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Before I go: a message from your editor-in-chief

(04/18/17 10:45pm)

My faded black Jimi Hendrix T-shirt was drenched in sweat as I walked across UF’s campus on a blistering August day.

https://www.alligator.org/article/2017/04/before-i-go-a-message-from-your-editor-in-chief

After $16.6 million renovation, 24/7 study center opens

(04/17/17 10:20pm)

With finals week looming and the struggle to find study spaces on campus intensifying, students were introduced to UF’s new 24/7 study space Monday.

https://www.alligator.org/article/2017/04/after-16-6-million-renovation-24-7-study-center-opens

GPD: UF offensive lineman injured in hit-and-run

(04/17/17 12:15am)

UF offensive lineman T.J. McCoy was hospitalized early Friday after his scooter was reportedly struck by a drunk driver in a hit-and-run accident, family conﬁrmed.

https://www.alligator.org/article/2017/04/gpd-uf-offensive-lineman-injured-in-hit-and-run

Former UF professor, priest celebrated for remarkable life

(04/14/17 12:00am)

He once received an honorary knighthood from the King of Spain.

https://www.alligator.org/article/2017/04/former-uf-professor-priest-celebrated-for-remarkable-life

Darts & Laurels - April 14, 2017

(04/13/17 10:25pm)

The world swarms around us, and yet we tightly clutch our Study Edge packets and scrounge for seats in Library West, focused on the finish line that we see so clearly. For some of us, this is the final countdown — just a few more days until we must face the real world and all it holds, good and bad. For others, this is just another push to the finish line before we start the next lap. Either way, this is the hardest part of the race. It’s bittersweet, though, as we present to you this semester’s final…

https://www.alligator.org/article/2017/04/darts-laurels-april-14-2017

Veteran’s nonprofit brings pups to UF

(04/12/17 11:54pm)

Tiny puppies made Evan Shapiro’s day Wednesday.

https://www.alligator.org/article/2017/04/veteran-s-nonprofit-brings-pups-to-uf

Drinking Game: Finals week edition

(04/12/17 11:03pm)

As you surely know, finals week is here. This means lots of time studying, right? Or it means lots of time spent thinking about studying, texting your friends about how you don’t know anything and, in the end, seeking alcohol. Well if the latter is the case, we have you covered.

https://www.alligator.org/article/2017/04/drinking-game-finals-week-edition

New 24/7 UF study center set to open

(04/12/17 12:00am)

After five years of lobbying, planning and constructing, a new 24/7 study center at UF is scheduled to open next week.

https://www.alligator.org/article/2017/04/new-24-7-uf-study-center-set-to-open

UF librarian showcases historic letters in fake news discussion

(04/06/17 11:29pm)

That was the message at a presentation Thursday night after Paul Losch, a UF head librarian, discussed letters that tied fake news, the Gainesville Sun and the Cuban War of Independence together.

https://www.alligator.org/article/2017/04/uf-librarian-showcases-historic-letters-in-fake-news-discussion

Third Fandomonium Comic Con comes to Gainesville

(04/05/17 11:05pm)

Speaking on the phone with New York Times best-selling author Kami Garcia, there was a moment interrupted by the excited yipping of her two dogs.

https://www.alligator.org/article/2017/04/third-fandomonium-comic-con-comes-to-gainesville

Students frustrated after Lil Wayne hours late to concert

(04/05/17 12:15am)

Although the doors of the O’Connell Center opened at 7:15 p.m. on Tuesday, Lil Wayne didn’t take to the stage until 11:26 p.m., to a mix of shouts and boos.

https://www.alligator.org/article/2017/04/students-frustrated-after-lil-wayne-hours-late-to-concert

Two dead in accidents following early-morning storm

(04/05/17 12:15am)

Tuesday morning’s raging thunderstorm brought along with it flooding, power outages and two fatal accidents — one involving an airplane.

https://www.alligator.org/article/2017/04/two-dead-in-accidents-following-early-morning-storm

Weather - 2

(04/04/17 11:51pm)

Workers clean up flooding on the ground floor of Matherly Hall, east of Library West on the UF campus on Tuesday morning. Some professors canceled classes due to the flooding.

https://www.alligator.org/multimedia/3bdaebde-19b3-11e7-9db3-bffa7254862a

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(04/04/17 11:50pm)

Workers clean up flooding on the ground floor of Matherly Hall, east of Library West on the UF campus on Tuesday morning. Some professors canceled classes due to the flooding.

https://www.alligator.org/multimedia/28f8be51-2747-4e78-bf6a-d9e9ccdafc68

Alachua County libraries to provide job-skills workshops

(04/04/17 10:14pm)

Alachua County libraries are helping formerly incarcerated people or anyone interested in getting back in the workforce gain the necessary skills through several workshops.

https://www.alligator.org/article/2017/04/alachua-county-libraries-to-provide-job-skills-workshops

When we ask questions of moral 'good' or 'bad,' we are missing the point

(04/04/17 10:09pm)

What makes a person good or evil? For many, the answer lies in intent and individual responsibility. Today, I’m going to tell you why it has little to do with either. At least, not in the way you think.

https://www.alligator.org/article/2017/04/when-we-ask-questions-of-moral-good-or-bad-we-are-missing-the-point