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Books-for-Prisoners project bridges volunteers and prisoners

Jojo Sacks scanned brightly colored book spines inside a makeshift library, searching for what books best fulfilled an order. 

The price of prestige: UF’s low-income students work to stay afloat during the summer

Mallory Lewis clocks in, clocks out and clocks back in again. Her summer is a cycle of work, interning with little room for rest, all just to stay afloat.

Germain’s chicken sandwiches: Feathered food served gourmet

You might not know this, but Germain’s is both a place and a person, hence the possessive apostrophe. The restaurant is run by Rodney Germain and his nephew Shelton Seraphin, who both said their goal for the Gainesville restaurant is to serve the community while reflecting it. I can’t think of a better way to describe what’s going on here.

El costo escondido del analfabetismo en las familias del condado de Alachua

Casi uno de cada cinco adultos en el condado de Alachua no pueden leer suficientemente bien para navegar la vida diaria – parte de una ola creciente de analfabetismo que ha surgido silenciosamente en el país en los últimos años.

Illiteracy’s hidden toll on Alachua County families

Nearly one in five adults in Alachua County can’t read well enough to navigate daily life – part of a rising tide of illiteracy that has quietly surged across the country in recent years.

Alachua County residents raise their concerns about budget bill

Over 75 people gathered Thursday night in a church-turned-town hall to discuss the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, a budget bill passed by the U.S. House May 22. Endorsed by President Donald Trump, the bill faces a Senate deadline of July 4.The event, held in the Upper Room Ministries of Greater Gainesville, was hosted by grassroots nonpartisan group Talk About It America. It aimed to help residents understand how the legislation may impact their day-to-day lives. 

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‘De-influence my wishlist’ trend urges consumers to rethink their purchases

For many online shoppers, there is almost always something sitting in their cart or wishlist they want to buy.

Feeline Good Cat Café closes doors on four-year anniversary

After four years and over a thousand adoptions, Feeline Good Cat Café had just 11 cats left before it closed its doors on June 21.

Hundreds gather at ‘From LA to Gainesville: ICE OUT!’ protest

Over 200 people gathered to defend immigrants’ rights at Depot Park Tuesday evening. The Gainesville Party for Socialism and Liberation organized the emergency protest in response to the L.A. protests against immigration raids.

‘Swiping fatigue’: How online dating adds to the loneliness epidemic

Swiping on dating apps is endless. Each swipe offers brief hope for a romantic partner, but it more often leads to recycled conversations, sudden silences and isolation.

The evolution of pink: Reclaiming a color beyond gender roles

“The ‘I hate pink’ phase was never about the color,” an Instagram post reads. With more than 20.9 million views, the post’s comments are rooted in a concept that has driven society’s perception of femininity for the past eight decades. 

Florida Attorney General warns Alachua County School Board about co-ed cabins at Camp Crystal Lake

Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier issued a warning to the Alachua County School Board Friday afternoon following a “credible complaint” alleging two “biological boys” were housed in a second-grade girls’ cabin at Camp Crystal Lake, a public school summer camp operated by the district.

A soul unbound: Cynthia Erivo’s ‘I Forgive You’ album review

Cynthia Erivo released her second solo album titled “I Forgive You” June 6. Between the star’s success in the film “Wicked” and the start of Pride Month, Erivo didn’t pull any punches with this soulful album. 

UF’s reusable water bottles fuel small-scale sustainability and resistance

One day while working, Henry Rodriguez came across a bag of reusable water bottles from the lost and found, all headed for the trash.

‘Queer Eclectics’: United through division

From going out on a Friday night to attending a weekday lecture, students find themselves in various social circles, separating each experience from the next. But for the queer community in Gainesville, their identities unite them, no matter where they may find themselves. 

UF alumnus to relaunch Gathr app

Finding ways to connect with others can be difficult for students at the University of Florida.

PBS and NPR shouldn’t be defunded for Trump’s political biases

Since its premiere in the late 1960s on the National Education Television network, which transformed into the Public Broadcasting Service in 1970, “Sesame Street” has been one of the most popular educational children's television series. Elmo, the show’s star, has been the primary face of kindness and love for preschoolers worldwide in the show’s 50-plus years on air.

Gainesville selects new fire chief

The City of Gainesville selected Joseph “Shawn” Hillhouse as its next fire chief after a nationwide search, according to a Thursday press release. He will officially assume the role June 9.

What does Santa Ono's hiring mean for UF Athletics?

The University of Florida is taking a new and crucial step for its foreseeable future. On May 4, the Presidential Search Advisory Committee unanimously named Santa J. Ono the sole finalist for UF’s 14th president.