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Swamp Records Showcase to return Thursday

Thursday marks Swamp Records’ fifth annual showcase with performances from both local and out-of-state talent.

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The majority of the exercises performed at the 2018 Swamp Challenge occur on the field of Ben Hill Griffin Stadium.

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The majority of the exercises performed at the 2018 Swamp Challenge occur on the field of Ben Hill Griffin Stadium.

Event Roundup: The best places to spend your weekend

The semester may be winding down, but that doesn’t mean there’s a shortage of things to do in Gainesville. Whether you like movies, music or the outdoors, there’s something for everyone. In addition to our other coverage this week, here are the best places to spend your weekend.

Where to spend your weekend in Gainesville

The next three days are jam-packed with unique local events. From markets to music to food and beer, Gainesville has something for everyone.

No joke: UF to forgive parking tickets for food donations

Editor’s note: This is not an April Fools’ Day joke.

UF sweeps Missouri for ninth SEC win

Senior Anna Danilina crouched on the court as the crowd behind her at the Ring Tennis Complex clapped in unison. Her opponent, Missouri’s Selena Nash, was one point away from losing to Danilia in a singles match and it was her turn to serve.

Disability Resource Center struggles with growing demand

Nestled alone in her cubicle, Marti Stein can fidget all she wants.

First Magnitude: Behind the Brewery

Christine Denny’s orange-and-blue flannel stuck to the edges of her forearms, soaked from Gainesville’s afternoon Monday shower.

Where to spend your St. Patrick’s Day in Gainesville

The biggest drinking holiday of the year, St. Patrick’s Day, is just around the corner. Falling on a Saturday for the first time in nearly a decade, this year’s celebration of the Irish holiday is guaranteed to be one of the rowdiest to date. With no school or work to worry about, students and locals alike will be out in full force. So break out all the green gear your wardrobe has to offer; here are the best places to spend the holiday in Gainesville.

Trump’s presidency has become reality TV

One of the main points of criticisms I hear of President Donald Trump is his unseemly and unpresidential behavior. He is not a smooth talker. He tweets more than a teenager does, gives disparaging nicknames to his political opponents and is drowning in scandal. The list could go on for miles. Trump, a reality TV star who once made an appearance on World Wrestling Entertainment, does not fit the position of president of any country, let alone the United States, people often say. And I agree with them.

Six UF students plan to climb five peaks this spring break

Three days. Five mountains. Six pairs of burning thighs and toned calves.

Cilantro Tacos: The family behind a food truck

It was 8 a.m., but his jaw was already peppered with a black-and-grey five o’clock shadow.

Gainesville breweries team up to celebrate “10 years of Gainesville Beer”

Ten years after opening as the first craft brewery in Gainesville, Swamp Head Brewing Company is inviting six other breweries to celebrate in its success.

About 400 people raised $10,000 for those with autism

More than 100 children and family members ran around the Ben Hill Griffin Stadium bleachers Saturday to help siblings and parents of those with autism.

Student Government Debate Transcript

Editor's Note: Below is a transcription of the debate that happened Feb. 13. If you see any errors, please email editor@alligator.org. 

Six bands, musicians and producers to battle it out for Okeechobee spot

Every year, artists compete in Destination Okeechobee competitions throughout Florida in hopes of earning a spot on the Okeechobee Music and Arts Festival line-up. The first round, which concluded about a month ago, consisted of online voting exclusively. Flipturn, a Gainesville alternative indie group, beat out nearly 3,000 other artists and bands for their spot.

Seven out-of-the-ordinary spots to spend your Valentine’s Day

It’s Valentine’s Day and you still don’t know what to do? Gainesville has plenty of ways to impress your valentine with something different than last year. If the standard dinner and a movie isn’t your style, don’t worry — we’ve got you covered. Here are seven nontraditional ways to spend the holiday with that special someone.

As more survivors die, we need to keep the lessons learned through genocide alive.

We learn history — the good and the bad parts of it — so we can use that knowledge to improve the future. We can avoid mistakes made by our predecessors, and we can build upon the successes they achieved. History allows us to start every move we make several steps ahead of ground zero. It allows us to continually advance society and steadily make way for a better world. As follows, these lessons are something we need to cherish and protect.