Understanding UF Student Senate’s Green New Deal
(03/04/24 2:00pm)
The UF Student Senate made national headlines for passing the first public university Green New Deal by unanimous vote Feb. 21.
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Alachua County legal experts educate migrants on workings of immigration system
(03/04/24 2:00pm)
Many difficulties come with immigration legal processes, even more so when an immigrant's first language is not English. This especially rings true for Latino and Hispanic migrants, who comprise around 12% of the total population in Gainesville, according to the U.S. Census Bureau 2023.
Federal funding saves lives in Gainesville
(03/04/24 2:00pm)
Over the course of the past few weeks, it became obvious to anyone paying attention that the national crisis in chronic homelessness was manifesting itself in a couple of new tent camps, including one downtown on SE Fourth Place — literally on the street itself.
The uncertain future of the University Multicultural Mentorship Program
(03/04/24 2:00pm)
Diversity, equity and inclusion programs are on the chopping block at UF and every other state institution of higher learning. Just recently, the administration shut down the Office of the Chief Diversity Officer, amongst other DEI positions. In response to The Alligator breaking this story, Gov. Ron DeSantis quote reposted its coverage to further classify DEI as “toxic.”
GRU and Gainesville City Commission hold first-ever joint meeting
(03/01/24 4:55pm)
The Gainesville Regional Utility Authority and the Gainesville City Commission met together at city hall Wednesday afternoon to discuss the power district and the Government Services Contribution. This meeting is the first time the two have met since the authority was formed in October 2023.
UF jumps to no. 2 spot for number of Fulbright scholars
(03/01/24 4:10am)
If a poet, athlete, music enthusiast and novice ping pong player were gathered into a room, it may seem like they wouldn't have much in common.
Vision Party wins Spring 2024 executive ticket, majority Senate seats
(02/29/24 4:39am)
UF students from both Student Government parties filled the Reitz Union with chants such as “Forward together, change forever” and “I said it’s great, to be, a Visionary,” while anxiously waiting for election results.
Students await results of Spring 2024 Student Government elections
(02/29/24 1:33am)
UF students gathered at the polls to wrap up the second and final day of Student Government voting.
UF Student Government Executive Debate 2024
(02/23/24 7:55pm)
UF students gathered at the Reitz Grand Ballroom Feb. 12 to watch Change Party's and Vision Party's Spring 2024 executive ticket candidates debate in preparation for the upcoming Student Government election. Filmed by Ben Nielsen, Kyle King and Gabriella Aulisio Edited by Kyle King Thumbnail photo by Evelyn Miguel
Over 6,700 students vote in first day of Student Government elections
(02/28/24 2:03am)
UF students lined up by the dozen at polling stations around campus, ready to cast their votes for new Student Government leaders. Some voted to get their “I voted” sticker, while others waited in line to support a party they felt would support them.
Gainesville chief climate officer presents update on City Climate Action Plan
(02/27/24 5:21am)
The Climate Reality Project and local activists met Monday afternoon to hear an update on Gainesville’s climate action plan from Chief Climate Officer Dan Zhu. The city official outlined the plan and focused on two main aspects: adaptation and mitigation.
Gainesville homeless population struggles with encampment sweeps, lack of options
(02/26/24 2:00pm)
Residents of a homeless encampment on Southeast Fourth Place were given about five hours Feb. 20 to vacate a sidewalk they had occupied since December.
Florida ban barring residents from changing license gender marker gives ‘added injury to insult’ for Gainesville residents
(02/26/24 2:00pm)
Morgan Averette had the gender marker on her driver’s license changed almost three years ago. Now, with a new Florida ban in place, the 32-year-old Gainesville resident is worried for other transgender locals who might not have the same opportunity.
Spring Student Government elections: A voter’s guide
(02/26/24 2:00pm)
On Feb. 27 and 28, UF students will vote for 50 Student Senate seats and the positions of student body president, vice president and treasurer in the Spring 2024 Student Government elections.
The fight for representation: Why change Is needed now more than ever
(02/26/24 2:00pm)
There’s always more work to be done. This underlying belief has guided Change Party to serve the student body for eight semesters. This thought empowers us to author 200 bills when we are the minority in the Senate chamber. This is our conviction as we strive to put the power back into the hands of all students this election.
Vision Party: Continuing down the path of success
(02/26/24 2:00pm)
From its creation this past Fall, Vision Party has made it its mission to ensure the voices of every student are heard. The very foundation of Vision is based on individuals from all backgrounds coming together to tackle the ineffective governance of other parties.
Florida bill could hold local governments liable for removing Confederate monuments
(02/23/24 8:41pm)
The Senate Community Affairs Committee was stunned into silence after gathering Feb. 6 to discuss a bill aimed to preserve history where it was met with racist remarks during public testimony.
Budget adjustments spur questions about Gainesville’s approach to gun violence prevention
(02/19/24 2:00pm)
Amanda Goldsmith was only 17 when she was shot by a man she refused to date. Twenty-three years later, she is a volunteer with Moms Demand Action and uses her experience to educate the Gainesville community.
Alachua County initiatives work to protect land from increasing development
(02/19/24 2:00pm)
On their farm in Alachua, Anne Shermyen and John Shermyen have acres of cow pasture, woodland trails for horseback riding and a big vegetable garden. When they reached retirement age, the Shermyens began to consider what would happen to their 85-acre property in the future.
UF students struggle with higher bike theft rates
(02/15/24 8:33pm)
In September 2023, posters of a stolen bike were posted to social media sites YikYak and Barstool Florida. The posters were made by Sarah Solis, a 20-year-old UF graphic design junior, who had her bike stolen from a corner near the School of Architecture. The idea for the posters came from Solis’ mother, who suggested the idea to her during a phone call.
