Communist Party and Change Party announce Party Platforms
UF Student Government elections are fast approaching, and some parties are releasing their platforms for the semester.
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UF Student Government elections are fast approaching, and some parties are releasing their platforms for the semester.
After one and a half years of construction, Santa Fe will open the doors of its campus expansion into downtown Gainesville by the end of the semester.
The head to head special runoff election between seasoned politician Cynthia Chestnut and newcomer Matt Howland, fizzled out Tuesday night when Howland surrendered.
January: the time of year dedicated to purging fridges, replacing fries with fruit and flocking to gyms. This year, the COVID-19 pandemic didn’t stand in the way of Gainesville residents’ New Year’s resolutions.
Anyone who knows me admits I am a procrastinator.
I cried waterfalls in the library of Providence High School in Jacksonville after my high school basketball team, Bishop Synder, was eliminated by Trinity Christian in the district tournament.
As the sun went down Monday evening, light shone from the crowd of about 70 Jewish Gators grasping blue, white and orange candles. The flame passed from person to person, spreading light in the spirit of Hanukkah.
The number of bills that have appeared on the Senate floor this semester pales in comparison to the Spring semester.
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”
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.
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.
Registered Gainesville residents can vote for new representation starting next week following the resignation of a city commissioner.
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.”
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.