Here is what you missed in Student Government this Fall
(11/29/21 2:00pm)
The number of bills that have appeared on the Senate floor this semester pales in comparison to the Spring semester.
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Cuban scholar publishes new book detailing Cuba's history through stamps
(11/17/21 7:29pm)
Emilio Cueto spoke to a crowd of a few dozen on Monday at George A. Smathers Library about his new book to be published this month through the Library Press@UF: “Delivering Cuba through the Mail: Cuba’s Presence in Non-Cuban Postage Stamps and Envelopes”
UF staff members form United Campus Workers of Florida
(11/17/21 6:40pm)
In a press conference held Monday at the Plaza of the Americas, staff members from departments across the university announced the formation of the United Campus Workers of Florida, the first union of its kind in the state.
Music & Memory program unlocks elders’ pasts at retirement community
(11/15/21 2:00pm)
The sapphire and green stained-glass window wraps 92-year-old Peggy Weigle in sunlight and warmth. Weigle is not in church, but her mind is still finding salvation in melodies.
Who’s running for Gainesville’s open at-large seat?
(11/08/21 2:43pm)
Registered Gainesville residents can vote for new representation starting next week following the resignation of a city commissioner.
Contrary to popular belief, not everyone wants campus libraries open 24/7
(11/05/21 4:47pm)
A lot of UF students want at least one of the on-campus libraries to remain open 24/7. The Alligator reported on it, and a few nights ago, as I was mindlessly tapping through the stories on my Instagram feed, I saw someone posted a picture outside of Marston Science Library and wrote: “@UFLORIDA PLZ BRING BACK 24/7 LIBRARIES.”
UF students hold debate for at-large City Commission race
(11/03/21 8:15pm)
The UF College Democrats and the Gator chapter of NAACP hosted an in-person 2021 special election debate Tuesday night, allowing students to ask the candidates questions about traffic safety, food accessibility, affordable housing and sustainable energy.
Student Body President reflects on his term in State of the Campus Address
(11/03/21 1:02pm)
The University Auditorium was packed with senators, students and UF administration Tuesday evening as Student Body President Cooper Brown gave the State of the Campus Address.
UF freshman arrested on campus for refusing to leave RTS bus
(10/27/21 3:00pm)
A UF student was arrested for refusing to leave a Regional Transit System bus Monday afternoon near Marston Science Library after choosing not to comply with masking rules.
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(10/27/21 12:31am)
Joseph McDugald (middle), 18, UF freshman, is arrested by the University Police Department for refusing to leave an RTS bus in front of the Marston Science Library on Monday, Oct. 26, 2021. He was booked at the Alachua County Jail and released on Tuesday afternoon.
Friends of the Library sale gives thousands of books ‘new life’
(10/25/21 10:00am)
With more than 500,000 books, records, games, CDs, DVDs, paintings, posters, puzzles, magazines and more, there’s something for everyone at the semi-annual Friends of the Library book sale. But when the nonprofit’s current president, Jonathan van Blokland, looks back on his years working the event, he’s most enraptured by the people.
UF students and Gainesville’s Black neighborhoods: A ‘broken relationship’
(10/25/21 1:05pm)
UF students come to Gainesville with the promise of education, new friendships, experiences and overflowing opportunities. However, their residence is temporary, and they may not realize how their actions could impact the surrounding community.
UF, Student Government have no plans to bring back 24-hour library despite demand
(10/18/21 1:00pm)
As UF’s libraries tend to be at the highest capacity during midterms and finals, students are asking for a 24-hour library on campus. But no one wants to provide the necessary funding.
UF honors life of Florida’s first Black supreme court justice
(10/06/21 3:00pm)
UF faculty gathered Tuesday to honor the life of Judge Joseph Hatchett, the first black justice on the Florida supreme court who spent a long legal career breaking racial barriers and fighting for civil rights. He died at the age of 88 on April 30.
UF students struggle with burnout in first semester back on campus
(10/04/21 10:00am)
Pass by Marston Library and you’ll see the usual suspects: the guy frantically flipping through the blue pages of his Study Edge Packet; the girl chugging her third watermelon Celsius while on the verge of tears; and the freshman sweating bullets trying to understand “Siddhartha,” the hallmark text for UF’s infamous “What Is The Good Life?” course.
Voter guide for the Fall UF Student Government election
(09/27/21 1:00pm)
UF students have seven options of polling locations to cast their votes to decide who will fill the 50 available Student Government Senate seats. Voting will take place Sept. 28 and 29 from 8:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Party platforms for the Fall SG election
(09/24/21 2:00pm)
Three parties are set to face off in the Fall 2021 election: Change Party, Gator Party and Communist Party, with 36, 50 and 11 candidates on the ballot respectively.
Bringing food to East Gainesville
(09/17/21 3:03pm)
As with any city, Gainesville comes with its share of issues that if not addressed, will outweigh the positive attributes it offers. Since COVID-19 struck, food accessibility issues in vulnerable communities, like East Gainesville, have returned to the forefront.
Collard greens, strawberries and onions: Alachua County debuts plant program
(09/15/21 6:04pm)
Alachua County Commissioner Mary Alford grew up gardening. As a sixth-generation Floridian, she knows the advantages of having her own locally grown, fresh food: it tastes better, it’s sustainable, it reduces her stress and it brings communities together.
What is mutual aid? Here’s how one Gainesville group takes part
(09/08/21 7:38pm)
Mutual aid is a hallmark of organizers’ values within Gainesville’s activism.
