Student-run haunt creates chaos at UF’s Flavet Field
(10/31/23 8:56pm)
All Hallow’s Eve marked just one nerve-racking night full of flashing lights and ear-piercing screams at UF.
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‘Black Cat Bias’: The superstition behind black cats’ bad reputation
(10/30/23 2:00pm)
Few animals evoke stronger symbolism than the black cat. Sleek and opaque, these superstitious felines can’t help being associated with the occult.
Campus speech matters: The First Amendment and student organizations
(10/30/23 10:00am)
Florida’s Chancellor of the State University System, Ray Rodrigues, issued a memorandum directing state university system presidents to “deactivate” the registration of National Students for Justice in Palestine. UF President Ben Sasse complied.
Gainesville City Commission passed open-container ordinance to revert back to pre-pandemic wording
(10/29/23 5:20pm)
In a 4-3 vote Thursday, the City Commission decided to officially ban the public consumption and possession of alcohol and create an entertainment district — designated spaces for public drinking in Downtown Gainesville and Grove Street.
Napier’s connections to the Peach state
(10/23/23 11:30am)
On any given Saturday at 3:30 p.m. in 1990s Chatsworth, Georgia, Kurt Napier and his family would gather around the TV to watch Southeastern Conference teams duke it out on CBS.
Gainesville community members gather in prayer at ‘Unity and Solidarity with Israel’ event
(10/23/23 1:45pm)
Over 50 Jewish and non-Jewish community members gathered in a morning of solemn and soulful prayer at the Chabad UF Jewish Student Center — guarded by a patrol car — Oct. 22 for “Unity and Solidarity with Israel,” an event supporting Israel amid its ongoing conflict with Hamas.
Gainesville continues its celebration of Pride with events, museum exhibits and feelings of community
(10/23/23 10:00am)
Pride Month has been a celebration of the queer community since 1970, just one year after LGBTQ+ individuals fought against systemic injustices in the Stonewall Riots. Although the cause is commemorated nationwide in the month of June for over 50 years, Gainesville serves as one city celebrating Pride Month just a bit longer.
Joining Together: Queer joy in the LGBTQ+ community
(10/23/23 10:00am)
To open up,
Why should you not go to see Ben Shapiro (even as a joke)?
(10/17/23 10:00am)
UF has an unfortunate history of hosting speakers that stir controversy. In 2019, the university shelled out $50,000 to host Donald Trump Jr. and his fiancee, Kimberly Guilfoyle. Last year, UF allocated $60,000 for Josh Richards, a TikToker notoriously known for exposing himself on Instagram Live.
Looking back at UF’s Hispanic, Latino history
(10/16/23 12:15pm)
In 1951, a total of 101 Hispanic and Latino students attended UF.
Gainesville Sister Cities: Supporting Israeli and Palestinian communities
(10/16/23 12:00pm)
For the past 26 years, the city of Gainesville has fostered international connections with its local government by partnering with the cities of Kfar Saba, Israel and Qalqilya, Palestine through the Sister City Program of Gainesville, Inc. With the recent Israeli-Palestinian conflict, the program is needed now more than ever, according to Gainesville officials.
Am Yisrael Chai: The people of Israel live
(10/12/23 4:15pm)
Hundreds of people covered Turlington Plaza for a vigil in honor of Israel on Monday night, most with candles in hand. Israeli flags draped over the outdoor staircase and shielded the shoulders of many like capes. Some wore yarmulkes with pride while others sported the Star of David around their necks. People exchanged soft smiles and borrowed flames until the crowd was completely luminous.
Being Jewish means wanting to stop politicizing human rights
(10/11/23 2:44pm)
I began this column at 11:02 p.m. on Monday. I’ve been struggling to find the words to even begin this column. I’ve been unable to write as I’ve pondered this question since I was nearly stampeded in Turlington Plaza about two hours ago: What does it mean to be a Jew?
Five injured after panic breaks out at UF vigil for Israel
(10/10/23 4:28am)
Hundreds of UF students and community members gathered in Turlington Plaza for a candlelight vigil to support Israel after Palestinian militant groups led by Hamas launched a large-scale invasion, but the vigil ended in chaos, confusion and five people injured after a commotion turned into a stampede.
Arab American or an American Arab?
(10/09/23 1:05pm)
Anytime I walk through campus’ Turlington area, it’s a speed walk with headphones in and eyes down. Like a hook waiting for a fish, clubs and campus tables jump at the opportunity to persuade you to their cause. With some tables more popular than others, students in passing may crowd around common interests.
Gator Growl celebrates 100th birthday with Jason Derulo performance
(10/06/23 4:28pm)
Before the clock struck 7 p.m., a stampede of students raced through the O’Dome’s doors, flooding the seats of UF’s premier basketball stadium and performance arena.
Vision Party wins Senate majority, over 12,000 UF students vote in Fall Student Government elections
(10/05/23 4:42am)
Vision Party dominated the ballot in the first UF Student Government election under new redistricting.
Man executed for 1996 murder Tuesday at Florida State Prison
(10/05/23 1:23am)
Michael Duane Zack III woke up Tuesday morning at 5:30 a.m. and met with his first wife, Ann-Kristin. He declined a last meal, met with his spiritual advisor and died by lethal injection by 6:14 p.m. that same day.
Multiple pitbulls found dead in Archer
(10/02/23 10:15am)
Archer resident Becky Harn first saw a dead pitbull when she moved to Archer two years ago. On Sept. 18, she found another pitbull — dead, skinny and scarred — in the field by her house.
Pizza Party: A more fun student government
(10/02/23 1:00pm)
“What the hell is Pizza Party?” Being a new political party, we are accustomed to hearing this… However, instead of discouraging us, it only reinforces our belief that Pizza Party is exactly what this campus needs!
