'Next thing you know I’m addicted': The effect of new vaping laws in Gainesville
(10/31/19 11:42pm)
It’s a Monday night at White Buffalo bar. A group of fraternity brothers gather in a circle and share some laughs.
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Scholarship, yoga class honor late UF student
(10/15/19 11:13pm)
This article was updated to reflect the correct spelling of Abby Dougherty's name. The Alligator previously reported differently.
APIDA, AASU highlight lack of Asian American programs at UF
(10/03/19 10:45pm)
Kelcey Hernandez held up a sign that summarized four years of struggle in seven words.
SG Parties release platforms for upcoming elections
(09/17/19 11:12pm)
It’s that time of year again.
How to combat mental health stigmas
(09/10/19 10:31pm)
When you picture an asylum, what comes to mind? For many people, it’ll be a prison-like building with white walls and barred windows. Maybe even a “Shutter Island”-esque ocean lockup filled with unknown or unspeakable horrors. I think it’s telling that just googling ‘psychiatric asylum’ brings up images meant to invoke fear: walls with writing scratched into them and patients confined to straitjackets. But is this really the way we should be depicting mental illness, something that 1 in 5 adults will struggle with yearly?
‘A beautiful person inside and outside:’ Remembering UF student Caroline Turner
(08/23/19 1:09am)
Caroline Turner took up oil painting at six years old. She painted a rabbit so immaculate, it looked lifelike.
UF resources for students in poverty
(08/12/19 2:09am)
To students facing financial hardship: you are not alone. Both UF and off-campus organizations have resources readily available to those who need them, said Sara Tanner, marketing and communications director for UF’s Student Affairs.
‘They both are representative of who I am’: Personal and professional social media
(08/12/19 1:36am)
Natasha Capes will start creating her professional social media presence on LinkedIn this Fall.
‘News doesn't always wait 24 hours’: A look into media practices at UF
(08/06/19 12:29am)
Journalism students are taught to contact sources, interview them and write the story. However, professors may forget to mention the gatekeeper who could be in the way of news.
Florida mental health classes are a good idea but can go further
(07/23/19 1:24pm)
Last week, the Florida legislature approved a mandate for mandatory mental health classes in Florida public schools. The law mandates students take at least five hours worth of courses each year from grades six through 12.
Infirmary prepares for active shooter emergency with drills
(07/23/19 12:43am)
While going into the infirmary with a 101.7° fever, a summer B freshman experienced something scarier than a flu diagnosis.
UF responds to death of graduate student
(07/08/19 11:40pm)
UF has responded to the recent death of a graduate student amid calls for an investigation.
UF Health transforming medical assistance for LGBTQ+ patients
(07/02/19 1:58am)
Nathan Quinn came out as transgender at 17. However, he found his identity became a barrier to finding an adequate medical professional.
UF expansion plans bring both good ideas and concerns
(07/02/19 12:34am)
UF is planning for a lot of changes in the coming years. Earlier this month, students found out about the $2.2 billion expansion and projects planned by administrators. These include an expanded honors program residential space, a new student healthcare facility and turning Union Road and parts of Newell Drive into pedestrian walkways. Although these changes sound appealing, I have some thoughts on them.
Board of Trustees approves over $100 million in construction projects
(06/08/19 11:38pm)
The Board of Trustees has approved four construction projects on the UF campus totaling over $100 million.
Mumps outbreak among UF students
(06/03/19 10:00pm)
On May 19, her first day of active duty at Fort Knox, second army lieutenant and recent UF criminology graduate, Caillin Heron, was eating with her friends when she noticed it was hard to chew.
Art impacts mental health
(04/24/19 1:11am)
At 3 a.m. in Library West, students sip their last drops of Starbucks and tremble in fear of failing exams and not living up to expectations.
Friends to honor 22-year-old UF student with vigil
(04/08/19 1:51am)
Sophia Visent was the type of friend who showed up on your doorstep unannounced to make you a surprise breakfast after your bad week.
‘You fight for how you want to live’: March For Our Lives Gainesville protests bill to arm teachers in Tallahassee
(04/04/19 12:53am)
Update: March For Our Lives Gainesville postponed when it will return to Tallahassee to protest. The article will be updated when that date is announced.
Letter to the Editor: A statement from the UF Health Shands CEO
(04/03/19 12:01pm)
Dear Alligator Editors:
