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Thousands gathered at the Curtis M. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts Wednesday night, eager to listen to guest speaker Ben Shapiro, while others stood outside to protest his presence on campus.
For the past 26 years, the city of Gainesville has fostered international connections with its local government by partnering with the cities of Kfar Saba, Israel and Qalqilya, Palestine through the Sister City Program of Gainesville, Inc. With the recent Israeli-Palestinian conflict, the program is needed now more than ever, according to Gainesville officials.
In wake of the Hamas terrorist attack on Israel, affected UF student and community groups came together with split support for Israel and Palestine.
Hundreds of UF students and community members gather in Turlington Plaza for a candlelight vigil to show support for Israel after Palestinian militant groups led by Hamas launched a large-scale invasion on Monday, Oct. 10, 2023.
The “Day of Resistance” Oct. 12, sponsored by National Students for Justice in Palestine (SJP), turned ugly on many campuses.
Editor’s note: This article contains mentions of violence and graphic imagery.
A crowd of around 100 UF students lingered inside and around a Turlington classroom — guarded by several police officers — for “Day of Resistance,” an informational lecture hosted by three UF organizations Thursday evening on the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas.
UF President Ben Sasse wrote an email to Jewish alumni following a vigil held Monday in support of Israel that ended in a stampede.
Hundreds of people covered Turlington Plaza for a vigil in honor of Israel on Monday night, most with candles in hand. Israeli flags draped over the outdoor staircase and shielded the shoulders of many like capes. Some wore yarmulkes with pride while others sported the Star of David around their necks. People exchanged soft smiles and borrowed flames until the crowd was completely luminous.
Every day, 95-year-old retiree Francine Taylor sits peacefully in her wheelchair, absorbing the cool winds, which delicately touch her face, outside her senior living center in West Gainesville. With her son by her side, they hold each other hand in hand. Racing through her head as she stares mute may be millions of memories from her years in World War II Europe, where she and her family became target to a mass Jewish genocide.
I began this column at 11:02 p.m. on Monday. I’ve been struggling to find the words to even begin this column. I’ve been unable to write as I’ve pondered this question since I was nearly stampeded in Turlington Plaza about two hours ago: What does it mean to be a Jew?
Hundreds of UF students and community members gathered in Turlington Plaza for a candlelight vigil to support Israel after Palestinian militant groups led by Hamas launched a large-scale invasion, but the vigil ended in chaos, confusion and five people injured after a commotion turned into a stampede.
When UF College of Journalism and Communications lecturer Iman Zawahry attended the Phoenix Film Festival in 2022, she received an offer difficult for any filmmaker to refuse: the chance for her indie film to hit the big screen across America.
Aimee Sachs, a UF alum and freelance sports reporter, was known for her tenacity and passion in the journalism field.
Ask any of the estimated 9,400 Jewish students on UF’s campus if they’re surprised by this week’s string of antisemitic events, and I’m sure you’ll receive the same answer.
While working on a merchant ship, Steve Kalishman met his future wife in the city of Novorossiysk, Russia.
After successfully being passed by the Gainesville City Commission, the removal of single-family zoning has brought constant dissent. Now, the city is facing two simultaneous lawsuits for the ordinance.
After delayed financial reports to the state, the Gainesville city auditor’s resignation and planned international commission trips, some local residents are worried about their tax dollars.
About 100 Gainesville community members gathered to stand in solidarity and unity with the Jewish community Nov. 4.
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