school because of its high-quality education.
UF students are raising money for bus trip to D.C. for March for Our Lives
(02/21/18 11:56pm)
As Brandon Taylor scrolled down the list of those killed in the Parkland shooting last Wednesday, he didn’t expect to see the name of a 15-year-old student he used to tutor.
Stoneman Douglas alumni hold vigil
(02/21/18 1:08am)
More than 200 people stood quietly on Turlington Plaza on Tuesday night, and, among them, a cohort dressed in maroon and white cried.
SG elections commission didn't violate rules by holding meeting with extra members, officials say
(02/21/18 1:00am)
Although the Student Government codes specify the Elections Commission should be made up of six members, seven people acting as members discussed and voted on three election code violations at a meeting Monday night.
The Avenue’s must-hear artists performing at Heartwood Music Festival
(02/20/18 11:21pm)
Despite having only opened a year ago, Heartwood Soundstage, Gainesville’s multi-stage live recording venue, has become a budding hotspot for musicians and concertgoers alike.
UF law students sold donuts for Parkland shooting victims
(02/19/18 10:26pm)
UPDATE: By Tuesday evening, Sheyla Marimon said the organizations surpassed its fundraising goal of $1,000 by $39 at the end of Tuesday. Over the two days, 66 preorders for a dozen donuts were sold and 15 cards were written to the hospitalized shooting victims.
The Student Body vice presidential candidates
(02/19/18 2:36am)
After her parents fled from Uganda and political oppression in the 1970s, Shayli Patel has worked every day to make them proud.
Multiple vigils to be held today after Parkland shooting
(02/16/18 1:23am)
Michelle Thackeray was scrolling through Facebook on Wednesday afternoon when she first heard about the shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School. At 3 p.m., she called her mom and brother to make sure they were safe.
Student Government Debate Transcript
(02/15/18 12:55am)
Editor's Note: Below is a transcription of the debate that happened Feb. 13. If you see any errors, please email editor@alligator.org.
This Valentine’s Day, love yourself first
(02/13/18 11:41pm)
On Valentine’s Day, we’re reminded to think of others — waffles with your friends for the Galentine’s Day crowd, a candlelit dinner with your significant other.
Actions will always speak louder than Instagram captions
(02/13/18 11:39pm)
When people say that dating just isn’t the same as it used to be, they’re right.
Letter to the editor from Inspire Senate Caucus and Party Executive Board
(02/12/18 1:18am)
Inspire Party was founded upon three pillars: accountability, inclusivity, and transparency. In light of this, we would like to respond thoroughly to the recent allegations of Senator Branden Pearson.
Challenge Party announces efforts to rename O’Connell Center
(02/06/18 6:00pm)
The Challenge Party is starting a petition to rename the O’Connell Center in a video announcement sent to The Alligator and posted on Facebook on Tuesday.
APD arrests member of gang for shooting five people
(02/05/18 1:37am)
An Alachua man was arrested for a five-person shooting in the city about three weeks ago, Alachua Police said.
Some GRU customers saw an increase in their utility bill. Here’s why.
(01/31/18 12:57am)
Receiving a costly utility bill means tough choices for Sarah Dean.
