UF expands testing procedures in response to student and faculty complaints
(09/27/20 9:09pm)
Tens of UF students spent their afternoon trying to avoid awkward, drool-mouthed eye contact with their peers.
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Bagels: a Gainesville family’s way to support the battle against leukemia
(09/22/20 12:00pm)
Luke Vescovi started Luke’s New York Bagels with his family to pay off student loans. Now, he’s using the family business to support the battle against leukemia.
UF’s COVID-19 dashboard altered this week; nearly 1,300 students and faculty test positive in three weeks
(09/18/20 3:31pm)
Nearly 1,300 UF students and faculty have tested positive for COVID-19 in less than three weeks.
The pandemic is humbling, but UF is listening and responding
(09/16/20 4:58pm)
Monday’s Alligator article regarding student experiences with testing and quarantining and isolating on campus was eye-opening, and we would like to thank the Alligator for bringing the concerns of our students to the forefront.
UF’s quarantining procedure riddled with issues and inconsistencies
(09/14/20 6:00am)
Students who’ve quarantined on campus due to COVID-19 have faced numerous hardships in the semester’s first two weeks, including no transportation, non-existent security in the quarantine dorms, inconsistent testing, and sometimes, no food.
Gainesville is your city and it needs your help
(09/11/20 6:00am)
On Aug. 26, Dr. Michael Lauzardo gave a thoughtful answer when asked if UF’s opening would cause COVID-19 to spread, and what steps the university would take to mitigate the impact. In the two weeks since, much has changed, and my worries have only grown — COVID-19 has spread rapidly within the Gator Nation including a 23.9% positive test rate at the Student Health Center. Testimonies of dead end contact tracing, students afraid of or refusing quarantining and testing, and lack of proper guidance for positive cases have raised issues that need immediate attention, not just from UF Health and administration, but from the powerful decision makers on the Board of Trustees and the Office of the Provost Joe Glover.
County commission rejects indoor gathering registration requirement
(09/09/20 12:19pm)
County residents will not need the county’s permission to throw house parties during the COVID-19 pandemic.
UF’s COVID-19 dashboard updated Sunday to Monday to reflect more than 100 new people quarantined
(09/07/20 7:24pm)
The number of people quarantined due to COVID-19 exposure at UF increased by more than 100 overnight.
UF sees at least 68 new COVID-19 cases in first week, potentially more
(09/06/20 8:33pm)
Positive COVID-19 cases rose steadily at UF during the first week of classes, but Saturday saw the Fall semester’s first major spike.
Shands ER recibe quejas por regulaciones de seguridad laxas de COVID-19
(09/04/20 6:00am)
This story was translated by Arlette Garcia
UF sees on-campus case of COVID-19 in Hume Hall
(09/01/20 9:41pm)
A UF student living in Hume Hall tested positive for COVID-19 three days before the Fall semester began.
A guide to masking up in Gainesville: Rules, consequences, how to
(09/01/20 6:00am)
As of Sunday, more than 5,000 people have tested positive for COVID-19 in Alachua County, according to the Florida Department of Health. So, here’s a guide to wearing a mask in the county and at UF to minimize the spread of the virus.
What school will look like for ACPS students
(08/31/20 6:00am)
Students are heading back to school Aug. 31 — whether in classrooms, live Zoom sessions or a flexible online program.
Shands ER receives complaints over lax COVID-19 safety regulations
(08/30/20 6:00am)
Emily Weingarten checked into UF Health Shands Emergency waiting room Saturday at about 6 p.m. with nausea, fatigue, a high fever and fear of appendicitis.
Six months into the job, Santa Fe College’s president balances school with safety
(08/28/20 1:33pm)
Santa Fe College President Paul Broadie has faced the same challenges as any new leader — plus a global pandemic.
Students struggle to break free from Fall off-campus housing contracts
(08/23/20 10:18pm)
Zoe Leigh is more than 800 miles from the apartment she wanted to make memories in.
Remembering Patricia Hilliard-Nunn: A beloved friend and social justice warrior
(08/14/20 11:20pm)
The pounding of the djembe shook the ground, the shekere set the pace. Enthusiastic claps joined in unison. She grasped the palms of her elders and swept the floor below them with her hands. The music brought sitting guests to their feet in a rhythmic trance.
Biden selects California Sen. Kamala Harris as running mate
(08/11/20 4:37pm)
WILMINGTON, Del. (AP) — Joe Biden named California Sen. Kamala Harris as his running mate on Tuesday, making history by selecting the first Black woman to compete on a major party's presidential ticket and acknowledging the vital role Black voters will play in his bid to defeat President Donald Trump.
Anna Prizzia and what Alachua can learn from collectivist cultures
(08/10/20 9:08pm)
They didn’t build her a hut.
Meet the Alachua County Commission Candidates
(08/09/20 10:39pm)
Editor’s Note: The Alligator didn’t cover the candidacy of Raemi Eagle-Glenn for District 1 and Joy Glanzer for District 3 because the positions are uncontested for the Republican party. The candidacy of Democrat Charles S. Chestnut IV for District 5 is also uncontested. These races will not appear on the Aug. 18 ballot.
