Alachua County Hispanic voters bring varying political perspectives
(09/25/23 10:45am)
For Miguel Sanchez, the Hispanic community cannot be confined to one candidate or party.
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Raising the bar(gain): GAU’s bittersweet historic win
(09/19/23 1:52pm)
Despite the attacks on unions from Florida's legislature, Graduate Assistants United has achieved a historic win for our members. As a certified labor union, we have the legal authority to bargain with our employer over our Collective Bargaining Agreement. Collective bargaining is essential to ensuring the dignity of our labor, as it is the basis for our right to directly negotiate terms of our employment contract, including working conditions and compensation.
Union under siege: GAU, SB-256 and you
(09/05/23 9:45am)
For those of you who are not already familiar, Graduate Assistants United is the labor union representing over 4,400 Graduate Assistants at UF. UF GAU is a family, a haven and a safeguard against entities that often don’t have our best interests at heart.
Sasse hires former UF student body president as assistant and student life liaison
(08/23/23 10:45am)
UF President Ben Sasse hired Lauren Lemasters, former UF student body president, as the presidential assistant and student life liaison in May.
Gainesville City Commission considers repeal of open container alcohol ordinance
(08/23/23 11:00am)
The Gainesville City Commission voted 4-3 to consider reverting the city’s open container ordinance back to how the city regulated alcohol prior to the COVID-19 pandemic. This bans open-canned alcohol outside businesses, as well as parks and streets.
Gainesville’s Latin community keeps the passion for soccer alive during FIFA Women’s World Cup
(08/23/23 12:41pm)
For Maria Gonzalez, soccer is like breathing. The game is an integral part of her family, so she joined the crowd in the Reitz Union auditorium to watch the final match of the FIFA Women’s World Cup.
Summer of DeSantis: The bills that made it past the state legislative session
(07/31/23 12:00pm)
Gov. Ron DeSantis has continued to grow in prominence as the 2024 United States Presidential Election slowly approaches. DeSantis, who announced he would run for president May 24, has used the state’s 2023 legislation session to mold Florida politics and boost his national campaign.
Local organizations uplift the community as harmful LGBTQ legislation goes into effect
(07/03/23 10:30am)
Watermelon and melted snow cones dripped into sticky puddles on the sidewalk as people abandoned their treats to dance to DJ Mellow’s remixes of the latest pop hits. Children jumped to the beat in bouncy castles, ran through hazes of bubbles and threw footballs around the park.
Summer A Student Government Senate meetings come to a close
(06/22/23 7:41pm)
Two senators gave their goodbye speeches at the June 20 UF Student Government Senate meeting while other senators reflected on the Summer A term.
‘Trees Over Profit’: GAU holds peaceful protest for graduate housing
(06/12/23 10:30am)
The UF Graduate Assistants United peacefully protested the closure of graduate housing in Maguire Village and University Village South with a final “no-pool pool block party.”
‘Unsettling’: Asian American locals criticize Florida bills targeting China
(05/22/23 10:30am)
Han Yi, who immigrated to the U.S. from China, feels betrayed by the state she’s called home for roughly 10 years due to a bill restricting Chinese citizens from purchasing real estate in Florida.
UF Student Senate validates election results
(03/09/23 1:26am)
Tearful farewells and celebratory cheers over the validation of the Spring election results encompassed the Student Government Senate’s final meeting before Spring break.
‘Survivor’ strategy, strength take shape on UF’s Flavet Field
(03/07/23 8:38pm)
Nick Manco can hear the tribal council music from any episode of “Survivor” and immediately name the season it’s from.
Senate passes resolutions against political encroachment, antisemitism
(02/08/23 8:47pm)
Student Government senators approved two resolutions condemning antisemitism and political encroachment and a new Change Caucus minority party leader was appointed during the Feb. 7 meeting’s 29 minutes.
Jewish author Mark Oppenheimer speaks on antisemitism at UF
(02/01/23 8:41pm)
Mark Oppenheimer doesn’t know the cure for antisemitism. But neither does anyone, he told a crowded group of UF students at Pugh Hall.
World Cup frenzy floods UF, Gainesville despite U.S. elimination
(12/03/22 10:48pm)
Some fans wore classic jerseys. Others tied American flags around their necks as capes. Students waltzed around town in pajama pants. A bedazzled cowboy hat read “American made.”
UF students ‘not completely relieved’ after attending COP27
(12/01/22 3:04pm)
Two weeks ago, nations, corporations, scientists, activists and fossil fuel representatives gathered in Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt, to discuss the existential threat of climate change. Its climate talks were finalized Nov. 20.
Stop W.O.K.E Act temporarily blocked: UF’s perspective moving forward
(11/21/22 6:43pm)
A Florida judge’s decision to temporarily block parts of House Bill 7, also known as the Stop W.O.K.E. Act, Nov. 17 has UF students and faculty once again reflecting on the future of academic freedom.
Student Government leadership addresses Sasse vote, funding for student organizations
(11/15/22 4:57pm)
The student body executive branch stood as a united front — despite previous condemnations against Student Body President Lauren Lemasters — during the state of the campus address.
Statewide election results: Ron DeSantis, Marco Rubio, Ashley Moody win reelection
(11/09/22 1:17am)
The Alligator will update Florida statewide elections results as they are called throughout the night by the Associated Press.
