UF students beware the ‘Gainesville Plague’
(09/11/23 11:00am)
When UF business administration senior Julianna Ciccantelli returned for the Fall semester, she prepared for two things: her classes and sinus infections.
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Alachua County seeks to expand drug rehabilitation efforts
(08/28/23 12:30pm)
When a local Alachua County farmer had shoulder surgery at 42, she didn’t expect to get addicted to oxycontin. Nine years ago, it wasn’t believed to be an addictive drug.
Celebrating Disability Pride Month: UF’s disability, accessibility resources
(07/24/23 11:30am)
With more than 6,800 students registered at the UF Disability Resource Center, accessibility is a priority among the university community — though some students feel UF has plenty to improve.
DeSantis backs $75 million UF Jacksonville graduate campus
(05/04/23 2:36am)
Gov. Ron DeSantis backed UF’s Jacksonville graduate center at a press conference Tuesday. Along with verbal support from the governor, the state increased the proposed funding for the campus by $25 million.
‘Ava’s Law’ could expand protection for pregnant women after Gainesville tragedy
(04/24/23 10:45am)
A bill with roots in a Gainesville controversy could delay arrested pregnant women from being placed behind bars until after they give birth.
UF ‘inject-in’ protest shows support for gender-affirming care
(04/10/23 11:15am)
Cries for the protection of gender-affirming care echoed from the dozens of protestors clutching banners decorated with transgender symbols and flag colors as they marched down Stadium Road.
‘Just like that, don’t stop!’: UF Sextravaganza preaches sex positivity
(03/29/23 5:36pm)
Chlamydia, gonorrhea and HPV — or, rather, two-foot inflatable bowling pins with the names of sexually transmitted diseases taped to the front — faced students holding a three-foot-wide inflatable bowling ball, ready to strike them down.
Baby Gator to undergo renovation, expansion to address waitlist
(03/06/23 11:15am)
As Baby Gator’s waitlist has reached over 300 families, the on-campus child care center will undergo a twofold expansion and renovation.
Spring Student Government elections: A voting guide
(02/27/23 11:31am)
UF Student Government Spring elections begin Feb. 28, where the executive branch seats — student body president, vice president and treasurer — along with 50 Senate seats are on the line after a contentious campaign cycle between Gator Party and Change Party.
Health fair offers free tests, consultations, vaccines for Hispanic residents
(01/31/23 10:00am)
About seven local organizations came together Saturday with the same goal in mind: offer health care services for Gainesville’s Hispanic community.
Alachua County Crisis Center notes increase in volunteers, youth callers
(01/30/23 12:15pm)
Over the past six months, crisis centers nationwide have received more attention after the implementation of the new national hotline number: 988. The Alachua County Crisis Center is one of many centers expanding its care.
UF College of Pharmacy celebrates centennial year
(01/27/23 4:55pm)
UF’s College of Pharmacy can now officially boast 100 years of experience.
The threat of DeSantis’ transphobic memo
(01/23/23 1:00pm)
I came out as transgender in 2015, at just 11 years old. Then, there was minimal discussion of transgender individuals — especially transgender youth — in the media as compared to today.
DeSantis meddles in university politics — again
(01/23/23 1:14pm)
It’s hard to not to see UF these days as Gov. Ron DeSantis’ political playground.
UF transgender community reacts to gender-affirming care audit
(01/23/23 11:00am)
In light of the DeSantis administration's memo requesting information on the number of students receiving gender-affirming care through university resources, UF's transgender community is left worried about the future of treatment options.
Age no barrier to academic success for these Santa Fe College students
(12/05/22 1:00pm)
Dominic Perry isn’t your traditional Santa Fe College student. Unlike many of his peers, he started his degree in 2018 — at 33 years old.
UF athletes, athletic leaders speak on reproductive health in sports
(11/29/22 2:00pm)
In one UF athlete’s mind, reproductive health isn’t talked about enough in sports. And, at least in her experience, not at all in college basketball.
Breaking down the ballot: Who Gainesville residents will see in the general election
(11/08/22 2:48pm)
After months of campaigning, canvassing and collecting donations, candidates are leaving it all in the voters’ hands.
Gainesville weathers vandalism, hate messages against minority groups
(11/07/22 12:30pm)
Shattered glass, defaced monuments and hateful flyers characterize five targeted attacks in Gainesville over a four-month span, leaving impacted groups confident they were motivated by hate.
Fuchs leaves behind legacy marked by controversy, rankings ascension
(10/31/22 1:15pm)
As his eight-year tenure comes to an end, UF President Kent Fuchs is leaving behind a complicated legacy.
