‘Spring Broke’: graduate assistants rally against fees today
(03/13/15 1:12am)
Some UF graduate assistants will be rallying today on Turlington Plaza to make it known they’re not OK with paying to work.
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Charles Goston aims to lower GRU rates, honor past
(03/13/15 12:11am)
When he was flying in helicopters over the dense, dark jungle of Vietnam for the U.S. Army, Charles Goston learned he cannot wait for truth.
Termites that plague Rolfs Hall won’t be cleared any time soon
(03/11/15 1:42am)
Tiny clear wings are scattered across the windowsill by UF professor Andrew Thoron’s desk.
Two local men arrested for Ecstasy trafficking, tampering with evidence
(03/08/15 11:10pm)
Gainesville Police arrested two local men late Saturday night after they reportedly threw Ecstasy out of their car during a traffic stop.
She Blinded Me With Science: These Are the Drones You’re Looking For
(03/03/15 10:56pm)
UAVs, or unmanned aerial vehicles, are here to stay.
IFAS Study: Muscadine wine may have health benefits
(02/23/15 12:09am)
A study has linked potential health benefits to the consumption of red wine made from native grapes.
The path to a milestone: Reflection on Billy Donovan’s first win with No. 500 on the horizon
(02/20/15 2:03am)
Billy Donovan has coached teams to the peak of college basketball’s mountaintop.
UF students, guest speakers rally in support of Global Divestment Day
(02/15/15 11:41pm)
The cry heard around the world Friday was “divestment!”
GRU gives back, helps residents pay utility bills
(02/12/15 12:31am)
Gainesville Regional Utilities is giving back.
Swamp, Access parties crowdsource for platforms
(02/10/15 1:15am)
Students walking through campus were met with wide grins from political party representatives holding large white notepads.
National Signing Day: Live blog
(02/04/15 8:38am)
8:38 a.m. The Gators saw three players quickly turn in their letter of intent to open up National Signing Day: Three-star defensive lineman Andrew Ivie, three-star offensive lineman Tyler Jordan and four-star running back Jordan Scarlett.
Police say Gainesville woman hit five parked cars while intoxicated
(02/03/15 12:45am)
A Gainesville woman was arrested early Sunday after reportedly crashing into five cars in an apartment complex parking lot while driving drunk.
Four-star corner Chris Williamson commits to UF
(02/02/15 10:29pm)
Chris Williamson (6-foot-0, 185 pounds, Gainesville, Ga., Gainesville High), a four-star cornerback announced his commitment to Florida on Monday evening.
Headscarf or not, media focus misplaced
(02/01/15 11:06pm)
Last week President Obama and first lady Michelle Obama made a stop in Saudi Arabia to pay their respects to the late king and meet the country’s new ruler.
Under the Stars
(01/27/15 6:40pm)
Happy spring semester, Gators! With this blog, I'll talk about cool stuff that’s happening in the science world, whether it’s near, far, wherever you are (does the heart really go on, Celine?). I also want to hear from you! If there’s a subject you want me to explore further, let me know with a comment below or send an email to The Alligator blog editor at lchan@alligator.org. Now, let’s get to it!
Attendance doubles at Paynes Prairie stargazing event
(01/26/15 12:57am)
Paynes Prairie is usually only filled with bison, wild horses and white-tailed deer, but Saturday night, clear skies and social media brought in a record-breaking crowd, and its following traffic, to the annual stargazing event.
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(01/25/15 9:45pm)
UF materials science associate professor Richard Hennig, 42, watches over an attendee of Stargazing at Paynes Prairie on Saturday. Hennig set his telescope to focus on the Orion Nebula, which a collection of dust and gas lit up by surrounding stars.
Lower gas prices benefit delivery drivers, local restaurants
(01/15/15 11:53pm)
Cheaper gas is having a positive impact on some local restaurants and businesses.
Martez Ivey, Byron Cowart among recruits UF targeting
(01/14/15 11:22pm)
With the recruiting dead period over and National Signing Day approaching in just three short weeks, the Florida coaching staff has to hit the recruiting trail hard to put together the 2015 recruiting class.
NAACP bombing receives disappointing coverage
(01/12/15 12:30am)
You know all about the bombing that occurred outside of the Colorado Springs chapter of the NAACP last Tuesday, right? No? Well, the FBI is investigating the act of potential domestic terrorism after a homemade pipe bomb exploded but failed to ignite a 5-gallon gas container to which it was rigged.
